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LOL Mary. If it was me just going alone. Ya woudn't get me out of the pub. Plus,I would spend the whole 4 weeks in Essex. My Hull lot 1600s to 1890s 8 generations. ( one Parish.)lol My partners lot ( Irish ) Convicts both sides, sent to the bad lands of Australia. 1840s maybe she can go to Ireland, and pick me up on the way back. ( I should be found in some pub somewhere ???.) Of course, i am joking. Looking forward to meeting some of my branches of English cousins. ( Romford.) and maybe, just maybe, getting a "Would you like to stay, for a couple of night's" YES'PLEASE. Hope there reading this!!! Tony Oz ( who has never been shy.) LOL

Tony. Just a mob of rocks standing on end. Did I get it right ??? do you have to pay to see them??? We didnt when we went in 1985. Wouldnt bother again. The best thing down that way was the Devonshire teas with real clotted cream. Also you must have a Icecream made with clotted cream ,also available down that way. Fantastic>>>>> Drop in to a pub and have a real ploughmans lunch.. took me an hour to eat it. Lovely. I really did see other things other than food,,,Honestly><><

Thanks to everyone who replied to my thread. All the info is very much appreciated, as it is giving me lots of Idea's. Bob from Worcestershire. Hi Bob. On a previous thread i had stated that we were planning to come to the U.K in Sept 2005. At this stage we are still gathering information on what,and where, interesting places there are to see in the U.K. as I'm sure there are thousands of them. The English people know England, better than any advertising i may find on the net. ( Hence, Stonhenge.) We are still in the process, of planning our trip within our 3 to 4 week time frame. Young or fit: Mid 50s, but very fit, and young at heart .lol Did your parent's emigrate?: No. Apart from general touring, we have most data on the birth Villages of our Ancestors in England,Ireland,Scotland and hope to visit all these places as well, time permitting. ( Essex and Yorkshire, being a priority.) There will be many counties we will most likely miss out on visiting, but this will be depending on our priority's and time. We have much to visit, but would also like to take in the many of the sites the U.K has to offer. ( Historical wise.) like many before us, we will miss out on lots of interesting places, but thats life. It will be our first trip, and hopefully not our last,so what we miss out on will bring us back again. Cheers. Tony Oz.

If it's standing stones and scenery you're after, and you've got time , I'd recommend the Standing Stones of Callanish up on Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Has a very eerie feel to the place. Also preferred Avebury to Stonehenge but I think that had more to do with the fact that there's a pub right in the middle of them! LOL Christine

As Paul will tell you there are dozens of other intresting site around the Stones. There is Wood henge nere Amesbury, old Serum (a hill fort) and some pleasant walks as well. Just right for working up a thirst.

Like Gwynne, I prefer Avebury. there's more there - Silbury Hill and the Kennet Longbarrow - and it's free. The Red Lion is a nice pub too! there's also the Rollwright stones somewhere in Wiltshire (found them by accident) In my youf, I remember climbing over stonehenge - but like the others have said - you can't get near them now. It appears they belong to the people - we pay for their upkeep (upkeep????), they have been climbed over for thousands of years, but in the last 20 it seems we climb differently and damage them!!!!! At Avebury you can actually touch the ones that are left and there's a lovely ditch system. Get the best of both worlds Tony, drive by Stonehenge (before they put the road underground) on your way to Avebury LOL maggie

Stonehenge - hm, its OK. But as you are coming to Cornwall, Cornwall is full of ancient sites, stone circles (not as big as Stonehenge though) and of course, the unmissable Eden Project. Incidentally, Cornwall Records Office has a fantastic range of Mining History Records - but you need to book well in advance I think. If you let me know well before you come, I will have a recce for whatever your particular interest is.

Tony We could tell you more if we had more info: What are your interests Are you young and fit or -not- How long have you got Did your parent's emigrate? When? Ask and you will get even more help

Cheers Rose. Tony Oz.xx

I love Stonehenge Tony,but I visit in the evenings when most of the tripper traffic has gone.I do not pay to go on the site as you can see plenty from the road. Go for a sunset,it is quite beautiful. The historic towns of Salisbury and Wilton are quite near.Salisbury has a magnificent Cathedral with the tallest spire in the country.It had a lean to it and when I lived in Salisbury Close 40 yrs ago,I worked out the when it fell it would go right through my sitting room window. Wilton House is lovely and has the added interest of being one of the major headquarters during the WW11.Many war cabinets met there. It also has a beautiful Palladian Bridge in the grounds which are beautiful.The race course is just above on the downs near Wilton and would make a great day out too. Let us know when you are coming I'm sure you would be welcome to overnight with many of us, it may help spread your costs a bit.Keep in touch-Rose

Will do Mate. My Shout. ( Il'e pay ) Tony Oz ( hic )

tony let me know if you visit stonehenge! i'll meet you for a pint in the stonehenge inn!

Thanks everyone for your comments. C.B Yes, i love anything Historical/Ancient that has a story to tell. I have been to Ayers Rock many times, but never set foot on it, out of respect for our Aborigional Community. I am still working on my plans regarding my trip to the U.K in Sept, this year. Just getting a few idea's from everyone, on some good Historical places to visit. Stonehenge was on my mind. Cheers. Tony Oz

I was underwhelmed, but that's just my reaction! Also we drive past it so many times, it loses it's appeal. It will be better when and if they can put the A303 through a tunnel and close the road that runs alongside. Plenty of nice places in the area, Salisbury, Bath, a few National Trust properties if you're into that sort of thing! Sheila x

it is an amazing site but it is unfortunate that iit has to be fenced off. I visited it when I was much younger, way before they fenced it off. Incidentally, not on the same scale but awesome in its own way. if you are near Keswick in cumbria the Castlerigg Stone circle is not fenced off and is free. amazing circle of stones, stand in the middle and all you can see around you are mountains. Best visited in the snow. Ann Glos

Hi, It's a bit busy and almost on a main road. I prefer Avebury, myself. But if it's ancient monuments, standing stones, stone circles or cromlechs you're into then you must go to Wales. Totally unbiased view of course, Gwynne

If you're in the area and you've got cash and time to spare, it is worth it. However if you're interested in the megalithic stuff and want to see a few other similar sites, go to Angelsey. (theres an excellent one at cable bay). You can probably see about 10 stone circles within a day. New Grange not far from Dublin was the best one I've been to to date.

A'v one on me Paul. lol Thanks Wendy. Curiousity will most likely get the better of me. Tony Oz

its about a fiver. its worth it during the solstice but in my own opinion its not at other times. im going to the stonehenge inn at 4 for a pint though if that helps!

Thanks for your advice folk. It seems i surpose an individual choice. How much do they charge to get in. Tony Oz