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RE: Working holiday Great Britain

by neverwinter 14 May 2012

would add; don't forget Wales. Not as cold as Scotland (although treat Snowdonia with respect), a lot nearer London and so much to see…
Re: Falconry Experience, Pub dining with child

by mudansaac 21 April 2012

Thanks again Goldfinger- Scone palace does look great & the actors would appeal to our son (at currently 6yo he still is under the impressio…
RE: England or Ireland trip with Mom

by Snow_White 10 April 2012

> Just realized that this thread went onto a second page. Not for me it hasn't! I get 50 posts to a page. -Dorset -Padstow -St. Ive…
RE: England or Ireland trip with Mom

by barney_uk2 02 April 2012

All good suggestions. For a trip with slightly more variety, I'd be tempted to leave Cornwall in favour of Wales and points between London…
RE: England or Ireland trip with Mom

by megaera 02 April 2012

Sussex isn't really en route to the west country, and isn't that fascinating. I'd count it out. And Shropshire is north, again not on…
RE: England or Ireland trip with Mom

by neverwinter 01 April 2012

Shropshire and the Welsh borders, my neck of the woods. Historic Chester and (to a lesser extent) Shrewsbury, lots of castles, National…
RE: London to Newcastle

by iviehoff 07 March 2012

>in Staffordshire(?) there is a Newcastle under Lyme >However, it doesn't have a railway station. Newcastle on Clun in Shropshire doesn't…
RE: What to cut out of my Itinerary of the UK

by Mrs_Trellis 02 March 2012

Wot - no York, Lincoln, Ely, Cambridge, Whitby, Durham, Norwich, Cantebury, Rye, Arundel, Chichester, Portsmouth, Winchester, Salisbury,…
Re: Ghana for 2 weeks

by RWAFF 23 February 2012

I agree with the above, but if you really want to switch off you could consider one of the beach lodges west of Takoradi, it is a beautiful…
RE: 5 weeks in England & Scotland with family

by silverbird44 15 February 2012

A week in the Shropshire area sounds good given the interests that you've listed - lots of quiet villages, easy walks and interesting…
Re: 5 weeks in England & Scotland with family

by geeg 15 February 2012

It would be really helpful always if the OP could convert currency into the country they're asking about - otherwise every single person…
RE: what is your favourite english county?

by flobster 30 January 2012

Actually I hadn't realised that Rutland still existed - I thought it was like Salop. They've been keeping quiet.
RE: what is your favourite english county?

by Chi_Rup 29 January 2012

I had a nice holiday on a barge in Shropshire when I was a kid. Excellent industrial heritage.
RE: what is your favourite english county?

by Pizza_Wheel 29 January 2012

Chavs have hopped up fords and designer gear, some genuine, some not so genuine. Ken: it was a brief blip when the county became Salop;…
RE: what is your favourite english county?

by ManchVegas 29 January 2012

Why does everyone make fun of Shropshire? It's like the Poland of English Counties.
RE: For Ola

by vic_demaio 17 January 2012

Just got back from me job as a carer of adults with learning difficulties. I have been hit and had food and drinks thrown at me. I wish…
Re: Visit Wales

by neverwinter 06 January 2012

get yourself to North Wales; the 'Marches' area around Offas' Dyke on the Shropshire border. Lots of castles, things to see and do and…
RE: Highland Games in 2012

by Copepod 02 December 2011

Agree about smaller shows being more fun - I've enjoyed small Highland Games near relatives' homes around Glasgow to Oban and have never…
RE: Trip to UK, Ireland Transportation & Destination Advice Appreciated

by iviehoff 09 September 2011

>husband is a photographer. We are all fairly active, enjoy history, scenery What is especially lovely about Britain are little old towns…
RE: syria report

by SPDL 03 August 2011

>Frankly, I think, it might make you uncomfortable, SPDL, to see a Western woman put on hijab Erm, no. Seftali, you're conflating thre…
RE: Sampler plate of England

by iviehoff 22 July 2011

>While I would love to spend a few days relaxing and walking in the cotswolds, or the lake district, this isn't going to be that trip.…
RE: Sampler plate of England

by Herbie47 22 July 2011

If the Michelin says 5 hours for day 2 I would check AA route planner as you will not do that in 5 hours, it will take 2 hours to get…
RE: Sampler plate of England

by barney_uk2 22 July 2011

Day 2 is, as said, completely unworkable. Essentially you have three places to visit in four days so I think you need to concentrate…
RE: Sampler plate of England

by mike9 21 July 2011

Please don't tell me you mean you want to go from Chipping Campden to Wirksworth, to York, to Leyland and then to Shropshire all in one…
Re: Mr_E's "Hot August Night" in middle England...

by cgasc 12 July 2011

How about South Cheshire, Staffordshire or perhaps even Shropshire, some lovely B and Bs in a country setting would be a lovely start…