Planning a trip to England first 10 days of May.
Want to tour Bedford Kempston area to track down relatives (have contact with some already) and locations ancestors were born, died, buried. But we also want to take in some sights, activities, etc.
Would like to spend a few days in London. Possibly hire a local guide.
Will take in Stonehenge, and looking for more ideas.
Last six days will be up to Scotland.
Will have a car, but probably take train into London.
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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When you say "Last six days will be up to Scotland", does that mean you have 10 days for England and then will go to Scotland for 6 days, or does "the first 10 days of May" cover both countries ?
Posted by
OP
3 posts
10 days in England and then work our way up to Scotland.
Fly out of Gatwick morning of day 16
Posted by
Tunbridge Wells
6113 posts
Have 5 days to a week in London and cover Stonehenge as a day trip from here. Bedford could be covered as a day trip from London or you could spend a couple of nights here. York would be an obvious stop en route to Scotland for 2 nights.
What do you want to see in Scotland? Have 3 nights ie 2 full days in Edinburgh then hire a car and visit the Highlands. Ideally fly open jaw rather than having to waste half a day back tracking to London.
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Northamptonshire, England
33994 posts
Kempston, and especially the Marston Vale has changed a lot in the last 50 years.
When did the ones who left leave? Are they Italian by any chance?
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Close Relatives left Bedford area years ago, but in contact with relatives who live there now and are going to show us around. We are planning on being in London via train from Bedford morning of May 6 to morning of May 8. We are considering hiring a guide - any suggestions? Any central hotels and located to a train station we would be arriving on?