Cambridge in August?
Aug 3rd, 2006, 06:09 AM
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One more bit about Stamford - the open air Shakespeare theatre at Tolethorpe Hall is wonderful. You can eat in the restaurant, have a picnic or get sandwiches and snacks and then see the play.
www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk/default.htm
www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk/default.htm
Aug 4th, 2006, 04:59 AM
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While on the subject of Suffolk, could anyone tell me anything about Lavenham airfield? It was a US bomber base during WWII. I heard some of the original buildings are being restored.
Is it possible to tour the airfield?
Is it possible to tour the airfield?
Aug 4th, 2006, 05:02 AM
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Aug 4th, 2006, 05:20 AM
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Oh - meant to add - there is a bus every hour from Stamford that stops at the gate to Burghley House. It takes about 5 minutes. Burghley is only a mile out of town, so you could walk/bus/taxi depending on the timing/weather.
Aug 4th, 2006, 05:43 AM
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from the linked site:
... you should note that the majority of the Airfield is private property. Most of it is owned by John Pawsey, so please contact him before going up to the airfield. Email [email protected] or phone (01284) 828226. (When phoning from outside the UK, please replace the leading '0' with '+44'.)
... you'll find the perimeter track of the airfield is now gated and locked during non-working hours (4.30pm to 7.15am), but can be accessed from the Alpheton entrance at any time.
... you should note that the majority of the Airfield is private property. Most of it is owned by John Pawsey, so please contact him before going up to the airfield. Email [email protected] or phone (01284) 828226. (When phoning from outside the UK, please replace the leading '0' with '+44'.)
... you'll find the perimeter track of the airfield is now gated and locked during non-working hours (4.30pm to 7.15am), but can be accessed from the Alpheton entrance at any time.
Aug 4th, 2006, 05:47 AM
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David
If the weather is fine it would be nice to walk from the station to Burghley House. You would have to walk right through the park to get to the house which is a nice walk, especially if the deer are about.
I would guess depending on how fast you walk it would take about 30-45 mins to get to the house.
As your wife like 16/17th century history Stamford town would be a good place wo wander about.
You could try lunch or coffee at Fratellis on St Marys Hill and ask to see/be seated in the cellar, it is very nice down there with the nice vaulted ceilings.
If the weather is fine it would be nice to walk from the station to Burghley House. You would have to walk right through the park to get to the house which is a nice walk, especially if the deer are about.
I would guess depending on how fast you walk it would take about 30-45 mins to get to the house.
As your wife like 16/17th century history Stamford town would be a good place wo wander about.
You could try lunch or coffee at Fratellis on St Marys Hill and ask to see/be seated in the cellar, it is very nice down there with the nice vaulted ceilings.
Aug 4th, 2006, 06:18 AM
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Hi again
There are deserted air fields scattered all over Suffolk. I learnt to drive on one!
Did you have a particular interest in the Lavenham one? I could point you in the direction of others but there's not usually much to see. Just lots of long strips of tarmac that have never been removed (and lots of learner drivers of course!).
There are deserted air fields scattered all over Suffolk. I learnt to drive on one!
Did you have a particular interest in the Lavenham one? I could point you in the direction of others but there's not usually much to see. Just lots of long strips of tarmac that have never been removed (and lots of learner drivers of course!).
Aug 5th, 2006, 10:41 AM
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Hi
I imagine you might want to visit the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, just outside Cambridge?
http://duxford.iwm.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.00d
Also it may be worth writing to them about your Yoxford questions.
I imagine you might want to visit the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, just outside Cambridge?
http://duxford.iwm.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.00d
Also it may be worth writing to them about your Yoxford questions.
Aug 8th, 2006, 11:04 AM
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Anyone who suggests that Lavenham etc. is too much of a stretch for a day trip - nonsense! Once you're out of Cambridge, is a simple journey via the A14 and A134.
Re. Suffolk airfield: there's three museums based at WW2 sites, at Parham, Martlesham and Rougham. See http://www.suffolkmuseums.org/pages/sufb.htm
Others are either derelict as described above (Horham, for example), or have been used for industrial or residential development (Eye, Debach, Ipswich).
Re. Suffolk airfield: there's three museums based at WW2 sites, at Parham, Martlesham and Rougham. See http://www.suffolkmuseums.org/pages/sufb.htm
Others are either derelict as described above (Horham, for example), or have been used for industrial or residential development (Eye, Debach, Ipswich).
Aug 8th, 2006, 05:26 PM
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"Anyone who suggests that Lavenham etc. is too much of a stretch for a day trip - nonsense! Once you're out of Cambridge, is a simple journey via the A14 and A134."
I was asking if it might be too much to go all the way from Cambridge through Lavenham and onto the Dedham Vale, especially because we like to linger in places.
But, I am now thinking that because there are so many good things in East Anglia, and because London is so expensive, we might stay for a 6th day in Suffolk. Maybe we'll take 2 days to see the Suffolk countryside. I admit,the Dedham Vale sounds really nice.
I was asking if it might be too much to go all the way from Cambridge through Lavenham and onto the Dedham Vale, especially because we like to linger in places.
But, I am now thinking that because there are so many good things in East Anglia, and because London is so expensive, we might stay for a 6th day in Suffolk. Maybe we'll take 2 days to see the Suffolk countryside. I admit,the Dedham Vale sounds really nice.
Aug 8th, 2006, 05:39 PM
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Martlesham Heath looks interesting. Seriously interesting - and it's close to Sutton Hoo. We may end up spending the entire 10-day trip in East Anglia! Never thought I would see the day!
Aug 9th, 2006, 02:59 PM
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A question about meals in this part of England. Is restaurant food in East England cheaper than London? We've budgeted, tentatively, about 38 pounds/day for the 2 of us. Is this a realistic figure for Cambridge/Ely/Stamford?
Aug 9th, 2006, 07:44 PM
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Cheaper than London, yes, but that's not saying a lot! Assuming it doesn't include drink, then your budget is realistic, but certainly not indulgent. When you're out in more remote areas, the Good Pub Guide is a very useful way to find a decent meal for a decent price: http://www.goodguides.co.uk/
