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rogeruktm Mar 2nd, 2008 06:28 AM

Back from England.
 
Thanks for your suggestions even if I didn't use them. Arrived on Monday at Heathrow, validated my rail pass and took the Heathrow Express to Paddington station. Boarded a 1st Great Western to Oxford and then up to Moreton in Marsh. Spent 2 nights basically to get over jet lag then off via Oxford and Sheffield to Bridlington. Must say this was not my best choice. Spent 2 nights and off to Ely which was just terrific. Stayed at the best ever B&B located nest to the river and a 10 minute walk to the cathedral. Took the train to Cambridge then a bus to Duxford to visit the RAF museum. On Sunday I went back to Kings Cross station and via Tube to Victoria for the train to Whitstable. Spend 2 nights and did a visit to the Docklands museum in nearby Chatham. Tuesday to London, a short visit to the Imperial War museum, dinner with friends and home on Wednesday. It was another grand trip.

Judyrem Mar 2nd, 2008 06:53 AM

Nice report, rogeruktm, We are headed to London with our adult kids, and I wish we could have included more "other than London" sites....But it is their first time there, and we are concentrating on London.

hopscotch Mar 2nd, 2008 07:33 AM


rogeruktm,

Can you let us know the name and contact info for the <i>best ever B&amp;B</i>. Thanks.

rogeruktm Mar 2nd, 2008 08:26 AM

Hopscotch, It was the Riverside Inn, 8 Annesdale. Phone from the USA, 011 44 1353661677. The owner said the only reason why they didn't get a 5 star rating was due to the single room not meeting size requirements. I was solo and found the room very nice. The cost for a single was 40 pounds per night. I spent 2 nights.

janisj Mar 2nd, 2008 10:48 AM

http://www.riversideinn-ely.co.uk/

hopscotch Mar 2nd, 2008 01:35 PM


Thank you rogeruktm. And thank you janisj for the link. I think that this is just what I am looking for. I hope that the room is available when I nail down my travel plans.



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