England in winter

[aussiechick007]

I'm not quite sure what kind of clothes I should be bringing...

I know I need to be very warm, but does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can do this lightly?? lol

[mslibrarian]

Layers! That is really my biggest recommendation. Bring items you can wear together or on their own. A t-shirt, with a sweater over it and then a jacket that will stop the wind and rain on top.

That way you are warm but without the bulk of multiple big sweaters in your pack.

Make sure you have good footwear that will remain dry. Wet feet means you are cold all over.

BTW...where are you going?

[WillTravel]

Wear your heaviest jacket on the plane, so you don't have to pack it.

[aussiechick007]

I found the trouble with footwear was I couldn't get anything that was waterproof AND comfortable... so I went for joggers (comfort)... but now I'm not so sure, argh.

I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks, going to london

WillTravel, yes that is a good idea, however it will have to make up some of my hand-luggage rather than me wearing it as I'm coming from Australia

[WillTravel]

Aussie, I wouldn't say you must wear it, but I think it might be worth the slight discomfort. When you're in the airport, just tie it around your waist or drape it over your shoulders. Given how cold planes get, it might come in handy during the flight. I have done this with heavy jackets which I have to take from Canada to Mexico and back again.

[WillTravel]

I wouldn't expect anything unbearable in England's weather, although I think it's been colder than normal lately. I would just try to have two pairs of shoes. Then if one gets wet, you can change it. Two pairs of shoes is my unbreakable travel rule.

[aussiechick007]

thanks for the advice!