Uk tourist attractions/destinations

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:58 pm

I'm looking for somewhere a little out of the odinary to visit I've done the Lake District once wasn't really my cup of tea along with York once also..London lots of attractions to see and historic buildings but seen enough of them. I've seen sailsbury mentioned as a top place to visit I believe it's got a really high steeple and cathedral.... any views any suggestions welcomed.

Billy Balfour · Post by **Billy Balfour** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:06 pm

Salisbury is great, but don't visit when there is "muddy slush" or else you might miss out on your trip to Stonehenge.

burnleymik · Post by **burnleymik** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:19 pm

A two day visit to Salisbury would do the trick, remember to look out for the clock.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:22 pm

Billy Balfour wrote:Salisbury is great, but don't visit when there is "muddy slush" or else you might miss out on your trip to Stonehenge.

Went on the Stonehenge site 3 years ago over £20 to see the stones part of me said that was a bit expensive so I gave it a miss ....

burnleymik · Post by **burnleymik** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:28 pm

For any of you fancying a trip down the Leeds-Liverpool canal with a bit of Bucks Fizz, there is a deal on at the moment! can even get it with a bit of the good old Hotpot.

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TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:39 pm

burnleymik wrote:For any of you fancying a trip down the Leeds-Liverpool canal with a bit of Bucks Fizz, there is a deal on at the moment! can even get it with a bit of the good old Hotpot.

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The canal cruise sounds ok but having to listen to "Making Your Mind Up" would ruin it for me.

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:40 pm

Bude Tunnel is a musthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-45401354

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:43 pm

Warwick and the Cotswolds beautiful part of the country

Billy Balfour · Post by **Billy Balfour** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:04 pm

The Whitby White Dogdirt Museum is a must visit. We loved it and our kids loved it too and so did our dog. They even had white dogdirt fossils on display, but they were black, a bit like jet, not white, but black, a bit like white Whitby dogdirt that's gone black. Fascinating stuff.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:33 pm

Anyone been to the Eden Project? Or centre parcs? I've fancied going centre parcs for years but never done it....

spadesclaret · Post by **spadesclaret** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:41 pm

tim_noone wrote:Anyone been to the Eden Project? Or centre parcs? I've fancied going centre parcs for years but never done it....

A little bit of what you fancy does you good.

So, Center Parcs it is then. Now all you have to do is decide which one.

CombatClaret · Post by **CombatClaret** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:45 pm

Haha! If this is what I think it is well done!

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:59 pm

spadesclaret wrote:A little bit of what you fancy does you good.

So, Center Parcs it is then. Now all you have to do is decide which one.

Just checked them out.....Nottingham or Cumbria.decisions decisions

ontario claret · Post by **ontario claret** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:09 pm

Sealand, that old pirate radio platform in the North Sea. You're guaranteed privacy.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:55 pm

You could take in The Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol and Cardiff. Lots to see and do and all close to each other.

Garnerssoap · Post by **Garnerssoap** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:39 pm

Eden project - cram in with some fat ***** in your grandads mouldy greenhouse whilst tossing tenners out your pockets and regret not just staying surfing for the day. That’s the Eden project for you

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:42 pm

I thought the Eden Centre was worth the visit but a massive rip off. You had to buy an annual pass, which is great if you live in Cornwall. But nobody lives in Cornwall.

Garnerssoap · Post by **Garnerssoap** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:46 pm

Not worth the visit then was it you subservient clod

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:56 pm

Garnerssoap wrote:Not worth the visit then was it you subservient clod

Erm yeah, it was worth the visit but not worth the money. It was somewhere that I’m very glad that I visited but I wouldn’t pay to visit again. There are plenty of things that I’ve done and places that I’ve seen that have been worth the visit/experience but were overpriced.

Garnerssoap · Post by **Garnerssoap** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:08 am

Seriously bud if you’re glad you gave a day of your life to visit that guff then you’re either a poor mans david Bellamy or just don’t like 6ft waves

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:12 am

Garnerssoap wrote:Seriously bud if you’re glad you gave a day of your life to visit that guff then you’re either a poor mans david Bellamy or just don’t like 6ft waves

Are you one of the Angry liberals

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:26 am

Tim,I take it you talking about a day out ,,how about something historical like HMS trincomalee docked at Hartlepool..?
on route,there or back, you could also take in the delights that Durham has to offer.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:28 am

Garnerssoap wrote:Seriously bud if you’re glad you gave a day of your life to visit that guff then you’re either a poor mans david Bellamy or just don’t like 6ft waves

I don’t get out of my VW camper for anything less than 8ft waves, dude. I remember it not being much of a beach day. The structures were impressive and the idea fairly novel. Worth seeing.

I once visited Truro which was easily a bigger waste of a day.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:36 am

Dazzler wrote:Tim,I take it you talking about a day out ,,how about something historical like HMS trincomalee docked at Hartlepool..?
on route,there or back, you could also take in the delights that Durham has to offer.

Actually done Durham the walk up to the cathedral was a bit of a trek....no you'll see nowt in a day tbf. Greenwich has/had the cutty sark now I liked there and the observatory.

Walt · Post by **Walt** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:49 am

I'd never been to Whitby until 18 months ago. Whitby itself gets quite busy especially up narrow street to abbey steps. Even more so when I overlooked taking my child carrying rucksack and opted for the pushchair.

Having said that about busy, there was still a serenity to the place. It made me happy just being there which at the time I found a bit odd. I've travelled quite a bit here and overseas but never experienced that feeling before.

Very little there but also a lovely little spot is staithes. Definitely worth an afternoon there if you just want to relax. Also young kids will know it from old jacks boat

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:54 am

tim_noone wrote:I'm looking for somewhere a little out of the odinary to visit I've done the Lake District once wasn't really my cup of tea along with York once also..London lots of attractions to see and historic buildings but seen enough of them. I've seen sailsbury mentioned as a top place to visit I believe it's got a really high steeple and cathedral.... any views any suggestions welcomed.

Possibly file this under `stupid questions 2018` but why wasn`t the Lake District your `cup of tea`? Living over here, I pine for that place and whenever I return it`s pretty much my destination of choice after seeing my family. For me, it`s one of the most beautiful places in the world.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:56 am

Salisbury is open! Great visit. Mediaeval city with some buildings restored. Excellent museums in the Cathedral Close. Plenty of bars, restaurants and coffee shops.

A walk across the 'Town Path' gives you the view painted by Constable. At the other end of the path is the Old Mill pub. Very old and worth a visit.

Currently, parking is free every day after midday and all day, weekend. Market is Tuesday and Saturday.

Adjacent to Salisbury is Laverstock, which has the River Bourne Community Farm Free entry lots of animals, cafe, produce etc.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:09 am

HiroshimaClaret wrote:Possibly file this under `stupid questions 2018` but why wasn`t the Lake District your `cup of tea`? Living over here, I pine for that place and whenever I return it`s pretty much my destination of choice after seeing my family. For me, it`s one of the most beautiful places in the world.

No...not stupid it just doesn't do anything for me It relates to the commercialism of Keswick I visited over 30 years ago and I just thought money making ...yes I know they're all at it now so that always stuck with me... The guy who's mentioned Whitby I also get his feeling of serenity about a place but again it's not for me but I get him....but I get that in London and Bingley.....strange but true!!

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:16 am

tim_noone wrote:No...not stupid it just doesn't do anything for me It relates to the commercialism of Keswick I visited over 30 years ago and I just thought money making ...yes I know they're all at it now so that always stuck with me... The guy who's mentioned Whitby I also get his feeling of serenity about a place but again it's not for me but I get him....but I get that in London and Bingley.....strange but true!!

I see your point but with convenience stores everywhere and supermarkets bursting out of our backpockets, the shops in Keswick still seem so beautifully twee to me (I know they`re not, of course). Keswick is usually my base when I go as I think the North Lakes have far more character than the South.

On my next trip back home, I`d love to walk the Pendle Witch Trail and at some stage Hadrian`s Wall.

Good luck and wherever you get to, have a great time!!!!

p.s. what about the Giant`s Causeway in Northern Ireland?

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:19 am

Arigatou.

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:38 am

How about the Football Museum..Imperial War Museum then over the Irwell taking in the The Lowry
National Science & Tv Museum in Bradford ?

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 2:32 am

tim_noone wrote:Arigatou.

どいたしまして!　がんばてね!!!

Down_Rover · Post by **Down_Rover** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:49 am

The Kremlin.

Manchester to Moscow, arrive 10am, visit Kremlin, return on 12 noon flight

Take your best mate with you and a bottle of something special to make the day one to forget

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:56 am

Down_Rover wrote:The Kremlin.

Manchester to Moscow, arrive 10am, visit Kremlin, return on 12 noon flight

Take your best mate with you and a bottle of something special to make the day one to forget

Now that's a bit Irish to be sure... The kremlin isn't on the uk tour guide?

Down_Rover · Post by **Down_Rover** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:07 am

tim_noone wrote:Now that's a bit Irish to be sure... The kremlin isn't on the uk tour guide?

You need to broaden your horizons. Does sometimes get a bit slushy there tho

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:41 am

tim_noone wrote:Went on the Stonehenge site 3 years ago over £20 to see the stones part of me said that was a bit expensive so I gave it a miss ....

Biggest anti climax ever when I saw stonehenge.

Bristol and Bath both quality though.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:48 am

Isle of Skye is probably one of my favourite spots in UK. Loved it. And the drive up isnt bad. Beats the east coast of Scotland to Aberdeen drive thats for sure. But there is a lot of walking to see it all. Nothing too intense other than maybe old man of storr.

Some nice places in Derbyshire which I have mainly seen when working there rather than visiting per se. But always a cracking drive that way.

Wells and Cromer in Norfolk were nice .But seems like you are on the same road forever until you get there. But some of the old buildings in that part are very impressive! Even Norwich itself was very nice. Bit further away Oxford and Cambridge I found overrated and a bit dull!

London always the best for me but always busy for obvious reasons. Except when I went on Christmas Day and boxing day. Had the whole city to ourselves!

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:50 am

[quote="cricketfieldclarets"]Biggest anti climax ever when I saw stonehenge.

You're right it is just a bunch of stones at the end of the day - but we've livened it up now - there's plenty of drummers and the Druids anoint you in blood and get you to participate in a real sacrifice

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:55 am

If you are culturally inclined Stratford on Avon is a great place to go. Very relaxing with lots of amazing free entertainment on the green, including free, albeit abridged slightly, perfomances of Shakespeare. But if you go you must visit the theatre, their performances bring Shakespeare to life and are often done in modern settings, including one time a 'dance' music session.
Unfortunately one of the best places has now changed but that used to have live music on nearly every night, includng some classic rock bands from the past.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:00 pm

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When I drove there a helicopter flew past and a tank overtook me on the road while I was looking at the stones. I was more impressed with that tbh. Must be a military base nearby?

basil6345789 · Post by **basil6345789** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:02 pm

Padiham is worth a visit; don't miss a pint of Thick Neck in Molly Rigby's.

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:06 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:
When I drove there a helicopter flew past and a tank overtook me on the road while I was looking at the stones. I was more impressed with that tbh. Must be a military base nearby?

Larkhill is about 2 miles away - British Artillery HQ. Then there's loads of other bases in the area. Once you're off the A roads you're very likely to see tanks, helicopters, parachutists etc. I always give way to the tanks...

!aiboforceN · Post by **!aiboforceN** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:26 pm

Eden Project and Center Parcs have certain things in common... self contained and nothing of Britain lies therein.
Britain has thousands of wonderful things to see and do. Sadly, IMO, neither Eden Project nor Center Parcs are amongst them.

We have wonderful cities of all varieties, stunning coastline, the most beautiful towns and villages, brilliant walking and cycling, majestic mountains and breathtaking lakes; fabulous shows, great gigs and festivals, such a selection of local foods to try, international cuisine to savour, the best breweries by far... and Burnley.

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:39 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:
When I drove there a helicopter flew past and a tank overtook me on the road while I was looking at the stones. I was more impressed with that tbh. Must be a military base nearby?

Lots! Bulford, Tidworth, Larkhill, Warminster, Middle Wallop to name but a few.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:42 pm

!aiboforceN wrote:Eden Project and Center Parcs have certain things in common... self contained and nothing of Britain lies therein.
Britain has thousands of wonderful things to see and do. Sadly, IMO, neither Eden Project nor Center Parcs are amongst them.

We have wonderful cities of all varieties, stunning coastline, the most beautiful towns and villages, brilliant walking and cycling, majestic mountains and breathtaking lakes; fabulous shows, great gigs and festivals, such a selection of local foods to try, international cuisine to savour, the best breweries by far... and Burnley.

I'll take your word on the EP and CParcs.

Joe Buck · Post by **Joe Buck** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:09 pm

Claret wrote:Bude Tunnel is a musthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-45401354

The Bude Tunnel is a fantastic day out

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:15 pm

I'm surprised Milton Keynes hasn't been mentioned...

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:34 pm

tim_noone wrote:I'm surprised Milton Keynes hasn't been mentioned...

Why? No seriously, why?

New spot on tourist map: V&A Dundee.

A very clever Japanese architect has built something wonderful.

It's a long time since I've been to Scotland - and never before got to Dundee. The V&A will get me there.

And, if you do visit, tell them that all your friends have told you it's worth a visit.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:49 pm

Very impressive....V&A that really does appeal! I'm kicking myself a little also.....when down at Fulham,missing the christo Art work of barrels floating on the serpentine I think it's now been dismantled...I was only a walk away but was unaware of it's presence... Blink and his work is gone...aah dismantle date the 23rd.september

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:54 pm

The Tate Modern extension has a viewing platform, but it's a bit of a miserable art gallery. Some nice painting in the other bit. Hilarious OP by the way... 'I've done the Lake District.'