Holiday in UK

moses06

Doshwaster wrote: »

If you want to go as far south of possible in search of the sun, have you thought about the Channel Islands? It's technically not part of the UK (or the EU) but you don't need a passport to go there and they don't use foreign money.

The channel Islands are lovely, a bit more expensive than mainland UK but a lovely climate!

Kynthia

Hubbie and I had a lovely five days in Jersey last summer, although the weather was changeable. We've also enjoyed time in Bath and the Peak District.

Doshwaster

Kynthia wrote: »

Hubbie and I had a lovely five days in Jersey last summer, although the weather was changeable. We've also enjoyed time in Bath and the Peak District.

Yes, the Channel Islands do have their own micro-climate due to their exposed position. When it is nice it is very nice, but when a storm whips up then there is no escaping from it.

zagubov

Another vote for Cornwall. Another poster (Thanks to PasturesNew for doing the research) covered this really well on another thread. I can't quote it but here's a link. .:beer:

Check it out!

Tarry

I can't agree with you that Sussex is a dump Moses,you have the seven sisters country park, beautiful Rye, Lewes, Battle, Alfiston long man, etc etc, some places aren't as nice, but can't say the whole county isn't nice.

I think Cornwall is a good suggestion, I'm off to Looe maybe this year.

Bob_the_Saver

Tarry wrote: »

I'm off to Looe maybe this year.

Have you tried Ex-lax chocolate? I re-wrapped some and gave it to my brother once it works :eek:

PompeyPete

No brainer. The Isle of Wight.
Beautiful place, nice and compact, not a lot of traffic.

Tarry

Bob_the_Saver wrote: »

Have you tried Ex-lax chocolate? I re-wrapped some and gave it to my brother once it works :eek:

Ironically when I'm in Looe, no doubt I will be using a Leiu day from work.

PompeyPete did you review a holiday park called Tencreek in Looe, I'm sure I read a review from you on TA?

zagubov

Another vote for Cornwall. Another poster (Thanks to PasturesNew for doing the research) covered this really well on another thread. .:beer:

No I've found a way to quote it- hope that's allowable
"Tinner's Arms at Zennor.
Madron - the holy well and tree with cloities on the track (it's not all that good, but you get a feeling of seeing something most don't - and a magical timeless quality).
Might as well see some of the standing stones down that way while you're at it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mên-an-Tol
Newlyn - the marker on the harbour sets the height above sea level that is referred to in geography - park, take a stroll and see if you can find it.
Mousehole for a walk around - take 2 hours to explore all the back lanes, don't just think it's a look at the harbour and you've run out of stuff. Look out for the oldest house, where the last woman to only speak Cornish lived... and read up about the Mousehole cat before you go.
If you like a bit of a hike, ending in a secluded beach, park at St Levan's church (honesty box/donations by the church gate), walk out of the church and across the road and follow the track forward (a few hundred yards), then head towards the beach.... at the top of the beach there's a tiny stone where the St Levan hermit used to live. Here's the start point, looking at that map you need to get yourself to the left hand side of the farm, then come down to that beach http://g.co/maps/nwhqr (thank goodness for Google!). Also - while there, pop into that church and see if you can find the mermaid carved into the end of a pew... there's also an interesting story about the stone by the door you'll enter (see it here http://www.stlevanchurch.co.uk/4751.html ) - link is easier than me explaining.
If you're into radio/telegraph history, check this out http://www.porthcurno.org.uk/
Walk over to St Michaels Mount on the causeway at Marazion - it's free to walk and sniff around the harbour; just have to pay to go up to the house.
Have a drink in the Admiral Benbow in Penzance if you're down that way - but don't eat there, eat about 50 yards down the road (road's on a slight hill).
Penzance has an outdoor lido, if you fancy an unusual swim. It's right at the start of the very long/straight promenade. http://www.jubileepool.co.uk/index.php
If it's windy, look up high tides and go to Porthleven to see if the waves break over the church.
If you are passing Helston, park up and wander round to marvel at the old buildings - and find the main road to discover the Spingo at the Blue Anchor http://www.spingoales.com/ - or a bit further down the street there's a big stone that is the wall of the Angel Pub - and the stone is allegedly the "Hell Stone" that was sent to destroy the town, so check out that legend then see the stone, which was a suspected meteorite hit: http://www.theangelhotel-helston.co.uk/
So, that's off the top of my head. There's loads to see/do, but everybody's different about what they want. The unseen, mystical Cornwall .... or the passable tourist things so long as it doesn't rain

That's my list of "stuff the tourists probably don't even know about + some of the touristy but not tacky" bits.

Also worthwhile checking for local festivals.


And, if you're really lucky, all the above is plotted on this map: http://g.co/maps/c73k3 "

This is all thanks to PasturesNew :beer:



Check it out!

Delree

Dartmouth would be my choice. Plenty of things to keep you occupied for five days there. Make sure you get self catering though with parking.