10 days and the UK

[franky84]

Well after about a week of organising myself to get out of north america i have finally organised a road trip throughout the UK with a friend who lives in London. Now funnily enough both of us have been to many countries around the world but i have never been to the UK, and he lives there and has never been around his own country. so we are stuck.

we have 10 days, a car, and enough cash to do it up well.

Since im an aussie id like to see some castles and british countryside by day, i like old built stuff. and by night we enjoy a drink or two......well who are we kidding ALOT of drinks so. what places are good to visit in the UK for 2 backpackers? i really want to make it to scotland so any good party places etc there would be good to know

also just a quick random question.....what budget airlines can fly me from london to amsterdam?

[omisan]

To get to Amsterdam from London? Depends on the airport, but you can take BMI, EasyJet, or AirBerlin on the cheap.

[worldwidemike]

Hmm...where to go in a car in the UK? How about the Cotswolds, for one? They are those golden stone, scenic villages. Personally, I love Cornwall...there are definitely some castles there -- one of which, was very hard to get to by public transport, but sounds great -- Tintagel (of King Arthur fame). Wales has lots and lots of cool castles, and scenery and hiking. You could also take a drive out to Dover Castle, and take in the white cliffs, while there.

I recommend picking up a Fodors guidebook on Britain. They are very sight oriented, and often arrange their chapters in a circular driving tour format. Sounds perfect for two guys in a car. Oh, and get a B&B guide to Britain, as well, so you can check out places to stay. With two people combining their accomodation money, the B&Bs will probably be close or better priced than hostels...

Just some suggestions...

worldwidemike

[foofiter]

Also Ryanair flies to Eindhoven with an 18 euro bus to A-dam that takes and hour and leaves direct from the Airport. Return on the same bus is just a few euros more.

There's always Stonehenge for a good site to hit near Lonond

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[Chocolaty Claire]

You could do

London
Newquay (Beach - obviously weather permitting)
Stone henge
The Cotswolds
Bath
Cardif (Castle)
Liverpool
Manchester
Oxford
London

Also... Edinburgh & Manchester are really good party places

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You could do

London
Newquay (Beach - obviously weather permitting)
Stone henge
The Cotswolds
Bath
Cardif (Castle)
Liverpool
Manchester
Edinburgh
Oxford
London

Also... Edinburgh & Manchester are really good party places ... and if you want me to recommend anywhere in Manchester to your taste i'll be more than happy to do so
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[thekid]

man if you do the henge deffinately go to newquay. i had a better time there then in london, even though the surf was shitty while i was there.

[BelfastFlyer]

If you want to see some jolly old england I strongly recommend Nottingham and the lake district

[lauren313]

I'm a big fan of Cambridge. I'd go there, it's lovely all year round.

[expatben]

I second that, Cambridge is a cool place. I also just got back from Doncaster and would reccomend it.

[baomo]

i had a good time in York (minster, shambles, rail museum, jorvik centre)
Liverpool was fun too

try to make it to Edinburgh - you just missed the fringe and tattoo festivals but its a fun city you'll have a good time.