Where to go?

Question

I live in Brighton, England and a friend of mine is coming over from Canada. Obviously, I'll take her to London for a day, but what other things can you think of?
Having never been to England before, I want her so see as much as possible, while she's here.
I'm really stuck because I haven't been out and about in years.

Answer 1

THE COTSWOLDS

Answer 2

When is your friend coming? At the moment most stately homes and touristic centres are closed. You are limited to towns and landscaped gardens. I would take her to Lewes, Hastings,Rye and Winchelsea if you want to stay close to home. If you are ready to travel further afield, there are the Yorkshire Dales, The Lake District or the Cotswolds. I would spend more than a day in London as there is so much to see and Museums and Galleries are open and free. You could also take her on a boat trip on the Thames.
I would go to your local Tourist information office. They have free brochures about anything of interest, not just locally but nationally.
If you have not been out for years, you will be surprised as there is a great deal to do and to see. Good luck, and enjoy having your friend with you.

Answer 3

I have been in the UK since March last year and as a semi-tourist I can tell you what I have seen and enjoyed.

If you have the time, a drive to York - its a wonderful city with a great deal of the Roman wall and gates still intact and the little unexpected alleys and shops.

Stratford was interesting but exhausting - I went on the train and then took the tour bus and stoped off at all the "Shakespeare houses"

Birmingham city and the area where the canals have been "gentrified" both my daughter and I enjoyed which surprised us as we didn't expect much from Birmingham - it gets bad press.

The Lakes district was very beautiful.

If you can get to Scotland, then go to Edinburgh I was blown away with how much of the older architecture is still there - I didn't know where to point the camera half the time.

If you are able - a trip to the highlands and lochs Ness and Lomond.

You can get quite cheap rail packages to Edinburgh and also some very cheap flights. Have a look on lastminute.com and travelzoo.co.uk and BMI baby.

Answer 4

Try Portsmouth - there's the Naval Base complete with HMS Victory and HMS Warrior, boat trips around the harbour to see all the ships in port, Gunwharf shopping outlet with great bars, cafes and designer shops, climb the Spinnaker Tower and take in some breathtaking views, take a stroll along the seafront, maybe stop at the D Day museum or the Sealife Centre, take a day trip to the Isle of Wight on the hovercraft, pop into the city centre for all the usual department and high street stores - the list is endless and you'd have a great day out!! Hope that helps x

Answer 5

I played a tennis tournament in Brighton , I just remembered reading this,I am from the States and it was a national junior event on grass. Cool town. You can't go wrong. England is the best.

Answer 6

It's my experience that Canadians and Americans love seeing "quaint" English villages so take her somewhere really old fashioned. They will be used to something "old" being less than 200 years old as there is nothing older so take them to historic buildings, castles, anywhere with a lot of "real" history and they will be amazed.

Answer 7

depends on how long you have of course. Cornwall and Devon are beautiful. Peak district, lake district, north yorkshire moors. York is a great city to visit. Edinburgh? These are all quite outdoorsy stuff so i guess it depends what they are into

Answer 8

Stonehenge

Answer 9

St. Albans is great,and loaded with historical places!