| Traveler coming to UK ideas?
Posted: 6/29/2008 5:53:47 PM | I plan on coming to England this time next year. Landing in London but would like to see more then the same old same old I.E, The eye. Big ben , I'm more of a old castle moors type Seasides Really would like to see Dover My grandfather severed over there with the RAF And I'm a Big WW2 historybuff
And some nice Pubs with cute gals ( with a****ie accent) lol joking but accents are hot !! Btw i'm from Canada Not a Yank so no stone throwing!! :)
Any input would be great Thanks James | |
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| Traveler coming to UK ideas?
Posted: 6/29/2008 11:21:53 PM | | If you are a WW2 buff then Bletchley Park (in Bletchley funnily enough) is a must see. Also go to Coventry which was half destroyed. | |
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| Traveler coming to UK ideas?
Posted: 6/30/2008 12:29:41 AM | | For castle's you should visit Wales and for moores you should visit Howarth in Yorkshire and seasides you should visit Tenby,Brighton,Bournmouth,Torqauy,Cornwall ect.. | |
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| Traveler coming to UK ideas?
Posted: 6/30/2008 1:01:01 AM | Arundel Castle is on the Sussex downs- about an hour from the airport, and about half an hour from the south coast.
It is utterly stunning, and looks exactly how you imagine a "proper" castle should look. It is also close to the historic city of Chichester and Portsmouth is only a short drive. The historic dockyards are a must for naval history....
The choice of places to stay is vast, from sea-front smart hotels to small b&b's or lovely country pubs.
I would recommend at least 3 days here, then jump on a train to Wales, and head up to North Yorkshire, maybe via Chester...Manchester is fantastic for a night out- way better clubs and music scene than London.
Places to avoid at all costs include Nottingham, Leeds oh and Wrexham. | |
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Posted: 6/30/2008 1:19:48 AM |
Places to avoid at all costs include Nottingham, Leeds oh and Wrexham.
I have to put a good word in for my adopted home town, Nottingham isn't that bad really!
The caves at Broadmarsh are interesting from a historical point of view. The castle though isn't so much.
You can indulge in drinking and history at The Trip to Jerusalem and The Bell; two pubs that both claim to be the oldest in the land. The Salutation and The Hand and Heart both have caves as part of the establishment, which is interesting.
The Nottingham ghost tour isn't up to the same standard as York's but you can learn where celery was first cultivated!
If you want to do the Robin Hood legend, then, obviously Sherwood isn't so far away.
Don't know what WW2 history we have in the area, it seems Nottingham went a bit downhill after Robin! | |
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Posted: 6/30/2008 1:24:43 AM | go straight to Luton Airport.... and get a Ryan Air Flight to Ireland it will probably cost you 99cent if you book it now....What ever you do, dont come all the way to England without seeing the Emerald Isle.... | |
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Posted: 6/30/2008 1:35:11 AM | hello James
I can only assume that you want invitations from younger people. i tried to mail you but due to your age restrictions i was unable mail you.
Scotland is the place to go you will find all you need, possibly never want to leave. | |
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| Traveler coming to UK ideas?
Posted: 6/30/2008 1:36:04 AM |
I have to put a good word in for my adopted home town, Nottingham isn't that bad really!
Not bad in the way that Ebola is not bad compared to Aids?
Nottingham is dreadful, it lacks charm, culture, scenery, the history is, at best, mediocre. I am not mentioning the drug and gun culture obviously- that is top rate.
The only things Nottingham has going for it, is the train to get out. | |
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Posted: 6/30/2008 1:45:23 AM | | coventry still looks half destroyed lol goto stratford on avon and get ripped off with every other tourist and redditch has needle industry but stay away from the tracky wearing girls with pushchairs and kebabs who love polite chat ... lol | |
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Posted: 6/30/2008 2:04:02 AM | Wow thanks ladies gents for the info! i'm going to look up most if the places said here portsmouth is a must Wales maybe ...was told from a friend to get a good pint of cider Bath is the place to go anyways feel free to leave more i'll look on the net for a path to take...most countries say were nice you guys are awsome ! thanks again  | |
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| Traveler coming to UK ideas?
Posted: 6/30/2008 2:08:51 AM |
I plan on coming to England this time next year. Landing in London but would like to see more then the same old same old I.E, The eye. Big ben , I'm more of a old castle moors type Seasides Really
Have you heard of Bouncy Castle?
Usually its 50pence - £1,50 for half an hour. Depends where you're are..
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Posted: 6/30/2008 2:44:54 AM |
Really would like to see Dover My grandfather severed over there with the RAF
Aww come on you can't leave us hanging like that!!
What did he sever???? Hope it wasn't too painful!  | |
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Posted: 6/30/2008 3:05:16 AM | An American i met on this site,came over here last year to see the sights of England
for a few days
He landed in London went to see all the Art gallerys,then went to Banbury where he had a B&B booked, he then went to Warwick Castle
Popped in to say hello to me to visit an English house (he said) and have dinner with us,he loved the English accent
Then he went on his travels to Wales where he went Rock climbing
and up snowdonia,and visited Castles,stayed in a B&B in Wales
Then went up to Liverpool and Manchester to see the Football stadiums
Then caught a flight from Manchester to somewhere else before returning home | |
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Posted: 6/30/2008 3:37:42 AM | I know he was in a lancaster bomber in 1944 and got to fly one of the new tempest at war end He never talked to much of the war said he lost alot of friends Theres a flying lancaster here close to where i live , I see it and think of him and what it stood for
gramps passed when i was 12 remember watching dambusters war movie with him.
and no all my thoughts and his are proud | |
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Posted: 6/30/2008 4:14:16 AM | All along south coast!
so many castles your eyes will boggle!
My local area boasts.... Henry v111's castle overlooking the solent where the Mary Rose sank ( i actually watched them bring it out of the water on 18th september '82.
The Royal historic dockyard with hms victory mary rose and multiple museums about the naval culture.
The D-Day museum which explains everything about the landings in france etc.
Portchester castle, where they have jousting etc, and the whole village is still kept the same style as in medieval days.
Arundal castle which is set in beautiful countryside.
Battle abbey in hastings.
Osbourne house, Queen Victorias home on Isle of wight
Winchester cathedral.
The new forest with wild ponies and cattle.
Salisbury cathedral
the list is endless down here on south coast.
a weblink for you
http://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/
This one may also interest you
http://www.beaulieu.co.uk/beaulieupalace/introduction.cfm
If you mail them they will sometimes give you a private tour and you can meet the Lord himself! (have done with with a visitor who came to visit uk from USA)
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| Traveler coming to UK ideas?
Posted: 6/30/2008 5:23:12 AM | | With the RAF (or RCAF) connection, you will undoubtedly want to go to Biggin Hill...very close to Denbies vineyard which is fabulous, and does accommodation. It is about 20mins on a train from Gatwick, so could be your first port of call and stop on your way to Portsmouth... | |
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Posted: 6/30/2008 7:39:55 AM | I don't see any mention of it above, but if you're a military history buff, then you may want to spend some time in the Imperial War Museum. (http://www.iwm.org.uk/)
And if you fancy a beer or two while you're in London, give me a shout! | |
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Posted: 6/30/2008 9:30:59 AM | Hiyas
Dont come to the UK by this time next year it we be wrecked with people starving on ther streets. Fat boy Brown with destroy it by then for sure.
I would get here as quick as possible.
But bring a gun and an anti stab vest.
Also dont go out at night as u will get mugged.
Learn some Polish as that's what most shop assistants speak now.
Bring ya own petrol as ours is the same value as gold.
Wear a hoody every day so will mix in with the crowds.
Get a big chip on your shoulder and u will feel "British" | |
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Posted: 6/30/2008 9:37:20 AM | Eden camp , Malton near York, is a former German Prison of War camp, now a museum - all the old nissan huts are now themed to various aspects of WWII such as evacuees, women at war, the holocaust etc......
Well worth a visit if that's the sort of thing that blows your frock up. | |
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Posted: 6/30/2008 10:01:24 AM | | go to blackpool and see the lights..build a sandcastle and eat some fish and chips on the beach..buy some blackpool rock and have a go on the big dipper..then get on a train to liverpool and get yourself mugged or shot.... | |
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Posted: 6/30/2008 10:05:22 AM | | maybe you could stop of in belfast on your travels?....the hoods over here have a tendancy to brick and burn tourist coaches,apart from that,theres a rope bridge if you deicide lifes not worth living anymore. | |
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