crazy but...Britain in November.
May 21st 2002, 12:20 pm
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crazy but...Britain in November.
This might or might not be posted in the correct NG. Sorry if it is not, but could
still do with the help. This might sound a tad strange, but we have got a Britrail
pass (8 days in 2 months) that allows travel around England, Scotland & Wales. We
will be doing this in the month of November (significant discount to get it off peak)
as part of a larger trip. My question is, anywhere particularly interesting to go in
the U.K. during this time of year? all help is very much appreciated. thanks MrB.
still do with the help. This might sound a tad strange, but we have got a Britrail
pass (8 days in 2 months) that allows travel around England, Scotland & Wales. We
will be doing this in the month of November (significant discount to get it off peak)
as part of a larger trip. My question is, anywhere particularly interesting to go in
the U.K. during this time of year? all help is very much appreciated. thanks MrB.
May 21st 2002, 12:21 pm
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
On Wed, 22 May 2002 08:57:52 +1000, "Mr Black" <[email protected]> wrote:
>This might or might not be posted in the correct NG. Sorry if it is not, but could
>still do with the help. This might sound a tad strange, but we have got a Britrail
>pass (8 days in 2 months) that allows travel around England, Scotland & Wales. We
>will be doing this in the month of November (significant discount to get it off
>peak) as part of a larger trip. My question is, anywhere particularly interesting
>to go in the U.K. during this time of year? all help is very much appreciated.
>thanks MrB.
>
>
>
N>> London is great in November, theatres, concerts, art galleries.
>This might or might not be posted in the correct NG. Sorry if it is not, but could
>still do with the help. This might sound a tad strange, but we have got a Britrail
>pass (8 days in 2 months) that allows travel around England, Scotland & Wales. We
>will be doing this in the month of November (significant discount to get it off
>peak) as part of a larger trip. My question is, anywhere particularly interesting
>to go in the U.K. during this time of year? all help is very much appreciated.
>thanks MrB.
>
>
>
N>> London is great in November, theatres, concerts, art galleries.
May 21st 2002, 1:21 pm
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
> My question is, anywhere particularly interesting to go in the U.K. during
this
> time of year?
It can be pretty blustery, not to mention DARK in the U.K. in winter (it's pretty far
north--not that many hours of sunlight--frequent clouds!)--if it were me I would
forget about nature and landscapes and concentrate on cities and towns and places to
visit to get out of the chill (London, Edinburgh, York, Bath, Glasgow, etc.).
this
> time of year?
It can be pretty blustery, not to mention DARK in the U.K. in winter (it's pretty far
north--not that many hours of sunlight--frequent clouds!)--if it were me I would
forget about nature and landscapes and concentrate on cities and towns and places to
visit to get out of the chill (London, Edinburgh, York, Bath, Glasgow, etc.).
May 21st 2002, 3:22 pm
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
"Douglas W. Hoyt" wrote:
>
> > My question is, anywhere particularly interesting to go in the U.K. during
> this
> > time of year?
>
> It can be pretty blustery, not to mention DARK in the U.K. in winter (it's
> pretty far north--not that many hours of sunlight--frequent clouds!)--if it were
> me I would forget about nature and landscapes and concentrate on cities and
> towns and places to visit to get out of the chill (London, Edinburgh, York,
> Bath, Glasgow, etc.).
Won't the theater and concert seasons be at their height?
>
> > My question is, anywhere particularly interesting to go in the U.K. during
> this
> > time of year?
>
> It can be pretty blustery, not to mention DARK in the U.K. in winter (it's
> pretty far north--not that many hours of sunlight--frequent clouds!)--if it were
> me I would forget about nature and landscapes and concentrate on cities and
> towns and places to visit to get out of the chill (London, Edinburgh, York,
> Bath, Glasgow, etc.).
Won't the theater and concert seasons be at their height?
May 21st 2002, 8:21 pm
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
"Mr Black" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> This might or might not be posted in the correct NG. Sorry if it is not,
but
> could still do with the help. This might sound a tad strange, but we have got a
> Britrail pass (8 days in 2 months) that allows travel around
England,
> Scotland & Wales. We will be doing this in the month of November (significant
> discount to get it off peak) as part of a larger trip. My question is, anywhere
> particularly interesting to go in the U.K. during
this
> time of year? all help is very much appreciated.
Bring rain gear and plan on indoor activities. November is one of our wettest months.
Colin Bignell
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> This might or might not be posted in the correct NG. Sorry if it is not,
but
> could still do with the help. This might sound a tad strange, but we have got a
> Britrail pass (8 days in 2 months) that allows travel around
England,
> Scotland & Wales. We will be doing this in the month of November (significant
> discount to get it off peak) as part of a larger trip. My question is, anywhere
> particularly interesting to go in the U.K. during
this
> time of year? all help is very much appreciated.
Bring rain gear and plan on indoor activities. November is one of our wettest months.
Colin Bignell
May 22nd 2002, 3:25 am
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
On Wed, 22 May 2002 08:57:52 +1000, "Mr Black" <[email protected]> wrote:
>This might or might not be posted in the correct NG. Sorry if it is not, but could
>still do with the help. This might sound a tad strange, but we have got a Britrail
>pass (8 days in 2 months) that allows travel around England, Scotland & Wales. We
>will be doing this in the month of November (significant discount to get it off
>peak) as part of a larger trip. My question is, anywhere particularly interesting
>to go in the U.K. during this time of year? all help is very much appreciated.
>thanks MrB.
>
>
>
Get yourself up to the Lake District ( http://www.cumbria.uk.com )
Peace and tranquillity at that time of year, good value because it's off peak, and as
ever wonderful views...
Paul
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>This might or might not be posted in the correct NG. Sorry if it is not, but could
>still do with the help. This might sound a tad strange, but we have got a Britrail
>pass (8 days in 2 months) that allows travel around England, Scotland & Wales. We
>will be doing this in the month of November (significant discount to get it off
>peak) as part of a larger trip. My question is, anywhere particularly interesting
>to go in the U.K. during this time of year? all help is very much appreciated.
>thanks MrB.
>
>
>
Get yourself up to the Lake District ( http://www.cumbria.uk.com )
Peace and tranquillity at that time of year, good value because it's off peak, and as
ever wonderful views...
Paul
http://www.the-dedicated-partnership.com - promoting tourism
http://www.aardvarktravel.net - the world's best travel search engine
(Replace antispam.com with dedicate.co.uk to reply by e-mail...)
May 22nd 2002, 5:21 am
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
The Dedicated Partnership <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Get yourself up to the Lake District ( http://www.cumbria.uk.com )
>
And get very, very cold & wet! In November you need the indoor stuff -
essentially, London.
Surreyman
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> >
> Get yourself up to the Lake District ( http://www.cumbria.uk.com )
>
And get very, very cold & wet! In November you need the indoor stuff -
essentially, London.
Surreyman
May 22nd 2002, 5:21 am
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
"a.spencer3" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> The Dedicated Partnership <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > >
> > Get yourself up to the Lake District ( http://www.cumbria.uk.com )
> >
> And get very, very cold & wet! In November you need the indoor stuff -
> essentially, London.
>
> Surreyman
Only if you're a wimp!
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> The Dedicated Partnership <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > >
> > Get yourself up to the Lake District ( http://www.cumbria.uk.com )
> >
> And get very, very cold & wet! In November you need the indoor stuff -
> essentially, London.
>
> Surreyman
Only if you're a wimp!
Devonman
May 22nd 2002, 6:38 am
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
Douglas W. Hoyt <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > My question is, anywhere particularly interesting to go in the U.K. during
> this
> > time of year?
>
> It can be pretty blustery, not to mention DARK in the U.K. in winter (it's pretty
> far north--not that many hours of sunlight--frequent clouds!)--if
it
> were me I would forget about nature and landscapes and concentrate on
cities
> and towns and places to visit to get out of the chill (London, Edinburgh, York,
> Bath, Glasgow, etc.).
>
All the above is true, of course, but if you're going to be traveling from place to
place by train, you might as well try to do it via especially scenic routes. There's
a wonderful book, See Britain by Train, by Paul Atterbury. It was last published in
the early '90s, and is now out of print, but used copies are available on amazon.com.
Even though some of the information is out of date, the detailed information about
places along the routes described and the beautiful photos are worthwhile. It's too
bad it hasn't been updated. GG
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> > My question is, anywhere particularly interesting to go in the U.K. during
> this
> > time of year?
>
> It can be pretty blustery, not to mention DARK in the U.K. in winter (it's pretty
> far north--not that many hours of sunlight--frequent clouds!)--if
it
> were me I would forget about nature and landscapes and concentrate on
cities
> and towns and places to visit to get out of the chill (London, Edinburgh, York,
> Bath, Glasgow, etc.).
>
All the above is true, of course, but if you're going to be traveling from place to
place by train, you might as well try to do it via especially scenic routes. There's
a wonderful book, See Britain by Train, by Paul Atterbury. It was last published in
the early '90s, and is now out of print, but used copies are available on amazon.com.
Even though some of the information is out of date, the detailed information about
places along the routes described and the beautiful photos are worthwhile. It's too
bad it hasn't been updated. GG
May 22nd 2002, 6:38 am
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
Tony Day <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > Only if you're a wimp!
>
>
>
>
Totally admitted as far as being wet & cold is concerned!
Now, give me a nice dry hot desert and I'm off!
(Don't know why I still live in this bloody country!).
Surreyman
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> > Only if you're a wimp!
>
>
>
>
Totally admitted as far as being wet & cold is concerned!
Now, give me a nice dry hot desert and I'm off!
(Don't know why I still live in this bloody country!).
Surreyman
May 22nd 2002, 10:21 am
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
A personal favorite, bound to generate jeers, but if you're a true fan of
camp...Blackpool. I believe the infamous illuminations shall be going on during
the month.
Of course, hopefully you'll find time for London, Edinburough, Canterbury and York as
well. But after many days of culture, can't beat Blackpool.
A few years ago, same trip, same time of year. Should be fun.
"Mr Black" <[email protected]> wrote:
anywhere particularly interesting to go in the U.K. during this
>time of year? all help is very much appreciated. thanks MrB.
camp...Blackpool. I believe the infamous illuminations shall be going on during
the month.
Of course, hopefully you'll find time for London, Edinburough, Canterbury and York as
well. But after many days of culture, can't beat Blackpool.
A few years ago, same trip, same time of year. Should be fun.
"Mr Black" <[email protected]> wrote:
anywhere particularly interesting to go in the U.K. during this
>time of year? all help is very much appreciated. thanks MrB.
May 22nd 2002, 7:22 pm
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
In article <[email protected]>,
a.spencer3 <[email protected]> writes
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>The Dedicated Partnership <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> >
>> Get yourself up to the Lake District ( http://www.cumbria.uk.com )
>>
>And get very, very cold & wet! In November you need the indoor stuff -
>essentially, London.
>
>Surreyman
>
>
And what do you know about what the weather will be like in the Lake District *next*
November? I live very close to it and it can be very pleasant at that time of year.
And it can pour down in London even in June: I know, I got soaked to the skin there
at least three times out of my dozen or so trips to London.
Lancashire woman.
--
David Lewis [email protected]
a.spencer3 <[email protected]> writes
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>The Dedicated Partnership <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> >
>> Get yourself up to the Lake District ( http://www.cumbria.uk.com )
>>
>And get very, very cold & wet! In November you need the indoor stuff -
>essentially, London.
>
>Surreyman
>
>
And what do you know about what the weather will be like in the Lake District *next*
November? I live very close to it and it can be very pleasant at that time of year.
And it can pour down in London even in June: I know, I got soaked to the skin there
at least three times out of my dozen or so trips to London.
Lancashire woman.
--
David Lewis [email protected]
May 22nd 2002, 7:22 pm
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
Hi All, OP here, thanks for the info, and please keep it coming. To clear a few
things up. We are spending time in London, but are also going to travel for a month
in the U.K. in England, Wales, Scotland. (eight destinations within November) I know
many of you are telling me it is cold, wet, and dark. I know this, but the oiption of
not travelling during this month...is not an option. That is why i am asking for all
your wonderful ideas for destinations during this time of year (other than the
obvious capital cities) many thanks. Mr B.
p.s. what are the ".the infamous illuminations" at Blackpool during November?
Ron Smith <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> A personal favorite, bound to generate jeers, but if you're a true fan of
> camp...Blackpool. I believe the infamous illuminations shall be going on during
> the month.
>
> Of course, hopefully you'll find time for London, Edinburough, Canterbury and York
> as well. But after many days of culture, can't beat Blackpool.
>
> A few years ago, same trip, same time of year. Should be fun.
>
> "Mr Black" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> anywhere particularly interesting to go in the U.K. during this
> >time of year? all help is very much appreciated. thanks MrB.
> >
> >
things up. We are spending time in London, but are also going to travel for a month
in the U.K. in England, Wales, Scotland. (eight destinations within November) I know
many of you are telling me it is cold, wet, and dark. I know this, but the oiption of
not travelling during this month...is not an option. That is why i am asking for all
your wonderful ideas for destinations during this time of year (other than the
obvious capital cities) many thanks. Mr B.
p.s. what are the ".the infamous illuminations" at Blackpool during November?
Ron Smith <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> A personal favorite, bound to generate jeers, but if you're a true fan of
> camp...Blackpool. I believe the infamous illuminations shall be going on during
> the month.
>
> Of course, hopefully you'll find time for London, Edinburough, Canterbury and York
> as well. But after many days of culture, can't beat Blackpool.
>
> A few years ago, same trip, same time of year. Should be fun.
>
> "Mr Black" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> anywhere particularly interesting to go in the U.K. during this
> >time of year? all help is very much appreciated. thanks MrB.
> >
> >
May 22nd 2002, 9:26 pm
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
"a.spencer3" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> The Dedicated Partnership <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > >
> > Get yourself up to the Lake District ( http://www.cumbria.uk.com )
> >
> And get very, very cold & wet! In November you need the indoor stuff -
> essentially, London.
Come now, there are places north of Watford, so I've been told.
Colin Bignell
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> The Dedicated Partnership <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > >
> > Get yourself up to the Lake District ( http://www.cumbria.uk.com )
> >
> And get very, very cold & wet! In November you need the indoor stuff -
> essentially, London.
Come now, there are places north of Watford, so I've been told.
Colin Bignell
May 22nd 2002, 9:26 pm
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Re: crazy but...Britain in November.
David Lewis <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> And what do you know about what the weather will be like in the Lake District
> *next* November?
Where's the wettest place in England?
Surreyman
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> And what do you know about what the weather will be like in the Lake District
> *next* November?
Where's the wettest place in England?
Surreyman
