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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I want to go for a weekend away. Where shall I go? I need a place rich in history, art and some beautiful nature spot or two nearby. I want somewhere to recharge batteries. Suggest me an excellent staycation please for July/August within 3 hours train journey from London, please.

Off the list: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

York! It’s an awesome place to visit. Or Brighton

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"York! It’s an awesome place to visit. Or Brighton "

No. Brighton is off too. And Manchester;)

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Cotswolds. Bath. x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I like York. That's high on the list

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Cotswolds. Bath. x"

Cotswolds is on the wishlist too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

York, got the history and not far away from Dale's and moors.

New forest, great place to relax

Norfolk, some great sights to see

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Cambridge

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"York, got the history and not far away from Dale's and moors.

New forest, great place to relax

Norfolk, some great sights to see"

I've almost visited Norfolk recently to see the seals. Ended up nearer Great Yarmouth

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By *ondon-guy68Man
over a year ago

London

Stratford upon Avon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

York or Bath are great shouts.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"York, got the history and not far away from Dale's and moors.

New forest, great place to relax

Norfolk, some great sights to see

I've almost visited Norfolk recently to see the seals. Ended up nearer Great Yarmouth "

But definitely Blakeney point is somewhere I want to go..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nottingham?

Jo.Xx

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

I agree York is a lovely city. I'd like to go to Chester, I hear that's nice.

There's always Newcastle and I can be your tour guide

Kx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"York or Bath are great shouts. "

3 for York

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli


"York! It’s an awesome place to visit. Or Brighton "

Brighton

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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago

Deepest darkest Peru


"I like York. That's high on the list"

York and I’ll come and meet you

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

New forest

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Nottingham?

Jo.Xx "

Haha. That wouldn't be about history and art. But perhaps nature.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"York! It’s an awesome place to visit. Or Brighton

Brighton "

I just vetoed that!

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Second vote for Bath.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I like York. That's high on the list

York and I’ll come and meet you "

Will we go dancing?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nottingham?

Jo.Xx

Haha. That wouldn't be about history and art. But perhaps nature. "

Are you kidding me. We have an excellent contemporary art gallery and so much history. We would need more than a weekend!

Jo.Xx

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By *ormorantMan
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire wolds….

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Second vote for Bath. "

I'd love that

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Nottingham?

Jo.Xx

Haha. That wouldn't be about history and art. But perhaps nature.

Are you kidding me. We have an excellent contemporary art gallery and so much history. We would need more than a weekend!

Jo.Xx "

Noooo..I meant would I care about the two above if I had two of you ?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't think of many places not to go! Instead of going with all the obvious so far, why not somewhere off the beaten track steeped in history? Google is your friend ... amazon look for guide books? Be adventurous? Your only limited by your imagination or those that give you any advice ... just do it, love it, live it

How about throwing a dart at a map?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wells. Beautiful city.

I know the most amazing pub/hotel to stay in too

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury is pretty

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I can't think of many places not to go! Instead of going with all the obvious so far, why not somewhere off the beaten track steeped in history? Google is your friend ... amazon look for guide books? Be adventurous? Your only limited by your imagination or those that give you any advice ... just do it, love it, live it

How about throwing a dart at a map? "

I'm too much of a control freak to do the random thing !! Just shivered reading that

But I like that. I always try to find less touristy spots when doing city break. I'll think of that ! Maybe smaller historical town. I was looking at the chalets somewhere in the middle of nowhere at some point too

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
over a year ago

Coventry

Lincoln?

Or if your looking towards the New Forest, how about Southampton?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Shrewsbury is pretty "

Omg!!!

I love you. Brilliant.

Jim owes me so many cappuccinos!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"York! It’s an awesome place to visit. Or Brighton

No. Brighton is off too. And Manchester;)"

But, but, I’m near Brighton (pouty sad face)

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I want to go for a weekend away. Where shall I go? I need a place rich in history, art and some beautiful nature spot or two nearby. I want somewhere to recharge batteries. Suggest me an excellent staycation please for July/August within 3 hours train journey from London, please.

Off the list: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Thanks "

Hastings.

Loads of galleries, history galore, coast and countryside close by, good train and bus services to nearby places.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cardiff Bay.

You will love it.

Only 2 hours to Cardiff Central from Paddington. X

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By *lice MaliceWoman
over a year ago

The Facility

Another for York, or certaintly that area

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"York! It’s an awesome place to visit. Or Brighton

No. Brighton is off too. And Manchester;)

But, but, I’m near Brighton (pouty sad face)"

But I've been there more than once

There will be another time. This is restoration trip. x

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Portishead. I go there a lot. I absolutely love it there x

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli


"York! It’s an awesome place to visit. Or Brighton

Brighton

I just vetoed that! "

Wise decision, new forest as mentioned is lovely

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Cardiff Bay.

You will love it.

Only 2 hours to Cardiff Central from Paddington. X"

And I know who I could see actually if I got bored of being me myself and I

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
over a year ago

Coventry

Ely?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Lincoln?

Or if your looking towards the New Forest, how about Southampton?"

Southampton is a good call.

Very unrated city in my opinion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bakewell

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Portishead. I go there a lot. I absolutely love it there x"

Like the band?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I can't think of many places not to go! Instead of going with all the obvious so far, why not somewhere off the beaten track steeped in history? Google is your friend ... amazon look for guide books? Be adventurous? Your only limited by your imagination or those that give you any advice ... just do it, love it, live it

How about throwing a dart at a map?

I'm too much of a control freak to do the random thing !! Just shivered reading that

But I like that. I always try to find less touristy spots when doing city break. I'll think of that ! Maybe smaller historical town. I was looking at the chalets somewhere in the middle of nowhere at some point too "

Hahahahahahahaha I'm more the do random stuff tbh

Places to go ... my recommendation would be Shrewsbury, it's awesome and been a few times (been made an honoury citizen) never had a bad stay!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Portishead. I go there a lot. I absolutely love it there x

Like the band? "

Haha x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Bakewell "

I want the tart ! You tart. Why did you mention it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Cardiff Bay.

You will love it.

Only 2 hours to Cardiff Central from Paddington. X

And I know who I could see actually if I got bored of being me myself and I "

Well she came to visit us, if she does ask for a guided tour of Barry Island.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like to go on Google maps and zoom in on random places and laugh at the funny names.

Sad I know....

I found beans, hoe gate, tittyhill. Not helpful in the slightest but reminded me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Exeter

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Portishead. I go there a lot. I absolutely love it there x

Like the band?

Haha x"

Don't you snort at me. I need to Google that. I like the name

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Southwell is a beautiful place to visit.

To be fair we're really lucky in the Midlands.

Surrounded by history and art.

Jo.Xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I like to go on Google maps and zoom in on random places and laugh at the funny names.

Sad I know....

I found beans, hoe gate, tittyhill. Not helpful in the slightest but reminded me "

Ha I like it too. x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Cardiff Bay.

You will love it.

Only 2 hours to Cardiff Central from Paddington. X

And I know who I could see actually if I got bored of being me myself and I

Well she came to visit us, if she does ask for a guided tour of Barry Island. "

You lucky ! x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I want to go for a weekend away. Where shall I go? I need a place rich in history, art and some beautiful nature spot or two nearby. I want somewhere to recharge batteries. Suggest me an excellent staycation please for July/August within 3 hours train journey from London, please.

Off the list: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Thanks

Hastings.

Loads of galleries, history galore, coast and countryside close by, good train and bus services to nearby places."

I really like that. It's on my trip advisor hearted list.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Shrewsbury is pretty "

We are planning a trip to Shrewsbury in September.

Will let you know when and maybe meet for a gin or 3. X

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
over a year ago

Coventry


"Lincoln?

Or if your looking towards the New Forest, how about Southampton?

Southampton is a good call.

Very unrated city in my opinion. "

And the promise of a supply of sailors and ruff n ready bars is a bit selling point to Mrs Misfit.

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By *ocksareoffMan
over a year ago

Out n About

Could you do Shrewsbury and Chester in the same day?

I'd plump for York plenty to see and do.

The Aire valley towns ie Saltire, Kiethly etc are worth look.

Or there's Scarborough.

Oh there's Lincoln too, get yourself up steep hill.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ely?"

Where is that?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nottingham?

Jo.Xx

Haha. That wouldn't be about history and art. But perhaps nature.

Are you kidding me. We have an excellent contemporary art gallery and so much history. We would need more than a weekend!

Jo.Xx

Noooo..I meant would I care about the two above if I had two of you ?! "

Oooops!

Jo.Xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Shrewsbury is pretty

We are planning a trip to Shrewsbury in September.

Will let you know when and maybe meet for a gin or 3. X"

Oh! Maybe we could coordinate. Let's see. I can't do first weekend.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Lincoln?

Or if your looking towards the New Forest, how about Southampton?"

Winchester surely, rather than Southampton.

Capital of England’s first king, Alfred, Cathedral with the World’s longest nave, school where the term Manners Maketh Man was first coined, pretty countryside, some Michelin star restaurants (although there’s one that’s rather suspect)……and so one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Liverpoooooolll!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like to go on Google maps and zoom in on random places and laugh at the funny names.

Sad I know....

I found beans, hoe gate, tittyhill. Not helpful in the slightest but reminded me "

Did you see the comic relief sketch when the cast of the inbetweeners did a tour of funny place and Street names?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Lincoln?

Or if your looking towards the New Forest, how about Southampton?

Winchester surely, rather than Southampton.

Capital of England’s first king, Alfred, Cathedral with the World’s longest nave, school where the term Manners Maketh Man was first coined, pretty countryside, some Michelin star restaurants (although there’s one that’s rather suspect)……and so one."

Good sales pitch!

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By *cloversCouple
over a year ago

Hull


"

I'm too much of a control freak to do the random thing !! Just shivered reading that

But I like that. I always try to find less touristy spots when doing city break. I'll think of that ! Maybe smaller historical town. I was looking at the chalets somewhere in the middle of nowhere at some point too "

Now don't laugh - but - Hull ?? Direct train from King's Cross & we have a beautiful city centre & free museums, marina etc. Most people who knock us have never visited & Most who do are always surprised how nice it is.

I am biased of course

I'm now going to hide as the barrage of laughter from other forumites gather!!

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By *ocksareoffMan
over a year ago

Out n About


"Ely?

Where is that? "

Cambridgeshire, a nice and flat part of the world

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Liverpoooooolll!"

Ha! I only visited once. Went to Bryan Adams concert there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Shrewsbury is pretty

We are planning a trip to Shrewsbury in September.

Will let you know when and maybe meet for a gin or 3. X

Oh! Maybe we could coordinate. Let's see. I can't do first weekend. "

There is a Shrewsbury social end of September, look in the meets and request section. X

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Paris or Bruges

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands

Avoid Birmingham, its shit..alot of road works everywhere and stabbing is on the up here. Loads of kids carrying knives.

Nothing to do here and they have the clean air zone in birmingham.

Everything is expensive.

Avoid.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"

I'm too much of a control freak to do the random thing !! Just shivered reading that

But I like that. I always try to find less touristy spots when doing city break. I'll think of that ! Maybe smaller historical town. I was looking at the chalets somewhere in the middle of nowhere at some point too

Now don't laugh - but - Hull ?? Direct train from King's Cross & we have a beautiful city centre & free museums, marina etc. Most people who knock us have never visited & Most who do are always surprised how nice it is.

I am biased of course

I'm now going to hide as the barrage of laughter from other forumites gather!! "

Don't worry im a foreigner I don't have prejudice against any town or city

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Shrewsbury is pretty

We are planning a trip to Shrewsbury in September.

Will let you know when and maybe meet for a gin or 3. X

Oh! Maybe we could coordinate. Let's see. I can't do first weekend.

There is a Shrewsbury social end of September, look in the meets and request section. X"

Wicked

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Ely?

Where is that?

Cambridgeshire, a nice and flat part of the world"
not much there though!

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands


"Liverpoooooolll!"

I 2nd that.

So much to see and do there. We love it there.

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

So many places I love have already been mentioned but if you are wanting something different -

Coventry has been named this years city of culture and the old cathedral that was bombed is really interesting

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ely?

Where is that?

Cambridgeshire, a nice and flat part of the worldnot much there though!"

Thats the thing. I need to keep my brain busy and stimulated plus a nature for a bit of escape.

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

Come visit me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Lincoln?

Or if your looking towards the New Forest, how about Southampton?

Winchester surely, rather than Southampton.

Capital of England’s first king, Alfred, Cathedral with the World’s longest nave, school where the term Manners Maketh Man was first coined, pretty countryside, some Michelin star restaurants (although there’s one that’s rather suspect)……and so one."

I think Southampton is a good center, as you can travel up to Winchester, to new forest all not very far from each other, Portsmouth for the navy stuff, Bournemouth! All about half hour/45 mins from central Southampton

I mean I live here and I don't see it as a holiday kind of place but I know that people do

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By *ocksareoffMan
over a year ago

Out n About


"Ely?

Where is that?

Cambridgeshire, a nice and flat part of the worldnot much there though!"

True, A cathedral and that's your cracker

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Come visit me "

Can we dress up like Derry Girls and have photos together please in schoolgirl uniforms ?

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
over a year ago

Coventry


"Ely?

Where is that? "

Near Cambridge. It's a historic City. It's not very big but beautiful and on a direct rail link to London. Take just over an hour. Check it out on Google.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Liverpoooooolll!

Ha! I only visited once. Went to Bryan Adams concert there "

I saw Bryan Adams when he was here! May 2016? X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Paris or Bruges "

I was going to say Paris but restrictions, my dear chap.

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

We have been looking at the following places

Rye

Hastings

Canterbury

Arundel

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas


"Come visit me

Can we dress up like Derry Girls and have photos together please in schoolgirl uniforms ? "

For you yes I will do that I already have the pig tails in today

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ely?

Where is that?

Near Cambridge. It's a historic City. It's not very big but beautiful and on a direct rail link to London. Take just over an hour. Check it out on Google."

I will. How do you pronounce that ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Come visit me

Can we dress up like Derry Girls and have photos together please in schoolgirl uniforms ?

For you yes I will do that I already have the pig tails in today "

You are good..

I'm a messy bun.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We have been looking at the following places

Rye

Hastings

Canterbury

Arundel"

Arundel is beautiful. Lots of lovely antique shops.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Liverpoooooolll!

Ha! I only visited once. Went to Bryan Adams concert there

I saw Bryan Adams when he was here! May 2016? X"

Oh no

2007 I think

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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago

Walking down the only road I've ever known!

Yorkshire

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
over a year ago

Coventry


"Ely?

Where is that?

Near Cambridge. It's a historic City. It's not very big but beautiful and on a direct rail link to London. Take just over an hour. Check it out on Google.

I will. How do you pronounce that ?"

E-Lee I think.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"We have been looking at the following places

Rye

Hastings

Canterbury

Arundel"

All those places are great. Canterbury is especially lovely

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"We have been looking at the following places

Rye

Hastings

Canterbury

Arundel

Arundel is beautiful. Lots of lovely antique shops."

I was passing it recently. I have a fondness for the name for some reason..

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By *ocksareoffMan
over a year ago

Out n About


"Ely?

Where is that?

Near Cambridge. It's a historic City. It's not very big but beautiful and on a direct rail link to London. Take just over an hour. Check it out on Google.

I will. How do you pronounce that ?

E-Lee I think."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tunbridge Wells and its surrounds.

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas


"Come visit me

Can we dress up like Derry Girls and have photos together please in schoolgirl uniforms ?

For you yes I will do that I already have the pig tails in today

You are good..

I'm a messy bun. "

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

There's so many great places.

My reccomenations, in no particular order, are:

York

Bath

Cotswolds

Lincoln

Wells and area

Yorkshire Dales

North Yorkshire Moors

Cambridge

Shrewsbury

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

Warwick.

Lovely old town with a castle (and the largest working trebuchet), a lovely river and parks and within easy reach of plenty of other nice places such as Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon if you want to explore further out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Exeter "

What's there to do?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Warwick.

Lovely old town with a castle (and the largest working trebuchet), a lovely river and parks and within easy reach of plenty of other nice places such as Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon if you want to explore further out. "

There is a castle! I like that!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Exeter

What's there to do? "

Quite a lot to be fair. It has a cathedral, a lovely town. A train ride to exmouth (beach). I used to live there x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I'm not keeping up, but I'm very excited. And clearly there is a Yorkshire leader on board

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Exeter

What's there to do?

Quite a lot to be fair. It has a cathedral, a lovely town. A train ride to exmouth (beach). I used to live there x"

Oh good. I like sacral art and stained glass windows and beach would be bonus. Basically I want somewhere like Edinburgh but not Edinburgh!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Exeter

What's there to do?

Quite a lot to be fair. It has a cathedral, a lovely town. A train ride to exmouth (beach). I used to live there x

Oh good. I like sacral art and stained glass windows and beach would be bonus. Basically I want somewhere like Edinburgh but not Edinburgh! "

Strange as I’ve been to most of Western Europe. Never scotland!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"We have been looking at the following places

Rye

Hastings

Canterbury

Arundel"

What's in Rye?

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By *pforitpaulMan
over a year ago

Bristol

How about a cheap flight to jersey was occupied by the Germans for 5 years in the war

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Exeter

What's there to do?

Quite a lot to be fair. It has a cathedral, a lovely town. A train ride to exmouth (beach). I used to live there x

Oh good. I like sacral art and stained glass windows and beach would be bonus. Basically I want somewhere like Edinburgh but not Edinburgh!

Strange as I’ve been to most of Western Europe. Never scotland!"

Noraaaaa! you must !

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"How about a cheap flight to jersey was occupied by the Germans for 5 years in the war "

You know one of my favourite light watch movies is about Guernsey Island which just reminded me I'd like to see that place. But it wasn't filmed there sadly.

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"I'm not keeping up, but I'm very excited. And clearly there is a Yorkshire leader on board "

If you fancy York, it might be cheaper to stay outside the city and get a bus in.

There's enough history and beautiful scenery in and around York for many weekends away.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'm not keeping up, but I'm very excited. And clearly there is a Yorkshire leader on board

If you fancy York, it might be cheaper to stay outside the city and get a bus in.

There's enough history and beautiful scenery in and around York for many weekends away. "

I must see vikings museum!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Exeter

What's there to do?

Quite a lot to be fair. It has a cathedral, a lovely town. A train ride to exmouth (beach). I used to live there x

Oh good. I like sacral art and stained glass windows and beach would be bonus. Basically I want somewhere like Edinburgh but not Edinburgh!

Strange as I’ve been to most of Western Europe. Never scotland!

Noraaaaa! you must ! "

I’m going to. Mr Bants has promised me a pumpin on the back of his bike .

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By *pforitpaulMan
over a year ago

Bristol

Been to Guernsey and jersey is 100% nicer and more to see and do also don't have to isolate if vaccinated

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Exeter

What's there to do?

Quite a lot to be fair. It has a cathedral, a lovely town. A train ride to exmouth (beach). I used to live there x

Oh good. I like sacral art and stained glass windows and beach would be bonus. Basically I want somewhere like Edinburgh but not Edinburgh!

Strange as I’ve been to most of Western Europe. Never scotland!

Noraaaaa! you must !

I’m going to. Mr Bants has promised me a pumpin on the back of his bike . "

Haha

Go to Highlands. Or enjoy cocktails on George St in Edi. For a great pub feel Three Sisters.

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss


"Exeter

What's there to do?

Quite a lot to be fair. It has a cathedral, a lovely town. A train ride to exmouth (beach). I used to live there x

Oh good. I like sacral art and stained glass windows and beach would be bonus. Basically I want somewhere like Edinburgh but not Edinburgh! "

Exeter Key is a lovely little place too

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

Leeds, I’m surprised that no ones mentioned it!

It’s a lovely city, great bars, restaurants, galleries and loads of history to soak up.

Plus it’s a great place to travel to the dales or up to York for the day

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I would also agree with Nottingham and Southwell.

Nottingham isn't touristy but has plenty to do, including caves, and Southwell has a fabulous cathedral in a cute market town.

I love ecclesiastical architecture

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"Leeds, I’m surprised that no ones mentioned it!

It’s a lovely city, great bars, restaurants, galleries and loads of history to soak up.

Plus it’s a great place to travel to the dales or up to York for the day"

There's a surprising amount to do in and around Sheffield too.

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Anywhere in Cornwall...

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By *nfin8yWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Chester

Stratford on Avon

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Chester

Stratford on Avon "

Chester is off the list too. I ended up there once by mistake.

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By *andyMinx_tvTV/TS
over a year ago

Leeds

Not sure if it's had a mention but Chichester is lovely.

I would also put forward Canterbury and Winchester.

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"I'm not keeping up, but I'm very excited. And clearly there is a Yorkshire leader on board

If you fancy York, it might be cheaper to stay outside the city and get a bus in.

There's enough history and beautiful scenery in and around York for many weekends away.

I must see vikings museum! "

It's brilliant

My sister lives in York, so I know it reasonably well.

Winchester looks interesting but I haven't been. It's on my list.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We have been looking at the following places

Rye

Hastings

Canterbury

Arundel

Arundel is beautiful. Lots of lovely antique shops."

Love Arundel and Hastings

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Whitby is lovely and quirky but not sure yoy could get there in 3 hours by train.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

York

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny


"We have been looking at the following places

Rye

Hastings

Canterbury

Arundel

What's in Rye?"

Its a historic old town.

Mermaid Street is meant to be the most photographed street in the UK.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Exeter

What's there to do?

Quite a lot to be fair. It has a cathedral, a lovely town. A train ride to exmouth (beach). I used to live there x

Oh good. I like sacral art and stained glass windows and beach would be bonus. Basically I want somewhere like Edinburgh but not Edinburgh! "

It's absolutely nothing like Edinburgh at all, sorry nowhere near! Bath is way better than Exeter

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Come visit me

Can we dress up like Derry Girls and have photos together please in schoolgirl uniforms ?

For you yes I will do that I already have the pig tails in today "

I'm taking the photos

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anywhere in Cornwall..."

All, unfortunately, further than a 3hr train ride

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"Anywhere in Cornwall...

All, unfortunately, further than a 3hr train ride "

You can tell I don't use public transport

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Exeter

What's there to do?

Quite a lot to be fair. It has a cathedral, a lovely town. A train ride to exmouth (beach). I used to live there x

Oh good. I like sacral art and stained glass windows and beach would be bonus. Basically I want somewhere like Edinburgh but not Edinburgh!

It's absolutely nothing like Edinburgh at all, sorry nowhere near! Bath is way better than Exeter "

It sounds very convincing when you put it like that! Yes Ma'am!

Bath has been mentioned several times. Top 5 for now I believe.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Bakewell

I want the tart ! You tart. Why did you mention it. "

Come get the tart

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Anywhere in Cornwall...

All, unfortunately, further than a 3hr train ride

You can tell I don't use public transport "

Next time. I don't want to travel half a day!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Bakewell

I want the tart ! You tart. Why did you mention it.

Come get the tart "

Only if it's NOT shop bought. Roll up your sleeves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Exeter

What's there to do?

Quite a lot to be fair. It has a cathedral, a lovely town. A train ride to exmouth (beach). I used to live there x

Oh good. I like sacral art and stained glass windows and beach would be bonus. Basically I want somewhere like Edinburgh but not Edinburgh!

It's absolutely nothing like Edinburgh at all, sorry nowhere near! Bath is way better than Exeter

It sounds very convincing when you put it like that! Yes Ma'am!

Bath has been mentioned several times. Top 5 for now I believe."

Work in Exeter, lived in Bath and Edinburgh is one of my fave places plus regularly visit all three!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tubeyroseee can you message me as I can't get through your filters! I've turned my filters off for a sec so you can. X

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Exeter

What's there to do?

Quite a lot to be fair. It has a cathedral, a lovely town. A train ride to exmouth (beach). I used to live there x

Oh good. I like sacral art and stained glass windows and beach would be bonus. Basically I want somewhere like Edinburgh but not Edinburgh!

It's absolutely nothing like Edinburgh at all, sorry nowhere near! Bath is way better than Exeter

It sounds very convincing when you put it like that! Yes Ma'am!

Bath has been mentioned several times. Top 5 for now I believe.

Work in Exeter, lived in Bath and Edinburgh is one of my fave places plus regularly visit all three! "

You'd have the best foundation for comparison then. Thank you

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Tubeyroseee can you message me as I can't get through your filters! I've turned my filters off for a sec so you can. X"

Ah sorry. I upped them again. My inbox is a tip. Can't find friends messages.

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas


"Bakewell

I want the tart ! You tart. Why did you mention it.

Come get the tart

Only if it's NOT shop bought. Roll up your sleeves. "

I can make one

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Bakewell

I want the tart ! You tart. Why did you mention it.

Come get the tart

Only if it's NOT shop bought. Roll up your sleeves.

I can make one "

Me likes tarts. Tart monster

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely Cambridge

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas


"Bakewell

I want the tart ! You tart. Why did you mention it.

Come get the tart

Only if it's NOT shop bought. Roll up your sleeves.

I can make one

Me likes tarts. Tart monster "

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

Liverpool…full of historic buildings, 2 cathedrals, plenty of museums, Albert Dock with restaurants overlooking the River….and of course The Beatles tour and Cavern to visit..

K

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"Anywhere in Cornwall...

All, unfortunately, further than a 3hr train ride

You can tell I don't use public transport

Next time. I don't want to travel half a day!"

Quite right. You don't want to spend half the time travelling.

York is apparently less than 2 and a half hours from Kings Cross, so that's not too bad.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

York, Chester or Cambridge. All have history abound and lovely places in and nearby to get lost in nature.

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire


"Cotswolds. Bath. x

Cotswolds is on the wishlist too! "

Cotswolds are so pretty as is most of that area - Cheltenham etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Liverpool…full of historic buildings, 2 cathedrals, plenty of museums, Albert Dock with restaurants overlooking the River….and of course The Beatles tour and Cavern to visit..

K"

Liverpool 1 shopping, and I can be a tour guide

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

Hexham, Alnwick, anywhere round there

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By *lice MaliceWoman
over a year ago

The Facility

Townhouse is in Liverpool - thoroughly recommended

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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

Harrogate is a good place

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