Pocket-sized WARWICK is famous for its massive castle, but it also possesses several charming streetscapes erected in the aftermath of a great fire in 1694. An hour or two is quite enough time to nose around the town centre, though you'll need the whole day if, braving the crowds and the medieval musicians, you're also set on exploring the castle and its extensive grounds; either way, Warwick is the perfect day-trip from Stratford.
very pleasant hotel in a pleasant location the staff were very friendly. i stayed last year to attend the royal warwicks regimental church parade and march past.a few of us ... More
Ready to go. All accessories bought and organized. Weather for the week looks fantastic. Uncharacteristic of London it's going to be high 70's and ...
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Ready to go. All accessories bought and organized. Weather for the week looks fantastic. Uncharacteristic of London it's going to be high 70's and sunny Monday-Wednesday. In fact, possibly no rain anywhere in the trip. Getting really excited now! (and wondering WHY am I bringing this umbrella....) Doing a "One-Bag" style trip. BA allows 1 carryon plus "purse" . My carry-on is super light, wheeled, expandable (for souvenirs). My "purse" is a medium courier bag with several zippered compartments both under and on the flap. It's a light but strong cotton, nylon lined, with this really wide, mesh-...
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Oxford University - August 3rd to August 22nd 1987 Fly to England from JFK Tuesday, August 4th We set out to visit the Cotswold Villages. Though we ...
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Oxford University - August 3rd to August 22nd 1987 Fly to England from JFK Tuesday, August 4th We set out to visit the Cotswold Villages. Though we didn't see them all, we rode through and stopped in quite a few, giving us a good taste of English Culture. The first village was Whitney. Dating back to the 1600's, it looked like a typical market town. One outstanding structure was a 17th century Buttercross, a roof supported by several large columns. Back in the 1700's people came to the buttercross to sell dairy products. Our first stop was in Burford. In Burford was a magnificent church dating...
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