We spent the weekend with the Lakeland District Association of the Camping and Caravan Club, on the car park of Warton Cricket Club. The DA was having a "Valentines Meet" with social activities held in the clubhouse. Our thanks go to Andrew and Karen, the stewards for the meet, who made us feel very welcome …
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There was a real feeling of spring in the air on Sunday, when we moved on to Keighley to visit East Riddlesden Hall and Cliffe Castle. A complete contrast to the weather conditions on Saturday. East Riddlesden Hall The hall as approached from the road The hall from the garden. East Riddlesden Hall is a …
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With a doubtful weather forecast, we decided to risk it and go to the Leeds District Association meet at Skipton Cattle Market for the weekend, where we were made very welcome, even though we are from from the "wrong side o t'hill". We stayed on the cattle auction car park, which although not in an …
With the weather forcast in our favour, we decided to vist North Yorkshire again; this time to Ingleton. Ingleton Ingleton is a small town situated in a valley at the confluence of the River Twiss and River Doe. The merged waters of these form the River Greta. Ingleton With 11 arches, each spanning 17 metres, …
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On our way home from this most enjoyable New Year's getaway, we again stayed overnight on a pub car park. This one was "The Angler's" in the villagre of Saxilby, where we were made to feel very welcome. The pub is part of the "Britstops" scheme which welcomes motorhomers for an overnight stay, provided of …
Joining our friends Jeeves and Michelle for a day trip to the seaside in their motorhome "Homer" (Fufu, our motorhome, does not have enough belted seats). We first visited Cromer. Cromer We had found out in advance that there was only one possible place to park in the town as all other car parks have …
Swaffham We are staying at Breckland Meadows Touring Park with our friends, Jeeves and Michelle on the outskirts of the small town of Swaffham, Norfolk. This market town is a pleasant place with a fine church, which was rebuilt in 1454, and other interesting buildings. Th Church of St Peter and St Paul, Swaffham Legend …
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Continuing on our mini break in the East of England, we stopped for a while to explore the town of King's Lynn. The shopping centre is like stepping back in time. There are a number of old and interesting buildings, but I have not seen a Wimpy for years. King's Lynn shopping centre A large …
On our way to spending a few days over the New Year in north Norfolk, we broke our journey overnight near Lincoln, after spending a few hours exploring the centre. The City of Lincoln is a vibrant and interesting place with many old buildings including a fine cathedral and impressive castle, both on the list …
Nantwich My birthday this year happened to fall on a Saturday, so we decided to join our motorhoming pals, Jeeves and Michelle (and Layla) for a weekend of fun in Nantwich, around mid-way between where we each live in the UK. Arriving after dusk on Friday evening, having had a difficult journey, we stayed at …
"See-u-Later" 