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Sep 17th, 1998, 07:36 AM

Kim

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February in England & Scotland

My boyfriend and I will be in London, northern England and Scotland during February. I hear many castles close - will this be a significant problem? Also, any advice on clean, inexpensive lodgings would be greatly appreciated. And, we will be taking a side trip to Paris - any advice on someplace for a romantic meal that would run around $30-40 per person? Thanks!

Nov 29th, 1998, 10:18 PM

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I spent some time in London, Northern England, Scotland, and in Paris this past September. I'm not sure on the closings of the castles, but if it's true, make sure you visit Warwick Castle and Edinburgh Castle before they close (that is, if you're speaking about shorter opening hours). If you mean that do they close during wintertime, well, I'm not sure. In London, I stayed in the Imperial Hotel (which is in Bloomsbury, near the British Museum; the closest Underground station is Russell Square). It's not bad, but if you like luxury, well, it's not that. If you want a relatively cheap place to stay in London, it's fairly decent in price (rougly $50-$60 US a night). In Edinburgh, I stayed at the Cairn Hotel. It's off of Prince's Street, and it's a good base to begin your exploration of Edinburgh (if you're not going there, I implore you to change your mind!!

Considering I was in Paris by myself, I can't help on any food choices, but I will say that if the weather cooperates for you, try to eat on a sidewalk cafe. Nothing more romantic than to people watch with your significant other...of course, I'm not sure if that will be possible if it's chilly out!

Nov 30th, 1998, 12:47 AM

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Hello I wouldn't have said that castles etc. close in the winter months, mainly because they are such great attractions. In northern England, you should stay a while in York, where you can see the Minster and learn about the Viking history there. From there, you could take the bus or the train to Harrogate, which is a very pretty farming town nearby. Check out Betty's tearooms in both towns. It is expensive, but the service is very good and the atmosphere is straight from the 20s. You could have a small meal, and then buy more cakes, biscuits and breads from the shop attached. Durham too is pretty, and has a magnificent cathedral with roots going back to the 900s. Durham and York are all on the main east coast train line, so if you had a pass you could stop off on the way back from E'burgh, or the way back. If you don't have a pass, you can only break journeys on the way back, and only then if you have a full price ticket. Also, travelling on Fridays is more expensive if you are using normal, non-tourist tickets.

Nov 30th, 1998, 05:41 AM

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Warwick Castle is definately open every day of the week of the year except Christmas Day from 10a.m. to 5.30p.m. And yes, lots of others are closed now until Easter. www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk/nolandsfm.htm

Nov 30th, 1998, 05:41 AM

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Nov 30th, 1998, 05:42 AM

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Nov 30th, 1998, 04:00 PM

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Kim, I have posted this info before but will be glad to post it again! For clean, inexpensive lodging in Edinburgh I strongly recommend The Station House, 9-13 Market Street, Edinburgh, phone # 02 398 744 335. The train station is right across the street and is called WAVERLEY STATION. There are two exits out of the station; to Princes Street and to MARKET STREET. Exit to Market St. make a right, the hotel is located at 9-13. If you are driving, there is a CAR PARK down the street from the hotel (50%off if you stay at The Station House). Excellent breakfast!! The Station House is located two blocks east side, half-way of the Royal Mile. You can reasonably walk to the Holyrood Palace and the Edinburgh Castle (endpoints of the Royal Mile).

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