Guest Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Simple as that, I do have an agenda as we'll probably not go overseas this year so looking for suggestions - we're thinking maybe Somerset but nothing decided yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Take a flight to guernsey/herm island! Maybe Cornwall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicF Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Beach or countryside? For both I'd do Cornwall or Devon. For countryside the Lake District. For city breaks would have to be London. Or stay somewhere in the countryside outside of London and do day trips to places like London, Legoland, Brighton etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Nice one LR!Too many great places to choose from!lol http://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/ You could then stop by in Wiltshire on the way down and check out all the great stuff to do and see in my county! :cute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvaria Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Family ? On your own ? What time of year ? Any particular interests ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisella Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I may be sllghtly biased :cute: but I'd say go for Devon - Somerset, Dorset and Cornwall are on the doorstep so you can easily travel to any of them from here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4too Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 How about West Wales? You could visit St David’s, Britain’s smallest city, some beautiful beaches, castles … www.visitwales.com/explore/west-wales Failing that any part of Wales really - comfy cottages, mountain railways, waterfalls, and places like Bounce Below (an old converted mine that houses huge trampolines, walkways and slides), or St Fagans (the museum of Welsh life where history comes to life), lots and lots of things to do in a beautiful part of the UK whatever the weather if you plan it well. Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Cornwall, Devon and the New Forest were some of our favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown5 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 The Gower Peninsula is absolutely stunning, amazing scenery and beaches and very reasonably priced we love it there x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Where do you start? I'd second the Gower, Symonds Yat, Lyme Regis - so many beautiful places to see. One of my favourite places was the Scilly Islands - great if you're a nature lover and like boat trips. Always fancied Lundy Island too. Channel Islands... Sod the weather I can't wait till I'm planning UK holidays again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Where do you start? I'd second the Gower, Symonds Yat, Lyme Regis - so many beautiful places to see. One of my favourite places was the Scilly Islands - great if you're a nature lover and like boat trips. Always fancied Lundy Island too. Channel Islands... Sod the weather I can't wait till I'm planning UK holidays again! yay another vote for the channel islands lol :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamffc Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I went to the Peak District last summer, some of the mountain passes felt like I was in New Zealand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 How about somewhere close to home - Durness - one of my favourite places on the planet and a bit different as, as well has having to of the most stunning scenery the highlands can offer, it has one of the best beaches in the world and even a little hippy village next door that sells crafts and things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopylu Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 How about somewhere close to home - Durness - one of my favourite places on the planet and a bit different as, as well has having to of the most stunning scenery the highlands can offer, it has one of the best beaches in the world and even a little hippy village next door that sells crafts and things I agree - that area is very beautiful. You could base yourself a bit further south around Kylesku so that you can go up the coast to Durness, Smoo Cave and Cape Wrath and and down the coast to Achiltibuie and the Summer Isles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 North Wales of course! Castles, mountains, lakes, ancient buildings e.g. jail in Beaumaris, seal watching, bird sanctuaries, ancient walled town, Chester near enough for shopping / sightseeing, ditto Liverpool for day out round museums & Tate gallery ... where was I ... oh yes, mountain railway, waterfalls, cable cars, tramway, first class hotels & spas, great range of dining, lighthouses, walks to suit all abilities, climbing, fishing, white water rafting, country mansions open to public, various events throughout the year inclucind food fairs, car rallies, international music festival, Victorian weekend ... The weather isn't always that great ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I always liked Bournemouth. Met my wife there on a holiday. Nice beach if there's a chance of good weather, lots of places to stay. I went there a few times with mates and before we went some friends thought it was a place where people went to retire. We had a ball and carried on going as a supplement to the couple of weeks in Spain or somewhere warm we used to manage. I would take Scottishstacy's advice on board though, she worked in the channel Islands last year so must have liked it. Never been there myself but it's usually the furthest South you can get the more likely you are to get a bit of decent weather. I've had a few holidays in England and Wales when the weather has been awful and you end up spending twice as much, specially if you have kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunt Agatha Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I'd go for St Ives in Cornwall or Northumberland - opposite ends of the country! You could have a beach/castle/Roman Wall/Market town/Dark Skies holiday in Northumberland, there is so much to see and do and less populated than other destinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I always liked Bournemouth. Met my wife there on a holiday. Nice beach if there's a chance of good weather, lots of places to stay. I went there a few times with mates and before we went some friends thought it was a place where people went to retire. We had a ball and carried on going as a supplement to the couple of weeks in Spain or somewhere warm we used to manage. I would take Scottishstacy's advice on board though, she worked in the channel Islands last year so must have liked it. Never been there myself but it's usually the furthest South you can get the more likely you are to get a bit of decent weather. I've had a few holidays in England and Wales when the weather has been awful and you end up spending twice as much, specially if you have kids. Channel Islands is a bit of hassle though. I think she wanted a driving holiday. I'm just trying to get people to go so they love it just as much as me lol :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM44 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 We are in the same boat, how much of the UK and Europe can we see in 2 years, down to 18 months now. We have two teenage kids We have on our list: edinburgh and Stirling - made the kids watch brave heart before going to Stirling! hadrians wall on the way home london - all the sights liverpool - we live there so did a walking treasure hunt and loved it Chester, do the whole Roman England thing york - very quaint and probably never see anything else like it cornwall - can never go here too many times! Also need to pick a few castles in Wales for good measure Then find all your distant family (via Facebook) and go visit them all - collect photos on the way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frano Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 South of England has loads of options, what time of year are you coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Anglesea ........a hidden treasure .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvaria Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Pembrokeshire. Tons to see and do for all ages or just chill and relax. Miles of sandy beaches, friendly people, great drive, reasonably priced. What's not to like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 We often go to Anglesey. Lovely. As is cardigan bay and Pembrokeshire coast. Llanberis - great adventure stuff. Great chip shop. Beaumaris - lovely. Newborough beach on Anglesey - amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 My fave UK hols, while the sun was shining. were Poole, nice mix of beach and country, somewhere in Norfolk, can't remember the name, but its the place where the royal cavalier take the horses to the beach, Lake District, just for everthing. For a weekend away without kids, Birmingham ( it surprised me). If going further north, then Dornoch ( where Madonna married Guy Ritchie), then onto Embo, with its own seperate state to Scotland and its own currency. Chillax central, rugged natural beauty, with lots of quirkyness. ps, with the exception of Birmingham, these were all camping holidays. Pps....I shall add Castleton in the Peak District ....good place summertime, especially if you enjoy hiking, or going down caves!! But lovely for a pre Xmas break in December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Sorry everyone, I've been in London on business - I'll have a good read of all your responses soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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