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    RE: Birthday treat West Norfolk

    by Maestro 05 March 2012

    Alternatively, you could take him down the coast for a tour of the brewery in Southwold, followed by playing weird games on the pier and…

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    RE: Nice places near Cambridge?

    by Ria 29 July 2011

    I adore Southwold & Lavenham. Ely is pretty but too many people with webbed feet :-)

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    RE: Nice places near Cambridge?

    by Herbie47 20 July 2011

    Frinton is not tacky, although is may have gone down hill now it has a pub and chip shop. Yes Southwold and Aldebugh are lovely. Bury…

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    RE: Nice places near Cambridge?

    by bbsmum 20 July 2011

    Saffron Walden (my home town) is lovely - historic buildings, gift shops and boutiques and a really good market on Tuesdays and Saturdays.…

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    UK Roadtrip

    by Melly03 13 July 2011

    My husband and I are planning a 10-day roadtrip around England. At the moment, we're planning on visiting: Bournmouth Lands End Bristol…

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    RE: how popular is camping in UK? Many Travel company Mini Vans go around?

    by Fwoggie 20 January 2011

    Camping/caravanning is quite popular in the UK; some sites will be booked out months in advance - for example the one in Southwold, Suffolk.…

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    Koh Samet

    by badgerfox 15 November 2010

    Back at my desk in Bangkok after a week on Koh Samet. I found the north half of the island awash with package tourists (even at this…

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    RE: Advice needed for Weekend away in England.

    by Maestro 14 September 2010

    I can't help you with specific cottages, or even guarantee live music, but a couple of picturesque towns that spring to mind are Lavenham…

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    RE: From London to Suffolk

    by Herbie47 28 May 2010

    Putney is fairly close to the centre. Also Kew gardens would be worth visiting. Hampton Court Palace is also a good place if you like…

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    RE: Weekend getaway

    by Maestro 01 March 2010

    D'oh! Sorry, I missed that bit. In that case I would second Southwold as recommended above...

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    RE: Weekend getaway

    by ________________ 24 February 2010

    For the ultimate in Southwold, see http://hotels.adnams.co.uk/the-swan . Admans is the local brewer in Southwold and owns the place.…

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    RE: Weekend getaway

    by gianne07 24 February 2010

    Thanks for the suggestions. Do you have any recommendations for cheap but nice places to stay at in Brighton or Southwold (private double…

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    RE: Weekend getaway

    by ________________ 24 February 2010

    Brighton, innit. Or Southwold. Southwold's GORGEOUS.

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    RE: Charming UK beach resort in September?

    by Maestro 07 January 2010

    Aldeburgh is definitely a good choice. Southwold has become so popular that it's now quite expensive around there, although gorgeous.…

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    RE: Charming UK beach resort in September?

    by Fwoggie 07 January 2010

    If you wanna go old skool, Southwold. There's no Tescos, Sainsburys, fast food restaurants, arcade machines or student pubs of any kind.…

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    RE: Norfolk winter break

    by Fwoggie 15 November 2009

    It depends on whether you want the beach or the broads as #1 says. As an example you could go with something like this http://www.cottagegu…

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    RE: Cycling in England

    by KateCanaveral 12 June 2009

    I think post number 6 re: boat and bike on Norfolk broads is a great idea (might even do it myself). North Norfolk is an absolute gem…

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    RE: caravanning

    by worldbegins 29 April 2009

    Cakes & Ale Caravan Park, Leiston is out in the country (nr Aldeburgh) really pretty can see big deer nearby..Prob 25min drive to Lowestoft.…

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    RE: London Hostels?

    by Fwoggie 17 April 2009

    You might wanna take a day trip to Southwold and visit Adnams... PS: The budweiser in the UK tastes a HELL of a lot nicer than the bud…

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    RE: planning the route for 3 month UK driving tour during Spring

    by Fwoggie 12 January 2009

    I agree with scaryant, this is gonna be bastard expensive. Lets say you did:- Heathrow -> Weymouth -> Lands End -> Cardiff -> Haverfor…

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    RE: What are the best things to do in Britain in winter?

    by Maestro 18 September 2008

    So which 2 are you going to recommend? I'm quite happy to sample anything good (as long as they don't froth it up). And then I can inevi…

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    Re: What to do??

    by joanneb 27 June 2008

    Cornwall is lovely, and although it is a way from London, you could do it by train to [St Ives|http://england-travel.suite101.com/article.cf…

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    Re: 3 or 4 days at the english countryside(not so far from London)

    by joanneb 05 March 2008

    You might like to consider the Suffolk coast. It is attractive, ideal for cycling as there aren't too many hills, and not far from London.…

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    Re: Good town/village for weekend outing

    by riverstar 18 December 2007

    Ludlow is a lovely small with a great reputation for food (booking essential) unfortunately the train journey is a little tedious Southw…

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    salsa dancing & camping

    by tinkle 10 September 2007



    1. Salsa clubs- The best and ,most authentic would be south of the river cos thats where most Latinos are..

    2. Camping.…

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