traveling to England

FChat has always been a great resource for local ideas in the U.S. While traveling so I thought why not try when traveling to England. So my girlfriend and I plan to arrive Sunday May 3rd. Likely Manchester from Dublin. We need to arrive Bath on Wednesday and London Thursday. Other than that we have no defined plans. We are going to rely strictly on public transportation and our feet. We have backpacks so we are traveling very light. We hear there is a great museum in Derby for formula race cars that is a must see. She traveled in England a long time ago centered in Notingham. So that's an option. Any Suggestions or advice? Thanks Jon in Delaware USA

 

Sunday thru Friday. The rest of the time in Ireland. Will be there for five days. We Americans dont take enough vacation time sadly.

 

yes that would be it!

 

Thanks for the advice. So Donnington isnt easily reachable by public transport? Train then Bus?

 

actually that's a great plan. We are going to arrive in Manchester on Sunday. Stay Manchester for that day maybe into the Morning of Monday. Then head to Derby from Manchester. Then a Cab to Donington.

Now I understand Monday May 4th is a Bank Holiday. Now in the US that would mean almost nothing. I am beginning to get the impression that's a much bigger deal in England. Can you enlighten me? Im feeling more confident about this trip by the Day.




[ QUOTE=greyboxer;143888714]Maybe Manchester to Derby then taxi to Donington & back to Derby for Birmingham and then Bath - you need to look at times but I feel it'd be a long day particularly as there might be stuff you (or gf) would like to see in Manchester Birmingham or Bath (the reason I mention it that way is that would most likely be the best train route ie south down the west side)
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The fact that the festival Is happening that weekend is fabulous. I have not booked a flight but most certainly will go direct Dublin to EMA. Probably arrive Donnington Sunday and stay through Monday. Any hotel recommendations ?
This is terrific info. That's to my FChat friends in The UK !!

 

Just arrived Donington. As usual FChat comes through. Attending historic races Monday thanks for the idea!

 

Ultimately decided Nottinham Gloucester bath spa train. Easy. On stop and train change. Your country is beautiful and fairly easy to navigate. While there going to walk around. We heard a river cruise pump room and the baths are all must see. Any other ideas. ?

 

WOW. Bath is a fabulous city! The mix of ancient architecture and modern convenience is really attractive. Some fabulous places to eat. Going to Roman baths and the famous bridge over the canal. Had a terrific dinner last night and then desert at Sally Lunns . 300 years of serving the visitors !!