BS: 3 days in England

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Jan 12 - 04:42 AM

The Canal Museum at Stoke Bruerne Nice pub nearby for lunch too.

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: GUEST,Sugarfoot Jack
Date: 25 Jan 12 - 04:31 AM

Plenty of old things to see, including Stonehenge, Avebury, Silbury and the whole slew of stuff our ancestors busied themselves with on Sailsbury Plain. There's Sailsbury itself which is a lovely cathedral city, as is Winchester, ancient capital of England just down the motorway from the Smoke. Beyond lies Glastonbury (stay at the George and Pilgrims on the High Street and ask for one of the Monk's cells), Bath, Cheddar and some wonderful countryside. You could combine many of the above in one three-day trip.

Canterbury is supposed to be excellent, although I've never been it's on my list. Kent is lovely.

The south coast is an good choice and if you have three days you could get out to places like Lyme Regis in Dorset, Chesil Beach and other towns along the Dorset and Hampshire Coast.

Heading north there's Cambridge (never been) and the wilds of East Anglia.

As for football, you'll get a game anywhere but a Premier League match is always worth seeing, however don't discount the Championship matches- check on the BBC sports site for extensive coverage. An alternative is to head up the motorway to the second city, Birmingham, and go and watch the mighty Aston Villa at Villa park.

One hint - get in as many pubs as possible; they're still the mainstay of social life on our islands and you'll get good food, cheap lodgings and (most importantly) good beer and company in many of them. Buy a pub guide and study it when planning your trip; it's still possible to drink in taverns that have existed for many hundreds of years, and some are still quite unchanged and represent the waxing and waning styles of the centuries.

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 25 Jan 12 - 04:29 AM

Ancient University cities ~~

Oxford can combine with Blenheim Palace. Cambridge with Ely Cathedral & Newmarket Horse-Racing Museum.

~M~

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 25 Jan 12 - 03:10 AM

St.Albans.
Medieval Cathedral, Roman town and museum, battles-Romans v Boudica, Lancaster v York twice, .....

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 25 Jan 12 - 01:01 AM

Cambridge

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 25 Jan 12 - 12:15 AM

Bath.

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: gnu
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 09:04 PM

Kendall... well said. Oh, to spend weeks, months touring JUST the British Isles... then the conitinent and beyond. It is to dream. I gotta win that lottery soon!

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: kendall
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 08:05 PM

Three days in England is like one potato chip.

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: Jack Campin
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 05:28 PM

Where are you thinking of going in Romania?

I was thinking of going back there this summer.

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 03:59 PM

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Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 03:17 PM

If I had only three days, I'd spend it all in London and walk, and walk, and walk. I suppose if it were raining, I'd think otherwise. I ran Micca ragged when I was visiting. He had to stay home and recuperate after the first day we spent together in London.
Heck you could spend a whole day just exploring the marvelous railway stations in London, and another day just getting a taste of museums, and another day in Greenwich.
I was disappointed that they were charging ten pounds to visit Westminster Abbey, and another ten pounds for St. Paul's. All I wanted was to step in and take a peek. The National Gallery and the British Museum had free admission.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 03:15 PM

(not an anon. guest, jimmyt w/out his cookie:-)

I didn't say a 3 day lay, over in England. God, I too old forthat. It would be a 30 minute lay and 73 1/2 hours of talking!

No offense to the suggestions so far, but we are specifically staying out of London. Tim was actually in London for afew days when he was younger, so we are going countryside this trip.

In addition to Romania, we will spendthe last three days in Budapest.

As for Soccer, generally will I be able to find matches during that time of year? (last week in April.)

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: GUEST,999
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 02:55 PM

"and will have a 3 day layover in England"

Better not be telling your missus that, jimmyt.

Bruce M

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 02:54 PM

Good to see you back here, jimmy! Micca is quite used to squiring round 'catters when in his home city of London. I'm sure he'll have some great ideas. I'd second the Tower, though I haven't been there, I've read a lot about it and would love seeing it.

MtheGM beat me to warnings on Transylvania.**bg** I love their trad. fiddle music and dances. Would also love to visit Budapest.

Have fun and welcome back!


kat

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 02:50 PM

Like John, I thought Oxford one day (75 minute drive, as long as it isn't rush hour), Windsor another day (40 minutes)and London.

Oxford

Windsor

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 02:42 PM

Oxford

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: Manitas_at_home
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 02:40 PM

Wiltshire would be less than 3 hours from Heathrow so you could see Stonehenge and Avebury.

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 02:39 PM

Tate

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: Amos
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 02:30 PM

Hallo, Jimmy!! Long time!!

You might start with a quick survey of the highpoints of London's history, and then choose the locations that you think would be inspiring or informative.


A

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: kendall
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 02:19 PM

I'm not good on distances, but the Tower of London would be on my list.
Also, Hampton Court.
I could make a long list but you don't have the time.

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: gnu
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 02:11 PM

James! Long time fer sure. Hope all is well with you and yours.

Tower of London tour. I've seen most of the You Tube vids and they are great. The Yeomen (particularly the Irish guy) are VERY humourous. Just don't watch the vids before you go.

Subject: RE: BS: 3 days in England
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 02:00 PM

For a first visit to any country, I always think the capital city should be explored first; so why not show your son London? Plenty there to occupy three days.

~Michael~

As to Transylvania, my advice would be to carry plenty of garlic & crucifixes and don't become too familiar with any bats or Counts...

Subject: BS: 3 days in England
From: GUEST,jimmyt
Date: 24 Jan 12 - 01:42 PM

Hi, Longtime, no post! My son, (39) and I are going to Romania for a holiday in April, and will have a 3 day layover in England. I have been there probably a dozen times but this is his first. I thought about going to Wiltshire and letting him see all the fabulous antiquities, but will consider other itineraries. Anyone have any suggestions? I don't want to go farther than about 3-4 hours drive from Heathrow. I will have a car. He also wants to see some soccer. Doesn't have to be top league. Any help would be appreciated. I haven't been to Kent, so that is an option I might like. thanks jimmyt. (also,anyone who has any info on Transylvania would be welcome)