dunlopp9987 Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Hi TT friends! I'm here, an ignorant American, asking you all for guidance and advice. I'm heading over to your neck of the woods for a solo trip for 2 weeks in late April/early May and need advice on where I should stay, what I should see, etc. I spent 3 days in England years back; 1 in London, 1 in Liverpool, 1 in Stoneleigh. This will be a much more thorough trip I'm planning on spending 3-5 days in Scotland, maybe a couple days in London, a day or two in Liverpool, and have no clue besides that. Help me! Give me recommendations! Also side note: I'm planning on going to the Newcastle game on Apr 27th and would love to go/sit with any of you if you'd have me! Thanks in advance for all of your help!! Gwlad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 If anyone asks to feel your muscles (whether you have any or not), say no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 6 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: If anyone asks to feel your muscles (whether you have any or not), say no. Perfect, this was exactly the level of guidance and advice I was looking for. Romey 1878 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 1 minute ago, dunlopp9987 said: Perfect, this was exactly the level of guidance and advice I was looking for. I'm drunk, I apologise, but it's still good advice. Trust me on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 2 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: Hi TT friends! I'm here, an ignorant American, asking you all for guidance and advice. I'm heading over to your neck of the woods for a solo trip for 2 weeks in late April/early May and need advice on where I should stay, what I should see, etc. I spent 3 days in England years back; 1 in London, 1 in Liverpool, 1 in Stoneleigh. This will be a much more thorough trip I'm planning on spending 3-5 days in Scotland, maybe a couple days in London, a day or two in Liverpool, and have no clue besides that. Help me! Give me recommendations! Also side note: I'm planning on going to the Newcastle game on Apr 27th and would love to go/sit with any of you if you'd have me! Thanks in advance for all of your help!! Fuck the South, spend more time in Liverpool, The Lakes, Wales and Pennines. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Go to Cornwall then you'll know why Steve left Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 What floats your boat? Countyside, cities, history, castles, museums? For my taste if I lived abroad and had two weeks here I'd spend the majority in the west highlands (Glencoe is a must) and islands of Scotland; but that would be the idea of hell for someone who fancies Blackpool. I'd obviously visit Liverpool but I'm really not a city person at all in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 10 hours ago, MikeO said: What floats your boat? Countyside, cities, history, castles, museums? For my taste if I lived abroad and had two weeks here I'd spend the majority in the west highlands (Glencoe is a must) and islands of Scotland; but that would be the idea of hell for someone who fancies Blackpool. I'd obviously visit Liverpool but I'm really not a city person at all in general. Anyone who fancies Blackpool deserve hell. MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 20 hours ago, MikeO said: What floats your boat? Countyside, cities, history, castles, museums? For my taste if I lived abroad and had two weeks here I'd spend the majority in the west highlands (Glencoe is a must) and islands of Scotland; but that would be the idea of hell for someone who fancies Blackpool. I'd obviously visit Liverpool but I'm really not a city person at all in general. April/May aren't the Midgies out in full force by then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 33 minutes ago, Palfy said: April/May aren't the Midgies out in full force by then Have never bothered me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 hour ago, MikeO said: Have never bothered me. Rock hard mate, I've seen Scotsman completely covered with hat's that have nets too completely cover any bare skin whilst playing golf, my friends and I couldn't play we were covered in thousands of the little bastards. It was on Crail Links course where you are normally safe because the wind coming off the sea, but not this day it was still and they were out in force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted March 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 On 05/03/2023 at 16:14, MikeO said: What floats your boat? Countyside, cities, history, castles, museums? For my taste if I lived abroad and had two weeks here I'd spend the majority in the west highlands (Glencoe is a must) and islands of Scotland; but that would be the idea of hell for someone who fancies Blackpool. I'd obviously visit Liverpool but I'm really not a city person at all in general. I want to find a city somewhere between London and Liverpool for just a day trip. So if you only had 6-8 hours, which city would you stop off at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted March 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Oh and just putting this out there again, I'm planning on going to the Newcastle game on the 27th and since I'm doing this trip solo, would ideally love to attend it with one or some of you from TT! Now don't everybody rush all at once to be my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 On 06/03/2023 at 20:39, Palfy said: Rock hard mate, I've seen Scotsman completely covered with hat's that have nets too completely cover any bare skin whilst playing golf, my friends and I couldn't play we were covered in thousands of the little bastards. It was on Crail Links course where you are normally safe because the wind coming off the sea, but not this day it was still and they were out in force. Too much info mate Palfy, Romey 1878 and Zoo 2.0 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 9 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: I want to find a city somewhere between London and Liverpool for just a day trip. So if you only had 6-8 hours, which city would you stop off at? Birmingham is probably the obvious mid-point but its not somewhere I would really recommend unless it has changed since I lived up there 10 or so years ago. From a historical point of view, you have Oxford which would be closer to London and then much closer to Liverpool you have Chester. Both have shops, something to look at and decent places to eat/drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Matt said: Too much info mate Is there no where to hide from you mods Where's Wally Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted March 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Bailey said: Birmingham is probably the obvious mid-point but its not somewhere I would really recommend unless it has changed since I lived up there 10 or so years ago. From a historical point of view, you have Oxford which would be closer to London and then much closer to Liverpool you have Chester. Both have shops, something to look at and decent places to eat/drink. As someone who knows a very tiny amount about British cities, I don't think I want to stop in Birmingham. Chester looks great though! Good shout! Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 21 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: As someone who knows a very tiny amount about British cities, I don't think I want to stop in Birmingham. Chester looks great though! Good shout! Lovely city, going there on Friday with the wife. Happy to come say hi if you get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 4 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: As someone who knows a very tiny amount about British cities, I don't think I want to stop in Birmingham. Chester looks great though! Good shout! No I wouldn't blame you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted March 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 Another question for you all. I'll be traveling by train back down to London from Edinburgh a couple days before the coronation, gonna stop and find a hotel somewhere in between. And then I fly out of London the afternoon of the coronation. How impossible is travel going to be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 22, 2023 Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 minute ago, dunlopp9987 said: Another question for you all. I'll be traveling by train back down to London from Edinburgh a couple days before the coronation, gonna stop and find a hotel somewhere in between. And then I fly out of London the afternoon of the coronation. How impossible is travel going to be... I'd reckon outside of central London you'll be fine, probably quieter than the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted March 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, MikeO said: I'd reckon outside of central London you'll be fine, probably quieter than the norm. Got it. So when I'm in London on the 5th and 6th, it's going to be insane. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 3 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: Another question for you all. I'll be traveling by train back down to London from Edinburgh a couple days before the coronation, gonna stop and find a hotel somewhere in between. And then I fly out of London the afternoon of the coronation. How impossible is travel going to be... That's if the trains aren't on strike, would seem to me to be an ideal opportunity for the union to take if their long running dispute isn't over by then. So be mindful when leaving Edinburgh you don't leave yourself to far too travel after your hotel stop to the airport, strike days are usually known well in advance with public transportation so you have an opportunity to make other arrangements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 7 hours ago, Palfy said: That's if the trains aren't on strike, would seem to me to be an ideal opportunity for the union to take if their long running dispute isn't over by then. So be mindful when leaving Edinburgh you don't leave yourself to far too travel after your hotel stop to the airport, strike days are usually known well in advance with public transportation so you have an opportunity to make other arrangements. They've won their dispute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted April 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 Question for you all: if I'm gonna be taking the train into London the day before coronation (from somewhere up north, not sure where exactly yet), is that gonna be basically impossible? Should I book a train ticket ahead of time or can I do it the day of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted April 3, 2023 Report Share Posted April 3, 2023 13 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: Question for you all: if I'm gonna be taking the train into London the day before coronation (from somewhere up north, not sure where exactly yet), is that gonna be basically impossible? Should I book a train ticket ahead of time or can I do it the day of? Always best to book ahead - it will probably be cheaper, as well. If you're stopping in Manchester, happy to give you a guided tour. Much nicer than Birmingham. Quite a few Hollywood films have used Manchester to fill in for 19th century / early 20th century NYC but there the comparison ends, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted April 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 On 03/04/2023 at 08:34, Formby said: Always best to book ahead - it will probably be cheaper, as well. If you're stopping in Manchester, happy to give you a guided tour. Much nicer than Birmingham. Quite a few Hollywood films have used Manchester to fill in for 19th century / early 20th century NYC but there the comparison ends, I think. What if I'm not gonna know where I'm staying the night before I head to London until the day of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 3 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: What if I'm not gonna know where I'm staying the night before I head to London until the day of... You could book tickets from a variety of Northern locations and choose one on the day! A bit pricey, mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted April 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 04/04/2023 at 12:04, Formby said: You could book tickets from a variety of Northern locations and choose one on the day! A bit pricey, mind! When booking trains ahead of time, is there a standard site I should be booking through or does it not really matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 On 10/04/2023 at 01:57, dunlopp9987 said: When booking trains ahead of time, is there a standard site I should be booking through or does it not really matter? www.thetrainline.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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