Hey there, Redstone! I'am visiting Hastings this time and I'am going to visit Brighton and London as well! Gonna be great. I've been to Cornwall already and that was really sweet! I'am going to visit Denmark street in London, that's for sure, so I don't need to worry! As for the footswitch, I mostly turn the reverb on and leave it on when playing, don't engage the boost very often and have never used the FX-Loop!
If you are in Brighton you must check out The Guitar Amp & Keyboard Centre (GAK) if you get a chance, its not too far from the main pier, only a 10-15 minute walk. Its where I got my Les Paul. Its a really awesome store, heaps of great guitars. If you can get to the store, look for the guy in the video below, he is really nice and helpful, let him know Jamie from Ireland sent you lol.
Gibson - 2013 Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Plaintop VOS Demo at GAK - YouTube
Have fun in the UK