PropNut Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I finished my bicycle ride from Krakow Poland to Hamburg Germany a week and a half early. So my wife said go to England. Here I am standing in line in Hamburg at the British Airways counter looking for suggestions. I have scoped out the Shuttleworth collection, where, how to get there, etc , and also plan to visit the British Museum, Donnington, Silverstone and other cultural venues. Any other suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Duxford RAF museum Cosford & the London one in Hendon. HMS Belfast on the Thames. The weather is suposed to get better next week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PropNut Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Oh good call! The HMS Belfast is one I had not thought of, good call. Duxford is on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 The Science Museum is also very good as is the Natural History which is next door. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PropNut Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 They are now on my list, thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBear Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 There's plenty to see down in the South East as well for free or a reasonable fee, i'd recommend: The Kent Battle of Britain Museum at Hawkinge on the sight of the former RAF BofB airfield The nearby BofB memorial and 'Wing' experience at Capel le Ferne with a spectacular view out from the white cliffs Manston's Spitfire and Hurricane museum and neighbouring RAF History Museum Honourable mention to the de Havilland Museum in Hatfield, home of the Mosquito with three complete examples including the prototype. If you can stretch to it, a tour of the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar is excellent, the most (airworthy) Spitfires under one roof in the world I think... There are quite a few other smaller museums and collections dotted around as well, Brenzett, Shoreham, Headcorn etc. Fenrir and I are Kent residents, so feel free to drop us a DM if you require any assistance! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PropNut Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 Thanks BluBear, I might do that. I am going to spend one more day in London and then I will head north to Duxford for a day. Kent is an easy hop by train I assume. Any recommendations on where to stay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted May 31, 2019 2. Administrators Share Posted May 31, 2019 Crash, Fen and I are at Duxford next week (Tuesday for Dave, Wednesday for Tom and both days for me). If you're coming then, you'll need to book a ticket online before arriving (https://www.iwm.org.uk/)- the D-Day 75th Anniversary flypast of DC-3s and fighters over Normandy is departing from Duxford on Wednesday - hopefully 38 Daks will be taking part (There's 13 on the ground there as I write this) If you're into Armor, then the Tank Museum at Bovington is worth a visit too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PropNut Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 That sounds great, I will look for a hotel room in the area for Tuesday through Wednesday nights. I might not make the show on Tuesday but definitely looks good for Wednesday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBear Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I'm tempted to go on Wednesday, just trying to see if I can wangle it with work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PropNut Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 I have not booked it yet but I did find a room to rent in Cambridge for Monday-Thursday so I could attend both days. It looks like there is a shuttle running from Cambridge to the event every half hour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Bongodriver Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I will also be at Duxford for the entire 4 days, Blubear and Fenrir know where to find me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Arthur Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Hope you all have the weather and a good time at Duxford next week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PropNut Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 I have booked a room for three nights in Cambridge and have tickets for both Tuesday and Wednesday. Let me know how or where I can meet any of you, I would very much enjoy that. Tomorrow I am off to Silverstone to watch some races. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted June 2, 2019 2. Administrators Share Posted June 2, 2019 Crash and I will be there on Tuesday - I'll be at the Classic Wings marquee as I'm playing photographer for the day. Tom, Chris and I will be there on Wednesday. If you want a lift to & from the field on Wednesday, let me know which hotel you're at and I'll come pick you up. Food and beers on Tuesday night too maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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