Warwickshire Travel Forum

George Eliot Hospital
Posted: Thu July 30, 2009 05:26 PM UTC

Hi, I am an Indian doctor, and I have been selected to work as SHO at George Eliot Hospital, NHS Trust. Any comments about the hospital? Can anyone tell what will be the typical cost of living? Any other information also is welcome.

Thanks.

kan_sundar

6 replies

By cab, bus or train?
Posted: Thu June 11, 2009 09:03 AM UTC

What is the best and least expensive way to get from the Birmingham Tuesday? Thank you for your help.

DelaneyDriscoll

2 replies

travelodge
Posted: Tue June 2, 2009 06:55 PM UTC

Are the travelodge rooms comfortable for an adult to share a bed with a 12 year old? As I mentioned we are 2 adults traveling with a 12 year old boy and a twelve year old girl.

Is Reddich far from Stratford? Birmingham?

Thanks again..the replies have been so helpful.

nech56

4 replies

thanks
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 07:48 PM UTC

You are all great...thanks for the great advice..how long a drive from Stratford to Heathrow? Warwick to Heathrow? London to each of them?

nech56

3 replies

Attractions in and near Stratford
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 03:50 PM UTC

We're thinking of staying in the Holiday Inn in Stratford for a couple of nights. Any comments on the hotel?
Also would appreciate any suggestions of places to go with Stratford as a home base. We are two adults traveling with two 12-year-olds. We think
warwick castle would be good and maybe Alton Towers. Any ideas on these or other places? We will have a hired car.

nech56

12 replies

Public transportation from Heathrow to Holiday Inn, Stratford Upon Avon
Posted: Sun May 3, 2009 07:29 PM UTC

We are making our first trip to the UK. We will be there for the Rotary International in Birmingham. We need information to get to the Holiday Inn from Heathrow Airport.

Thanks, Dan Hatfield

episcopalian

2 replies

Cattle Sales
Posted: Thu January 8, 2009 06:26 PM UTC

OK, random question of the month! Where can I find information on dates and locations of livestock sales in (or near) Warwickshire? My parents will be visiting from Australia and my father would be interested in attending a cattle sale to see how similar or different things are.... Thanks!

wombles

3 replies

What to do in the Stratford area
Posted: Fri October 31, 2008 03:35 PM UTC

We are headed to Stratford next weekend and have been several times before so we are trying to find things to do in the surrounding area. We were in the Cotswolds in April so not sure we want to go back - unless someone can recommend them in November?

Bournville has been suggested. We would probably give Cadbury World a miss (being a big Green & Black's fan I couldn't really show my face there!) but would the town itself be worth a visit? What about Warwick? The castle is waaaay too expensive to visit but what about the town?

I guess what I am trying to find is someplace that would be a nice day trip from Stratford where we can have a dander about and take photos and might have some lovely autumn colours. Any ideas?

diamond_skies

33 replies

What are some great Cotswold villages to visit?
Posted: Sat June 28, 2008 07:41 AM UTC

I have about 2 days to see some Cotswold villages in September. I like the look of Chipping Campden and Broadway (and of course Stratford-upon-Avon) but am wondering if I am missing out on any other must sees.

I am travelling with mum and we are more interested in short walks (less than 5 miles within villages or in the countryside), and looking at lovely houses, etc than being inside museums.

We will have a hire car.

Sorry to have to post this in the Stratford-upon-Avon section. I couldn't find a 'Cotswolds' section.

amandajayne81

16 replies

Getting from Stratford to Birmingham Airport early Sunday morning
Posted: Fri February 8, 2008 08:49 PM UTC

Hi, I've got a 9am flight booked from Birmingham on a Sunday morning. I've since discovered that not only does the bus outside my house not run into Stratford on a Sunday but the first train isn't until about 8am. Any bright transport ideas??

wombles

2 replies

London to Tanworth-in-Arden
Posted: Sun December 30, 2007 02:33 PM UTC

Hi, can someone tell me how to get from London to Tanworth-in-Arden? Which is the cheapest way? Thanks

unive

3 replies

Help me get from London to Stonythorpe, Southham, Warwickshire
Posted: Fri July 6, 2007 05:39 PM UTC

Hi. Got to organise for a couple of my collegues to get from London W1 to Stonythorpe, Southham, Warwickshire. Would love it if someone could please help me to figure out the easiest way & how long it will take?

Ginaqueenbee

2 replies

Boscote Guest house
Posted: Mon June 18, 2007 12:35 PM UTC

Hi,Has anyone stayed at the Boscote Guest Appartments?Do they provide you with basics to start you off in the kitchen?
Thanks very much,
clare

clarecas

2 replies

In desperate need of a hotel!
Posted: Thu June 14, 2007 09:15 PM UTC

Hi I was just wandering if anyone could help me. I'm a student and I'm travelling with a friend to stratford for three nights and are looking for cheap accomodation preferably not too far from the town centre. Unfortunately everything I've found is way above our budget, do you have any suggestion of hotels/hostels?or sites that can be helpful?
Thanks very much,
clare

clarecas

4 replies

Injured Birds on the river
Posted: Sat June 2, 2007 10:38 PM UTC

I was walking near the river tonight and spotted an injured canadian goose with a bad leg. It couldn't put weight on it and didn't look to be able to swim.
Do people check the birds over at any time? I heard that they were looked after but wasn't sure if they just fed them.
I hate seeing any animal hurt so hope that people do check them, because Stratford isn't the best at night and would hate for it to get hurt.

Your response would be much appreciated.

Kind Regards Caroline Wright

cazw16

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Restaurant
Posted: Tue May 1, 2007 02:54 PM UTC

We're going to the theatre this Saturday to celebrate my mother's 87th birthday. Could anybody recommend a good restaurant for dinner after the show?

Thanks in advance, Robin

robine

4 replies

Hertz car rental in Stratford
Posted: Sat March 31, 2007 07:41 PM UTC

Hello,

I see on Hertz car rental's website that they have a pick-up office at 1 Abbey Road in Straford-on-Avon, but I can't find any evidence of that on Stratord's websites, including the official tourist site or the railway station's site, so I'm a little suspicious of Hertz's claim. :) Can anyone verify that there are Hertz cars typically available to hire near the rail station in Stratford?

Thanks,
Tara

londonlover

1 reply

best way to travel to warwick
Posted: Tue January 16, 2007 12:26 PM UTC

Hi,
I am going to travel to warwick on 13th of March with my boyfriend. i have heard of a train ticket that is valid for travel for 3 days between London-Warwick-stratford upon avon and Leeming- in order to visit the attraction of the Sheakspeare country. Does anyone have any information about this opportunity? What is the best way to come to warwick and have the chance to travel around the other plaves as well? please reply to my by email at: raptie@mediconsa.com
Many many thanks
Irene

raptie

1 reply

Anything Special
Posted: Sun November 5, 2006 08:36 AM UTC

Hi, I will be staying in Warwick from 9-12 November, I have a car and will be visiting the surrounding countryside. Is there anything special going on that I should not miss? Thanks!!

yetist

4 replies

Nice Hotel in Stratford upon Avon
Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 09:36 PM UTC

I am looking for a nice hotel there is no cost limit.

It is for my in laws they are over 60 and would like a hotel with maybe some entertainment in the hotel in the evening, but with in possible walking distance to everything as I would like them to just park the car up and not need it again until they are going home.

kmuffle

3 replies

Holiday Inn Stratford upon Avon...Any comments?
Posted: Wed April 19, 2006 03:33 PM UTC

I am traveling with 4 12 year old children and was thinking of staying at the Holiday Inn Stratford..Is the place good for children? Has anyone stayed there that can give me any input on it?

Thanks :-)

HildaP

4 replies

What are some hotels near Warwick University?
Posted: Tue October 18, 2005 01:19 AM UTC

I'm in a delegation of 8 people going to Warwick Uni for a meeting with key personnel there. We are looking for accommodation at a reasonably priced hotel near Uni.

Any recommendations please?
Warwick Uni postcode is CV4, does it mean the nearby hotels are postcode CV3,4,5?

Thanks for your help.

bargainhunter

2 replies

Nuneaton

pubs
Posted: Sat October 1, 2005 03:41 PM UTC

what pubs are there and which are the best

pleb

1 reply

Royal Leamington Spa

Ever heard of Leamington Spa?
Posted: Sat March 12, 2005 07:16 PM UTC

Hi people,

I am just interested in whether many of you have been here (Leamington Spa) or heard of Leamington? And generally what your opinions are of the place.

Thanks

Jas

bellajas

6 replies

Monk's Barn Farm.
Posted: Sun January 2, 2005 09:24 PM UTC

Hello....Has anyone stayed at a B&B called Monk's Barn Farm just south of Stratford. I am thinking about booking a 3 night stay there but would like to know a little bit more about the place. I would be grateful of any tips on B&B's in the area.
Also I have heard of a place called the Shire Horse Centre. Is it worth a visit?
Thanks in advance and cheers..............Louise

lou31

4 replies

Do you know this pub?
Posted: Sun December 12, 2004 04:01 PM UTC

My husband and I had the time of our lives, way back in 1988, visiting with the locals at a Straford pub called the Fox Inn. They invitied us back again for 'Quiz Night'. I would love to take my kids there but don't remember where the pub is located. Does it even have the same name? Can anyone help?

Thanks

Silverarrow226

7 replies

laundry service?
Posted: Fri December 10, 2004 06:53 PM UTC

Can anyone tell me if there is a laundry service located in or near Strafrod-upon-avon that we can drop off and pick up the same day? Looking for the same thing near the West End of London. What would this cost?

Thanks,

Debbie

Silverarrow226

1 reply

Cotswolds tours
Posted: Sun October 24, 2004 04:29 AM UTC

Hi to all,
I will be in Stratford mid May next year and am trying to organise an itinery for my UK holiday.

Can anyone tell me if I can get some sort of tour either day or overnight to the Cotswolds from Stratford? Also if I hired a car how far is it to places such as Broadway or Evesham and how long would a drive take?

One more thing.......Can I catch a train from Stratford to Scotland and if not which would be the nearest station?

Thanks in advance.........I'm in a bit of a pickle about how to best see the Cotswolds in 3 days.
Cheers..................Louise

lou31

3 replies

Getting to Stratford-upon-Avon
Posted: Tue April 27, 2004 06:23 AM UTC

Hi, does anyone know how to get from the Warwick Castle to Stratford-upon-Avon? I know they are just about 8 miles away but does anyone know if there's a local bus that runs btw the two places? Thanks so much!

Yuna_11

1 reply

Warwick from London?
Posted: Thu January 29, 2004 05:28 PM UTC

Hello,

As I've said in a previous post, I intend on visiting Warwick Castle this spring on a backpacking trip. I am on a very tight budget and need to figure out the absolute cheapest way to travel to Warwick from London (and back). I also would like to find out if there are any hostels (good) or campgrounds (better) close to the castle that would allow me to travel on foot from the castle to spend the night. That is, unless there's public transportation in the area... as you can see I'm pretty much clueless about the area. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Ken =)

psychocy

10 replies