1) Rent a car. It'll take 30 min to flip your brain to driving on the opposite side of the road. I reviewed some youtube videos on traffic circle etiquette, and after driving there, am of the opinion they are far superior to lights. You can get a lot of places by train or rideshare, but if you want to deeply visit and remote areas, you'll need your own wheels. It added a lot to our trip to have that. Never use your horn (English manners), and give way to the larger vehicle if you are in a single lane rural road and find oncoming "traffic".
2) Trains are easy and fun. Use them for longer trips, and spend a couple extra pounds for first class. Went from London to Cambridge and back, and it was safe, easy, and relaxing (with a great view of the country-side).
3) Bovington Tank Museum and the Imperial War Museum (London) were both spectacular modern facilities for anyone interested in WW2. My 11 year old was entertained throughout by the modern tech of firing tank cannons, and deciphering Enigma codes. The entire purpose of my trip was to attend "Tankfest" at the Tank Museum, and it didn't disappoint in the slightest. The UK embraces it's history.
4) Stage shows in West End London are busy and full of tourists, but the performances are top notch, and the theatres are small and intimate so you get a huge bang for your buck.
5) Keep your voice down, and never EVER cut the queue (although that's more advice for Americans than Canadians who probably wouldn't do those things).
6) Visit the coast whenever you can. Imagine Nelson sailing out there or a flight of Spitfires roaring overhead. Best fish n chips you can find.
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