Ten places in England you would recommend to visit....
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Dan_1981 said:
DanielSan said:
Galsia said:
The problem with Matlock Bath is everybody has the same idea when the weather is nice so the last 2 miles into the place can take you an hour in traffic. Loads of d
head bikers everywhere too. Lovely place once you're there though.
It is better on a weekday I'd say that, all the positives without the negatives.head bikers everywhere too. Lovely place once you're there though.Whinge mode off.
The curry house is good though.
I only live 4 miles and away.
Good thread. In no real order and just off the top of my head:
Wasdale / Scafell and surrounding area
St agnes, Cornwall (beautiful out of season, can be a nightmare in school hols)
or alternatively Sennen Cove, Polzeath, Rock, or any one of dozens of nice north cornwall/north devon villages and beaches
Whitby, and particularly Robin Hood's Bay (not sure if there's a nicer fishing village in england than RHB)
Wensleydale area (Hawes, Hardraw, etc.) and the Yorkshire moors - definitely "Gods county" :-)
Dorset coast (called the Jurassic coast?) some beautiful villages down there
Trip on the Settle-Carlisle heritage railway
Edale/Hope Valley (in Peak District between Sheffield and Stockport)
A guided tour of houses of parliament (best £12 I've ever spent on a guided tour)
Any one of the giant gothic cathedrals (Lincoln, York Minster, Wells etc.) well worth a visit
The Natural History Museum
Chatsworth House (one of the better stately homes, and in a superb setting)
The New Forest
Venturing "abroad":
Snowdonia NP for walking and climbing
Llyn Peninsula (like cornwall in miniature, but steer clear of Abersoch on bank holidays to avoid the range rover/cayenne tailbacks and the mahogany-tanned morons of suburban Cheshire!).
Isle of Mull, or Skye, or anywhere along that west coast of Scotland.
Wasdale / Scafell and surrounding area
St agnes, Cornwall (beautiful out of season, can be a nightmare in school hols)
or alternatively Sennen Cove, Polzeath, Rock, or any one of dozens of nice north cornwall/north devon villages and beaches
Whitby, and particularly Robin Hood's Bay (not sure if there's a nicer fishing village in england than RHB)
Wensleydale area (Hawes, Hardraw, etc.) and the Yorkshire moors - definitely "Gods county" :-)
Dorset coast (called the Jurassic coast?) some beautiful villages down there
Trip on the Settle-Carlisle heritage railway
Edale/Hope Valley (in Peak District between Sheffield and Stockport)
A guided tour of houses of parliament (best £12 I've ever spent on a guided tour)
Any one of the giant gothic cathedrals (Lincoln, York Minster, Wells etc.) well worth a visit
The Natural History Museum
Chatsworth House (one of the better stately homes, and in a superb setting)
The New Forest
Venturing "abroad":
Snowdonia NP for walking and climbing
Llyn Peninsula (like cornwall in miniature, but steer clear of Abersoch on bank holidays to avoid the range rover/cayenne tailbacks and the mahogany-tanned morons of suburban Cheshire!).
Isle of Mull, or Skye, or anywhere along that west coast of Scotland.
Boydie88 said:
The Anchor pub in Cambridge on a nice summers day. With the river full of couples on romantic punting dates.
A couple of times a day some poor bd just out to impress his date, grinning from ear to ear knowing he is definitely getting some later thanks to his manly display of turning down a pro to steer the boat for them, approaching the bridge in the picture and completely failing to spot the impending doom of a low bridge and with it, any chance of seeing the woman again.
As the stick they are holding behind them wedges between the bed of the river and the arch of bridge, combined with a naive effort to keep hold of the stick results in the slow motion fall into the river in front of and to the joy of a 100 or so patrons of the pub.
Ahh yes, I've spent many a Summers day sat out there watching the chaos caused by young men trying to impress.A couple of times a day some poor b
d just out to impress his date, grinning from ear to ear knowing he is definitely getting some later thanks to his manly display of turning down a pro to steer the boat for them, approaching the bridge in the picture and completely failing to spot the impending doom of a low bridge and with it, any chance of seeing the woman again. As the stick they are holding behind them wedges between the bed of the river and the arch of bridge, combined with a naive effort to keep hold of the stick results in the slow motion fall into the river in front of and to the joy of a 100 or so patrons of the pub.
In no particular order.
London. Love the place, best city on earth
Box hill. Lovely views and near Dorking, a nice town.
Lake District. Great scenery and lovely towns
North Norfolf. Lovely coastline and villages.
Birmingham. I like the grittiness of some areas and the shopping is great.
Brighton. The pier, lanes, beach, shops.
Warwick. And leamington. really nice towns to live with old buildings and decent nightlife.
Richmond/Twickenham. Where my folks live, lots to see and do down that way.
Thats eight, i'll come up with more
London. Love the place, best city on earth
Box hill. Lovely views and near Dorking, a nice town.
Lake District. Great scenery and lovely towns
North Norfolf. Lovely coastline and villages.
Birmingham. I like the grittiness of some areas and the shopping is great.
Brighton. The pier, lanes, beach, shops.
Warwick. And leamington. really nice towns to live with old buildings and decent nightlife.
Richmond/Twickenham. Where my folks live, lots to see and do down that way.
Thats eight, i'll come up with more
Zod said:
Wacky Racer said:
ApOrbital said:
North yorkshire.
Agreed, God's own country, but I was thinking a bit more specific....
If I was doing it again, I'd take the direct route up Whernside - the path is SUCH a waste of time! Nice scenery, mind.
Flip Martian said:
Just shows how we all have different tastes - I really can't abide Birmingham. Had to go there several times and always happy to get away (if the road system lets me).
i can definitely understand why you don't like Birmingham. It can be really ugly.But it does have some great buildings, shops, down to earth people and the best indian restaurant i've ever tried.
Nezquick said:
Boydie88 said:
The Anchor pub in Cambridge on a nice summers day. With the river full of couples on romantic punting dates.
A couple of times a day some poor bd just out to impress his date, grinning from ear to ear knowing he is definitely getting some later thanks to his manly display of turning down a pro to steer the boat for them, approaching the bridge in the picture and completely failing to spot the impending doom of a low bridge and with it, any chance of seeing the woman again.
As the stick they are holding behind them wedges between the bed of the river and the arch of bridge, combined with a naive effort to keep hold of the stick results in the slow motion fall into the river in front of and to the joy of a 100 or so patrons of the pub.
Ahh yes, I've spent many a Summers day sat out there watching the chaos caused by young men trying to impress.A couple of times a day some poor b
d just out to impress his date, grinning from ear to ear knowing he is definitely getting some later thanks to his manly display of turning down a pro to steer the boat for them, approaching the bridge in the picture and completely failing to spot the impending doom of a low bridge and with it, any chance of seeing the woman again. As the stick they are holding behind them wedges between the bed of the river and the arch of bridge, combined with a naive effort to keep hold of the stick results in the slow motion fall into the river in front of and to the joy of a 100 or so patrons of the pub.
Boydie88 said:
The Anchor pub in Cambridge on a nice summers day. With the river full of couples on romantic punting dates.
A couple of times a day some poor bd just out to impress his date, grinning from ear to ear knowing he is definitely getting some later thanks to his manly display of turning down a pro to steer the boat for them, approaching the bridge in the picture and completely failing to spot the impending doom of a low bridge and with it, any chance of seeing the woman again.
As the stick they are holding behind them wedges between the bed of the river and the arch of bridge, combined with a naive effort to keep hold of the stick results in the slow motion fall into the river in front of and to the joy of a 100 or so patrons of the pub.
Many an afternoon/evening has been spent doing just that (drinking and watching that is). I also used to frequent the now gone Rat & Parrot which had a nice riverside bank to sit on with a couple of pints watching just the same sort of entertainment A couple of times a day some poor b
d just out to impress his date, grinning from ear to ear knowing he is definitely getting some later thanks to his manly display of turning down a pro to steer the boat for them, approaching the bridge in the picture and completely failing to spot the impending doom of a low bridge and with it, any chance of seeing the woman again. As the stick they are holding behind them wedges between the bed of the river and the arch of bridge, combined with a naive effort to keep hold of the stick results in the slow motion fall into the river in front of and to the joy of a 100 or so patrons of the pub.
Zippee said:
Boydie88 said:
The Anchor pub in Cambridge on a nice summers day. With the river full of couples on romantic punting dates.
A couple of times a day some poor bd just out to impress his date, grinning from ear to ear knowing he is definitely getting some later thanks to his manly display of turning down a pro to steer the boat for them, approaching the bridge in the picture and completely failing to spot the impending doom of a low bridge and with it, any chance of seeing the woman again.
As the stick they are holding behind them wedges between the bed of the river and the arch of bridge, combined with a naive effort to keep hold of the stick results in the slow motion fall into the river in front of and to the joy of a 100 or so patrons of the pub.
Many an afternoon/evening has been spent doing just that (drinking and watching that is). I also used to frequent the now gone Rat & Parrot which had a nice riverside bank to sit on with a couple of pints watching just the same sort of entertainment A couple of times a day some poor b
d just out to impress his date, grinning from ear to ear knowing he is definitely getting some later thanks to his manly display of turning down a pro to steer the boat for them, approaching the bridge in the picture and completely failing to spot the impending doom of a low bridge and with it, any chance of seeing the woman again. As the stick they are holding behind them wedges between the bed of the river and the arch of bridge, combined with a naive effort to keep hold of the stick results in the slow motion fall into the river in front of and to the joy of a 100 or so patrons of the pub.
drivin_me_nuts said:
Leeds castle.
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Zod said:
The three peaks, Ingleborough, Pen-y-Ghent and Whernside. Stay somewhere like Austwick (the Traddock is good).
The roads are fabulous. The walking is challenging enough and the vistas are spectacular.
Not forgetting Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, Ribblehead Viaduct and the rest............The roads are fabulous. The walking is challenging enough and the vistas are spectacular.
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