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If you had to show me around your home town
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over a year ago
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I live in Liverpool and there is so much to see and do, we are a friendly bunch and the fact we're all thieves is just a myth lol
We have the Cavern, Albert Dock, Liverpool One, not sure where I'd suggest... |
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Hmmm... First to the statue of liberty, then for lunch in central park (hot dogs, of course). Then I'd take you on the subway over to the Brooklyn Bridge. After walking across, we'd get pizza and ice cream in Brooklyn.
Then maybe finish off with some fun, if you're up for it 
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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago
not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds) |
Well if you're here this weekend there's the Leeds music festival at bramham park.. loads of bands..
or or there's a local beer festival on with bands and about 60 different beers Friday through Sunday.... To get the full bit about Leeds you need to live here. Masses to see and do. 
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"My town is small, history mainly in the churches & lots of new development happening.
I live 2 miles from Shugborough Hall if you like stately homes with nice gardens?
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I love a stately home.
If it were my home town i'd take you to Kenwood (a favourite) and Camden Town. Maybe take you to see the view at Primrose Hill. |
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"Well if you're here this weekend there's the Leeds music festival at bramham park.. loads of bands..
or or there's a local beer festival on with bands and about 60 different beers Friday through Sunday.... To get the full bit about Leeds you need to live here. Masses to see and do.
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Where is the beer festival? I should let Marc know...
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My home town? Haven't a clue, most of what I remember from it has been torn down since I left.
Southend? Well, we'd go for a walk along the pier, play in the arcades, Chinnery's for some live music and good old fashioned snogging in the corner. And then maybe a trip to the hotel just up the road that has a jacuzzi bath?? |
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"My home town? Haven't a clue, most of what I remember from it has been torn down since I left.
Southend? Well, we'd go for a walk along the pier, play in the arcades, Chinnery's for some live music and good old fashioned snogging in the corner. And then maybe a trip to the hotel just up the road that has a jacuzzi bath??"
I love southend! Seen some great bands at Chinnerys. Love the pier. Walk down, train back for me though! |
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"My home town? Haven't a clue, most of what I remember from it has been torn down since I left.
Southend? Well, we'd go for a walk along the pier, play in the arcades, Chinnery's for some live music and good old fashioned snogging in the corner. And then maybe a trip to the hotel just up the road that has a jacuzzi bath??
I love southend! Seen some great bands at Chinnerys. Love the pier. Walk down, train back for me though!"
I usually walk both ways. Although my sister came down recently and we had to get the train back.
Chinnery's is a great club. OPM are playing there soon. Can't wait to see them live. |
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"My home town? Haven't a clue, most of what I remember from it has been torn down since I left.
Southend? Well, we'd go for a walk along the pier, play in the arcades, Chinnery's for some live music and good old fashioned snogging in the corner. And then maybe a trip to the hotel just up the road that has a jacuzzi bath??
I love southend! Seen some great bands at Chinnerys. Love the pier. Walk down, train back for me though!
I usually walk both ways. Although my sister came down recently and we had to get the train back.
Chinnery's is a great club. OPM are playing there soon. Can't wait to see them live. "
By the time i've walked down the prom both ways there's no way I can do both ways on the pier too. But that's living with a chronic condition for you! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'd bring you to the "school mums" coffee morning and make the housewives jealous, then home to play."
We still need to do Guildford if I remember 
18 months in the making or something like that |
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By (user no longer on site)
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The hills and woodlands above the town. It's an AONB 
On a clear day you can see across the Dee Estuary and the Merseyside and be grateful we don't live in Liverpool  |
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"Not sure I'd know where to start... especially at this time of year. There's so much going on. I have a friend coming on Thursday who's never been to Scotland... best get my thinking cap on!  "
We love Edinburgh as my family are there (my dad was born there). Visited last year for the tattoo & coming back again next year. It's nice to be able to do the tourist stuff with the boys rather than just visiting the family.
The castle, the dungeons, Arthur's Seat. I'd love to see some of the festival but not sure how suitable it is for kids? |
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"Not sure I'd know where to start... especially at this time of year. There's so much going on. I have a friend coming on Thursday who's never been to Scotland... best get my thinking cap on!
We love Edinburgh as my family are there (my dad was born there). Visited last year for the tattoo & coming back again next year. It's nice to be able to do the tourist stuff with the boys rather than just visiting the family.
The castle, the dungeons, Arthur's Seat. I'd love to see some of the festival but not sure how suitable it is for kids? "
How old are your kids? There's loads on for kids too. Sign up to Edinburgh Fringe and they'll send you a brochure of all the shows when it comes out. I think there are guidelines as to what's suitable in the same way films are labelled for ages. It's a great time to visit the city, especially if you have family to stay with. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Sandwell valley, then the town centre for nandos, possibly a trip to the Albion, then down the road to see another poster at the zoo and Black Country museum, then while in Dudley a but of kinky naughtiness at club Valhalla, then back up to west brom to xtasia.
If you ever find yourself down this way, there's plenty to do and see |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The Moors and the woods
Will I end up burned in the moors?
BURIED*"
Haha no not my style but I could show you where the witches hang out...if your not chicken?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I live in Liverpool and there is so much to see and do, we are a friendly bunch and the fact we're all thieves is just a myth lol
We have the Cavern, Albert Dock, Liverpool One, not sure where I'd suggest..."
You are lying about not being thieves in Liverpool, I had my heart stolen there, twice |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Oxford ..... You seen morse ?or endeavour ? .... Or the x men movies or golden cumpuss ( that was a shite movie) trust me you've seen it .
I'd take you to juciyass's place have you seen the bottom ... Hellllllllo!
You could die happy
.... Lolol I'm actually going back for another look ( bad man this morning ) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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take you down the river by boat, the take the transporter bridge across river its a gondola bridge, then along for fish n chips on a park bench then share a drink.. then i would be slapped around the face by a nurse asking me to wake up and what had i taken |
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"Not sure I'd know where to start... especially at this time of year. There's so much going on. I have a friend coming on Thursday who's never been to Scotland... best get my thinking cap on!
We love Edinburgh as my family are there (my dad was born there). Visited last year for the tattoo & coming back again next year. It's nice to be able to do the tourist stuff with the boys rather than just visiting the family.
The castle, the dungeons, Arthur's Seat. I'd love to see some of the festival but not sure how suitable it is for kids?
How old are your kids? There's loads on for kids too. Sign up to Edinburgh Fringe and they'll send you a brochure of all the shows when it comes out. I think there are guidelines as to what's suitable in the same way films are labelled for ages. It's a great time to visit the city, especially if you have family to stay with."
Oh thanks for the tip!! Next year they'll be 14/15 & 9 so a bit split!! We've got an apartment near the castle too as visiting for my 40th & my dads 60th - we're excited already!! |
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"Not sure I'd know where to start... especially at this time of year. There's so much going on. I have a friend coming on Thursday who's never been to Scotland... best get my thinking cap on!
We love Edinburgh as my family are there (my dad was born there). Visited last year for the tattoo & coming back again next year. It's nice to be able to do the tourist stuff with the boys rather than just visiting the family.
The castle, the dungeons, Arthur's Seat. I'd love to see some of the festival but not sure how suitable it is for kids?
How old are your kids? There's loads on for kids too. Sign up to Edinburgh Fringe and they'll send you a brochure of all the shows when it comes out. I think there are guidelines as to what's suitable in the same way films are labelled for ages. It's a great time to visit the city, especially if you have family to stay with.
Oh thanks for the tip!! Next year they'll be 14/15 & 9 so a bit split!! We've got an apartment near the castle too as visiting for my 40th & my dads 60th - we're excited already!! "
Camera Obscura is worth a visit. If you go onto the Edinburgh Spotlight page on bookface they sometimes have competitions. Historic Scotland are the same. You can get a family membership for peanuts and it lets you into the castle etc for free. I'm not sure if you need to sign up for any length of time so worth checking the small print but you could sign up to that a month before you come up and then cancel it after if you're not coming back that often. It's good value though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Nice country pub for a scrummy meal then up to the view point saves you having to walk round all the crap stuff then back to mine for a nice massage with a happy ending  |
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I live in a very small market town, my friend from a city calls it a hamlet but there is interesting places here to see just for a day, tom thumbs cottage, all the horseshoes in the non existent castle.
We do have bus trips come here but what they do is go to Rutland water in the morning, stop here for lunch then gates nursery in the afternoon. Both 4 miles either side of me.
I live in the market town of the smallest county in England as as its so small I'd probably take you round the county rather than just the town.
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"Not sure I'd know where to start... especially at this time of year. There's so much going on. I have a friend coming on Thursday who's never been to Scotland... best get my thinking cap on!
We love Edinburgh as my family are there (my dad was born there). Visited last year for the tattoo & coming back again next year. It's nice to be able to do the tourist stuff with the boys rather than just visiting the family.
The castle, the dungeons, Arthur's Seat. I'd love to see some of the festival but not sure how suitable it is for kids?
How old are your kids? There's loads on for kids too. Sign up to Edinburgh Fringe and they'll send you a brochure of all the shows when it comes out. I think there are guidelines as to what's suitable in the same way films are labelled for ages. It's a great time to visit the city, especially if you have family to stay with.
Oh thanks for the tip!! Next year they'll be 14/15 & 9 so a bit split!! We've got an apartment near the castle too as visiting for my 40th & my dads 60th - we're excited already!!
Camera Obscura is worth a visit. If you go onto the Edinburgh Spotlight page on bookface they sometimes have competitions. Historic Scotland are the same. You can get a family membership for peanuts and it lets you into the castle etc for free. I'm not sure if you need to sign up for any length of time so worth checking the small print but you could sign up to that a month before you come up and then cancel it after if you're not coming back that often. It's good value though. "
This is great! Thank you so much! |
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Birmingham library - please bring a book, as new books are budget cut casualties. Then some drinks and a walk along the famous canals.
And we'll make a steal and join the black country lot at the museum, claiming Dudley is just a Birmingham suburb. |
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"Birmingham library - please bring a book, as new books are budget cut casualties. Then some drinks and a walk along the famous canals.
And we'll make a steal and join the black country lot at the museum, claiming Dudley is just a Birmingham suburb. "
How bloody dare you!
No part of the beautiful Black Country is, has been or ever will be a part of Birmingham.
You're going to start a civil war at this rate lol
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"Hmmm... First to the statue of liberty, then for lunch in central park (hot dogs, of course). Then I'd take you on the subway over to the Brooklyn Bridge. After walking across, we'd get pizza and ice cream in Brooklyn.
Then maybe finish off with some fun, if you're up for it
-Courtney"
Don't forget the skyline and ground zero |
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"Hmmm... First to the statue of liberty, then for lunch in central park (hot dogs, of course). Then I'd take you on the subway over to the Brooklyn Bridge. After walking across, we'd get pizza and ice cream in Brooklyn.
Then maybe finish off with some fun, if you're up for it
-Courtney
Don't forget the skyline and ground zero "
You can see the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn. And I wouldn't go to ground zero, and I wouldn't bring someone there. In my opinion, it isn't a tourist destination.
-Courtney |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I want to add in some good, old American country living:
Because my town is very small and I don't live in the city limits anyway...ATV's down on the creek with a cooler full of beer is the way to spend the day! Then bonfire and good tunes as the sun goes down |
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"Club Atlantis Evolution, The Potteries Museum, Trentham Gardens, Alton Towers !
Alton Towers is Not in Stoke!!
However there is a good theatre x"
I agree - it's between Stoke & Uttoxeter!
We go to Trentham a lot, nice when it's dry & only a 20 min drive |
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Id take you around the art gallery, possibly the transport museum if you're into that kind of stuff and in the eve a meal at a cool little Palestinian restaurant followed by watching some live music and a few drinks at the pub. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I would take you to the worlds first ironbridge , lots of museums to see all the history of the industrial revolution too. Plus the natural beauty of the gorge itself |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Town i live is is genuinely beautiful.. palm tree's a gorgeous river, stunning architecture, beautiful churches, band stand, planted and well kept gardens, a community park and playground.
we have a castle, various canons along the river, bayards cove, cobbled streets, winding steps that are uneven..
its just lovely and very photogenic. |
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"Hmmm... First to the statue of liberty, then for lunch in central park (hot dogs, of course). Then I'd take you on the subway over to the Brooklyn Bridge. After walking across, we'd get pizza and ice cream in Brooklyn.
Then maybe finish off with some fun, if you're up for it
-Courtney
Don't forget the skyline and ground zero
You can see the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn. And I wouldn't go to ground zero, and I wouldn't bring someone there. In my opinion, it isn't a tourist destination.
-Courtney"
I'm sorry, I meant the highline. You can walk from Chelsea to battery park. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hmmm... First to the statue of liberty, then for lunch in central park (hot dogs, of course). Then I'd take you on the subway over to the Brooklyn Bridge. After walking across, we'd get pizza and ice cream in Brooklyn.
Then maybe finish off with some fun, if you're up for it
-Courtney
Don't forget the skyline and ground zero
You can see the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn. And I wouldn't go to ground zero, and I wouldn't bring someone there. In my opinion, it isn't a tourist destination.
-Courtney
I'm sorry, I meant the highline. You can walk from Chelsea to battery park. "
Absolutely LOVE the highline!! I tell everyone to go there. So romantic, too. Good addition!! |
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"Club Atlantis Evolution, The Potteries Museum, Trentham Gardens, Alton Towers !
Alton Towers is Not in Stoke!!
However there is a good theatre x
I agree - it's between Stoke & Uttoxeter!
We go to Trentham a lot, nice when it's dry & only a 20 min drive "
We have to meet for afternoon tea! |
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"Club Atlantis Evolution, The Potteries Museum, Trentham Gardens, Alton Towers !
Alton Towers is Not in Stoke!!
However there is a good theatre x
I agree - it's between Stoke & Uttoxeter!
We go to Trentham a lot, nice when it's dry & only a 20 min drive
We have to meet for afternoon tea!"
Sounds delightful!!!! |
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I'd take you all for coffee in Gunwharf to start off, followed by a trip to the Mary Roses museum before heading to the beach to skin stones and perhaps visit the miniature village or the aquarium.
After we'll double back and get something, maybe even an ice cream at sprinkles. A trip up the spinnaker tower is a must and we could probably go dogging up Portsdown Hill when it gets dark if you're that way inclined (I'm not a great fan of it but I'm an accommodating host) |
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By *ola.Woman
over a year ago
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"I'd take you all for coffee in Gunwharf to start off, followed by a trip to the Mary Roses museum before heading to the beach to skin stones and perhaps visit the miniature village or the aquarium.
After we'll double back and get something, maybe even an ice cream at sprinkles. A trip up the spinnaker tower is a must and we could probably go dogging up Portsdown Hill when it gets dark if you're that way inclined (I'm not a great fan of it but I'm an accommodating host)"
Can we get a burger at Portsdown Hill. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I live on the Chester/N Wales border. 20 mins into the city centre, which is beautiful or 20 mins into the countryside.
Definitely prefer the countryside, peace and quiet and secluded areas... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Where would you take me?"
if your coming next week I'd take you for a bicycle ride upto blyth to watch a stage of the tour of Britain finish, then cycle upto Prudhoe where we can camp overnight and watch the start of the next stage start  |
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