UK trip..sites to see, places to stay ?

[buttons]

I don’t think so the traffic from the ferry doesn’t pass Harry’s house. ;-)

It was a guess now I thought his place was just on the left as you left the ferry. Is this not his house just 4 along from the ferry.

 

[Two on Tour]

We spent a great long weekend a couple of years ago at Kimmeridge bay in Dorset.
Plenty to do in the area. We stayed on the Smedmore caravan site.
http://www.smedmore-caravansite.co.uk/
Nice site but some of the pitches are on a slope so you need to ask for one on the level when you book.

In the village of Kimmeridge it's self is the museum housing local builder Steve Etches collection of prehistoric finds from Kimmeridge bay and is well worth a visit.
Across the road from the museum is a really nice coffee shop come cafe with plenty of outdoor seating.

A couple of mile down the road is Tyneham village which was evacuated and taken over in 1943 and use in the build up to the D Day landings. Does not seem much but you will be surprised at how interesting it is. You will need a good half day to do it justice.
http://www.tynehamopc.org.uk/

We went to Corfe castle. We parked up at the park and ride Norden which is not your normal park and ride as the ride part is a steam train which takes you to Corfe Castle village.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.6425246,-2.0563162,1196m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en&authuser=0

This same steam train service can take you all the way to Swanage if you want to dip your toes in the sea.
We had cracking fish and chips from this place.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.6...9F6Hr_eYA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en&authuser=0

Lulworth Cove is pretty but normally very crowded with visitors and Durdle Door along the coast is a hell of a walk from the car park and worth a miss.

Not far away and already mentioned is the tank museum at Bovington Camp and close by is Monkey World ape rescue centre.

 

[Jaws]

National Arboretum, Alrewas
National Motorcycle Museum,NEC
Triumph Factory Tour,Hinckley
Midland Railway Museums,Butterley
Coventry Transport Museums

Couple of excellent ideas there, cheers Chipster

We spent a great long weekend a couple of years ago at Kimmeridge bay in Dorset.
Plenty to do in the area. We stayed on the Smedmore caravan site.
http://www.smedmore-caravansite.co.uk/
Nice site but some of the pitches are on a slope so you need to ask for one on the level when you book.

In the village of Kimmeridge it's self is the museum housing local builder Steve Etches collection of prehistoric finds from Kimmeridge bay and is well worth a visit.
Across the road from the museum is a really nice coffee shop come cafe with plenty of outdoor seating.

A couple of mile down the road is Tyneham village which was evacuated and taken over in 1943 and use in the build up to the D Day landings. Does not seem much but you will be surprised at how interesting it is. You will need a good half day to do it justice.
http://www.tynehamopc.org.uk/

We went to Corfe castle. We parked up at the park and ride Norden which is not your normal park and ride as the ride part is a steam train which takes you to Corfe Castle village.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.6425246,-2.0563162,1196m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en&authuser=0

This same steam train service can take you all the way to Swanage if you want to dip your toes in the sea.
We had cracking fish and chips from this place.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.6...9F6Hr_eYA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en&authuser=0

Lulworth Cove is pretty but normally very crowded with visitors and Durdle Door along the coast is a hell of a walk from the car park and worth a miss.

Not far away and already mentioned is the tank museum at Bovington Camp and close by is Monkey World ape rescue centre.

Another great selection with great info !
A great idea for the southern part of the tour

 

[trophychap]

@buttons - That is indeed supposed to be Harry's house but the road to get to and from the ferry is not his residential road - Sandbanks Road is the continuation of the road where the ferry queue can be seen in the photo.

You would get to it from the ferry, by turning left further up the road you'd be on then turning left into the estate - and there's nowt there and no reason to go there unless you're visiting someone that lives there. It's an exceedingly congested road all summer so might take hours for Harry to get out of the 'estate' onto the main road to go shopping or whatever.

The only other thing anywhere near the ferry itself you might deliberately want to go to, is The Sandbanks Hotel.

If the ferry isn't running you have to go miles around to the other side of Poole, to Swanage via Wareham, and then along the road passing Ulwell Farm caravan site, then Studland itself (couple of shops, was a petrol station but dunno if still open) then on to Studland Heath - NT, hang a right before the heath onto Middle Beach carpark, hang a left on the beach and walk half a mile-ish to the start of the FKK beach. It's naturist virtually all the way to the entrance/exit of Poole harbour - couple of miles. Far as I know it's still patrolled by both the NT and BUGS (Beach User Group, Studland) in contact with each other and neither put up with anything iffy once they hear it's a prob.

@Jaws - just places we've both been from time to time and both enjoyed. I didn't mention the National Motorcycle Museum cos I rather assumed you'll have been there and done that, somehow! LOL

 

[Jaws]

just places we've both been from time to time and both enjoyed. I didn't mention the National Motorcycle Museum cos I rather assumed you'll have been there and done that, somehow! LOL

Anr you were right

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[buttons]

@buttons - That is indeed supposed to be Harry's house but the road to get to and from the ferry is not his residential road - Sandbanks Road is the continuation of the road where the ferry queue can be seen in the photo.

You would get to it from the ferry, by turning left further up the road you'd be on then turning left into the estate - and there's nowt there and no reason to go there unless you're visiting someone that lives there. It's an exceedingly congested road all summer so might take hours for Harry to get out of the 'estate' onto the main road to go shopping or whatever.

The only other thing anywhere near the ferry itself you might deliberately want to go to, is The Sandbanks Hotel.

If the ferry isn't running you have to go miles around to the other side of Poole, to Swanage via Wareham, and then along the road passing Ulwell Farm caravan site, then Studland itself (couple of shops, was a petrol station but dunno if still open) then on to Studland Heath - NT, hang a right before the heath onto Middle Beach carpark, hang a left on the beach and walk half a mile-ish to the start of the FKK beach. It's naturist virtugate ally all the way to the entrance/exit of Poole harbour - couple of miles. Far as I know it's still patrolled by both the NT and BUGS (Beach User Group, Studland) in contact with each other and neither put up with anything iffy once they hear it's a prob.

@Jaws - just places we've both been from time to time and both enjoyed. I didn't mention the National Motorcycle Museum cos I rather assumed you'll have been there and done that, somehow! LOL

My only source is Google maps and memory of using the ferry on many occasions trophychap so don't take it as gospel. When you disembark the ferry on he Poole side you come up the slope then tern immediately left into Panorama road. Panorama road is one way and the only way out from the ferry. You pass Harry's front gate just as you turn into Panorama road on the left. Yea or nay...

 

[bigtwin]

I refuse to call them wardens, I don't go to a prison for my holidays and can't for the life of me think why any organisation that is in the tourist trade would come up with such a title.

I’d agree with you if they’d have chosen the term ‘Warder’.

Ian

 

[robnchris]

I’d agree with you if they’d have chosen the term ‘Warder’.

Ian

Point taken and I agree Warder would be the correct title.

 

[trophychap]

@buttons - I do beg your pardon! Over the many many years we were going regularly to the ferry and back, there was not a 'one way' system in place hence you went down to the end (ferry terminal) and back, along the same road. Now, you may only go TO the ferry along 'our' road and must return along Panorama Road, as you correctly say.

Makes it easier for the house and apartment owners actually facing Sandbanks beach, I dare say! (equally filthy rich as the folk in Panorama Road LOL)

 

[trophychap]

@Jaws - Pete noticed I hadn't mentioned Coventry Transport museum - but I did tell you why - though other people reckon it's one of the best. Perhaps I'm simply a bit too picky over bodywork for most people - although of course it may well be better now, just haven't ever wanted to visit again and in any case, don't think it's free any more! Could nip in on the way past back to the office after hospital appointments when it first opened and just say sorry - had to wait ages to see my consultant LOL Hospital visits take a lot longer these days cos it's true!

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[Feltwell]

Ironbridge - lots of things to see and do there, if you’re into birth of the industrial revolution type stuff.

Yep, second that, just down the road from me. You can easily spend 2-3 days going round the Ironbridge museums and Ironbridge itself is lovely. Plus Eley's pie shop, opposite the bridge itself, does excellent pies

If you're coming to this area - if you like mooching around old towns, Shrewsbury and Ludlow are well worth a visit. Whilst driving down to Ludlow, do stop at the "Land of Lost Content" in Craven Arms - you'll love it or hate it, I absolutely love it, one of the most charming & eccentric museums I've ever been to, great for reminiscing! Also stop off at Stokesay castle on the way, if old buildings are your thing, reputedly the best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England - lots of skirmishes between the English and Welsh round here over the years! Chester is not too far away either.

Elsewhere - if vehicles are your thing - British Motor Museum at Gaydon is much better than Beaulieu in my opinion - they have lots and lots of prototypes from Rover and Jaguar Land Rover, a ticket gets you round the collection in storage as well as the ones on "official" display.

 

[Jaws]

@Jaws - Pete noticed I hadn't mentioned Coventry Transport museum - but I did tell you why - though other people reckon it's one of the best. Perhaps I'm simply a bit too picky over bodywork for most people - although of course it may well be better now, just haven't ever wanted to visit again and in any case, don't think it's free any more! Could nip in on the way past back to the office after hospital appointments when it first opened and just say sorry - had to wait ages to see my consultant LOL Hospital visits take a lot longer these days cos it's true!

Cheers Jen... Any info gratefully received mate

 

[Jaws]

Yep, second that, just down the road from me. You can easily spend 2-3 days going round the Ironbridge museums and Ironbridge itself is lovely. Plus Eley's pie shop, opposite the bridge itself, does excellent pies

If you're coming to this area - if you like mooching around old towns, Shrewsbury and Ludlow are well worth a visit. Whilst driving down to Ludlow, do stop at the "Land of Lost Content" in Craven Arms - you'll love it or hate it, I absolutely love it, one of the most charming & eccentric museums I've ever been to, great for reminiscing! Also stop off at Stokesay castle on the way, if old buildings are your thing, reputedly the best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England - lots of skirmishes between the English and Welsh round here over the years! Chester is not too far away either.

Elsewhere - if vehicles are your thing - British Motor Museum at Gaydon is much better than Beaulieu in my opinion - they have lots and lots of prototypes from Rover and Jaguar Land Rover, a ticket gets you round the collection in storage as well as the ones on "official" display.

Sounds very interesting indeed, and we quite like Shrewsbury so a bonus

 

[Feltwell]

Sounds very interesting indeed, and we quite like Shrewsbury so a bonus

Nearly forgot - Much Wenlock as well, birthplace of the modern Olympics, nice little old town that is worth a (brief) visit, especially if you like Shrewsbury

 

[Jaws]

Nearly forgot - Much Wenlock as well, birthplace of the modern Olympics, nice little old town that is worth a (brief) visit, especially if you like Shrewsbury

Will take a gander

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[Dilwyn]

Why not do a river themed trip by following the river Wye to near its source near Plinlimon and then switch to the nearby source of the river Severn and then follow it south.
The Wye will take you from Chepstow through Tintern to Monmouth and from there to Symonds yat and Ross. Upstream from Ross is Hereford, Hay, Builth Wells, Rhayadar and Llangurig. You can then switch to following the Severn from near its source through Llanidloes, Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Ironbridge, Bridgenorth, Bewdley, Worcester, Tewkesbury and Gloucester. That should keep you occupied and also near to some of the other suggestions such as Ludlow.

 

[Jaws]

Why not do a river themed trip by following the river Wye to near its source near Plinlimon and then switch to the nearby source of the river Severn and then follow it south.
The Wye will take you from Chepstow through Tintern to Monmouth and from there to Symonds yat and Ross. Upstream from Ross is Hereford, Hay, Builth Wells, Rhayadar and Llangurig. You can then switch to following the Severn from near its source through Llanidloes, Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Ironbridge, Bridgenorth, Bewdley, Worcester, Tewkesbury and Gloucester. That should keep you occupied and also near to some of the other suggestions such as Ludlow.

Well thereby hangs a bit of a problem.
Me, I love boats... it is a sort of Smiffy family thing..Niece was crew on one of the Brit boats that competed round the world, uncle had huge yachts, father a sailor, sis used to love sailing, a cousin raced mirror class... you get the picture !
BUT
Maureen hates the water and is terrified of boats ( she does not even like the ferry to Callais ! ).. So while we might creep up on a canal or stand well back from a lake, that is really about all I dare include on any planned route

 

[anniej]

Try Cornwall and coincide with Flora day in Helston. Wonderful spectacle. Or how about Obby Orse day at Padstow a great day with beer flowing. Can try Rick Steins expensive fish and chips, go surfing at Watergate Bay. If you are interested in gardens there are loads in Cornwall, Eden, Heligan, Trebach to name a few. I'm not biased now live in Kent!

 

[Holly's mum]

If you are around the Lincolnshire area this museum is worth a visit

The Museum of Technology
Throckenholt
Spalding
Lincs.
PE12 0QR

http://www.museumoftechnology.org.uk/index.php

It is closed now until May but is a really interesting little museum run by enthusiasts who are very happy to demonstrate the exhibits and talk about anything in there, they have built the collection and indeed the museum themselves, so a real labour of love. There is a little coffee shop for snacks and a cuppa too

If you are heading to Chester, why not join the Funster rally at Easter when the Food Festival is on?

I agree about Ironbridge we love it there, loads to keep you busy for a good couple of days or more. All the museums and attractions are well worth a visit but do buy a passport which gives you a discount on visiting all the museums and it is also valid for 12 months.

Whilst around the Shropshire area Berrington Hall, on the A49 between Leominster and Ludlow is worth a visit too https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall

We visited Devizes in February last year and stayed in the car park at Caen Hill locks, the locks themselves are really interesting. We biked into Devizes and visited the canal museum, amongst others, definitely recommend.

There is so much to do and visit on this wonderful isle of ours, we also want to explore more so will be taking note of the suggestions made

 

[Jaws]

If you are around the Lincolnshire area this museum is worth a visit

The Museum of Technology

It was staffed by a lot of radio amateurs at one time... Def worth a visit for anyone in the area, and are grateful for donations of rare and unusual early tech

We visited Devizes in February last year and stayed in the car park at Caen Hill locks, the locks themselves are really interesting. We biked into Devizes and visited the canal museum, amongst others, definitely recommend.

Is it a decent museum ? Been to a couple and was a bit let down..

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[138go]

We aren’t doing Spain this year. We’ve given Whitby a miss and headed up to Seaview Caravan site at Seahouses. We’re very happy with the site and the bonus is the extremely nice leisure facilities included.

On our list of places to go this year are Ludlow, The Cotswolds, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.

The other year we went to Suffolk. A highlight for me was the visit to The National Stud stables. They do tours and it’s all very informative and well organised.

 

[billym]

National coal mining museum for England near Wakefield. (Free with easy parking)

https://www.ncm.org.uk

The Hepworth Gallery Wakefield. ( Free but personally can't understand art)

https://hepworthwakefield.org

Yorkshire Sculpture Park . Very near Wakefield.( Pay to park)

https://ysp.org.uk

You could stay at Holme Valley camping and caravan park in Holmfirth and enjoy the delights of Last of the Summer Wine!



Or has anyone suggested a guided tour of Old Trafford?

 

[Langtoftlad]

Bletchley Park
and/or
National Museum of Computing

In the same area
Woburn Abbey - not just the Safari Park
Shuttleworth Collection

 

[Jaws]

Bletchley Park
and/or
National Museum of Computing

In the same area
Woburn Abbey - not just the Safari Park
Shuttleworth Collection

Bletchley.. a must for me and been on the list for 20 years or more....and would like to go to the NMC too, but I have to consider my co-pilot too !

National coal mining museum for England near Wakefield. (Free with easy parking)

https://www.ncm.org.uk

Yes,, already listed.. really interesting place

 

[Langtoftlad]

Bletchley.. a must for me and been on the list for 20 years or more....and would like to go to the NMC too, but I have to consider my co-pilot too !

The Computer Museum is a bit dry perhaps - but Bletchley is quite a wide interest venue - especially when considering how important women were there... it's a place of social history as much as cryptography.

What are your "Co-Pilot's" interests?

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[wardj2010]

Some great ideas for us all to benefit from
A good tip for visiting the Kelpies is to park in the Falkirk FC car park for free and walk / cycle the mile or so through a very nice dedicated leisure park - in that area the Wallace Tower is a bit special too - Sterling itself worth a visit
If you are a NT member Aberdeenshire has a good density with some specials like Fyvie Castle which rather than be filled with 'posh' furniture is stuffed with displays old weapons
Another thought, take a themed tour e.g. Cathedrals or Castles or ruined Castles or classic bridges

 

[Jaws]

The Computer Museum is a bit dry perhaps - but Bletchley is quite a wide interest venue - especially when considering how important women were there... it's a place of social history as much as cryptography.

What are your "Co-Pilot's" interests?

The workings of the police and a bit of history s far as I can work out ! Oh,, and shopping !
Bletchley would certainly fall in to her interest sphere

 

[Jaws]

Some great ideas for us all to benefit from
A good tip for visiting the Kelpies is to park in the Falkirk FC car park for free and walk / cycle the mile or so through a very nice dedicated leisure park - in that area the Wallace Tower is a bit special too - Sterling itself worth a visit
If you are a NT member Aberdeenshire has a good density with some specials like Fyvie Castle which rather than be filled with 'posh' furniture is stuffed with displays old weapons
Another thought, take a themed tour e.g. Cathedrals or Castles or ruined Castles or classic bridges

Good info
Thank you...

 

[Langtoftlad]

The workings of the police and a bit of history

Just googled - there are a surprising number of "Police" museums around the country...

 

[Jaws]

Just googled - there are a surprising number of "Police" museums around the country...

Hmmm... that is quite a good idea.. Woman would be well pleased with one of those on the list... Ta

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