Places we've been
Watch this postHi all, I'm starting this topic so we can all tell each other about interesting places we've been, or close to where we live?
I did start a similar topic a few days ago, but it's a bit buried in the photographic section, not where many people will see it, so decided to bring this one to a place that's easier ti be seen. the idea is that because the members on this site cover the whole of the UK and probably the world ? I think it would be nice to have a topic that covers the hole area, so even if we don't travel very far, we can still see the places through the eyes of other members, and if you really feel generous , you put some photo's of places in the photo section, most NOT all of us, live in a routine of what we do and where we go, not always knowing where to goes lets spread our knowledge of places throughout the country with each other. I hope this topic will be popular, and get lots of members interested.....
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If you wold like to look up, on YouTube there are lots of places we have been to, so go to
YouTube, in the search box put
ArchieUKx ( do not forget the x ), and take your pick, then you can something what other people do.
Do not forget to reply.
the one I got to regularly though is at Wisley,
its just off the A3 road, a few miles north of Guildford, a nice easy one to get to, and is in Sat-nav's under its own name.
I am going to go there once a month for the next year, as they have most of the flowers I could wish to see and photograph.
I have been this month, just to have quick look, it was bitter cold but a lovely bright day, only took a few snaps, as I couldn't wait to get back to my warm car and defrost, ( I'm a wimp ) its only about 40 miles travel for me, and most times well worth the trip.
What I would like to know ?
Is there any members on this site that live in Devon ? or people that have visited RHS Rosemoore ? which is their gardens in the south west.
I would love to know what they think of it, as it would probably be about a 3 hour drive for me, due to the A303 being what it is, I would love to have someones first hand opinion , can anyone help with this. ?
If you are ever in Yorkshire, perhaps on your way up to Scotland, you might want to visit RHS Harlow Carr in Harrogate. It's a fabulous place throughout the year and well worth a visit. I've got several photos in the Showcase which I have taken there and also Thorp Perrow Arboretum is wonderful in autumn (not RHS) - again some photos in the Showcase.
we may well stop in on our way up, or way back, and do a B&B it would break the journey,
Killing two birds with one stone,
is it as big as Wisley ? Carole.
Pop into the Gracious Street Methodist Hall and have a cup of tea and cakes...and a friendly welcome. I did it for the first time on a visit only last week!
thank you for taking the time to inform me and anyone else that sees this. many thanks Len
Cork is a nice place with lots of churches and bridges, I am informed that there are more bridges in Cork than there is in Venice, but a place well worth visiting
It's Belleek and I'm sitting looking at the little vase which I bought when I toured the factory. What a fascinating place producing the almost translucent porcelain. My daughter was married in Derry and we walked round the walls one day - interesting city.
As for Shetland we went from Aberdeen on the ferry we drove up to Abereen a days journey and the the ovenight ferry to Lerwick,Shetland in a Peacefull island, no rushing a pushing, you are allowed to drive slowly and enjoy the views, we also went to Yell and Unst, if you ever get the chance it is well worth the effort, there is even a Tesco store in Lerwick.
Enogh for now and thank you for taking a interest.
ArchieUK
I have been to both Jersey and Guernsey - think I preferred Jersey although loved my visit to Victor Hugo's house on Guernsey. My elder daughter lived near Derry for about five years and we loved going out to explore the area - bit hairy the first time we went as cars and lorries were being hi-jacked and burnt out so we had to ring a hot-line to see if the area we were going to visit was safe! Malin Head is beautiful as is Rathlin Island. The Shetland and Orkney Islands are on my bucket list of places to visit. Did you drive there yourself or go on an organised holiday? I wouldn't be too keen on driving all the way up to the ferry port from Yorkshire by myself.
On a positive note the Indian people were very friendly - I don't think that, at that time, they saw many white tourists, so the children especially took every opportunity to say hello and stroke my hands! The scenery was magnificent and the sunsets at Chidiyatapu were a sight to behold. I'm glad that I went there (and won the holiday!) but nowadays I prefer to stay in the UK and discover new places, wonderful architecture and superb scenery. 🙂
Great idea to exchange places of interest particularly within the U.K. I lived in Hampshire before moving to Dumfries and Galloway so am aware of the places you mention ,both counties well worth visiting. Everyone knows the Lake District is a beautiful place but people should explore the northern Lakes the areas around Penrith and Appleby are lovely and less overrun with tourists.
When I put photographs up on showcase they all take by me in theUK and nothing copied from elsware.
I have traveled to many places in the UK & the RoI and I can tell many stories of the places we have visited if anyone is interested.
To you Ecarg, I say, I can well understand you moving to Southern Scotland, it is so beautiful, (like every where else, ) when the sun is shining, which I must say is a fair bit of the time in that area, depending on which side of the Criffell the clouds are,
we have been visiting for about 40 years now, and we've had some scorchers, I hope life is good for you there.
And Archie, I am sure we are all interested in stories you can tell us,
I hope you won't be put off, just because some people tell us about there travels abroad ?
It's a page where wide & diverse stories can be added.
These days my main interest is in travelling around our fair isle, but in the past, I have had some lovely holidays abroad, and a couple of bad one's, but all places and travel are up for discussion. lets stick with it, and have fun. I hope you will anyway..
that must have been some experience in the Czech Republic, I won't pretend to know anything about that part of the world, ( mostly the Med, Canada, And US ONCE only ) for us
But my Brother in-law, involved in film animatronics spent a good while there, and he said the same as you, he loved it, and the people he said were great
it is so sad that your wife is now in a long term illness, I'ts sad for you both,
it is good however that you have all the lovely photo's and memories of what appears to be a life of travel and enjoyment.
I do wish you both well for the future. Len
I live in mid Hampshire, my body is 69 years old, my mind is somewhere way younger. I live with my wife, my Son lives with us at the moment, we have two little dogs, and two cats. and for my privacy sake, that is all the personal info I will be giving....
I spent the last 45 years of working life (prior to retirement) working in and around Winchester, everyone knows where Winchester is so wont bother explaining,
But if you want to know anything about Winchester it may be worth while asking me ?
I have taken some basic photo's of Winchester, which I will probably put on the photo section at some time, photography being my favourite pass time.
but I do like to wonder GENTLY around the surrounding villages, in that area. again see photo page
you will see villages mentioned such as Easton, Itchenstoke, the small town of Alresford, village of Micheldever .
All of these are within easy reach of M3 jnc 9 at Winchester.
there is also some photo's taken in Southern Scotland, where we visit my wife's sister a couple of times a year.
there is New Abbey, about 9 miles out of Dumfries, half way between Dumfries and Southerness,
then there's Rockliffe about 7 or 8 miles past Southerness, and a little further on, on the same coast road is Kippford, thats the description of where they are, photo's will appear on the photo section in the near future.
well this has been quite a long introduction , but I hope lots of members will add their own info of places on hear soon. Len
PS sorry and please excuse my spelling and punctuation , I never was very good at grammar .....