British Countryside

Hi everyone. As apart of our 50th anniversary trip we want to see some of England we have not seen previously...Oxford, Yorkshire Dales (York and Durham) and perhaps Liverpool. Driving (or trains if operating) next summer, beginning in Southampton in July or August. Have already had Harrogate recommended in the Dales...very pleased to have your suggestions and recommendations. Thanks, Keith

 

Thanks very much indeed! Very helpful.

 

As long time devotees of "All Creatures" we want to visit Askrigg and have a beer at "The Drovers Arms" which I think is in a local Hotel ( different name of course). Have you ever been there? Thanks, Keith

 

Whisky, you have t do the North Coast of Normandy. Also Belgium. In The U.K. there are several of these old air strips. I was fortunate to have played golf at Turnberry (prior to its current ownership). This great golf venue was a Royal AF base in both WW I and II. The hotel was a hospital. There is still a memorial there, and you can still see part of the old runway. For a great taste of WW II life, you can always watch Twelve O'Clock High for a similar then and now (contemporary to the film) airbase shot at RAF Barford St. John, near Banbury. Most of the movie was shot in the U.S. at Eglin, and when I was sentenced to 4 years hard labor at PNS (lived in Gulf Breeze) I tried to see it. Not much there

 

We are now booking our travel for late July next summer. We are starting from Southampton, then we are thinking Oxford, York, Durham, Dales, Lake District. Recommendations on high end/luxury boutique hotels/ inns most welcomed. I'm wondering if we should end our trip in Liverpool (never been there). Thanks in advance, Keith

 

Planning two nights Oxford, two nights York, and a night or two Liverpool. Have several more days and nights to fill. Happy to have recommendations on private ( 4 hours or so) guides in York and Oxford. 4 or 5 star lodging suggestions in Dales / Yorkshire also welcomed