Days out

flashy · 30-07-2011, 08:43

The School Holidays are here again and as usual i have run out of places to take Reece (not that he's really bothered about spending time with his mummy anymore) we haven't been anywhere together for ages, Reece being of an age where he'd rather be out with mates, so today we agreed to go out together on the train somewhere.......but where???

I thought about Hebden Bridge, it's not too far, they have a nice canal, but have they got anything else? A market perhaps?

Any otherr suggestions???

HELP!!!

Alan Varrechia · 30-07-2011, 10:04

Yes there is a market, and lots of little craft shops and the like. I drove through there on thursday and it was packed to the gunnals.

flashy · 30-07-2011, 10:08

I've only ever drove through it, oh and stopped off at a chippy once but that was it

Mariam82 · 30-07-2011, 18:56

Not sure of his age or your transport - how about Clitheroe = castle/museum. Edisford Bridge, Towneley Hall - park etc. Witton Park - larger play area for over 10s.
Hollingworth Lake Littleborough.

flashy · 30-07-2011, 19:20

Done them all Mariam, we ended up at Hebden Bridge today, it was gorgeous

walkinman221 · 30-07-2011, 19:29

Try leeds on the train easy to get there and take him to the armories i think the train goes all the way to them more or less, a young lad will love it suits of armour swords guns what more could a lad ask for

david1 · 30-07-2011, 19:33

Plenty to do in liverpool Flashy , That new museum is partly open on the Mersey front near the liver building .

DaveinGermany · 30-07-2011, 19:49

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Originally Posted by david1

Plenty to do in liverpool Flashy

I'd second that, Churchills "Western approaches" Atlantic convoys museum, Liverpool 1 shopping, Liverpool museum, Albert Docks & many more things to see & do, even a trip on the ferries.

walkinman221 · 30-07-2011, 20:05

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Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

I'd second that, Churchills "Western approaches" Atlantic convoys museum, Liverpool 1 shopping, Liverpool museum, Albert Docks & many more things to see & do, even a trip on the ferries.

Yeah but you are biased

flashy · 30-07-2011, 20:32

Walkinman, we used to go to the armouries 3 or 4 times a year, the novelty kinda wore off after the tenth time, the train station is 15 minutes walking from the armouries, it's a lovely place, the tilt yard is lots of fun for little kids

David, we haven't been to Liverpool since last year, i think after reading what you wrote we will be going again very soon, thankyou

there's not a lot of places we haven't been over the years, those who have known me on here for a few years will know i love this country and i've travelled to most places in it, Newcastle, London, Edinburgh, Manchester, York, Leeds, Liverpool, Preston, Blackpool, Morecambe, The Lakes, i think i've exhausted all the museums, aquariums, parks and markets, my lad is almost 15 and has brilliant memories of our days out, to me life is all about making memories and Reece has them in abundance

david1 · 30-07-2011, 20:41

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David, we haven't been to Liverpool since last year, i think after reading what you wrote we will be going again very soon, thankyou

I am waiting for that museum to become fully open , Then I will go down .

I never get long enough time to spend down there to see what I want in the day , before I need to catch a train back home .

jendaw66 · 30-07-2011, 20:46

Blackpool airshow tomorrow,from 2pm.Central pier,FREE!!

flashy · 30-07-2011, 20:47

David, you should go earlier and get a later train back like we do, we always have more than enough time, don't rush yourself, let me know when it's fully open, me and Reece will go then, thanx

flashy · 30-07-2011, 20:50

Jen, i was in Blackpool on Thursday with three of my nieces, we also went to St Annes, i only read about the airshow this morning, i wish i'd known sooner

Alan Varrechia · 30-07-2011, 21:08

I like Liverpool Maritime Museum, been lots of times. But then i'm biasd as i make model boats and love anything to do with the sea.