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Re: 10 Day Northern England Trip - suggestions

by SilverMaple 06 April 2012

Definitely the best for what you’re naming would be, as #1 says, somewhere like Buxton which is picturesque but near Manchester and is…
RE: Living in the UK

by cymraes74 27 February 2012

I'd go for the Peak District, or if you prefer a city, Sheffield. I used to spend a lot of time climbing in the Peaks and it wasn't that…
RE: Can you help us plan our holiday in England in may/june 2012

by helenreader 25 October 2011

Personally I think Arundel is rather boring. I would stay about 4 nights in london - to see main sights - and by then you'll be skint,…
RE: Peak district, near youlgreave

by mike9 24 July 2011

For buses, check http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/.buses . Youlgreave is quite a small place, not much more than a village, but Bakewell and…
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: Mr_E's

by mike9 04 July 2011

If you're flying overnight, then be aware that you'll be tired and not in the best condition for hitting Britain's overstretched motorways.…
RE: Walking the Peak District

by silverbird44 29 March 2011

I'd agree with #4 - I live in Sheffield but my family are from Hampshire, so I know you can get a train up to Sheffield from London in…
RE: Cheap area to live for a few months without a car with a newborn

by Fwoggie 13 December 2010

Lake District. Quiet, beautiful, if you live in Ambleside or Keswick the supermarkets are available. Newquay, for the same reasons as…
RE: Driving down the middle of England

by SilverMaple 25 August 2010

If the weather's good, stop at Chatsworth House's gardens - between the villages of Baslow & Bakewell, to the west of your route. They…
RE: East Midlands

by SilverMaple 21 April 2010

Sounds to me as if you’ve picked the wrong place for an urban holiday. Some nice things in Nottingham, as people have said. But no-one…
RE: East Midlands

by ginger_phil 20 April 2010

I used to live in Nottingham so can't comment on hotels as I never stayed at any but might be able to help with some of the others. The…
RE: where to go from Nottingham

by Metropolitan 01 April 2009

#2 Chatsworth is only around 3 miles from Bakewell if there are no buses that take you directly to Chatsworth then a taxi wouldn't cost…
RE: planning the route for 3 month UK driving tour during Spring

by Fwoggie 12 January 2009

I like #9's itinerary for the North better than yours OP. I agree also that missing out on the towns is a mistake. London is worth doing…
Re: 3 unplanned days around Manchester

by SarahN 11 August 2008

Depending on what your into i would suggest 1 day - Manchester (big wheel, northern quarter, arndale centre for some shopping, deansgate…
Accomodation in the Peak District

by SarahN 07 August 2008

Hi We're looking for accomdoation in The Peak District around October time for 4 people, for a long weekend. When we went to the lakes…
Accomodation in the Peak District

by SarahN 05 August 2008

Hi We're looking for accomdoation in The Peak District around October time for 4 people, for a long weekend. When we went to the lakes…
RE: Have you ever visited a town just because of its name.

by ColinP 20 March 2008

Wallace and Grommit have inspired me to visit Wensleydale one day. I've been to Bakewell and was very impressed by the tarts there. …
UK trip

by Persona_Non_Grata 16 May 2007

Have you consider Youthostling? It was my introduction to almost all of the UK on school and family trips. Our children are now seeing…
What to see...

by smee 30 April 2007

Sorry, #4, I disagree! But you knew someone would.... ;-) I would vote for the Lake District, Peak District, South coast, (and if we're…
Highlights of historic Northern England?

by ginger_phil 16 April 2007

York, Durham, Lincoln and Chester all float my boat. For smaller places/countryside try somwhere like Bakewell (within walking distance…
Peak District - transport & accom help!

by hepzibah 25 March 2007

"Bakewell TART"??? Wash your mouth out TRRK!!!! ;-)

(OP - always ask for a Bakewell Pudding in Bakewell, or they'll…
Peak District - transport & accom help!

by TRRK 25 March 2007

If you have a car and are not relying on public transport I think Castleton would be a good option - it is near quite a few attractions…
Peak District - transport & accom help!

by hepzibah 24 March 2007

I'll 3rd the choice of Bakewell - it's really the only place within the national park that could be called a town. Also echo what's been…
Peak District - transport & accom help!

by JamesBenjamin 24 March 2007

I can second eveything that Dhmellor has said.

Avoid Manchester unless you want to see the city in its own right. If you book…
Peak District - transport & accom help!

by Dhmellor 24 March 2007

Going from London to the Peak District via Manchester is a circuitous route. Best bet is to drive from London; it should take about three…