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Re: Around England/Scotland in 5 weeks

by Bek11 28 February 2012

Bath is definitely worth a visit both for the history and the Jane Austen connections.There is a place in the Cotswolds you can visit…
RE: Hotel advise on my way to Durham from London

by Copepod 26 February 2012

Don't drive London (presumably, you actually mean from one of the London airports?) to Durham, especially if you're arriving on a long…
RE: 9 days in the UK itinerary

by battybilly 13 February 2012

Day 1 Glasgow to Carlisle (via Alloway and Gretna Green). O/N Carlisle area.... Glasgow to Carlisle is only a couple of hours or so.…
Re: How much time does one need in Durham?

by beefyboy 11 June 2011

The norman cathedral is stunning and a visit to the tower is a highlight, even if they charge £5 for adults for this extra. The cathedral…
RE: Which hostels to stay in York, Durham, Newcastle, Edinburgh, & Glasgow?

by moobie 10 June 2011

Not according to this on the link on my last post : PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CASTLE IS CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER OF 2011 - FROM 26TH JUNE UNTIL…
Re: Ideas for a location stop in Northern England- York?

by domcom 10 January 2011

Another alternative on the main Edinburgh- London line would be Durham. Very impressive cathedral and castle etc and close to the Pennines…
RE: Day trip from Edinburgh

by br5968 18 August 2010

You say you want to see more of Scotland, but Hadrian's wall's actually in England. Assuming that means you're up for visiting England,…
RE: Two and a half weeks in England

by Copepod 18 April 2010

For easy travel, rail is generally fastest and most convenient, but also more expensive, than long distance coach. Up the east of England,…
RE: Questions about Various UK Destinations

by Rena77uk 30 May 2009

3. Durham - definitely worth going to visit just for itself! It may not be as big and thriving as the cities of York, Oxford etc, but…
RE: 4 days in england

by HUNSzeker 29 March 2009

My favorite places is England are: York, Durham, Chester I like very much Conwy and Harlech castles but these are in Wales. If you're…
RE: looking for itinerary ideas

by kittykat25 04 March 2009

Durham is a lovely day trip from Newcastle, the cathedral and castle are definitely worth a visit, and very medieval indeed. and it is…
RE: Day trip from Newcastle to ???

by kittykat25 04 March 2009

I'd go to Durham while you are up north too, it's a beautiful town, I spent three years there and would make a lovely day out. Short…
RE: Your favorite medieval town ? Help me time travel :)

by kittykat25 23 February 2009

I forgot to mention Durham! How could I, I spent three years studying there. Admittedly in the far north east of England but such a lovely…
Re: Advice Please!

by mjan 13 March 2008

If you go up to Durham, if the University housing is booked you can look at the C…

Re: Advice Please!

by Voyager_2002 29 February 2008

Durham is smaller than the others, but has some magnificent historical buildings and lovely areas of natural beauty for leisurely walks.…
newcastle & carlisle

by Cogito 24 November 2007

I'd second Durham; one of the most under-visited places in the UK. Also Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne.
newcastle & carlisle

by krazykatie 24 November 2007

Durham would be worth a trip (can be reached in 15 min by train from Newcastle) Really nice Cathedral and Castle (which is now one of…
York

by mjan 08 October 2007

Lots to do and see in York and environs. The old walled city is very contained for walking. The rail museum, ghost walks and the Minster,…
English top 5

by krazykatie 02 October 2007

Ah, but a good way to get some ideas!

In no particular order

1) Durham, lovely walks along the river,nicecastle and market…
York

by amsel07 01 October 2007

Absolutely!! Though I must say I thought the cathedral in Durham was even more impressive than the minster in York. But the walls, the…
Newcastle

by krazykatie 27 August 2007

Take the train to Durham for the day, is only about 20 minutes, and look around the castle, the Cathedral (which if it interests you at…
Stonehenge and Stratford-upon-Avon

by mjan 25 August 2007

I'd agree on Durham as an interesting stop. If you're backpacking and Stonehenge interests you, you might stop and hike a bit of Hadrians…
Stonehenge and Stratford-upon-Avon

by tony_b 23 August 2007

David expresses my own views on Stratford too. All the Shakespeare related tat is really quite grotesque and the town is not at all attract…
Yorkshire and North East England

by twoleftfeet 14 June 2007

It's worth doing a walk along the coastal path around Robin Hood's Bay, as the cliffs are impressive. Yorkshire Moors national park has…
Road or no road?

by WoodyPTom 15 May 2007

Hi guys,

I'm cycling from Durham, England to Astana this summer, and intend to enter Kazakhstan from Astrakhan, to Atyrau then…