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Ideas for November break?

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So DW has a big birthday and I am looking for a surprise break.
Early November, not too much traveling once we get there, city or resort as long as there are decent shows on. Not too many hills or steps to hotel as she has back problems, don't mind hiring a car though.
Under £700 if possible.

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  • z1a
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    edited 2 August 2017 at 10:10PM
    Paris would seem the obvious choice.
  • p00hsticks
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    z1a wrote: »
    Paris would seem the obvious choice.

    Given that the question has been posted on the 'UK Holidays' board, though, one assumes that the OP is looking for somewhere in the UK - but perhaps they could confirm this ?
  • suejb2
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    Thoughts on Edinburgh?
    Life is like a bath, the longer you are in it the more wrinkly you become.
  • z1a
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    p00hsticks wrote: »
    Given that the question has been posted on the 'UK Holidays' board, though, one assumes that the OP is looking for somewhere in the UK - but perhaps they could confirm this ?

    Yep, you're right. didn't realise.
  • daveyjp
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    suejb2 wrote: »
    Thoughts on Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh is not a place to go to if avoiding hills and steps is a key requirement and it is a place best seen on foot.
  • susancs
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    edited 5 August 2017 at 12:44PM
    You don't say what part of the country you are in, but if you want a show then in the Uk, London may be suitable.

    If you are quick they have a new premier Inn Hub Hotel opening by Westminster Abbey with double room rates from about £35 in November. Basic accommodation, but then you can spend your money on other things.

    The Lord Mayors show in London is on usually near the beginning of November, but not sure if someone with a bad back would be able to stand to watch it all and the fireworks in the evening over the Thames does get busy. You can buy grandstand seated tickets.
  • sweetilemon
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    Depends where you are, how many of you there are, and what you like. I stayed in a b&b in Blackpool

    https://www.numberoneblackpool.com/

    it was really good value and went to shows at night, the usual tourist things during the day. Or you could get week in a cottage somewhere, might be less chance of shows nearby but a week in November could be £250 then it's just your travel and food.

    http://www.cottages.com/cottages/island-hideaway-uk5318?adult=2&nights=7&range=3&start=10-11-2017

    There's loads of different places on there, remember to go through topcashback.

    As others have said, Premier Inn also do £29 night's, November is likely to be off peak.

    Hope you find somewhere ��
  • greenface
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    Have a think about a city break . Liverpool is a small city centre with lots going on close by . see whats on in the echo . o2 . philharmonic. empire . playhouse . comedy clubs .floral . we don't know you or your fella but some good places to visit eat and drink . journey in by car or train (or Plane) cheapish hotels and a good train network. the bars around town have entertainment some planned . a worthy shout for a November break .
    :cool: hard as nails on the internet . wimp in the real world :cool:
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