Weav Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Howdy, Ordo world travelers! I am planning a soccer-heavy trip to England in 2015, but I would like some feedback on other family friendly things to do. Yes, I have Google searched, but there are soooo many suggestions, it's overwhelming. So, if you've been there or have wanted to go, please list some English must-do's like GW, Bath, Stonehenge, Buckingham, Tower Bridge, etc... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinx Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 It's called football!!!!!!! Lol If you want to get a real feel for England then spend as little time in London as possible and get out into the country side and find some nice pubs! Depending on how much driving you want to do........ Stonehenge (pagan stuff), Bath (for the roman stuff), York (for the Viking stuff), get out to the Yorkshire dales for a hike (amazing sites) if you are into GW stuff a trip to GW headquarters in Nottingham is a must. Check out Warwick castle as well as its my favorite castle in England. If you are fine with all the driving on our crazy motorways then head down to Cornwall and Devon to check out the beaches and seaside towns. (Also the best fish and chips down there.) A lot of yanks spend too much time in London and don't get a feel for the whole country. It's like me going to NYC and basing the whole of the USA on that. Which football games are you planning on going to whilst you are there? Sam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoemaker Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 British museum, royal war museum, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentP Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Ah where to start, there are so many wonderful things. On our last trip my daughter was seven, and he favorite things were Warwick castle (very tourist oriented and not my favorite, but good for kids), the British Museum (we spent the entire day here from open to close, and she wished we could have stayed more), the Tower of London, and Hampton Court. On pervious trips we've enjoyed Bath, and I recommend that highly. A theater show is always a good family trip in the evening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savion47 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I agree with AgentP on all his suggestions. I personally enjoyed the National Gallery and Tate Modern, but I doubt it would be nearly as awesome for kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeroZero Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Visit Hogwarts, and Camelot castle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weav Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks guys. There are some great suggestions in here, and I hope the I out keeps coming. Sam, as far as which games I want to see, I've decided on a minimum of three games. I want to see Spurs, since they are my son and my favorite team. I also want to see a small club, like a Leyton Orient or other League One or League Two team. We will also be in the UK during a Champions League and Europa League week, so if I could see something like Man City vs Bayern or Madrid, I'd cream my jeans ???? We have discussed taking the Channel Tunnel over to Calais for the afternoon, but it's only another two hours to Paris, so we may stay one night there. If I could catch a PSG game and take my family to the Eiffel Tower, that would be great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weav Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Shane, I was thinking two shows; there's a Kinks show called Sunny Afternnon that Ray Davies wrote, and the my daughter was hoping there was a Mary Poppins live performance or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onayr Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Inverness (45 min from most of the highlands), Islay, Skye (I like taliskars). I figure there should be enough pubs there that you can watch a good number of matches while tasting a variety of scotches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weav Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I would LOVE to visit Isaly, but I doubt I can fit it in to this trip. I would hit up Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bruichladdich, Ardbeg and the rest, but my wife and kids would be bored stupid. It's also time consuming and difficult to get to. Thanks for the suggestion, though! I wouldn't mind seeing an Old Firm if Rangers get promoted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blasto Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 There is a Pub called "Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem", its by Nottingham Castle. Its is touted to be the oldest Pub (1138). If your in the area, I think it would be worth the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Bungalow Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 I concur with getting out to the countryside. Visit places that weren't built for the explicit purpose of collecting tourist dollars. Not sure if it's your thing but I'd need to spend a day apiece at the Tate and National galleries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savion47 Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Shane, I was thinking two shows; there's a Kinks show called Sunny Afternnon that Ray Davies wrote, and the my daughter was hoping there was a Mary Poppins live performance or something similar. For Marry Poppins check out Wee Britain. They have flight of the poppins twice daily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleroller Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I grew up in a towne called Ipswich. I would definitely spend time in Suffolk. We have the best pubs and is home to Cradle of Filth, Extreme Noise Terror, the Adicts, and other great bands. Nottingham is not too far, but don't expect to see much of Sherwood forest. I like a good gastropub (pub with good food) and more of the punk rock sort of pubs. You may want to visit a theme pub,where they serve medeival banquets and have wenches bring you meade and ale. There are occasional jousting tournaments too for tourists. When you are in London go to the British Museum of Natural History. My favorite Football team is Millwall and if you are lucky you may be able to participate in a riot. You should also try visiting a seaside towne as well like Felixstowe.or Blackpool. The have a diffrent feel to them than the countryside does. Walk along the beach and enjoy some jellied eels and whelks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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