Favourite places to visit in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland or Northern Ireland.

[Kate!]

Anywhere in England, Scotland, Ireland or Wales?

I'm not very well travelled, been to Scotland twice and lots of cottage breaks in Wales. Never been to Ireland but really would love to.

You?

[Benjamin]

Isles of Scilly.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Reading, Aldershot, Bracknell, Didcot, Yateley, Winnersh, Taplow

hard to chose

Burghfield

[Kate!]

Isles of Scilly.

Yes I'd like to go there as well. Is it picturesque?

[Niamh.]

Northern Ireland* Ireland isn't part of the UK

[Benjamin]

Yes I'd like to go there as well. Is it picturesque?

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&sca_esv=a5db118e05c2ad26&hl=en-nz&q=isles+of+scilly&udm=2&fbs=AEQNm0Aa4sjWe7Rqy32pFwRj0UkWd8nbOJfsBGGB5IQQO6 L3JyJJclJuzBPl12qJyPx7ESIJKsuo8DSJKOxlDDbn2sXiOtms p6I7bcDRDl7IFQXOy9uwIRSVL7bsrl-mIGSQEG9MxVwqV3NzpGLnY7QmFQKbwl1CqHgUxrpM1ZTPz7iBy pMuaVy4cXqJUwSxlI-tt7elWoft4iOFYbdbFxCn9BV26rqbmQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiR4KfiyvmIAxWt-QIHHUSTK9oQtKgLegQIDhAB&biw=428&bih=745&dpr=3

[Kate!]

Northern Ireland* Ireland isn't part of the UK

Oh yes but it's not classed as abroad Niamh. That's why I didn't say UK in the OP.

[Niamh.]

Oh yes but it's not classed as abroad Niamh. That's why I didn't say UK in the OP.Why wouldn't Ireland be classed as abroad? we're a separate country

[Kate!]

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&sca_esv=a5db118e05c2ad26&hl=en-nz&q=isles+of+scilly&udm=2&fbs=AEQNm0Aa4sjWe7Rqy32pFwRj0UkWd8nbOJfsBGGB5IQQO6 L3JyJJclJuzBPl12qJyPx7ESIJKsuo8DSJKOxlDDbn2sXiOtms p6I7bcDRDl7IFQXOy9uwIRSVL7bsrl-mIGSQEG9MxVwqV3NzpGLnY7QmFQKbwl1CqHgUxrpM1ZTPz7iBy pMuaVy4cXqJUwSxlI-tt7elWoft4iOFYbdbFxCn9BV26rqbmQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiR4KfiyvmIAxWt-QIHHUSTK9oQtKgLegQIDhAB&biw=428&bih=745&dpr=3

Oh it's stunning!

[Kate!]

Why wouldn't Ireland be classed as abroad? we're a separate country

Yes they are all separate countries? I'm not trying to annoy you but I don't class it as abroad. You don't need a passport? I don't think .

[Glenn.]

Cornwall is a beautiful

[Niamh.]

Yes they are all separate countries? I'm not trying to annoy you but I don't class it as abroad. You don't need a passport? I don't think .Of course you need a passport. We're a different country. Jesus christ.

[Kate!]

Of course you need a passport. We're a different country. Jesus christ.

Ok, flipping heck. I didn't know. I've never been.

No need to bite my head off. I'm sorry if you feel insulted. I don't go out of my way to offend people. :nono:

You've taken offence where none was intended. I feel bad now.

[Benjamin]

There’s Northern Ireland you don’t need a passport for as it’s part of UK. Republic of Ireland is its own country so need passport for that.

[Kate!]

There’s Northern Ireland you don’t need a passport for as it’s part of UK. Republic of Ireland is its own country so need passport for that.

I see. I'll not make that mistake again. Actually a bit annoyed I've had such a negative reaction as Jesus Christ!

[Niamh.]

Ok, flipping heck. I didn't know. I've never been.

No need to bite my head off. I'm sorry if you feel insulted. I don't go out of my way to offend people. :nono:

You've taken offence where none was intended. I feel bad now.Just shocked at the ignorance. Why do you think that Ireland is split in 2?

[Niamh.]

I see. I'll not make that mistake again. Actually a bit annoyed I've had such a negative reaction as Jesus Christ!Oh you're annoyed are you?

[Kate!]

Just shocked at the ignorance. Why do you think that Ireland is split in 2?

I don't think I'm ignorant Niamh? I genuinely wasn't aware? I'll say I'm sorry, but I'm a little miffed.

[Kate!]

Oh you're annoyed are you?

A little bit yes? You went bananas at me and said Jesus Christ?

[Benjamin]

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[Kate!]

Ever wished you didn't open your mouth? Bah!

[Niamh.]

I don't think I'm ignorant Niamh? I genuinely wasn't aware? I'll say I'm sorry, but I'm a little miffed.Pick up a history book maybe. What you posted was very ignorant

[Kate!]

Pick up a history book maybe. What you posted was very ignorant

And I repeat. You're taking offence where none was intended. I'm not interested in History. I don't have to be?

I've had enough now. I gave you an apology for inadvertently offending you. Talk about OTT.

[Niamh.]

And I repeat. You're taking offence where none was intended. I'm not interested in History. I don't have to be?

I've had enough now. I gave you an apology for inadvertently offending you. Talk about OTT.

You think it's ott because you're ignorant and happily so it seems

[Kate!]

Cornwall is a beautiful

Yes I've been there. Only once. I'd like to go again.

[Kate!]

You think it's ott because you're ignorant and happily so it seems

Oh feel free to.insult me now. I'm not ignorant. I was uninformed. There's a difference.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Neem: ever been to Ireland, Kate?

Kate : No, no. I'd love to go.

Neem : It amazes me when people say that and it's only 49 quid on a plane.

Kate : Yeah, I think that's what puts me off.

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[Kate!]

Neem: ever been to Ireland, Kate?

Kate : No, no. I'd love to go.

Neem : It amazes me when people say that and it's only 49 quid on a plane.

Kate : Yeah, I think that's what puts me off.

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It's gotten really silly now. I can't believe I've repeatedly had to apologise and explain myself over an innocent mistake? Ridiculous.

[Kate!]

Benjamin explained it to me properly and respectfully, so I know now. There's no need to be sworn at. Smh.

[Niamh.]

Benjamin explained it to me properly and respectfully, so I know now. There's no need to be sworn at. Smh.Imagine getting to your age and not knowing the history between Ireland and Britain. Ben isn't Irish, he wouldn't have found it offensive, would he?

[Kate!]

Imagine getting to your age and not knowing the history between Ireland and Britain. Ben isn't Irish, he wouldn't have found it offensive, would he?

But I'm not particularly interested in History Niamh? It's not my thing. We can't all know and be aware of everything?

I do understand that is must be frustrating for you as Ireland is your country when people say its part of the UK, or imply it.

I've said my piece. I'm sorry. We learn.

[Glenn.]

https://i.ibb.co/TPXQByq/IMG-5542.webp

[Kate!]

https://i.ibb.co/TPXQByq/IMG-5542.webp

Indeed!

[Kate!]

For Niamh, I will amend my thread title.

[Dogeatdog]

I enjoyed reading this thread whilst eating my English muffin and drinking my Irish tea.

[Kate!]

I enjoyed reading this thread whilst eating my English muffin and drinking my Irish tea.

And later you'll be treating yourself to Welsh rarebit and sipping Scottish whisky?

[Parmy]

Bitchfield in Linconshire is lovely.

[Cherie]

Yes they are all separate countries? I'm not trying to annoy you but I don't class it as abroad. You don't need a passport? I don't think .

Yes you do need a passport to get into Eire Miss

[Kate!]

Yes you do need a passport to get into Eire Miss

Thank you. I know now. X

[Cherie]

York, Harrogate, Cambridge, Norwich, Canterbury are all lovely cities, small and walkable as well

[Kate!]

York, Harrogate, Cambridge, Norwich, Canterbury are all lovely cities, small and walkable as well

Been to York, but not the others.

[Cherie]

In Ireland, I would go to Cork, Killarney, Dingle, Kinsale, Galway, and avoid Dublin like the plague

[Cherie]

I have never been to Northern Ireland sadly

[MTVN]

Entering this thread thinking it would be full of lovely travel tips

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It is worth reading up on the history tbf Kate, it's the reason that a lot of Irish people get tired of people conflating them with the UK

[MTVN]

In Ireland, I would go to Cork, Killarney, Dingle, Kinsale, Galway, and avoid Dublin like the plague

I'm going to Dublin in December :omgno:

[Benjamin]

Entering this thread thinking it would be full of lovely travel tips

https://media1.tenor.com/m/yTxA7WgkBEUAAAAC/grandpa-abe-exit.gif



It’s TiBB. What did you expect. :laugh:

[Kate!]

Entering this thread thinking it would be full of lovely travel tips

https://media1.tenor.com/m/yTxA7WgkBEUAAAAC/grandpa-abe-exit.gif

It is worth reading up on the history tbf Kate, it's the reason that a lot of Irish people get tired of people conflating them with the UK

Yes, that's fair. I get it, I do. I don't like being at odds with Niamh, I think an awful lot of her, she's a lovely girl. X

I'm going to Dublin in December :omgno:

We are looking into going maybe next year.

[Benjamin]

In Ireland, I would go to Cork, Killarney, Dingle, Kinsale, Galway, and avoid Dublin like the plague

I love Cork. I really want to do 2/3 week road trip around Southern Ireland one summer. It’s on my list along with NC 500 in Scotland.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I love Cork. I really want to do 2/3 week road trip around Southern Ireland one summer. It’s on my list along with NC 500 in Scotland.

You don't need a passport and an intimate body search to do the NC500

:hee:

[MTVN]

Isles of Scilly.

Yeah IoS is absolutely stunning, shame it's just very expensive to stay there

I actually don't think I've travelled round Britain enough in general, there's so many beautiful areas particularly in Scotland. The whole north is quite a blind spot for me apart from Northumberland as my Gran lives there.

Also on another geographic point - the Isle of Man is very charming and is a Crown Dependency but is not part of the UK but you do not need a passport. Simples

[Benjamin]

You don't need a passport and an intimate body search to do the NC500

:hee:

Oh then I won’t be going there then.

[Benjamin]

Yeah IoS is absolutely stunning, shame it's just very expensive to stay there

I actually don't think I've travelled round Britain enough in general, there's so many beautiful areas particularly in Scotland. The whole north is quite a blind spot for me apart from Northumberland as my Gran lives there.

Also on another geographic point - the Isle of Man is very charming and is a Crown Dependency but is not part of the UK but you do not need a passport. Simples

Love Isle of Man. TT weeks is fun too.

[Kate!]

We've been to the Isle of Man too, for a weekend a couple of years back. Loved it.

[Cherie]

I'm going to Dublin in December :omgno:

Have you been before, its a lovely City but its like going to London and not seeing anything outside it

Next time fly to Kerry, hire yourself a little car and do the Ring of Kerry you wont be disappointed, you can do this in a weekend.

or if you have longer do the Wild Atlantic way....just fantastic, the food, the people and they wont shoot you even if you are English :omgno:

You would love the Wild Atlantic Way Ben

[MTVN]

Love Isle of Man. TT weeks is fun too.

Yeah very, the whole island feels like stepping back in time a bit with the steam train and the general vibe and feels like the TT would have been banned anywhere else because it's so unsafe

[Benjamin]

Yeah very, the whole island feels like stepping back in time a bit with the steam train and the general vibe and feels like the TT would have been banned anywhere else because it's so unsafe

Same for Tar Barrelling in Ottery St Mary’s. So dangerous, but such a riot. Would highly recommend going.

[Cherie]

My first girls holiday at 18 was to the Isle of Man, we thought we were the bees knees travelling to Dublin and then on the ferry to the IOM ....loved it

[MTVN]

Have you been before, its a lovely City but its like going to London and not seeing anything outside it

Next time fly to Kerry, hire yourself a little car and do the Ring of Kerry you wont be disappointed, you can do this in a weekend.

or if you have longer do the Wild Atlantic way....just fantastic, the food, the people and they wont shoot you even if you are English :omgno:

Never, I'm going to see a Pogues special one off gig with some of the old members of the band to mark 40 years since their first album. I am expecting it to be very touristy but I'm doing Monday to Weds so hopefully it's a bit more chill

I would love to do more of Ireland though so will remember that tip. Sounds like Banshees of Inisherin vibes hopefully without the missing fingers

[Cherie]

Never, I'm going to see a Pogues special one off gig with some of the old members of the band to mark 40 years since their first album. I am expecting it to be very touristy but I'm doing Monday to Weds so hopefully it's a bit more chill

I would love to do more of Ireland though so will remember that tip. Sounds like Banshees of Inisherin vibes hopefully without the missing fingers

ah fab, Dublin is a lovely City really :laugh:

[MTVN]

My first girls holiday at 18 was to the Isle of Man, we thought we were the bees knees travelling to Dublin and then on the ferry to the IOM ....loved it

HislZDHyTIg

[Cherie]

HislZDHyTIg

Came across some pics the other day, still stands out so much in my memory and I didnt even drink then :laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

No man is an island

[Kate!]

Has anyone visited Newcastle, somewhere I've not been but would like to?

[Kate!]

Also to Niamh, what's the best place to go in Northern Ireland then I don't need a passport? Have I got that right? X

[Niamh.]

Also to Niamh, what's the best place to go in Northern Ireland then I don't need a passport? Have I got that right? XI've only ever been to Belfast for a concert so I don't know really

[Kate!]

I've only ever been to Belfast for a concert so I don't know really

Aah ok.

I'll research it.


Who did you see?

[MTVN]

Came across some pics the other day, still stands out so much in my memory and I didnt even drink then :laugh:

An 18 year old Irish girl in Douglas not drinking :conf:

[smudgie]

Favourite city has to be Edinburgh.
Love all of North Yorkshire, too many places to mention individually.
Devon and Cornwall are beautiful, Northumberland and Cumbria too.
Never visited Northern Ireland or Wales but from what I have seen it is beautiful.

[Cherie]

An 18 year old Irish girl in Douglas not drinking :conf:

None of us drank, its a myth every Irish person drinks from a young age, my Mom never drank and my Dad had a bottle of stout twice a year


I didnt start drinking until I came to the UK

[Niamh.]

None of us drank, its a myth every Irish person drinks from a young age, my Mom never drank and my Dad had a bottle of stout twice a year





I didnt start drinking until I came to the UKWhen I worked in a bar in London I was shocked by how many people drank on their lunch breaks. People go to the pub here for lunch but generally drink water or soft drinks with the food.

[LaLaLand]

A stretch of beach just outside Barmouth on the West coast of Wales here is my favourite, been going there on family holidays since I was a baby.

The most amazing, incredible sunsets, you can see the whole of the Llyn Peninsula from there. Spectacular.

[Niamh.]

Aah ok.

I'll research it.


Who did you see?

Pearl Jam

[Cherie]

When I worked in a bar in London I was shocked by how many people drank on their lunch breaks. People go to the pub here for lunch but generally drink water or soft drinks with the food.

When I worked at one company we used to go for lunch and alcoholic drinks every Friday I dont think you would get away with that one tbh :laugh:

[MTVN]

None of us drank, its a myth every Irish person drinks from a young age, my Mom never drank and my Dad had a bottle of stout twice a year


I didnt start drinking until I came to the UK

Sacre bleu, I'm glad the Brits got you right in the end

[Crimson Dynamo]

When I worked at one company we used to go for lunch and alcoholic drinks every Friday I dont think you would get away with that one tbh :laugh:


A Friday 2 hour pub lunch with 3-4 pints was a given in the 90s

[Niamh.]

When I worked at one company we used to go for lunch and alcoholic drinks every Friday I dont think you would get away with that one tbh [emoji23]Yeah probably different now, this was 90s but people in Ireland still didn't do it back then like they did over there

[Dogeatdog]

Would like to visit Baltimore Beacon in Ireland. The coastline looks absolutely incredible.

[rusticgal]

Reading, Aldershot, Bracknell, Didcot, Yateley, Winnersh, Taplow

hard to chose

Burghfield


:joker:

[Benjamin]

Pearl Jam

I didn’t know you were a fan of them. ;)

[Kate!]

I didn’t know you were a fan of them. ;)

I should have had a guess at that!

[rusticgal]

I have never been to Wales or Ireland...which really is shameful especially as my in laws are Irish.

I love Cornwall and Dorset...but my favourite destination in this country is The Cotswolds..Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water in particular.

[Ammi]

Has anyone visited Newcastle, somewhere I've not been but would like to?

…it’s a gorgeous city and don’t forget to watch out for the Angel of the North…

[Kate!]

…it’s a gorgeous city and don’t forget to watch out for the Angel of the North…

Thank you. The Quayside looks amazing.

[Ammi]

Also to Niamh, what's the best place to go in Northern Ireland then I don't need a passport? Have I got that right? X

…I’m going to say County Tyrone just because it was my dad’s home county and where I have family living but Counties Antrim and Down are noted for their outstanding beauty…

[Kate!]

…I’m going to say County Tyrone just because it was my dad’s home county and where I have family living but Counties Antrim and Down are noted for their outstanding beauty…

Again, thank you Ammi.

[Ammi]

Thank you. The Quayside looks amazing.

…the quayside is amazing, it used to be not the place to go back in the day and not the best area in the evenings but it’s filled with great restaurants/bars etc now and has a fabulous vibe…that’s the thing with Newcastle, it’s constantly investing in itself…

[Kate!]

…the quayside is amazing, it used to be not the place to go back in the day and not the best area in the evenings but it’s filled with great restaurants/bars etc now and has a fabulous vibe…that’s the thing with Newcastle, it’s constantly investing in itself…

Really want to go. It'll be next year probably. Its on our list. By train of course.

[caprimint]

As long as you avoid Manchester you'll be alright :fc:

[Ammi]

Really want to go. It'll be next year probably. Its on our list. By train of course.

…it’s worth the wait, I promise you…:love:…

[caprimint]

I still really want to visit Bristol and Bath, can't believe I've never been to either yet :omgno:

[Ammi]

Favourite city has to be Edinburgh.
Love all of North Yorkshire, too many places to mention individually.
Devon and Cornwall are beautiful, Northumberland and Cumbria too.
Never visited Northern Ireland or Wales but from what I have seen it is beautiful.

…I haven’t been to every place on earth but I am starting to think that Northumberland might just be the best place on earth to be…it’s so incredibly beautiful…:love:…

[MTVN]

I still really want to visit Bristol and Bath, can't believe I've never been to either yet :omgno:

Bristol is just full of junkies and wannabe hippies and Bath is just full of tourists

Saved you a trip there :douf:

[MTVN]

But no Bristol does have a lot going for it really. Bath is pretty but you don't need long there imo, I don't think it's that special

[caprimint]

Bristol is just full of junkies and wannabe hippies and Bath is just full of tourists

Saved you a trip there :douf:

But no Bristol does have a lot going for it really. Bath is pretty but you don't need long there imo, I don't think it's that special
I'll take your word for it :douf: Bristol def seems more interesting/exciting but they're not too far from each other so 2 in 1 visit. :dazzler:

[Benjamin]

Bristol is just full of junkies and wannabe hippies and Bath is just full of tourists

Saved you a trip there :douf:

No thank you. Bristol is an amazing city. Bath is overrated though, it is beautiful however. You can do it as a day trip from Bristol as it’s like 15 minutes away.
Also close by is Cheddar :love:

[Benjamin]

As long as you avoid Manchester you'll be alright :fc:

I really hate Manchester. Such a grim city.

[MTVN]

No thank you. Bristol is an amazing city. Bath is overrated though, it is beautiful however. You can do it as a day trip from Bristol as it’s like 15 minutes away.
Also close by is Cheddar :love:

I live in Bristol so I'm kind of hating on myself there :joker: I like the buzz and the cultural aspects of it but I also think it has a bit of a confused identity and I hate how expensive it is. As a tourist you can probably have a good time though

[Benjamin]

I live in Bristol so I'm kind of hating on myself there :joker: I like the buzz and the cultural aspects of it but I also think it has a bit of a confused identity and I hate how expensive it is. As a tourist you can probably have a good time though

Ahh why did I not know we lived in the same city until I moved to Wales. :laugh:

Yeah, Bristol has become super expensive to be fair. Even old Bedminster (beddy) has become spenny :laugh:

[Parmy]

Has anyone visited Newcastle, somewhere I've not been but would like to?

It's a bit hilly..nightlife good but apart from that.

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Herne bay

[Glenn.]

Herne bay

Lovely sunset.

I passed my driving test in Herne Bay too

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Lovely sunset.

I passed my driving test in Herne Bay too

It's stunning. I wouldn't mind living there.

[ThomasC]

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Hilarious!!

[Redway]

I really hate Manchester. Such a grim city.

I absolutely agree with you. Good for a day/evening (occasional night, even) out and definitely a bit better than Liverpool (which is otherwise a much better city) for economic opportunity but it’s just all a bit grim and toxic in the atmosphere. Not my thing. I either have to have a specific reason to be there or be visiting family to want to go to Manchester. No-doubt there’s stuff to do in Manny but like you say the atmosphere is just grim.