all knowledge is found in LJ -- UK help

[rm]

Weird UK questions:

1. Free or low-cost Wi-Fi in Cardiff. I have my own laptop, but I need to know where I can pick up a signal and loiter for hours. I'll buy as much damn coffee as I need to.

2. For that matter, free or low-cost Wi-Fi in London. Same as above, particularly near the British Museum, Canary Wharf, Brick Lane. God, that says so much about me it hurts.

3. Is there some roaming hotspot thing where I can buy remote access for like a set period of time and be connected wherever? I'm explaining this badly, but they had it in Switzerland and it was cool.

4. Day trips from London for non-drivers. Especially ones that make sense on Saturday or Sunday. Are France or Ireland actually viable options? What about Stonehenge? Help, help.

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[spaced.livejournal.com]

I'll echo Oxford; In addition to the coaches, there're relatively frequent trains from Paddington Station. The Ashmolean recently went through a massive renovation/buildout, so I'm not sure what'll be where, but the posey ring and coin collections are marvelous. It's a good town for wandering, especially if you can get into a couple of the colleges (I know the tourist board operates a walking tour that'll get you into at least one, although which specific one depends on the day).

[gement.livejournal.com]

On our trip, while you can't move for the history anywhere you look, the highlight of Oxford for me was the Eagle and Child, which is still eminently a relaxed student pub. It just happens to have a photograph of Tolkein, Lewis, etc. etc. framed above the bar with a signed statement from all of the above the the owner of the establishment is a fine fellow.

The walking tour was a blast, and they dutifully pointed out every Harry Potter filming location. I was stunned and a little horrified to learn that the infirmary was filmed in the hall of the Bodliean where generations of scholars defended for their Doctorate of Divinity.