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RE: emotional tips...

by montyman 04 May 2012

what were they laughing at hilron? most of the German Madels I know laugh with me Ha! Ha! However I am not from Derby, these people are…
RE: Where should I go in the UK for 2 weeks?

by megaera 09 May 2011

The Lake District is a national park in Cumbria; lakes, not surprisingly, and hills. Scenic, rather than built, environment. National…
RE: Need some advice for a UK itinerary!

by Copepod 24 February 2011

Gilmo - Peak District is probably the UK's best rail-served national park: Hope Valley line between Manchester & Sheffield, Derwent Valley…
RE: Aboriginal art in the north west

by NewIslander 14 December 2010

No cyclists often travel the Gibb River road. Do you think its much worse than the savannah way via borroloola? Thanks for the info…
RE: Driving down the middle of England

by trip_linky 27 August 2010

How about nipping into Derby! and have a browse around the city? Chatsworth house is a good shout and Bakewell/Buxton and Matlock are…
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 Thefurz 21 April 2010

I would also say give Derby and Leicester a miss and focus on the Peak District. It would probably be worth spending a night there as…
RE: East Midlands

by Metropolitan 21 April 2010

I was born in Derby and would agree there really isn't a great deal to see. There is a Peak Explorer day pass you can hop on and off…
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: Walking Holiday in England

by Lina25 06 March 2010

I'd definitely reccommend the Peak District and the transpeak (trent buses) do some kind of extortionate but probably isn't really day…
Re: South Peak District walks

by Kerbec 12 July 2009

Hi all we're back from our trip now and just wanted to report on our 'Dovedale' experience. we got a minibus from our accomodation jus…
RE: South Peak District walks

by megaera 04 March 2009

There are a couple of nice circular walks from Belper, just north of Derby. Tourist information - in the old Mill buildings - will have…
RE: looking for itinerary ideas

by ginger_phil 26 February 2009

Do you also have relatives in Ashbourne? Are they willing to pick you up from Manchester airport? It's not far but Ashbourne mightn't…
Travelling England to Avignon

by caz6869 22 January 2009

We are driving from Derby in the UK to Avignon in the Summer. We are planning on spending one night on the UK side of the channel and…
RE: Perth to Darwin. Hitch hike?

by cheapwhine 19 January 2009

You guys are lacking in adventure..... as long as you are well organised then there is no real reason not to. As #1 says the main issue…
Summary of Gibb River Road (Take 2)

by purinuan 17 November 2007

Thanks Waxing for reformatting. This includes a couple of web sites requested on previous post.

Have been meaning to put a post…
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…
East midlands for 3 days

by christosshepherd 22 March 2007

There is a little town between Derby and Nottingham that is really worth a stop. Its called Long Eaton and itas just a few miles from…
East midlands for 3 days

by JamesBenjamin 20 February 2007

A Taxi from East Midlands to Derby would be around £20-£30. Though there really should not be a problem picking up a hire car at 11pm…
East midlands for 3 days

by sadbloke 19 February 2007

If you are based near East Midlands Airport (not recommended)

East midlands for 3 days

by JamesBenjamin 18 February 2007

Hi I work in Castle Donnington and really would not recommend it for accommodation. Though there are quite a few B&BS, there you may…
Where are you from?

by Ye Olde Thorn Tree 16 December 2002

England
Located in East Midlands (between Nottingham and Derby).
Just a little hello

by Ye Olde Thorn Tree 16 December 2002

Derby, England
Howdy doody there... just found this thread... Well in Derby it's a lovely evening... blue sky and floaty dark clouds…
Just a little hello

by Ye Olde Thorn Tree 16 December 2002

Broom, Broom
Go Eddie, Go Eddie. I know I'm just repeating what others have said on this thread, but its good to see Eddie Irvine…
Just a little hello

by Ye Olde Thorn Tree 16 December 2002

talkative bunch
HOW MANY POSTS? bored at work today, its miserable outside (Derby, England), the fact that this topic has over a thousan…