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Gribbo
Gribbo Posts: 8,543
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Stayed in Harrogate on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Was working unfortunately, but what a nice Town. Stopped in the Old Swan Hotel and ate out in the Mynokos and Cardamom Black restaurants. Nice enough, give em both 7.5/10 

Nice architecture, the parks are lovely and it looks like it could be a good night out, with plenty if old pubs and modern bars etc. 
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  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,938
    Blakeney 
  • mistrollingin62
    mistrollingin62 Posts: 387
    shine166 said:
    Blakeney 

    I loved On The Buses :)
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,435
    Great to hear as am going to Harrogate in September. Staying at Franklin Mount Boutique Guesthouse...looks good as does the area.
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,543
    edited May 2022
    mendonca said:
    Great to hear as am going to Harrogate in September. Staying at Franklin Mount Boutique Guesthouse...looks good as does the area.
    I'm definitely going back for a holiday mate. My Mrs would love it, especially Betty's Tea Rooms
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,245
    Canterbury is very pleasant, then you can always take in Whitstable as well.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,043
    Always enjoyed going down to Hastings.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    Broadstairs for me if staying south. If up North then Whitby.
  • Dave Rudd
    Dave Rudd Posts: 2,873
    visitgreenwich is pushing Thamesmead.

    Thamesmead - Visit Greenwich

    Crossrail may bring in the riff raff, though, so Gravesend might be a better bet.

    Visit Gravesend, Gravesham - Kent's Hidden Gem - Visit Gravesend
  • Lordflashheart
    Lordflashheart Posts: 5,627
    ricky_otto said:
    Broadstairs for me if staying south. If up North then Whitby.
    THIS x100

    My mate runs a great bar called The Magnet in Broadstairs - great bar

    My wife and I had a lovely week staying in Broadstairs Oct 2019 when our 2 dogs were only pups - one of my favourite holidays ever - lovely beaches and the town is so pretty with great places to eat and drink 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,038
    Gribbo said:
    Stayed in Harrogate on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Was working unfortunately, but what a nice Town. Stopped in the Old Swan Hotel and ate out in the Mynokos and Cardamom Black restaurants. Nice enough, give em both 7.5/10 

    Nice architecture, the parks are lovely and it looks like it could be a good night out, with plenty if old pubs and modern bars etc. 
    I'm waiting until we are relegated next year, so can combine the sightseeing with a Charlton away game

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  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,518
    I like Southwold.
  • Charlton_Stu
    Charlton_Stu Posts: 3,876
    York is a lovely place, and i always love visiting Weymouth and surrounding areas.
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,501
    Penge. 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,327
    SoundAsa£ said:
    I like Southwold.
    Nice but prefer Aldburgh down the road.

    Winchester is great for a bit of history
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,501
    edited May 2022
    shine166 said:
    Blakeney 
    Nearby Holkham is a beautiful place to visit.
    Fantastic beach and Holkham Hall is pretty stunning.

    Victoria Inn is a lovely place to stay but not cheap.
  • clb74
    clb74 Posts: 10,830
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    Penge. 
    Oi 
    I lived in Penge till I was 11
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,096
    Dave Rudd said:
    visitgreenwich is pushing Thamesmead.

    Thamesmead - Visit Greenwich

    Crossrail may bring in the riff raff, though, so Gravesend might be a better bet.

    Visit Gravesend, Gravesham - Kent's Hidden Gem - Visit Gravesend
    Anyone? Nope me neither.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,038
    A number of our L1 opponents are in decent "weekend break" territory really. Cheltenham, Shrewsbury, Cambridge, Exeter, Plymouth and presumably FGR in Stroud. Bristol has a lot to see also.

    Would agree with the suggestions of Broadstairs, Southwold and Weymouth for nearby coastal resorts. 
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    Lordflashheart said:
    ricky_otto said:
    Broadstairs for me if staying south. If up North then Whitby.
    THIS x100

    My mate runs a great bar called The Magnet in Broadstairs - great bar

    My wife and I had a lovely week staying in Broadstairs Oct 2019 when our 2 dogs were only pups - one of my favourite holidays ever - lovely beaches and the town is so pretty with great places to eat and drink 
    We always try and have a night or 2 down there each year - when we go this year, I’ll pay it a visit.
  • IdleHans
    IdleHans Posts: 11,003
    Isle of Purbeck/Corfe/Swanage are not too far - some great walking and beaches.
    Up north I like Durham and Tynemouth, but since Little Miss Idle finished at uni up there it's a hell of a drive for a weekend.

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  • clb74
    clb74 Posts: 10,830
    killerandflash said:
    A number of our L1 opponents are in decent "weekend break" territory really. Cheltenham, Shrewsbury, Cambridge, Exeter, Plymouth and presumably FGR in Stroud. Bristol has a lot to see also.

    Would agree with the suggestions of Broadstairs, Southwold and Weymouth for nearby coastal resorts. 
    Gonna do the weekend in Lincoln next season.

  • colthe3rd
    colthe3rd Posts: 8,486
    For a city break you can't really beat Bristol. So easy by train to get to, easily walkable, lots of history and some cracking restaurants and pubs.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,038
    clb74 said:
    killerandflash said:
    A number of our L1 opponents are in decent "weekend break" territory really. Cheltenham, Shrewsbury, Cambridge, Exeter, Plymouth and presumably FGR in Stroud. Bristol has a lot to see also.

    Would agree with the suggestions of Broadstairs, Southwold and Weymouth for nearby coastal resorts. 
    Gonna do the weekend in Lincoln next season.

    Was impressed with Lincoln when I was up there this season, next time maybe I should give myself more time to see the historical parts by skipping the match...
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,038
    colthe3rd said:
    For a city break you can't really beat Bristol. So easy by train to get to, easily walkable, lots of history and some cracking restaurants and pubs.
    And if you stay there longer, Bath and Weston-super-mare are easy excursions
  • TellyTubby
    TellyTubby Posts: 3,559
    killerandflash said:
    colthe3rd said:
    For a city break you can't really beat Bristol. So easy by train to get to, easily walkable, lots of history and some cracking restaurants and pubs.
    And if you stay there longer, Bath and Weston-super-mare are easy excursions
    Nobody goes to Weston-super-Mare unless you are seeing your dealer.

    Bradford upon-Avon is worth a visit if in the area.
  • Rock Spectacle
    Rock Spectacle Posts: 1,447
    Norwich is smashing, Norfolk in general lovely. Chesterfield isn't a bad base, brilliant market on a Saturday and adjacent to so many lovely places 
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,851
    clb74 said:
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    Penge. 
    Oi 
    I lived in Penge till I was 11
    I see you couldn’t wait to get out. 
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,918
    Did a tourist day at Cardiff recently, was really impressed, nice city, and could easily do a weekend there.

    Weymouth has become a favourite for us in recent years.

    Broadstairs is by far my ‘easily drive’ place but it’s always a day drive and home job. If anyone knows any good suggestions for a family friendly stay down that way, drop me an inbox please! 
  • CAFCBourne
    CAFCBourne Posts: 3,799
    AFKABartram said:
    Did a tourist day at Cardiff recently, was really impressed, nice city, and could easily do a weekend there.

    Weymouth has become a favourite for us in recent years.

    Broadstairs is by far my ‘easily drive’ place but it’s always a day drive and home job. If anyone knows any good suggestions for a family friendly stay down that way, drop me an inbox please! 
    https://www.thefoxhunterpark.co.uk/

    keep checking booking.com it's price varies. Still 20 mins form Broadstair but decent place
  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,656
    Come to Swanage a great seaside town for the family and travel on the Swanage Railway where you might see me working.

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