Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Sep 14th 2006, 4:10 am
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Originally Posted by Nicky & Dave
Hi there,
Anyone got any suggestions of places or area's in the UK that we should see before we leave for Oz?
We're planning to go away 'somewhere' in the UK for a 5 day break at the end of November, just before we fly out to Sydney.
We've 'done' the Lakes, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, North and West Scotland, and we'd quite like to go somewhere that we've not yet been, like maybe the North Wales coast or somewhere in Cornwall.
Don't want to stay in a town or city, and we're not particularly looking to do anything more energetic than a couple of walks whilst we're away, but we're looking for peace and quiet, and beautiful countryside.
Any ideas?
Nicky
Anyone got any suggestions of places or area's in the UK that we should see before we leave for Oz?
We're planning to go away 'somewhere' in the UK for a 5 day break at the end of November, just before we fly out to Sydney.
We've 'done' the Lakes, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, North and West Scotland, and we'd quite like to go somewhere that we've not yet been, like maybe the North Wales coast or somewhere in Cornwall.
Don't want to stay in a town or city, and we're not particularly looking to do anything more energetic than a couple of walks whilst we're away, but we're looking for peace and quiet, and beautiful countryside.
Any ideas?
Nicky
Sep 14th 2006, 4:12 am
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Originally Posted by mindblower
The Lake District ?
Sep 14th 2006, 4:12 am
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Originally Posted by Nicky & Dave
Okay, boss - I'll pop the telly on now!
Sep 14th 2006, 4:14 am
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Originally Posted by possoms
eww gutting rabbits
Sep 14th 2006, 4:24 am
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Originally Posted by Nicky & Dave
Lovely! Now skinning them! Just been sick! What is this programme??? Kids all over the country will be trying this out on their poor pet rabbits!!!
ooo the man has just been and put the sold sign up
gotta go chick catch you later
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Sep 14th 2006, 5:00 am
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Originally Posted by possoms
a load of city kids have been sent to the country as evacuees they have to live and work like the reals ones did, its been really good last day tomorrow.
ooo the man has just been and put the sold sign up
gotta go chick catch you later
ooo the man has just been and put the sold sign up
gotta go chick catch you later
i threatened my kids im sending them on that programme so they can realise just how lucky they are
Mandy
Nicky and Dave why not visit the Scottish Islands. i can highly recommend the Isle of Arran, a great place to un wind you have the fresh air, countryside and coast all in one.
Mandy
Sep 14th 2006, 6:48 am
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Originally Posted by possoms
you might need em if you cant get your barbie lit
the barbie is back on!!!!!
Sep 14th 2006, 12:15 pm
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
not in the uk but very close. I am going to see the "northern lights in winter. Cheap flight from leeds to oslo or bergen, get a cruise up the fjords for as day or 2 and see the northern lights,
edinburgh too, and ireland. I once went to bangor just outside belfast on the coast. Beautiful marina and pub and bar all around thre bay. Lots of lovely counrtryside a few miles away. You cajn sail from liverpool overnight in a car ferry with beterhs or from hollyhead or stranraer too.
Isle of man
Bude in cornwall, you can fly from manc to newquay now too, you may be able yto fly from leeds.
al
edinburgh too, and ireland. I once went to bangor just outside belfast on the coast. Beautiful marina and pub and bar all around thre bay. Lots of lovely counrtryside a few miles away. You cajn sail from liverpool overnight in a car ferry with beterhs or from hollyhead or stranraer too.
Isle of man
Bude in cornwall, you can fly from manc to newquay now too, you may be able yto fly from leeds.
al
Sep 14th 2006, 9:04 pm
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Originally Posted by alkristensen
not in the uk but very close. I am going to see the "northern lights in winter. Cheap flight from leeds to oslo or bergen, get a cruise up the fjords for as day or 2 and see the northern lights,
al
al
Sep 14th 2006, 9:04 pm
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Originally Posted by SonicBird
panic ye not... chopperboy found some really really overpriced charcoal in christchurch...
the barbie is back on!!!!!
the barbie is back on!!!!!
Sep 14th 2006, 10:54 pm
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Originally Posted by Nicky & Dave
He said 'tweeness' not tweenies! LOL! What's a DINKIE?
Nicky
What's a DINKIE?Nicky
Lol thanks for pointing that out , think the time has to come to forget vanity and don the glasses
Sep 14th 2006, 11:34 pm
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
hi, alot of people seem to be saying cornwall and I have to agree. I lived in Devon for two year and its just so pretty, the ideal place for walks, picnics and a real friendly country vibe. There are loads of sweet b&bs and cottages for you to stay in. I use to work at a county house hotel in Tavistock that does mind blowing food and has the best views of the tamar vally.
Happy holidays!!
Happy holidays!!
Originally Posted by Nicky & Dave
Hi there,
Anyone got any suggestions of places or area's in the UK that we should see before we leave for Oz?
We're planning to go away 'somewhere' in the UK for a 5 day break at the end of November, just before we fly out to Sydney.
We've 'done' the Lakes, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, North and West Scotland, and we'd quite like to go somewhere that we've not yet been, like maybe the North Wales coast or somewhere in Cornwall.
Don't want to stay in a town or city, and we're not particularly looking to do anything more energetic than a couple of walks whilst we're away, but we're looking for peace and quiet, and beautiful countryside.
Any ideas?
Nicky
Anyone got any suggestions of places or area's in the UK that we should see before we leave for Oz?
We're planning to go away 'somewhere' in the UK for a 5 day break at the end of November, just before we fly out to Sydney.
We've 'done' the Lakes, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, North and West Scotland, and we'd quite like to go somewhere that we've not yet been, like maybe the North Wales coast or somewhere in Cornwall.
Don't want to stay in a town or city, and we're not particularly looking to do anything more energetic than a couple of walks whilst we're away, but we're looking for peace and quiet, and beautiful countryside.
Any ideas?
Nicky
Sep 15th 2006, 2:10 am
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Hi guys,
Just to say thanks for all the recommendations - some wonderful places that people have come up with and it's a shame we won't have time to visit them all before we leave.
I've done some research on the various options and we've decided on Cornwall. Been on the internet today and booked a lovely self-catering farm cottage on the outskirts of St Austell - nice and quiet, but within walking distance on the town and coastal-walks, so really looking forward to it.
If anyone knows the area and has some specific recommendations on local things to do, please let me know.
Cheers,
Nicky
Just to say thanks for all the recommendations - some wonderful places that people have come up with and it's a shame we won't have time to visit them all before we leave.
I've done some research on the various options and we've decided on Cornwall. Been on the internet today and booked a lovely self-catering farm cottage on the outskirts of St Austell - nice and quiet, but within walking distance on the town and coastal-walks, so really looking forward to it.
If anyone knows the area and has some specific recommendations on local things to do, please let me know.
Cheers,
Nicky
Sep 15th 2006, 7:04 am
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Originally Posted by Nicky & Dave
Hi guys,
Just to say thanks for all the recommendations - some wonderful places that people have come up with and it's a shame we won't have time to visit them all before we leave.
I've done some research on the various options and we've decided on Cornwall. Been on the internet today and booked a lovely self-catering farm cottage on the outskirts of St Austell - nice and quiet, but within walking distance on the town and coastal-walks, so really looking forward to it.
If anyone knows the area and has some specific recommendations on local things to do, please let me know.
Cheers,
Nicky
Just to say thanks for all the recommendations - some wonderful places that people have come up with and it's a shame we won't have time to visit them all before we leave.
I've done some research on the various options and we've decided on Cornwall. Been on the internet today and booked a lovely self-catering farm cottage on the outskirts of St Austell - nice and quiet, but within walking distance on the town and coastal-walks, so really looking forward to it.
If anyone knows the area and has some specific recommendations on local things to do, please let me know.
Cheers,
Nicky
Eden Project would be a must for me.
Sep 15th 2006, 7:43 am
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Re: Last UK Holiday - idea's on where we should go?
Originally Posted by Loz4Oz
Eden Project would be a must for me.
if your very good I'll bring you a map on Saturday
