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over a year ago
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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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"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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"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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"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! 
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"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)
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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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"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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"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) OP
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"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 (user no longer on site) OP
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"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 (user no longer on site)
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"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 (user no longer on site)
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"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)
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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) OP
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"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
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"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
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"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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"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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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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"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
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"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)
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"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)
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"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
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"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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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 (user no longer on site)
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"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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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
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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
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"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 *edeWoman
over a year ago
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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
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"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 (user no longer on site)
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"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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"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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"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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"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) OP
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"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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"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 *elle xWoman
over a year ago
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"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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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
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"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 (user no longer on site) OP
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"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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"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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"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
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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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
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"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
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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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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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"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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"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)
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"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 *etcplCouple
over a year ago
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"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)
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"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 (user no longer on site) OP
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"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) OP
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"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)
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"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) OP
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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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