[$lim$hady]

Hey all,

With living and working in London, I’m really keen on just escaping the crazy city on the weekends; I was hoping you guys can point out places of “Must Visit” areas, parks, town’s coast with lovely scenery and a great day out.


Thanks

[stevefish69]

Bourton on the water is a really nice place to visit and has quite a few attractions to keep people amused for the day. The scenery in this place has to be see to be believed

It's not too far out of London either

[king blaze]

brighton

[miceri]

I'm an ex Brighton residence, and as it has quite rightly been labled 'Little London' this is not really gonna help the OP.

On your own? Wife and kids?

What about cheap flights to various European capitals. Get the board sorted boefore you go, and you can save a packet.

Late Autumn in Tuscany
Christmas shopping in Prague
Tapas / Champagne weekend in Barcalona

Now where's me passport...

[$lim$hady]

it just me and the GirlFriend.. abroad is just too expensive.... this "England roadtrip" is for 2 times a month escape.

Went to Bournemonth & Poole last week..L.O.V.E.L.Y!!!

I was keen on Brighton, what's parking like in the area?

Hey SteveFish, i plan to go to Bourton on the water, let you know what i think? (in 2 or 3 weeks)

[king blaze]

Originally Posted by $lim$hady

I was keen on Brighton, what's parking like in the area?

i've never had a problem finding somewhere to park there even hot days in the summer, dont take to long to get there aswell. (just over an hour for me from SW london)

[jerryfb]

Originally Posted by king blaze

i've never had a problem finding somewhere to park there even hot days in the summer, dont take to long to get there aswell. (just over an hour for me from SW london)

It's even easier if you live here

[sim667]

My girlfreind is from near guildford in a little village called shere..... its very picturesque with lots of tea rooms etc, there's also a village called abinger hammer which is nice. But i would also recomend going to look around dorking and reigate..... they're both old market towns, but have lots of cafes + bars, good shopping and a nice vibe to them, plus antique shops and shops of curiosities

[daveleeuk]

Originally Posted by $lim$hady

Hey all,

With living and working in London, I’m really keen on just escaping the crazy city on the weekends; I was hoping you guys can point out places of “Must Visit” areas, parks, town’s coast with lovely scenery and a great day out.


Thanks

Sandbanks, Lulworth Cove (possibly the most spectacular place in UK?), Durdle Dor, Chessil Beach, Kimmeridge, Studland Beach, Brownsea Island

Google them

EDIT: all betwenn 1.5-2.5 hours drive from london

[metraGnome]

Hi,

I can vouch for the Poole/Swanage area as Dave mentioned. Spent many holidays/day trips down there. If camping appeals there are lots and lots of sites down there too.
We started doing more day trips last year and invested in National Trust / English Heritage memberships. Pleanty of places to visit. My personal favouites are all the castles!

Rgs