hansgruber
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« on: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 12:58:09 » |
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...from Australia for a few weeks in August/September. Hurrah you say!
Yes, quite.
But anyway, I'm bringing my Aussie girlfriend ("Sheila") with me for her first trip to England. Where should we go around the Swindon area? Obviously we'll be in for the Southend game, but apart from that any ideas?
Ta.
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Simon Pieman
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« Reply #1 on: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 13:01:07 » |
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If the weather is good you could take her to Lydiard or Coate for a picnic. If you wish to venture further afield then the Cotswolds could be a good bet too.
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« Reply #2 on: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 13:02:35 » |
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Is Coate still nice? Haven't been there for a while. They still got the old diving board and the crazy golf/pitch and putt action going on?
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« Reply #3 on: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 13:08:16 » |
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Avebury is a nice walk if the day is decent.
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hansgruber
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« Reply #4 on: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 13:10:30 » |
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Avebury's a good shout.
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« Reply #5 on: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 13:12:25 » |
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Lacock is one of the nicest places in Wiltshire to visit, nice pubs, good cafe's, nice old house to look around etc. Essential viewing if you're a Harry Potter fan, which I am not.
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« Reply #6 on: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 13:21:41 » |
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Ah, but the Sheila likes Harry Potter. What's in Lacock then?
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« Reply #7 on: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 13:26:58 » |
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Ah, but the Sheila likes Harry Potter. What's in Lacock then?
I think the abbey wa used for some of the Hogwarts scenes. Also the first ever photograph was taken from there. Bowood house (other side of Calne) and gardens is a nice afternoon out if it's fine weather. |
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Reg Smeeton
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« Reply #8 on: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 13:27:14 » |
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Ah, but the Sheila likes Harry Potter. What's in Lacock then?
Fox Talbot Museum....photography pioneer is there....his early stuff is awesome. |
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« Reply #10 on: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 13:38:14 » |
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Salisbury Cathedral is worth making the effort....once not only the tallest building in Wiltshire, but the world.
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« Reply #11 on: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 13:45:42 » |
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A solid leisurely day out can be had around Marlborough...take in the town, Savernake, Wilton Windmill and Crofton Beam Engine. The Beam Engine is mega ace...and steaming over the August bank hol. http://www.croftonbeamengines.org/intro.htmlYou can also do a bit of wandering on the K and A. If you go in the windmill, watch your head though... |
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« Reply #12 on: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 14:12:44 » |
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lacock is nice, its where im getting married  |
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