Friday, 19 April 2019
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Oxford Camping & Caravanning Club Site
Left Mirey Leys around 3pm. Just as we got on the M1 the overhead signs said there was a 90 minute delay between junctions 20 and 21 so we diverted down the A42. We still ended up losing around 30 minutes though around Birmingaham.
We arrived on-site about 6:15 pm. Sharon was already here and after she had finished putting up her awning she made a start on barbecued tea. By the time we were all sorted food was ready and we sat and ate outside as it was a pleasant evening.
By about 10pm it was dropping a bit cool so be headed of inside.
Saturday, 27 October 2018
Bath Marina & Caravan Park
Woke up to a hard frost. Thought it was cold in the night. The overhanging part of the awning above the front had ice 10mm thick. Unfortunately the awning was wet so we had to put it away and dry it out on Sunday.
We left just after Midday and called St Gloucester services for a wee and snack.
We left just after Midday and called St Gloucester services for a wee and snack.
We arrived back at Mirey Lees just before 5pm.
Friday, 26 October 2018
Tyntesfield and Clifton Suspension Bridge
Although we had some we rain overnight it was again a nice bright morning. We did have a few showers on and of throughout the day but it was generally a nice warm day with a bit of a nip in the wind.
After breakfast we set off for Tytensfield. A lovely YU Gothic style we building, op need by the National Trust, who managed to beat off Kylie Minogue, since 2001.
On the way back we diverted to Clifton Suspension Bridge. A beautiful bridge across the Avon Gorg we, built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in
After breakfast we set off for Tytensfield. A lovely YU Gothic style we building, op need by the National Trust, who managed to beat off Kylie Minogue, since 2001.
On the way back we diverted to Clifton Suspension Bridge. A beautiful bridge across the Avon Gorg we, built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in
Thursday, 25 October 2018
Dyrham Park
A bit colder today but still nice and bright. After breakfast we headed to Dyrham Park
The car park is just inside the main gate at the top of the hill. The house is 15 to 20 minutes walk down the hill. There is a shuttle bus to take you ther but we decided to walk down an catch the bus back up.
The house looks lovely as you walk down the hill but inside is a little disappointing. It is not as grand inside as it looks from the outside.
We had a walk around the formal gardens and the church.
After the tour of the house we went to the tea rooms for the traditional cuppa and crisps, although this time we had a nice cheese scone as well. Then onto the bus for the ride back to the car.
On the way back we had a detour to Halfords at Yate to pick up a couple of spare inner y
Tubes for the bikes.
We drove back to the van for a nice cuppa, before getting changed and heading back to the cinema to watch Bohemian Rhapsody.
The car park is just inside the main gate at the top of the hill. The house is 15 to 20 minutes walk down the hill. There is a shuttle bus to take you ther but we decided to walk down an catch the bus back up.
The house looks lovely as you walk down the hill but inside is a little disappointing. It is not as grand inside as it looks from the outside.
We had a walk around the formal gardens and the church.
After the tour of the house we went to the tea rooms for the traditional cuppa and crisps, although this time we had a nice cheese scone as well. Then onto the bus for the ride back to the car.
On the way back we had a detour to Halfords at Yate to pick up a couple of spare inner y
Tubes for the bikes.
We drove back to the van for a nice cuppa, before getting changed and heading back to the cinema to watch Bohemian Rhapsody.
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
Bath to Bristol Railway Path
Another lovely sunny day again. After breakfast we got the bikes out and headed off in search for the Railway path. With the help of a couple of dog walkers we managed to find it.
We rode all the way to Bristol and decided to have a look at the SS Great Britain whilst we were there. We eventually managed to find it and had a nice cuppa and sandwich in the Cafe.
We headed off back to the caravan. A 32 mile round trip. The longest bike ride we have ever done so far. We has a well earned chilled evening resting our weary legs and sore bum.
We rode all the way to Bristol and decided to have a look at the SS Great Britain whilst we were there. We eventually managed to find it and had a nice cuppa and sandwich in the Cafe.
We headed off back to the caravan. A 32 mile round trip. The longest bike ride we have ever done so far. We has a well earned chilled evening resting our weary legs and sore bum.
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Bath
Another bright mainly sunny day again today. After breakfast we again walked to the Park and Ride and caught the bus into Bath.
Again we jumped on the City Tour bus and got off at the assembly rooms. We had a look around the assembly rooms which is where the unmarried women of Bath used to go in search of a husband.
Just next to the Assembly Rooms is the Kings Circus. A circle of houses with a green in the centre containing some magnificent trees.
We hopped back on the bus to Bath Abbey. It has the most magnificent ceiling I have ever seen in any building. Next to the Abbey was the Roman Baths and Pump Room. Due to the fact that there was a very long queue and that it was £16.50 to get in we didn't bother going in.
We went to the nearby Costa Coffee before having a stroll around the shops before heading to Wetherspoons for dinner.
After dinner we went to the Odeon to watch First Man. A film about Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon.
After the film we caught the bus back to the caravan and chilled for the rest of the evening.
Again we jumped on the City Tour bus and got off at the assembly rooms. We had a look around the assembly rooms which is where the unmarried women of Bath used to go in search of a husband.
Just next to the Assembly Rooms is the Kings Circus. A circle of houses with a green in the centre containing some magnificent trees.
We hopped back on the bus to Bath Abbey. It has the most magnificent ceiling I have ever seen in any building. Next to the Abbey was the Roman Baths and Pump Room. Due to the fact that there was a very long queue and that it was £16.50 to get in we didn't bother going in.
We went to the nearby Costa Coffee before having a stroll around the shops before heading to Wetherspoons for dinner.
After dinner we went to the Odeon to watch First Man. A film about Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon.
After the film we caught the bus back to the caravan and chilled for the rest of the evening.
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