Considering going to Oct 30&31 show in London. Advice needed
 

Ok so Ive been able to pull up a RT from Chicago to London for like $600 leaving Oct 29 and returning Nov 1. If something similar is still available within the next 3 weeks or so I think Im going to do it. My passport doesnt Expire until the end of November. I dont really care where I sit cheap seats are fine. Here are a few questions I have. First, is Wembley Arena near a tube stop? Also, I've never ordered tickets from a site outside the U.S. Is it complicated? My friend told me she found a hotel near Victoria station for about 100 dollars US which seems reasonable to me. I think it would be like the thrill of a lifetime to see them over there!:blob1: IM also wondering if its adviseable to get a package deal I.E hotel & air together as opposed to doing them individually.

Hey David. Can't really help you, but was wondering if you could give me advice where I could get a job like yours that not only pays me enough where I could go all over the country, and now world, to see concerts, and also gives me the time off to do it! LOL! Must be nice! Fleetwood Mac in England on Halloween sounds like fun.

the nearest underground to Wembley is Wembley Park which is within easy walking distance. There are several hotels very close to Wembley some of which are quite cheap

http://www.wembleyarenahotels.com/

the underground is pretty safe even quite late at night but you may prefer to stay nearer the venue to save a journey later on.

It does take around 15 mins to get to the centre of London from Wembley but that means the hotels are slightly cheaper.

I take it you'd be flying to Heathrow which again is a fair distance from the centre but it is on the underground

Here's a link to London Transport's web site

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/

I'm not sure if there are any tickets left for the Wembley gigs but you might be lucky.

Hope this helps

Gail

I'm thinking of doing the same thing. I flew over twice last year to see French and Saunders (who do a pretty funny FM parody, btw) so I have learned a lot about how things work. The above post is right about the tube station...and its really easy to get around there. Its busy all the time, which is a good thing for the most part because I would rather there be lots of people around than no one, if you know what I mean. It seems safer that way. I would suggest asking when you buy your tube pass if you could buy a three day pass instead of an individual one each day. I don't know if they sell just three day passes but I know they sell week long passes and it does save you a bit of money (not to mention the fact that you wouldn't have to stand in line every day to get a new one)...so it might be worth asking about. As far as the tickets...I have ordered from seetickets.com and it was a much better experience than ordering from ticketmaster. Not to mention that, at least when I ordered from them, there weren't all kinds of ridiculous extra charges that you get from ticketmaster. As far as air travel and hotels, I would get the package deal. Do your research on the hotel though. They aren't all as nice as they appear to be. London is AMAZING...you're going to love it. I can't wait to get back :nod:

At the moment, unless you buy from a broker, October 30 and 31 are sold out but that said, tickets may well become available nearer the time.
As for the rest, I'd say Wembley is about 30-40 minutes from central London myself and then it's about a 10 minute walk from the tube station but it's well sign-posted.

Good luck David but be perpared for the jetlag. I flew to Vegas to see Stevie in 2001.. a quick trip like yours and I ended up getting quite ill on my return. I also regret not taking a few more days to be able to do some sight seeing. If you're able to stretch to a couple of extra days I would recommend it. It's a long way to come just to see the shows and there is a lot to see and do in London

me too! :)

I would give a KIDNEY to see FM in London... so jealous!

Yes thats a bit of a concern, the sold out part. I'm going to have to play it all by ear. This should be interesting. BUt weirder things have happened. I have been to London 2 times before, in 2000, and 2002, so I have had a chance to do quite a bit of sightseeing. I do remember Notting Hill being my favorite part of London, especially a lovely fish and chips place called Geale's.:thumbsup:

Hi there, well that would fab for you - I have been to the US to see Stevie and its such a bril experience. I have 1 spare ticket if you are interested - I think it is for the Sat night at Wembley block A about row 20, can't remember exactly. If I can help you with any advise please email me. Also there is a good chance that ticketmaster may release some good seats a few weeks before the concert. Wembley is North London on the tube, there is at least one hotel near Wembley - it is outside of central London and probably cheaper. But Central London is very exciting - depends what you are looking for.

SeeTickets at this moment are selling tickets for the 31st, Block S7. I have bought from them before with no problems.

Passport issues....
 

Dave,

you may run into problems with your Passport, most counties do not allow entry when Passports are with in 6 months of expiring.....

you could renew early,

G.

I know this is a fact when travelling from the UK to the USA. Not sure about the other way round though. Dave.. you should def check

David, I think that you should definitely go to see FM in London if you can. It would be worth it just to see Lindsey's reaction to seeing you (assuming you get close to the stage) at a concert in Europe. I'm sure that he would be surprised - happily so.

do it. You'll regret it if you don't. I would be there in a heartbeat if I could afford it.

Well, I just wanted to update this thread by saying I got a ticket to each show last night online on tm/uk! mid price seats but Im going!! London or bust baby!:blob1::blob2: I got a $600 RT from O'Hare in Chicago to Heathrow, and im taking the bus back and forth from Minnespolis to Chicago.

David...I would totally do it!!! As someone who has been to London countless times, with the last time a few months back, here's my two cents ;).....

In my opinion, I think you're better off staying at a hotel right by there. It will be cheaper than staying in London, although if you book now for a central London hotel, this far in advance, the price should be cheap. I have always used hotwire, kayak or priceline.
Also, if you do stay in central London, you'll be closer to the airport, cab wise. However, when you land, you'll find a kiosk right by the luggage pick-up. There is a London hotel shuttle service for 30 pounds (for round trip), this is roughly $ 60, and they will take you to your hotel and pick you up on the day you need to leave, as long as you give them the time. A cab into London will cost you 100 pounds; $ 200 dollars!
If you do decide to stay in Central London, the tube stop is about 10 minutes fast walk to Wembley Arena. It's a great Arena!! Someone else said it right; there are signs posted, you can't get lost. London doesn't even begin to get dark till 10pm. (LOL)
Hope that's good advice for ya! ;)

See you there......
 

Dave,

will see you in London..........

G.

You bet George. We should get together for a dinner one night. How many European shows are you going to? Im only going to these 2