Episode 25 : Trip Report

In episode 25 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, I chat with associates Liz Attwood and Melinda Ecker who, with their respective husbands, Kent and Ken, deliberate a visit to revisit the locations they’d loved throughout a coach tour round England collectively in 2019.

While the coach tour had supplied them with an introduction to many locations they simply knew they needed to return for additional exploration and to spend a couple of days of their favorite locations. And in September 2022 the two {couples} did simply that travelling round England by practice.

In this episode you’ll hear

• How Liz and Melinda deliberate their journey
• The locations they selected to revisit together with London, the Cotswolds, Bath, St Ives and York plus highlights of their itinerary
• Accommodation choices they suggest
• Their experiences of practice journey within the UK and utilizing BritRail Passes
• Favourite cafes and eating places alongside the way in which
• Favourite excursions and day excursions
• How they travelled round England for 3 weeks with solely carry-on
• Their prime tip for anybody planning a visit to the UK

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Episode 25 – Show Notes

Revisiting favorite locations in England with Liz Attwood and Melinda Ecker

Topics coated on this episode embody:

• The 2 {couples} had beforehand visited England on a coach journey in 2019 however felt they didn’t have sufficient time to discover among the locations in order that they determined to revisit in 2022 and journey England by practice

• The good thing about Liz booked all their practice seats on arrival in London at Paddington Station.

• The varied lodging choices the {couples} selected together with inns, B&Bs, VRBO and Airbnb.

• How Liz shipped purchases again to the US from Fortnum and Mason

• Favourite cafes and eating places within the varied locations they visited

• How the {couples} managed with solely carry-on baggage for his or her 3 week journey

• The significance of carrying snug garments and footwear. Particularly footwear!

Places talked about on this episode embody

• London >> Needs no introduction! The UK capital! Read extra about planning your journey to London.
• Moreton in Marsh >> Cotswolds market city simple to succeed in by practice from Oxford.
• Glastonbury >> Town positioned in Somerset well-known for the Glastonbury competition held there most years.
• Salisbury >> Famous Cathedral metropolis positioned close to Stonehenge in Wiltshire.
• Stratford upon Avon >> Famous for being the house of William Shakespeare.
• Bourton on the Water >> Popular Cotswolds village
• St Ives >> Seaside city positioned in Cornwall
• Fortnum and Mason >> Luxury London division retailer
• Harry Potter Studios >> An simple day journey from London by tour or practice
• Hampton Court Palace >> Former dwelling and palace of Tudor King Henry VIII
• Oxford >> Famous University metropolis
• Cambridge >> Famous University metropolis and rival to Oxford
• Bath >> UNESCO World Heritage City
• York >> Historic metropolis positioned in northern England well-known for its Minster and Viking historical past.
• York Minster >> Magnificent cathedral positioned within the coronary heart of York
• Castle Howard >> Popular day journey vacation spot from York
• Minack Theatre >> Open-air theatre positioned in Cornwall
• St Michael’s Mount >> Tidal island positioned in Cornwall
• Castle Howard >> Historic home and gardens positioned close to York

• Eateries – cafes and eating places

⭐️ A PDF transcript of this episode is out there to obtain right here.