What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
Aug 5th 2006, 3:28 pm
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What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
We are starting to realise that we haven't actually travelled much of this great land. We are in the Cotswolds and never really seem to escape. We went up the Malvern Hills last weekend. We really enjoyed it and thought we should do it more often.
We might take a few weekends away before we go but where??
We might take a few weekends away before we go but where??
Aug 5th 2006, 4:01 pm
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
Originally Posted by MrsWillow
We are starting to realise that we haven't actually travelled much of this great land. We are in the Cotswolds and never really seem to escape. We went up the Malvern Hills last weekend. We really enjoyed it and thought we should do it more often.
We might take a few weekends away before we go but where??
We might take a few weekends away before we go but where??
West Penwith Cornwall, area, quite unique and diverse scenery. The coast line from St Ives Westward is stunning.
Aug 5th 2006, 4:03 pm
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
Originally Posted by MrsWillow
We are starting to realise that we haven't actually travelled much of this great land. We are in the Cotswolds and never really seem to escape. We went up the Malvern Hills last weekend. We really enjoyed it and thought we should do it more often.
We might take a few weekends away before we go but where??
We might take a few weekends away before we go but where??
Devon, Bath and Edinburgh. And you must visit Westminster Abbey.
Aug 5th 2006, 4:19 pm
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
Originally Posted by MrsWillow
We are starting to realise that we haven't actually travelled much of this great land. We are in the Cotswolds and never really seem to escape. We went up the Malvern Hills last weekend. We really enjoyed it and thought we should do it more often.
We might take a few weekends away before we go but where??
We might take a few weekends away before we go but where??
Aug 5th 2006, 5:14 pm
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
Originally Posted by MrsWillow
We are starting to realise that we haven't actually travelled much of this great land. We are in the Cotswolds and never really seem to escape. We went up the Malvern Hills last weekend. We really enjoyed it and thought we should do it more often.
We might take a few weekends away before we go but where??
We might take a few weekends away before we go but where??
There are thousands of brilliant places to vist here ....... you are obviously not going to Canada for the scenery
Aug 5th 2006, 5:37 pm
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
Hi Mrs. Willow
From a tourist's point of view, I thought I'd mention a couple of the places that I really enjoyed seeing (I could fill the screen, but will only mention 2!)
- The Lake District
- The Scottish Borders
Have a wonderful time exploring your beautiful countryside!
Cheers
Oggy
From a tourist's point of view, I thought I'd mention a couple of the places that I really enjoyed seeing (I could fill the screen, but will only mention 2!)
- The Lake District
- The Scottish Borders
Have a wonderful time exploring your beautiful countryside!
Cheers
Oggy
Aug 5th 2006, 6:19 pm
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
Originally Posted by NessieOggy
Hi Mrs. Willow
From a tourist's point of view, I thought I'd mention a couple of the places that I really enjoyed seeing (I could fill the screen, but will only mention 2!)
- The Lake District
- The Scottish Borders
Have a wonderful time exploring your beautiful countryside!
Cheers
Oggy
From a tourist's point of view, I thought I'd mention a couple of the places that I really enjoyed seeing (I could fill the screen, but will only mention 2!)
- The Lake District
- The Scottish Borders
Have a wonderful time exploring your beautiful countryside!
Cheers
Oggy
Aug 5th 2006, 6:24 pm
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
finchingfield- essex, lavenham-suffolk, agree with lulworth cove, mevagissey - cornwall, long melford - suffolk, kentwell hall - suffolk umm i'm sure there are more but cant think now!
Aug 5th 2006, 9:03 pm
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
I always think that the Midlands is a great place to explore, lots of history, places like Nottingham, chesterfield, Bakewell (where bakewell tarts come from) and alike.
Id also take a short break to Southern Ireland (I know its not the UK but you are so close and flights are so cheap) do the ring of Kerry Beatiful countryside and beatiful people.
Id also take a short break to Southern Ireland (I know its not the UK but you are so close and flights are so cheap) do the ring of Kerry Beatiful countryside and beatiful people.
Aug 5th 2006, 9:14 pm
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
Originally Posted by MrsWillow
We are starting to realise that we haven't actually travelled much of this great land. We are in the Cotswolds and never really seem to escape. We went up the Malvern Hills last weekend. We really enjoyed it and thought we should do it more often.
We might take a few weekends away before we go but where??
We might take a few weekends away before we go but where??
Aug 5th 2006, 9:39 pm
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
Clacton-on-Sea!
Bearing in mind that landscapes are plentiful over there, whilst ancient fortresses, walled cities and Cathedrals are not... I'd check out York, then go see Warwick Castle.
The Lakes get a heartfelt second from me too, though Windermere is rammed in the summer; better to find somewhere a little further from the beaten path.
Aug 6th 2006, 8:50 am
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
Glencoe, Loch Lomond, Edinburgh, Skye and the Highlands
Aug 6th 2006, 9:14 am
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
The point of the Mull of Galloway, in South West Scotland and the Isle of Arran especially the view from the top of Goat Fell
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Aug 6th 2006, 10:53 am
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
Originally Posted by Hudman
West Penwith Cornwall, area, quite unique and diverse scenery. The coast line from St Ives Westward is stunning.
Aug 6th 2006, 11:00 am
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Re: What sites in UK must we see before we leave?
Originally Posted by Deer Hunter
Devon, Bath and Edinburgh. And you must visit Westminster Abbey.
I have been to Westminster Abbey, i remember being amazed all those years ago.
I think I would have to drag DH screaming and kicking into London, I'm afraid.