mizzouswm asked:


I’m going to England to visit family and be a tourist for about a week early (March-April) next year. I’ve been before, but am taking my g/f who has never been out of the U.S. Seeing castles and the rich history is probably a must, but I’ve only got a week. Any suggestions? Willing to use trains and hostels…
robtheman-I’ve been there and seen it with my brother backpacking last year. I took a picture with him posing under the street sign, which seemed very appropriate, especially where he was standing.

Madhajj asked:


My PhD supervisor invited all our research group to his place next week, this is the first time for me to enter his house! In my country it is a shame to enter someone’s house for the first time with empty hands, so we usually get sweets or chocolates and sometimes flowers! So is it the same thing for German or British people? (He is German and living in England) If so can you please suggest what should I get?

If you’re considering a visit to England, here is the fundamental information you have to understand on an England getaway:

Coming and Going

When arriving or departing Britain, you’ll likely disembark at Heathrow Airport which is thebiggest airport in England and one of the most busy airports around the globe. It is located 15 miles (twenty four Kilometres) west of central London. Alternatively you may land at London Gatwick Airport which is the second largest airport within Britain, and is twenty-eight miles (forty five kilometres) south of central London. Both of these airports are linked to London through railway network but you can also make your way into the city via taxi which are available outside every airport’s terminal.

The Flight to England

It requires more than eight hours if you’re travelling from New York and even longer if you’re flying from the central states, or the west coast of the states.

Time to Arrange a Visit

An ideal time to visit England is throughout the months of July to September, wherein the climate is at its best and daylight hours are longer. However, this is also the period when visitors from around the World go to Britain and therefore the rates are increased, the roads are consequently crowded and the lines for any attraction are longer. The low season is from November to March, so if you don’t object to the frigid weather of the British winter and would like to exploit the lower prices, then plan a pick from these months. The shoulder season is from April all the way to June and also October.

Where to See

England may be a small island but it provides a lot of attractions, museums and world celebrated sights that you ought not to omit. Call at some of the accompanying sites: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Sir John Soane’s Museum along with numerous other sites.

Places to Stay

Hotels are abundantly available especially in major cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Liverpool, although hotels within these metropolises are very frequently costly especially in the summer. For a budget traveller, Bed and Breakfasts are the preferred choice as they’re affordable, clean, accommodating, cosy and gracious, and though restrooms are now and again shared with other guests, sleeping quarters are generally agreeable.

Finding Your Way About

Renting a car – If you’re travelling as a group and planning to explore the country, then renting a vehicle is a great idea although pass on rental option if you plan to spend the majority of the time in a city. Buses, taxis and tube trains are the most popular means to get around the city though London is famous for the double-decker buses. Each city has a good bus and taxi services, however, utilizing the Underground Railroad system in London (or what’s often called ‘the Tube’) is a memorable experience. In a few areas around the country, which includes south of the River Thames, Tram routes are accessible.

Boats – Traveller and leisure boat services are available along the Thames.



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Jo asked:


In September I shall be staying for a week in England’s Lake District in Cumbria. I will fly from Canada to London and then will go by train to Grasmere, Cumbria. Since I have 4 days before my stay in Grasmere, what towns, accessible by train, would you recomend that I visit on my way to Grasmere. Many thanks for any suggestions.

mairi asked:


I am going to visit London and I would like someone to tell me which are the most greatest places that i have to visit.

For what it’s worth, OT had the Tigers down to win at Adams Park, such has been the champions’ form since the return of their England internationals and the return to fitness of playmaker Toby Flood. That they did not show how Tony Hanks has turned things around at Wasps after their struggles in the league last season when they lost seven of their first 10 games. Fifth place, just a point off the top four with a game in hand, is not a bad place for Hanks’s side to be midway through the season, and probably one they would have settled for at the start of the campaign.

But more importantly for OT are the portents Wasps’ form could have for England in the 2009-10 Six Nations and, a little further down the line, the 2011 World Cup. A strong Wasps team is important for England: not just because they have some of the most talented players in the Premiership, but also because of their approach to the game. In an ideal world where all players were fit, it is conceivable that Wasps could provide up to eight players to England’s matchday squad for their opening Six Nations clash with Wales on February 6. Clearly, that will not be the case. Phil Vickery, Tom Rees and Jason Hobson will still be recovering from injury, while England’s selectors have not yet seen the light when it comes to hooker Rob Webber and scrum-half Joe Simpson, or managed the international careers of Danny Cipriani and Tom Varndell with any degree of skill.

But there is every chance that Simon Shaw, Joe Worsley, Paul Sackey (pictured) and Tim Payne will be involved in one form or another against Wales, and the number of Wasps representatives could increase by the end of the championship if they continue their form and the recuperation of their injured players goes well. At their best, Wasps bring an attacking approach to the Premiership that few teams have been able to match over the past few seasons (with the obvious exception of 2008-09) and a return to those heights can only be a good thing for England. The 10-12 axis of Jonny Wilkinson and Shane Geraghty was one of the most disappointing aspects of England’s autumn campaign.

It promised so much, but patently failed to deliver. Can anyone remember one moment when the two combined to great effect? Okay, so it was a new combination and they were up against the likes of world beaters Dan Carter, Matt Giteau and Ma’a Nonu, but there was a strong sense the England management had tried to crowbar two fly-halves into their backline. So what better time for Flood to be showing his full array of skills for Leicester? OT has never been convinced of Flood’s international credentials, but he’s made a big difference at Welford Road since his return from injury and – this could be crucial – is comfortable taking a flat ball.

The problem is that Flood also plays fly-half for his club, which leaves England with three decent stand-offs and a lack of a proven international inside centre – until, that is, Riki Flutey is available again. Inside centre has been a problem position for England since the retirement of Will Greenwood and, to a lesser degree, Mike Catt and much now relies on Flutey’s ability to add much-needed direction to their backline. OT would go so far as to say that England’s chances of a decent Six Nations now rest firmly on the shoulders of the Brive centre. Euro sport.

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bha asked:


I am in london for short visit so would like to see good places in England, i am ok with 3-4 hours journey from london.

livitup11 asked:


I will be studying abroad this spring in London. While I am there I plan to take any breaks I have and spend them traveling in other parts of Europe. I already know I want to visit Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. If I were to fly to one or two other places (Not France or Italy or Spain- I’ve already been there and would like to try someplace new) where would you say I should go? I would like to go someplace beautiful with lots of outdoorsy things to do.

lilylady20 asked:


There’s two that play in the first episode…one goes something like England swings like a pendulum do, bobbies on bicycles 2 by 2 and then there’s one before that that I can’t remember how it goes. Can you tell me what they are/who they’re by? Thanks!