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Derby Ram
PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:17 am 
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I am going to a concert at Brixton Academy Sunday night.I have now got a job to Heathrow to take me down earlier so will be in the Vito.Can anyone recommend a cheapish hotel with parking near to the Academy please?

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:16 am 
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You don't want to be parking anywhere near Brixton full stop. [edited by admin] central.

I'd find a cheap hotel (ask Grandad) around Earls Court and then travel down to SE9 for your gig.

I'm out Sunday if you need a Taxi.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:21 am 
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GBC wrote:

I'm out Sunday if you need a Taxi.


Just don't expect a bottle of becks

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That reminds me, you're due me one . . :wink:
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GBC wrote:
You don't want to be parking anywhere near Brixton full stop. [edited by admin] central.

I'd find a cheap hotel (ask Grandad) around Earls Court and then travel down to SE9 for your gig.

I'm out Sunday if you need a Taxi.


Yes, the cheap hotel that I used had parking as well. :mrgreen:

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Thanks for the tips GBC.Looks like I am driving back home now so it's just the parking in Brixton hurdle to overcome now!
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Thats easy, park it up, and it'll be removed / stolen / broken into by the time your concert is over.

You don't wanna be parking in SE9.

Find a nice car park near Victoria Stn (Warwick Way / Winchester St has a decent secured council one), then take the train to Brixton.

It'll be worth the £12 or whatever the car park charge is.
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OK cheers.My mate is coming into St Pancras and suggested meeting there.How long does the Tube take from there and what time does it run til?
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The what??!! The tube?? Cough splutter . . .

It finishes about 12.

Use a cab!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 5:45 am 
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A cab in London town???

You know the Euromillions was won in Scotland don't you? :lol:

Actually,would you pm me your mobile cos I still aint got a clue what I'm doing.
Give me an idea how much would a 5 mile and a 10 mile trip be?Do I need to consult me bank manager? :D

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Have booked hotel at Waterloo (breaks into Abba).
It says 2 miles away from Brixton so near enough.

£79 and £15 parking.Should be safe there??
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