Wooks79 Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 So we a have a couple of tours coming up in May and June, and I am looking for things to do around the UK, just little short stops whilst travelling, things to see, places to visit etc. Where would anyone recommend stopping/visiting/seeing on our way past if we go anywhere near? Strange/weird/unique/gear orientated things all preferred Cheers. Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Wooks What may help you, is if you tell us whereabouts on the uk ( and a round what time of year) you intend to be in. Sorry to sound odd, but it may narrow things down etc. Have a bump on the thread any way Quote
Weststarx Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Go Ape is always fun and a laugh - The 'Tree Top Adventure' is really fun - Not good if you dont like heights though! But its the Zip lines that are the most fun I thought! http://goape.co.uk/ Quote
Wooks79 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1423307566' post='2683277'] Wooks What may help you, is if you tell us whereabouts on the uk ( and a round what time of year) you intend to be in. Sorry to sound odd, but it may narrow things down etc. Have a bump on the thread any way [/quote] May tour is gonna be Middlesbrough, Manchester, Norwich, Cardiff, Brighton and London, in that order. So anywhere in or around those places is cool Cheers. June is TBC. Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 London: London eye/ trips on the river etc. Getting tired , so I'll let others contribute;) Quote
Dave_the_bass Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Things to do in the UK: Have conversations/moan about the weather. Join a queue, especially if you don't know what it's a queue for. If you consistently do these two things then no one will know you're not from round these parts. Quote
Oopsdabassist Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 well there is always airkix in MK right next to the exscape with indoor skiing http://www.xscape.co.uk/milton-keynes/concessions/sno-zone and just opened the 4d cinema experience http://www.xscape.co.uk/milton-keynes/news_and_offers/4d-arrives-at-cineworld-mk-2022 and OFC there is always ther concrete cows to go and laugh at! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete_Cows Quote
Wooks79 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 So far Concrete cows is a winner Just making sure everyone knows, I am in the UK anyway, so will be doing plenty of queueing/moaning etc Quote
Skol303 Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 A great hotel if you want to treat yourselves whilst in Brighton: http://www.hotelpelirocco.co.uk Quote
Roland Rock Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1423315238' post='2683402'] A great hotel if you want to treat yourselves whilst in Brighton: http://www.hotelpelirocco.co.uk [/quote] I've stayed there - brilliant! Quote
RhysP Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Go to Cardiff city centre & see a load of shops that every other city has got. Go down to Cardiff Bay & marvel at the way a vibrant multicultural community was destroyed & replaced by a load of sh*tty chain restaurants & places for rich people to moor their boats. Edited February 7, 2015 by RhysP Quote
stuckinthepod Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 If you are in Manchester try wearing your pajamas while you go out shopping. Or visit Great British Bass Lounge? Quote
Mudpup Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 London - Bass Gallery in Camden and Wunjos in Tott Court Rd for shopping Brick Lane to eat expensive cereal in a restaurant and drink tea with cats with the hipsters (or just grab a coffee and laugh at the weirdos/hipsters :-) Quote
chaypup Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Cardiff Castle is great! If you have a definite date nearer the time I'll be able to tell you loads of events that will be going on. Quote
Number6 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1423574249' post='2686465'] London - Bass Gallery in Camden and Wunjos in Tott Court Rd for shopping Brick Lane to eat expensive cereal in a restaurant and drink tea with cats with the hipsters (or just grab a coffee and laugh at the weirdos/hipsters :-) [/quote] If you go to Brick Lane visit Beigel Bake for great salt beef beigels and lovely platzels :-) Quote
Skol303 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='stuckinthepod' timestamp='1423573883' post='2686459'] ...visit Great British Bass Lounge? [/quote] Good call! Well worth a visit. Quote
gelfin Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1423315841' post='2683412'] Go to Cardiff city centre & see a load of shops that every other city has got. Go down to Cardiff Bay & marvel at the way a vibrant multicultural community was destroyed & replaced by a load of sh*tty chain restaurants & places for rich people to moor their boats. [/quote] Yep, that sums up the bay. Castle is worth a visit though. If you're in Bristol check out Electric Ladyland. It's a strange sort of music shop where sometimes the owner Steve will actually let customers buy something. Quote
Truckstop Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 If you're coming past St. Albans, you could pop by and sort my garage out. It'll certainly be interesting and won't cost you a penny! Quote
Dave Vader Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 [quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1423692768' post='2688100'] Yep, that sums up the bay. Castle is worth a visit though. If you're in Bristol check out Electric Ladyland. It's a strange sort of music shop where sometimes the owner Steve will actually let customers buy something. [/quote] Oh, I'm going to Cardiff for the weekend soon, I was hoping it might be nice... Quote
chaypup Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Cardiff is GREAT! Some of the inhabitants are a bit grumpy though... Quote
KingBollock Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1423785837' post='2689161'] Cardiff is GREAT! Some of the inhabitants are a bit grumpy though... [/quote] After the last time I was in Cardiff I wasn't allowed to sneeze for a month. Quote
RhysP Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1423736240' post='2688363'] Oh, I'm going to Cardiff for the weekend soon, I was hoping it might be nice... [/quote] It's rubbish, I really wouldn't bother. Quote
chaypup Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Don't believe him! He's just trying to keep all the fun stuff for himself! Quote
RhysP Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1423849240' post='2689744'] Don't believe him! He's just trying to keep all the fun stuff for himself! [/quote] I wish. Quote
paul_5 Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Shame it's not in September, as Ramsbottom (North Manchester) hosts the official World Black Pudding Throwing Championships. We get it every year, strange how we manage to beat off the competition year after year…. http://calendarcustoms.com/articles/world-black-pudding-throwing-championships/ Definitely weird, mostly fun, certainly unique... Quote
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