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3 Weeks in the United Kingdom, July 2009

A trip from July 07, 2009 to July 28, 2009, travelling to Salisbury, Birmingham, Stratford Upon …
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07/07/2009 to 07/28/2009
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Tue 07/07/09 (day 1)

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United Kingdom


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United Kingdom
Tue Jul 7 12:00am - Tue Jul 28 12:00am
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Wed 07/08/09 (day 2) - Salisbury

Heathrow Express

Non-stop trains run every 15 minutes and the journey between Heathrow Central and London Paddington takes 15 minutes …More  
Transportation
Wed Jul 8 10:30am - Wed Jul 8 10:45am
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Train from London Waterloo Station to Salisbury

Depart London Waterloo Station. Approx. 2 hours to Salisbury.
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Wed Jul 8 11:00am - Wed Jul 8 1:15pm
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The Old Rectory Bed and Breakfast

The Old Rectory is situated on a quiet street just five minutes walk from the centre of Salisbury, nestled into …More  
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75 Belle Vue Road
Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3YE
UK
01722 502 702
Wed Jul 8 12:00pm - Fri Jul 10 10:00am
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Twin room booked. 50GBP per night (total for room).
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Salisbury

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Salisbury is a must-do day trip from Southampton. Easily accessible by train, and perhaps most famous for its cathed …
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New Street
Salisbury, SP1 2
United Kingdom
+44 845 602 7323 (Tourist Information)
Wed Jul 8 12:00pm - Fri Jul 10 10:00am
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Coach and Horses

Salisbury's oldest pub, open since the 13th Century. Wonderful beer garden in the back and a great place …More  
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39 Winchester Street
Salisbury, Wilts, United Kingdom
01722 414 319
Wed Jul 8 4:00pm - Wed Jul 8 6:00pm
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Thu 07/09/09 (day 3) - Salisbury

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Salisbury Cathedral

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This stunning cathedral was built between 1220 and 1258 and is the only medieval cathedral in the country to have be …
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Choristers Square
Salisbury, SP1 2
United Kingdom
+44 1722 55 5120
Thu Jul 9 11:00am - Thu Jul 9 1:00pm
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Salisbury Chocolate Bar

A mouth-watering selection of fine chocolates, pastries and hot drinks. Lower prices here than at some competitors …More  
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33 High Street
Salisbury, United Kingdom
Thu Jul 9 11:00am - Thu Jul 9 11:30am
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Stonehenge Special Access Tour

Our special access tours will show you more than just Stonehenge. You will learn how older monuments may have influe …More  
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Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
Thu Jul 9 4:00pm - Thu Jul 9 9:00pm
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Strada

Freshly prepared pizzas, pastas and risottos served in stylish, contemporary surroundings. STRADA is a group …More  
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32 Market Place
Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
01722 321 213
Thu Jul 9 9:00pm - Thu Jul 9 11:00pm
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Fri 07/10/09 (day 4) - Birmingham

Train from Salisbury to Birmingham New Street Station

3-4 trains per hour (:20, :41). Approx. 3 hours.
Transportation
Fri Jul 10 10:30am - Fri Jul 10 1:30pm
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New Street Station: When you arrive at the station, follow the way out signs to the left of the escalators on the ground floor (don’t take the escalators up into the mall). Walk out of the station and towards the Boots Chemists store. Cross over the street and turn left and go through the tunnel. When you come out you will have a very large building with huge silver reflectors on the outside on your right. Follow the sidewalk around this building, keeping it on your right hand side. You will come to the Digbeth High Street. Turn left at the Digbeth High Street and walk down to the fourth street, this is Milk Street. Take a left at Milk Street (South Birmingham College and the Big Bull’s Head Pub will be on the corner.) Walk down Milk Street to the first street on the left, which is Coventry Street. We are on right on the corner of Coventry and Milk Streets.
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Birmingham Central Backpackers

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Just named by both The Lonely Planet Guidebook 2009 and Let's Go Guidebook 2009 as their pick for where to stay …
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58 Milk Street, Digbeth
Birmingham, United Kingdom
+44-01216430033
Fri Jul 10 1:45pm - Sun Jul 12 10:00am
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http://www.birminghamcentralbackpackers.…

New Street Station: When you arrive at the station, follow the way out signs to the left of the escalators on the ground floor (don’t take the escalators up into the mall). Walk out of the station and towards the Boots Chemists store. Cross over the street and turn left and go through the tunnel. When you come out you will have a very large building with huge silver reflectors on the outside on your right. Follow the sidewalk around this building, keeping it on your right hand side. You will come to the Digbeth High Street. Turn left at the Digbeth High Street and walk down to the fourth street, this is Milk Street. Take a left at Milk Street (South Birmingham College and the Big Bull’s Head Pub will be on the corner.) Walk down Milk Street to the first street on the left, which is Coventry Street. We are on right on the corner of Coventry and Milk Streets.
Corner of Milk and 58 Coventry St.

Twin Room: 50GBP/night
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Sat 07/11/09 (day 5) - Birmingham, Stratford Upon Avon

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Cadbury World

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Cadbury World offers plenty for both kids and chocolate-loving adults alike. There are rides, a factory tour, chocol …
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Cadbury World
Linden Road
Birmingham, B30 2
United Kingdom
+44 121 451 4444
Sat Jul 11 10:00am - Sat Jul 11 11:00am
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Train from Birmingham New Street to Stratford Upon Avon

Two per hour. Departs on :20 and :40. Approx. 1 hour
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Sat Jul 11 10:30am - Sat Jul 11 12:00pm
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Stratford upon Avon

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Stratford Upon Avon, United Kingdom
Sat Jul 11 12:00pm - Sat Jul 11 4:00pm
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Train from Stratford Upon Avon to Birmingham New Street

Two per hour at approx :20 and :50 per hour. 1 hour.
Transportation
Sat Jul 11 5:45pm - Sat Jul 11 7:00pm
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Sun 07/12/09 (day 6) - Cardiff

Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central

Departs at 9:52, 10:12am and 11:30am and :30 every hour after. Approx 2 hours.
Transportation
Sun Jul 12 10:00am - Sun Jul 12 1:00pm
Notes
1. Head west toward Wood St
420 ft
2. Turn left at Wood St
0.1 mi
3. Slight right at Fitzhamon Embankment
Destination will be on the right

0.2 mi
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The River House Backpackers

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The Riverhouse is a quaint family-run backpackers in the center of Cardiff.
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The River House Backpackers
59 Fitzhamon Embankment
Cardiff, CF11 6AN
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 2920 399 810
Sun Jul 12 1:00pm - Tue Jul 14 9:00am
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www.riverhousebackpackers.com

Twin Room = 40GBP/night
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Cardiff

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
Sun Jul 12 2:00pm - Tue Jul 14 10:00am
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City Garden Apartment

City Garden Apartment has 2 private bedrooms, It is conveniently located a 3 min walk from Cardiff Central Bus …More  
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17a Tudor Street, Riverside
Cardiff, cf116ab
Wales
Sun Jul 12 2:00pm - Tue Jul 14 10:00am
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Taff Trail (The)

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The Taff Trail is a 55-mile long cycle and footpath starting in Cardiff Bay and extending north to the town of Breco …
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Cardiff Bay
Cardiff, CF10 3RB
United Kingdom
+44 8701 21 1258
Sun Jul 12 3:00pm - Sun Jul 12 4:00pm
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Waterfront & Britannia Parks

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The Cardiff Bay development isn't all about new buildings. The Waterfront and Britannia Parks are a pair of beautifu …
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Waterfront & Britannia Parks
Harbour Drive
Cardiff, CF10 4
United Kingdom
+44 29 2046 3833
Sun Jul 12 4:00pm - Sun Jul 12 6:00pm
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Tom (View Tom's trips)
If you are going to be trying local pubs- try their local brews. I really loved the bitters- which are not bitter, at all.

Very jealous!
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JBN (View JBN's trips)
Sounds like you're having a great time! I'd love to hear more about how the hostels were. Have fun!
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M (View M's trips)
Can you tell me how much a euros equals $1 - and what can one euro cost - can you give me a basic idea on how much basic things cost

example
a coke
small bag of chips
gum

- your basic lunch?

I know my questions are random

i'm trying to figure out how much things will cost -i heard that right now is a good time to go to the united kingdom because the $1 is worth more then it use be in UK - have you heard anything like this?
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Jess (View Jess's trips)
Mary - We don't use Euros in England. It's Pounds. £1.00 = $1.65
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Jess (View Jess's trips)
You guys should have come to Devon! Theres some amazing landscapes and sea towns down here. I'm glad you are enjoying your trip - Next time i'm in Sailsbury i will have to check out the chocolate shop you mentioned.
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Stina (View Stina's trips)
JBN - I talk about the hostels in the trip journal more. Really our only complaint thus far has been with the location of Birmingham Backpackers. We were in a second building down the street that didn't have internet access and did not feel safe to walk to after night (just very industrial area that didn't have many people around).

Mary - ever heard of Google? Do an internet search for exchange rates and try to find prices of items that way... it should be fairly easy.

Jess - I will add Devon to my list to see next trip, thanks!
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