York - 2.5 days

Hi All,
I'll be in York with work in mid-June and am hoping to take a couple of extra days. (arriving early on a Sunday afternoon, so 2.5 days free in York).

Just wondering if there is 'enough' stuff to see that is walkable to; say around the city centre? I'm probably going to stay out at the university which I think is walkable to the city centre (2 miles?), or there are good bus services. (unless you have a better suggestion)

I wasn't intending on hiring a car at the airport, but that is an option if it would be better than public transport/walking to see things.

I suppose 'attractions' will close about 1700 on a Sunday? So I might not have time to do much other than walk around on the day I arrive.

Not big into pubs/clubs. Theatre/cinema - yes, historic sights - yes, wandering about lovely streets - yes, art galleries - no, (traditional) museums - not really.

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help with itinerary!

Hi,

I have some questions to plan my itinerary using all public transportation for the first part of my trip from London to Ediburgh. I am having trouble putting it all together by using public transport and to get a variety of experiences and I would appreciate any info you can give me or changes of any sort. Thank you!!.

Arrive London, 8:30 AM, Heathrow--- Cotswolds, 3 nights.

(Are there buses that go directly to this area from Heathrow? Or, would it be better to take the train to Paddington and then on to Moreton-in-Marsh)? I would like to do some easy walks. I read of one out of Moreton.., another from Bourton..and one in Broadway. Hidcote Gardens. Any comments? Best base of operations--Moreton...because of transportation?

Cotswolds-----northern Wales, 4 nights.

(How best to get to this area, train from Moreton.. or)? I would like to see Snowdonia via Wels... more »

London: queen elizabeth olympic park

London: Does anybody know if it possible to visit the queen elizabeth olympic park/Orbit Tower as a tourist (next weekend) ? Thanks.

Transport to Eden Project

Hi Folks,

I will be travelling with my sister and her 2 kids (10 + 8) in July. We are trying to find out whether there is any way of getting from St Austell to Eden project other than hiring a car.

Thanks

Cheers,
Mike

How Many Days To Spend In Bath?

Hi Guys!

I've got a quick question for you! I'll be traveling around the UK for about month, with a week thats going to be spent in London. However, after London I'd really like to visit Bath. So I'm just wondering how many days I should spend in Bath all together?

Thanks!

have received conflicting advice , layover visa in transit

Dear friends ,, have received conflicting advice ,
flying virgin frm delhi tlli heathrow 20 hrs stopover ,,then virgin to JFK . travel guy says no visa required fr transit of less than 23hr period can go outside fr sleeping return in morning board and leave fr usa , however another fellow says can't move out of airport ,unless valid UK visa is there . pl HELP , otherwise with toddler gonna go berserk .
also is there heathrow airport hotel which will be ok fr sleeping over and don't need visa
UK agency phone number will be appreciated if available ,tickets all done now
pl post it in uk forum if need be
thanks again

Half price tour of Stonehenge, Stratford etc.- time limited offer

Yes, I know it's advertising, but in view of the number of questions asked about this route I thought it worth a mention.

11-12 hour tour of Stratford, Stonehenge, Bath and the Cotswolds.
Departs on Tue, Thurs, Sat & Sun; from Victoria Coach Station Gate 4 at 8.15am.
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Half price offer - £39 ( £38 senior, £35 per child) Special price voucher expires 9th November 2013.

It’s being run through Premium Tours but the offer is on Amazon @ http://local.amazon.co.uk/Central-London/B00CLOQHF0?src=email&cid=em_dd_lw1_101_uk_s1_&ref_=pe_216621_36160861_md

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Coast to Coast Walk - best time of year?

Hi all. Thinking of doing the St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay walk across Northern England.

I know the weather is never reliable & it can rain & rain & rain, but is there a time of year when this is less likely?

I did the walk once before in Sept '98 & we had a couple of days of rain (not too bad), but talked to others who had been thoroughly rained-out in June. Was I lucky or is Sept as good as it gets?