UK

hello, i'm going to the rugby world cup in the uk later this
year and I'm wondering how old you have to be to drink
alcohol and get into nightclubs etc. Also, how much does it
cost to get to France on the chunnel or whatever is the
cheapest way. Thanks a lot for any help, cheers

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1. UK Added by: NB
   [Timestamp: Sat 22 May, 12:59 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   18 LEGALLY,BUT IF YOU LOOK 18 OR OLDER YOU SHOULD BE QK.ID
   WOULD HELP EVEN IF ITS A BIT DODGEY.SOME CLUBSMIGHT BE ABOVE
   18 (EG 21 OR 24)FOR THEME NIGHTS THOUGH.

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2. be warned Added by: alan whicker
   [Timestamp: Sat 22 May, 14:59 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   pubs and clubs in UK are very strict now about under-age
   drinking. you WILL be asked for ID and refused booze if you
   can't produce one.

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3. or not... Added by: jezebel
   [Timestamp: Sat 22 May, 18:47 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   dont be too put off by alan there, that is not my
   experience. in london where i live most places are pretty
   cool as long as u dont act really drunk and underage. if u
   can pass for 18 people will let u, and if there is a
   problem in one place u will always find somewhere else...
   
   p.s. there are many offlicences who will serve ANYONE,
   good luck ~ j

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4. CHUNNEL Added by: HELEN (HELEN.WICKENS@MAILEXCITE.COM)
   [Timestamp: Sat 22 May, 21:42 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   CHEAPEST BUT SLOWER WAY TO GET ACROSS IS BY FERRY, CAN GET
   GOOD DEALS IN BRITISH NEWSPAPERS SOMETIMES, IF YOU GO BY
   CHUNNEL WILL BE IN CAR, NOT TOO MUCH ABOUT ú20 FOR DAY
   RETURN

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5. False ID Added by: wd
   [Timestamp: Sun 23 May, 21:46 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Mate, I think most people start drinking in pubs in England
   from around the age of 15.
   False ID is great, plus bar staff really don't care.

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6. It's stricter... Added by: Claire
   [Timestamp: Tue 25 May, 12:30 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   over your part of the world, in the UK you don't normally get asked unless you look very young. Have a great time, I miss home a bit, but not enough to go back for a while.

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7. thanks Added by: NZer
   [Timestamp: Tue 25 May, 14:49 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Thanks for the info everyone. I'm 20 so it seems there isn't
   a problem but I thought I had better find out what the legal
   age limit was anyway. Cheers

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