What's Cool in South England?

Guybrush · 08-04-2014, 02:44 PM

Hey guys

Me and my wife are going to England to a Kate Bush concert in september and we thought we might as well turn it into a proper holiday. So, we're renting a car from Heathrow and then driving to Cornwall (south west). Then we plan to end up in Canterbury after about a short week's time (south east). We have some stuff planned, like visiting Land's End and seeing the cathedral in Canterbury, but I was hoping you guys might have some travelers tips for us.

What should one do on a car trip through southern England in september?

FRED HALE SR. · 08-04-2014, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tore

Hey guys

Me and my wife are going to England to a Kate Bush concert in september and we thought we might as well turn it into a proper holiday. So, we're renting a car from Heathrow and then driving to Cornwall (south west). Then we plan to end up in Canterbury after about a short week's time (south east). We have some stuff planned, like visiting Land's End and seeing the cathedral in Canterbury, but I was hoping you guys might have some travelers tips for us.

What should one do on a car trip through southern England in september?

Tore!!! Its been awhile. I would love to see that show so badly. I envy those in Europe, that get to see what could be her last shows.

**Goofle** · 08-04-2014, 03:04 PM

I have pretty much no familiarity with the South of England, but I do know that Cornwall is a nice place.

Nice to see you around these parts again

~~Cuthbert~~ · 08-04-2014, 03:36 PM

Stonehenge is an obvious one and is on the way to Cornwall if you're going from Heathrow. The Cotswolds is another depending on if you're going that way.

I've been to the south of England a fair few times (Westward Ho!, Surrey, Cornwall, Isle of Wight and maybe a couple other places I can't remember right now) but can't think of much. Cornwall has a lot of character though, (when you are there make sure to try their pasties).

Depends what you're looking for, the scenery is great (there are quite a few 'areas of outstanding natural beauty' you could visit if you are into that thing - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_of...Natural_Beauty). Unknown Soldier and Tristesse will know their onions when it comes to down south.

**Janszoon** · 08-04-2014, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Christian Benteke

Stonehenge is an obvious one and is on the way to Cornwall if you're going from Heathrow. The Cotswolds is another depending on if you're going that way.

I've been to the south of England a fair few times (Westward Ho!, Surrey, Cornwall, Isle of Wight and maybe a couple other places I can't remember right now) but can't think of much. Cornwall has a lot of character though, (when you are there make sure to try their pasties).

Depends what you're looking for, the scenery is great (there are quite a few 'areas of outstanding natural beauty' you could visit if you are into that thing - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia). Unknown Soldier and Tristesse will know their onions when it comes to down south.

There's a place called "Westward Ho!"?

~~Cuthbert~~ · 08-04-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

There's a place called "Westward Ho!"?

Yes mate that is actually the name including the exclamation mark. Went there for a week on a school trip, it was excellent.

**Janszoon** · 08-04-2014, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Christian Benteke

Yes mate that is actually the name including the exclamation mark. Went there for a week on a school trip, it was excellent.

That's hilarious.

Guybrush · 08-05-2014, 06:45 AM

Thanks for the warm welcomes, and thanks for some great suggestions, Christian!

I've been wondering about Stonehenge. I think the history of it is AWESOME and so interesting, but is seeing it interesting? It looks cool on pictures, but they usually don't include the fence you have to stand behind and the hordes of tourists you have to share the experience with.

What's a cotswold? I'm gonna google that right now ..

Urban Hat€monger ? · 08-05-2014, 07:56 AM

You might want to visit the underground caves at Wookey Hole as well.
It's on your route and it's much more proactive than Stonehenge.

I'd also suggest stopping off at Leeds Castle on your way to Canterbury.

FRED HALE SR. · 08-05-2014, 09:46 AM

This is a pretty extensive list.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...,d.cGE&cad=rja

Hopefully it works.

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~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Stonehenge is an obvious one and is on the way to Cornwall if you're going from Heathrow. The Cotswolds is another depending on if you're going that way. I've been to the south of England a fair few times (Westward Ho!, Surrey, Cornwall, Isle of Wight and maybe a couple other places I can't remember right now) but can't think of much. Cornwall has a lot of character though, (when you are there make sure to try their pasties). Depends what you're looking for, the scenery is great (there are quite a few 'areas of outstanding natural beauty' you could visit if you are into that thing - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_of...Natural_Beauty). Unknown Soldier and Tristesse will know their onions when it comes to down south.