Ready. Set. London!

Andy Meddick The London Travel Podcast Guy
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Ready. Set. London! is London in your headphones, led by Expat Andy - a funny, practical guide who turns confusion into confidence, crowds into detours, landmarks into neighborhoods, pubs into decoder rings, and ordinary streets into stories. Kind of like your high school history teacher with more snark, less formality. London trip planning meets storytelling. A podcast to listen to before you pack your bag.  An audio-guided London exploration experience.  Explore London through immersive walking stories, historic pubs, hidden streets, food culture, and self-guided adventures.   Planning a London trip has never been easier, or more overwhelming. We have access to infinite information, yet zero clarity. Every blog, listicle, algorithm-driven 'Top Ten' pulls us in a different direction, burying the things that actually matter under an avalanche of noise.  The hidden gem, the neighborhood that makes no sense until someone explains it, the pub that unlocks three hundred years of history through silent observation of the neighborhood, none of that surfaces in an online search.  Ready. Set. London! is your signal in the static. Your London Travel Toolkit, built by a Brit, to help you curate the trip you actually want to take.  On this London travel podcast we explore neighborhoods through everyday spaces, including pubs – revealing rhythms, stories, and hidden histories. Favoring observation over itinerary, we give you the tools to make best use of your travel time, and not return home having missed out. Nothing substitutes for a local, skilled, personality driven tour guide to help you navigate the streets in real life. However, by listening to this podcast before your walking tour, you'll be ready to focus your walking tour guide on the questions  you need answering. Ready. Set. London! Trip Planning Made Easy. Bob's Your Uncle!

  1. 8h ago

    The Red Bull, Peckham - Victorian Tile Masterpiece at Risk

    We'd love to hear from you! Think Peckham isn't worth the trip? Think again.  In this episode, Expat Andy uncovers one of London's most remarkable hidden treasures: The Red Bull, home to an extraordinary Victorian tile mural depicting Shakespeare's Henry VIII. Discover how this historic masterpiece survived years of neglect, why it's now at risk, and why this overlooked corner of South London deserves a place on every traveler's itinerary. Along the way, you'll uncover fascinating stories of William Blake, Thomas Tilling, rooftop skyline views, and the vibrant character that makes Peckham one of London's most rewarding neighborhoods. Visit while you still can—and see for yourself why this Victorian masterpiece is worth saving.

    The Red Bull, Peckham - Victorian Tile Masterpiece at Risk

  2. Oct 5

    Winchester Day Trip From London - Kings, Cathedrals, Legend

    We'd love to hear from you! Planning a London vacation and looking for an easy, unforgettable day trip? Join Expat Andy as he travels from London to Winchester, England's ancient capital, where medieval streets, the magnificent Winchester Cathedral, King Alfred the Great, Jane Austen's final resting place, and centuries of royal history bring over 2,000 years of England's story to life.  Discover the best things to see, practical travel tips, scenic walks, great places to eat, and fascinating connections between Winchester and London's Bankside. If you're building the perfect London itinerary, this episode will help you decide why Winchester deserves a place on your must-visit list.

    Winchester Day Trip From London - Kings, Cathedrals, Legend

  3. Sep 28

    York in One Day from London - What to See, Skip and Book

    We'd love to hear from you! Can you do York in a day from London? Yes - if you know what to prioritize. This practical, independent itinerary takes you by direct train from King’s Cross to Roman ruins, Viking Jorvik, York Minster, the medieval walls, the Shambles, and a realistic return journey - without a car or an organized tour. I’ll tell you what to book ahead, which attractions to choose between, what you can see for free, where to stop for lunch or afternoon tea, and what to skip when you have only one day in York. Escape London for one unforgettable day and discover why York is one of England's most rewarding destinations.  Just under two hours by direct train, this beautifully preserved medieval city is packed with Roman ruins, Viking history, ancient city walls, cobbled streets, magnificent York Minster, the world-famous Shambles, Clifford's Tower, the JORVIK Viking Centre, the National Railway Museum, historic pubs, and Bettys for a traditional Yorkshire afternoon tea.  Along the way, uncover fascinating stories, practical travel tips, and the best walking route to experience the city's 2,000 years of history. Whether you're planning a London vacation, building the perfect UK itinerary, or searching for the best day trips from London, this episode is your complete guide to making the most of a day in York.

    York in One Day from London - What to See, Skip and Book

  4. Sep 24

    York In A Day from London - Up Next!

    We'd love to hear from you! Next Monday’s episode of the Ready. Set. London! podcast has us taking that Day Trip from London you’ve all been waiting for!  We’re going to York! Say it ain’t so! Can you do York in a day from London?  What stations and what trains do you need to take?  How much does it cost?  How much of York’s layers of history, incredible sights, and food, can you realistically do in one day?  How much do you need to hold back for a future visit?  We don’t hold back and neither should you! Our answer to York in a Day from London, is a whole-hearted, Yes! Do it! The Ready. Set. London! Way.  Live on all podcast platforms and our website readysetlondon.com Monday September 28. 2026. Catch up on all our Day Trip From London episodes at readysetlondon.com Just one more of our summer break sessions left – and that’s, drum roll.. Winchester, City of Kings, Monday October 5, 2026! You’re welcome!

    York In A Day from London - Up Next!

  5. Sep 21

    A Mayfair Tour - Shoppers & Sightseers Kept Happy

    We'd love to hear from you! Shopping or sightseeing in Mayfair and looking for something more than luxury shop windows? This self-guided London walk begins near Bond Street and follows the less obvious side of Mayfair - a buried river, a surviving mews pub, Georgian squares, American wartime history, old clubland, and the monumental finish at Hyde Park Corner. Along the way, Expat Andy takes you to Avery Row and The Iron Duke, Mayfair’s last surviving mews pub; explains how the Tyburn Brook disappeared beneath the street; and reveals the overlooked stories behind Albemarle Street, Berkeley Square, Grosvenor Square, Shepherd Market, Apsley House and Wellington Arch. It is a perfect audio companion if one person in your group wants to browse Bond Street while the other wants London stories, architecture, local history, a traditional pub stop, and a route that makes the whole neighbourhood make sense. Start: Bond Street station Key stop: The Iron Duke, 11 Avery Row, Mayfair Finish: Hyde Park Corner / Wellington Arch Best for: Visitors who want to add hidden history, a characterful pub and a more memorable walk to a Mayfair afternoon. Ready. Set. London! helps you plan London by place—and understand the stories hidden in plain sight.

    A Mayfair Tour - Shoppers & Sightseers Kept Happy

  6. Sep 14

    Christmas In London 2026 Guide

    We'd love to hear from you! Dreaming of Christmas in London but wondering when to go, where to stay, what to book, and how to make the most of the festive season?  This episode helps you plan Christmas in London 2026, from the famous Christmas lights, markets and ice skating to Winter Wonderland, Christmas at Kew, Hogwarts in the Snow, pantomime, The Nutcracker, carol concerts, festive food and Christmas afternoon tea.  Discover the best time to visit, where to stay in London at Christmas, what to book in advance, what to wear, and how to put it all together with 3-night and 7-night London Christmas itineraries.  Plus, if you’re traveling over the holidays, find out what really happens in London on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Twixmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, including public transport changes, closures and practical tips that could make or break your Christmas trip.

    Christmas In London 2026 Guide

  7. Sep 7

    The London Pub That Changed History - The Duke's Head Putney

    We'd love to hear from you! Looking for historic London pubs, fascinating London history, a walk along the River Thames, or something different to add to your London itinerary? This episode of the Ready. Set. London! Love Letter to London Pubs series takes you to The Duke’s Head in Putney, a beautifully preserved Victorian riverside pub overlooking the Thames and the starting point of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race. But Putney’s story goes far beyond rowing and riverside pints. Just moments away is St Mary’s Church, site of the Putney Debates of 1647, where soldiers and political leaders debated voting rights, representative government, and the idea that people should be governed by consent. Discover why this remarkable moment in British history continues to attract the attention of historians studying the development of democratic ideas. You’ll also uncover Putney’s connection to Thomas Cromwell, explore the remarkable Victorian interior of The Duke’s Head, and discover some of the famous historical figures who once called this corner of southwest London home. From Tudor history and the Putney Debates to Victorian pub heritage and the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, Putney packs centuries of London history into one fascinating stretch of the Thames. If you’re searching for things to do in Putney, historic pubs in London, River Thames walks, London history, the history of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, or authentic London experiences beyond the famous landmarks, this episode will show you why Putney deserves a place on your London itinerary.

    The London Pub That Changed History - The Duke's Head Putney

  8. Aug 31

    Is Windsor Worth a Day Trip from London? Train Tips, Castle, Eton & Itinerary

    We'd love to hear from you! Planning a Windsor day trip from London? This practical one-day guide helps you decide whether Windsor is worth your time, choose the easiest train route, and plan a day around Windsor Castle, the Long Walk, Eton and a proper riverside pub. You’ll learn: Which train route makes the most sense from London How much time to allow for Windsor Castle A simple walking order that avoids wasting the day backtracking Whether Eton is worth adding Where to pause for lunch, a pint, or a quieter view The royal and local stories that make the place more meaningful when you see it This episode is for first-time London visitors, returning travelers, and anyone choosing between Windsor and another day trip. Save it for the train ride—or use it to plan before you book. readysetlondon.com

    Is Windsor Worth a Day Trip from London? Train Tips, Castle, Eton & Itinerary
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Ready. Set. London! is London in your headphones, led by Expat Andy - a funny, practical guide who turns confusion into confidence, crowds into detours, landmarks into neighborhoods, pubs into decoder rings, and ordinary streets into stories. Kind of like your high school history teacher with more snark, less formality. London trip planning meets storytelling. A podcast to listen to before you pack your bag.  An audio-guided London exploration experience.  Explore London through immersive walking stories, historic pubs, hidden streets, food culture, and self-guided adventures.   Planning a London trip has never been easier, or more overwhelming. We have access to infinite information, yet zero clarity. Every blog, listicle, algorithm-driven 'Top Ten' pulls us in a different direction, burying the things that actually matter under an avalanche of noise.  The hidden gem, the neighborhood that makes no sense until someone explains it, the pub that unlocks three hundred years of history through silent observation of the neighborhood, none of that surfaces in an online search.  Ready. Set. London! is your signal in the static. Your London Travel Toolkit, built by a Brit, to help you curate the trip you actually want to take.  On this London travel podcast we explore neighborhoods through everyday spaces, including pubs – revealing rhythms, stories, and hidden histories. Favoring observation over itinerary, we give you the tools to make best use of your travel time, and not return home having missed out. Nothing substitutes for a local, skilled, personality driven tour guide to help you navigate the streets in real life. However, by listening to this podcast before your walking tour, you'll be ready to focus your walking tour guide on the questions  you need answering. Ready. Set. London! Trip Planning Made Easy. Bob's Your Uncle!

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  • Creator
    Andy Meddick The London Travel Podcast Guy
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ready. Set. London!
  • Show Website
    Ready. Set. London!

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