I have a good friend who lives there. We met when I lived in Sedona and she moved back to England about a year ago after her second bout w/cancer. She wants me to visit her and I want to see her, too, plus I've always wanted to see England and the usual tourist stuff and the places that only a native would know.

If you've been to England, maybe you can direct me to some hotels and restaurants. I don't need 5 star hotels; y'know, average priced ones. Also, if you feel that there are some things that I absolutely cannot miss, if you would be so kind as to either post it here or PM me, I would greatly appreciate it. My son and I will be going together but we've got quite a bit of time before we go. We're planning on June of 2010.

Any direction that you feel you'd like to share will be welcomed.