10 day trip to England
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10 day trip to England
My son and I (maybe daughter too) are thinking about taking 10 day or so trip to England. Fly into Manchester and visit friend in Chester. Then on to Liverpool and visit some friends there. So that's two or three days. I was thinking heading to Wales from Chester and then maybe flying back to California out of Gatwick/Heathrow.
Any ideas for seven days?
Not interested in London and surrounding environs for more than maybe half a day, most. If any.
Remember, I have a 15 year-old boy with me, and maybe a 22 year-old young woman.
Any ideas for seven days?
Not interested in London and surrounding environs for more than maybe half a day, most. If any.
Remember, I have a 15 year-old boy with me, and maybe a 22 year-old young woman.
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Re: 10 day trip to England
The Lake District isn't far and is worth a couple of days for sure.
York?
Not interested in Scotland? You're only talking about a three-hour train ride out of Manchester.
York?
Not interested in Scotland? You're only talking about a three-hour train ride out of Manchester.
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Re: 10 day trip to England
Hop on a plane and go to France instead.
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The Lake District is very nice.
Like Coan said, Glasgow and Edinburgh are only a few short hours away. You could even push further up and visit places like Glencoe.
Like Coan said, Glasgow and Edinburgh are only a few short hours away. You could even push further up and visit places like Glencoe.
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Are you driving?
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Re: 10 day trip to England
If you are driving, a meander down from Wales to the Cotswolds, Wiltshire, Somerset and Devon and back along the Dorset Coast to Heathrow is very possible. Lots of stuff to see, some beautiful countryside to boot too.
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Re: 10 day trip to England
sloopjohnc wrote:My son and I (maybe daughter too) are thinking about taking 10 day or so trip to England. Fly into Manchester and visit friend in Chester. Then on to Liverpool and visit some friends there. So that's two or three days. I was thinking heading to Wales from Chester and then maybe flying back to California out of Gatwick/Heathrow.
Any ideas for seven days?
Not interested in London and surrounding environs for more than maybe half a day, most. If any.
Remember, I have a 15 year-old boy with me, and maybe a 22 year-old young woman.
When is this. I'm planning a Bay Area trip. Could be the ideal time
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I'm not sure why people are saying you should go to Scotland when you're in Chester and on the doorstep of Wales.
You'll find absolutely stunning scenery in North Wales, you could drive through the Berwyn Mountains on to Snowdonia.
You'll find absolutely stunning scenery in North Wales, you could drive through the Berwyn Mountains on to Snowdonia.
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Re: 10 day trip to England
Take a roadtrip southeast which will take you through some of Europe's most classically beautiful and culturally exciting cities: Stoke, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Nuneaton, Milton Keynes and Luton.
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Re: 10 day trip to England
The Modernist wrote:I'm not sure why people are saying you should go to Scotland when you're in Chester and on the doorstep of Wales.
You'll find absolutely stunning scenery in North Wales, you could drive through the Berwyn Mountains on to Snowdonia.
i loved north wales.
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K wrote:If you do spend any time in Manchester, give me a shout. You can look at the bald head that Gash likes to joke about.
This sounds amazing.
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Don't forget your bike and your prefect badge!
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K wrote:If you do spend any time in Manchester, give me a shout. You can look at the bald head that Gash likes to joke about.
If the friend he's meeting up with in Chester is who I think it is then sloop's already got that covered.
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Goat Boy wrote:Are you driving?
No. I'm going to avoid driving.
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The Modernist wrote:I'm not sure why people are saying you should go to Scotland when you're in Chester and on the doorstep of Wales.
You'll find absolutely stunning scenery in North Wales, you could drive through the Berwyn Mountains on to Snowdonia.
That's what I was thinking.
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Re: 10 day trip to England
sloopjohnc wrote:The Modernist wrote:I'm not sure why people are saying you should go to Scotland when you're in Chester and on the doorstep of Wales.
You'll find absolutely stunning scenery in North Wales, you could drive through the Berwyn Mountains on to Snowdonia.
That's what I was thinking.
I assume they don't know it very well.
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neville harp wrote:K wrote:If you do spend any time in Manchester, give me a shout. You can look at the bald head that Gash likes to joke about.
If the friend he's meeting up with in Chester is who I think it is then sloop's already got that covered.
No one else will be his friend and he's got my email. And I'm too lazy to change it.
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Re: 10 day trip to England
By the way, I'm thinking early Summer or fall of 2018 for this.
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Re: 10 day trip to England
The counties on the Welsh/ English border - Inc Shropshire and Herefordshire - are lovely, and not touristy. More castles than you can shake a cudgel at, lush countryside, and numerous characterful towns / villages. Ludlow is a stand-out. Several ' black and white ' villages in Herefordshire, crammed with ancient buildings, and authentic pubs.
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Polishgirl wrote:The counties on the Welsh/ English border - Inc Shropshire and Herefordshire - are lovely, and not touristy. More castles than you can shake a cudgel at, lush countryside, and numerous characterful towns / villages. Ludlow is a stand-out. Several ' black and white ' villages in Herefordshire, crammed with ancient buildings, and authentic pubs.
I endorse this post, and lob in Worcestershire too.
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