Somewhere nice for a couple of days

DAVEM · 7 Jul 2007 at 14:00

After my horrid experiance of London, I'm thinking of going on a break somewhere in the UK for a couple of days. Perferably not to far from Bristol. Just looking to relax and chill.

Anyone got any suggestions, I dont have a current passport so other than the UK I'm stuck (can I fly to the EU with my drivers lisence?)

Thanks in advance

Davem

meghatronic · 7 Jul 2007 at 15:28

DAVEM said:
Anyone got any suggestions, I dont have a current passport so other than the UK I'm stuck (can I fly to the EU with my drivers lisence?)

Technically you should be able to, but no you can't.

How about somewhere nice in Scotland?

What type of trip?

Freakitchen · 7 Jul 2007 at 15:32

Not too far from Bristol...how about the North Devon Coast? Spent most of my childhood holidays there, so my desire to go back now is limited, but it's good for relaxation and scenery. And fudge.

MikeHunt79 · 7 Jul 2007 at 16:17

Freakitchen said:
Not too far from Bristol...how about the North Devon Coast? Spent most of my childhood holidays there, so my desire to go back now is limited, but it's good for relaxation and scenery. And fudge.

Don't forget cider.

DAVEM · 7 Jul 2007 at 16:30

yeah I just want a break, no sight seeing or anything, just sat on a beech or something,

One of my friends has recommended Pedstow?????

Davem

meghatronic · 7 Jul 2007 at 16:50

DAVEM said:
yeah I just want a break, no sight seeing or anything, just sat on a beech or something,

One of my friends has recommended Pedstow?????

Davem

Padstow? If so, GO. You won't regret it.

DAVEM · 7 Jul 2007 at 17:08

jdickerson said:
Padstow? If so, GO. You won't regret it.

ha ha sorry yep, in cornwall?

Hopefully the bike will be up for the long trip! hmmm might need to get the indicator reattached after falling off though!

David

Azagoth · 7 Jul 2007 at 17:31

Another vote for Cornwall here, or possibly Dawlish Warren in Devon.

Greenlizard0 · 7 Jul 2007 at 17:54

Cornwall is lovely and shouldn't be *that* bad at this time of the year. If you don't go soon though schools will start to break for the summer..

clv101 · 7 Jul 2007 at 17:59

How about the Gower Peninsula?

http://www.enjoygower.com/index.cfm
http://www.wales-calling.com/guide/gower.htm
http://www.welcometogower.co.uk/

meghatronic · 7 Jul 2007 at 18:21

DAVEM said:
ha ha sorry yep, in cornwall?

Hopefully the bike will be up for the long trip! hmmm might need to get the indicator reattached after falling off though!

David

Yeah, stunningly nice place:

http://images.google.com/images?q=padstow

(unless you don't like harbours

)

Azagoth · 7 Jul 2007 at 18:25

There's a great chippy in Padstow, or at least there was the last time we were there, called Friar Tuck's.

meghatronic · 7 Jul 2007 at 18:40

Azagoth said:
There's a great chippy in Padstow, or at least there was the last time we were there, called Friar Tuck's.

Still there :-)

Well, was last time I went

Blackstar · 7 Jul 2007 at 19:21

There is also a fudge shop if you are into that kind of thing.

meghatronic · 7 Jul 2007 at 19:23

Blackstar said:
There is also a fudge shop if you are into that kind of thing.

There are several - one round the back had a cute girl serving if I remember correct. Also nice ice cream shop on the front.

Ah screw it, I'm gonna go.

Rich43 · 7 Jul 2007 at 19:31

I love Pembrokeshire, Wales.. its absolutely gorgeous there..

There isn't a city in the whole county.. its like a massive national park, unspoilt!

Miles of beaches all over the place!

moogie · 7 Jul 2007 at 19:49

perranporth, cracking beach

DAVEM · 7 Jul 2007 at 21:47

thanks lads,

Looking to go at the end of next week, nothing like a bit of last minute planning.

Beech & good chippy make it sound like a good retreat!! Might even leave the laptop at home and be OCUK free for a few days :eek:

Davem