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UK weekend break

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LadyChamberlain · 04/01/2023 18:47

After some recommendations please for a UK weekend break for DH and I. Somewhere with decent pubs, and a somewhere nice to walk/take in the sights whether it be nature or pretty architecture.

We're NW based and have done:

Lake District (many, many times)
York
Chester
Whitby
Most of North Wales/Anglesey
Stratford-upon-Avon

Many thanks!

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WhoppingBigBackside · 04/01/2023 20:06

Harrogate
Buxton/Chatsworth House
Ludlow

WhoppingBigBackside · 04/01/2023 20:26

Durham
Lincoln
Liverpool
Manchester
Oxford

yoshiblue · 04/01/2023 20:29

Durham
Newcastle
Liverpool
Bolton Abbey

Citalopramadvice · 04/01/2023 20:32

Northumberland. We tend to stay near Wooller as it’s a great base for all of the sights, mix of good pubs, lots of countryside, and castles!

MinnieMountain · 04/01/2023 20:35

The Hope valley.

MyOldCaravan · 04/01/2023 20:38

Norwich is great for pubs. Also lots of history, independent shops, huge market. Great for a short break.

BarrelOfOtters · 04/01/2023 20:52

Edinburgh

DreamingOfAGreenChristmas · 04/01/2023 21:10

Peak District
Newcastle / Durham

TheDogsMother · 04/01/2023 21:13

We really loved Oxford.

MrsMoastyToasty · 04/01/2023 21:16

Bristol
Bath

Both are pretty close to each other.

Honeyroar · 04/01/2023 21:16

Bath
Buxton
Warwick
Oxford. Woodstock.
Cambridge.

FancyFelix · 04/01/2023 21:17

MyOldCaravan · 04/01/2023 20:38

Norwich is great for pubs. Also lots of history, independent shops, huge market. Great for a short break.

Absolutely fucking miles and hours from the NW. I concluded when we went last summer that it was 100% not worth the journey.

TheClitterati · 04/01/2023 21:18

Ullapool. I can't wait to get back there

Chocbuttonsandredwine · 04/01/2023 21:19

Harrogate
Newcastle
Edinburgh

rookiemere · 04/01/2023 21:22

Alnwick or Bamburgh.
Or I know you've done the lakes but Airbnb at Dacre about half an hour walk from Pooley Bridge. Amazing pub on your doorstep and the Marmalade loop to walk, also boat trips from Pooley Bridge to Ullswater, or walk to Aira Force and get the bus back.

RitaSueandBobtwo · 04/01/2023 21:29

Northumberland

East Neuk of Fife

Edinburgh

Durham

Sandsend

Lots of places in Wales look nice but have never visited.

Mumof1andacat · 04/01/2023 21:31

Oxford, Bath, Bristol and Cambridge

aureus3012 · 04/01/2023 21:36

Shrewsbury area is lovely

AnnieMay55 · 04/01/2023 23:03

Ironbridge- lots of interesting museums, boat trips, walks and pubs/restaurant and nice Shropshire countryside for walking nearby.

BookwormButNoTime · 05/01/2023 08:23

North Norfolk Coast - the Brancaster / Thornham area. Although a long way from the NW. Amazing pubs and beach and country walks galore.

HappyHolidai · 05/01/2023 08:27

Birmingham (not beautiful but lots of canals and things of interest)
Lichfield
Leicester

AnOldCynic · 05/01/2023 08:32

Ribble Valley
Eden Valley

JuneOsborne · 05/01/2023 08:36

If you're prepared to fly, the giant's causeway and the rest of the coast around there is stunning

Original poster
LadyChamberlain · 05/01/2023 20:11

Wow, lots of great suggestions, thanks everyone 😀

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