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robinm Posts: 4 Joined: 18th Apr 2013 Location: USA | quotePosted at 22:22 on 18th April 2013 Hello all, I am planning a trip to England at the end of August this year for about 12-13 days. I would like advice on places to see and things to do. We will arrive in London and spend maybe 2 days there. My son is in the Air Force based in Mildenhall, Suffolk. I would like recommendations on things to see and do in that area. My son has a car, but I don't want him to have to drive everywhere. I am also interested in taking the train to other areas and a day or two in Scotland. I love the history of England. I would love to see old castles and beautiful gardens. My mother-in-law is traveling with me and she loves to shop. Thank you so much for your help. |
James Prescott Posts: 25952 Joined: 11th Jan 2010 Location: UK | quotePosted at 22:31 on 18th April 2013 Good Evenin Robin and welcome to the site-if you to the left of the page you will find mounds of information regarding places to visit. You will need more than 12-13 days to see the places you have mentioned.-if you need any more information just ask --the members on here are very helpful and will be pleased to help. |
Vince Hawthorn Posts: 12758 Joined: 19th Apr 2010 Location: UK | quotePosted at 22:38 on 18th April 2013 Hi Robinm, and welcome to POE, just the place to be for a trip to England, look out for places to see with all the great photos here, info tucked away everywhere and if you need to book places to stay do it through the POE facility for good deals. If you are going to be at Mildenhall for a while, just North is Sandringham one of the Queens residences with I believe you can visit. If you wish to visit castles you MUST visit Castle Rising Castle- check it out this is a very special place to us and I am sure you would enjoy it. A little further on if you get to Norwich there is another Castle and a cathedral. I worked at USAF Mildenhall back in the 1970s for a short while in my surveying days, I am sure I would not recognise it now. Anyway welcome and I hope your plans come together. |
| robinm Posts: 4 Joined: 18th Apr 2013 Location: USA | quotePosted at 22:45 on 18th April 2013 Thank you Vince and James for the quick replies. James--maybe I am being a little over zealous with my plans? Of course I do want to see and do as much as possible. But not to the extent that we are totally exhausted at the end of the trip. I think if we can see a few places using Mildenhall as a hub for a few days would be great. My son can drive us around from there. Then take the train north for a couple of more stops. Suggestions on riding the train? Places to see in northern England? |
Paul Hilton  Posts: 2605 Joined: 21st Nov 2004 Location: UK | quotePosted at 01:18 on 19th April 2013 Hi Robin; Near the Essex/Suffolk border is Flatford Mill around Dedham Vale. The area painter John Constable painted some of his most famous landscapes. A nice area to visit. Used to listen to the USAF KC-135's operating out of Mildenhall a few years back on the radios. |
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 08:59 on 19th April 2013 Welcome to POE Robin, from Anna and Ron. |
Peggy Cannell Posts: 5300 Joined: 14th Aug 2009 Location: UK | quotePosted at 15:42 on 19th April 2013 Hi Robin I agree with Vince's suggestions of places to visit also you may be interested in Framlingham with it's castle and weird shaped buildings, but do look at the pics on here of many wonderful places to visit, I think you need an extended holiday !!! |
| robinm Posts: 4 Joined: 18th Apr 2013 Location: USA | quotePosted at 03:27 on 15th May 2013 Well, I'm back for more advice. I have made flight reservations and will be in London September 2. As I said before I want to spend time near Mildenhall, maybe 3 days. Then take nearest train (Cambridge?) And head towards Cotswolds, and Bath for the remainder of trip (7 days). Comments or suggestions on places to see and train travel are appreciated. |
Cheri Thomas Posts: 70 Joined: 5th Mar 2006 Location: USA | quotePosted at 03:56 on 18th May 2013 Hi Robin, If you want to see the Cotswolds, I recommend Castle Coombe, Lacock, Bibury and Lower Slaughter to mention just a few. Bourton-on-water is very pretty but very touristy. You really need a car though. Do you have any problem with driving? It truly is not that hard for us Americans. LOL Cirencester is a great place to stay. It's centrally located so you can do day trips. Stonehenge, Avebury and Chedworth Roman Villa are also within easy driving distance of Cirencester. If I can be of any help at all, don't hesitate to contact me off the site at uktours4u@gmail.com.
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| Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 10:12 on 18th May 2013 Nice to see you here in the forum again Cheri...where have you been and how is the touring business going? |
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