Edinburgh is a great destination for a short break - especially for the Festival and the Tattoo.
A very, very short break. Maybe an afternoon.
If you've ever wondered why news items from Edinburgh always have the castle as a backdrop, it's because it's the only fecking thing there! And it looks more like a Govan tenement building surrounded by walls rather than a proper castle. Even the main drag only has shops on one side. (They put a park on the other.) In any event, all you can buy is tartan tat and Edinburgh rock, both of which are highly undesirable. In fairness the shortbread is okay but you can get that in your local Tesco. Oh, and it will rain.
If you really must go to Scotland, Glasgow is much, much better. A vibrant city with the added bonus of Sauchiehall Street and the fabulous Burrell Collection which has just reopened after a 6-year refurb - and it's free too!
You are not looking properly. I did say festival and tattoo. Hogmanay is great also if you like that sort of thing. I would imagine a bit of Scottish heritage helps as well.
I won't disagree with Glasgow though - brilliant buzz but with a hard edge (no bad thing).
Shamelessly hijacking the thread here but if anyone fancies a weekend away 17th to 19th June there are two places available on the CL trip to Bayeux and The Normandy Beaches WW2 weekend. PM me if interested.
Shamelessly hijacking the thread here but if anyone fancies a weekend away 17th to 19th June there are two places available on the CL trip to Bayeux and The Normandy Beaches WW2 weekend. PM me if interested.
Weekend in Bournemouth end of June, 1/2 price fizz friday. Afternoon tea and Sunday carvery over the weekend, large pool and sauna etc. weekend in Canterbury end of July for a Buble’ concert at the cricket ground
Just back from an enjoyable weekend away with the missus in Canterbury. Falstaff hotel and The Goods Shed for dinner both excellent
Weekend in Bournemouth end of June, 1/2 price fizz friday. Afternoon tea and Sunday carvery over the weekend, large pool and sauna etc. weekend in Canterbury end of July for a Buble’ concert at the cricket ground
Just back from an enjoyable weekend away with the missus in Canterbury. Falstaff hotel and The Goods Shed for dinner both excellent
Weekend in Bournemouth end of June, 1/2 price fizz friday. Afternoon tea and Sunday carvery over the weekend, large pool and sauna etc. weekend in Canterbury end of July for a Buble’ concert at the cricket ground
Just back from an enjoyable weekend away with the missus in Canterbury. Falstaff hotel and The Goods Shed for dinner both excellent
Studland Bay, just on from Poole, which is a lovely little harbourside town in and of itself, is a great beach, with Bournemouth and Sandbanks round the corner if you’re looking for variety. Swanage and Corfe Castle nearby. Can’t go wrong, it’s a lovely part of the country to explore.
One of the largest nudist beaches in the country...Now I know where your username comes from.
Just booked a weekend in Hathersage in the peak district, three of us in a pub with rooms (one of my favourite phrases, along with beer garden and free bar). We will do some walking, some eating but mostly glug beer
Just booked a weekend in Hathersage in the peak district, three of us in a pub with rooms (one of my favourite phrases, along with beer garden and free bar). We will do some walking, some eating but mostly glug beer
Just booked a weekend in Hathersage in the peak district, three of us in a pub with rooms (one of my favourite phrases, along with beer garden and free bar). We will do some walking, some eating but mostly glug beer
Did a similar in Castleton at The George Inn, a good few nice pubs in the area too
Just booked a weekend in Hathersage in the peak district, three of us in a pub with rooms (one of my favourite phrases, along with beer garden and free bar). We will do some walking, some eating but mostly glug beer
Lovely part of the world, you'll love it.
If you have time, try and get to Castleton which is not far from Hathersage. It's a beautiful old village with stunning scenery, Peveril Castle, blue john mines and some super pubs serving great food.
Just booked a weekend in Hathersage in the peak district, three of us in a pub with rooms (one of my favourite phrases, along with beer garden and free bar). We will do some walking, some eating but mostly glug beer
Lovely part of the world, you'll love it.
If you have time, try and get to Castleton which is not far from Hathersage. It's a beautiful old village with stunning scenery, Peveril Castle, blue john mines and some super pubs serving great food.
Didn’t go in but hoarding taken down last Wednesday and reopening event taking place. Heard a number of locals talking about it. Looked a grand old building, repainted a shade of terracotta.
Spent my time drinking in The Standard, The Old Bell and also the Waterworks micro pub - which I definately recommend to real ale and cider officionados.
Dymchurch - RHD Railway, Dungeness, Hythe, Folkstone - and an hour away .
Always try and find time for a weekend down there every year. Usually stay in Romney Sands caravan park and take my mum with us. Dymchurch high st has improved over the last few years, there’s a micro pub, a couple of nice cafes, decent butchers & bakery (no candle maker though). The beach is lovely and you’ve got the funfair for the kids.
Just booked a weekend in Hathersage in the peak district, three of us in a pub with rooms (one of my favourite phrases, along with beer garden and free bar). We will do some walking, some eating but mostly glug beer
Lovely part of the world, you'll love it.
If you have time, try and get to Castleton which is not far from Hathersage. It's a beautiful old village with stunning scenery, Peveril Castle, blue john mines and some super pubs serving great food.
Worth noting if anyone stayed in Castleton you can easily walk from the village, up Winnat's Pass, then across to Mam Tor, and along the ridge then back to the Village, in an afternoon at a easy pace - we did it and was a very enjoyable day!
The 3 mines available are also all within walking distance - 30 max maybe to the furthest one.
Didn’t go in but hoarding taken down last Wednesday and reopening event taking place. Heard a number of locals talking about it. Looked a grand old building, repainted a shade of terracotta.
Spent my time drinking in The Standard, The Old Bell and also the Waterworks micro pub - which I definately recommend to real ale and cider officionados.
I love beer.
The Hope Anchor Hotel is very nice if anyone is considering staying overnight in Rye.
Didn’t go in but hoarding taken down last Wednesday and reopening event taking place. Heard a number of locals talking about it. Looked a grand old building, repainted a shade of terracotta.
Spent my time drinking in The Standard, The Old Bell and also the Waterworks micro pub - which I definately recommend to real ale and cider officionados.
I love beer.
The Hope Anchor Hotel is very nice if anyone is considering staying overnight in Rye.
There's also a decent pub called The William the Conqueror out by Rye harbour, which is a nice walk from the town.
Dymchurch - RHD Railway, Dungeness, Hythe, Folkstone - and an hour away .
Always try and find time for a weekend down there every year. Usually stay in Romney Sands caravan park and take my mum with us. Dymchurch high st has improved over the last few years, there’s a micro pub, a couple of nice cafes, decent butchers & bakery (no candle maker though). The beach is lovely and you’ve got the funfair for the kids.
My kids loved holidays in Dymchurch when they were little - the Wife's Parents had a caravan on Pipers. Great times. And Folkstone also had a wonderful kids permanent fair too in those days.
Edinburgh is a great destination for a short break - especially for the Festival and the Tattoo.
Edinburgh is wonderful. Don't know how well others on here know it e.g. Weegie, but happy to come up with some ideas if anyone wants, as know it pretty well
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Falataff is by Westgate.
If you have time, try and get to Castleton which is not far from Hathersage. It's a beautiful old village with stunning scenery, Peveril Castle, blue john mines and some super pubs serving great food.
I love beer.
The 3 mines available are also all within walking distance - 30 max maybe to the furthest one.