Non-IBS Travel Question
#314752 - 09/09/07 11:27 AM
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Snorkie
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Next year, my husband and I are planning to travel to the UK. Originally, we were planning to go in the spring but now, we are thinking of going in summer or fall to catch a Royal Shakespeare Company show. (I'd rather go in fall than summer.) We're okay with it if that doesn't work out, but we'd really like to take the opportunity.
Anyway, what season is best overall to travel in the UK?
Thanks!
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Hi there, i live in the UK. the best season to come over is Late spring early summer as our weather is at its best then, but British weather is so unpredictable be prepared for anything.
Where are you planning on visiting?
Claire 
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We're planning on Cardiff, Wales and what in England is still up for grabs. We were thinking of going in the fall in order to catch a show with the Royal Shakespeare Company next year.
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We're planning on Cardiff, Wales and what in England is still up for grabs. We were thinking of going in the fall in order to catch a show with the Royal Shakespeare Company next year.
forgive me for sounding dumb, fall = autumn yes? as in september october? weather is awful, lots of rain and wind usually be sure to bring an umberella :-)
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Edited by clairews6 (09/10/07 01:15 PM)
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Fall=autumn, yep.
Rainy, huh? Hrm. The reason we were thinking of switching to fall was to see a Royal Shakespeare Company show. Hamlet, specifically. It's DH's favorite Shakespeare play and I'll just stare at the lead and be happy. We could go in the summer instead, but I imagine the crowds would be bigger everywhere.
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I dont know about you but i'd prefer to visit places wih crowds and sunshine rather than space and an umbrella tee hee.
If you dont mind the dismal British weather then go for it, personally i hate British weather :-(
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See, I'm the opposite. So long as I have the umbrella in the first place, I don't mind if it's raining and sorta empty. It must be the "goth" that's still in me. 
We've decided to go whenever we can get tickets...probably fall. How is it about now or early October?
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today has been quite nice actually, quite sunny. Its just starting to get a bit colder now, time for long sleeve tops rather than t shirts and i've had the heating on a couple of times this week for the fist time since about april. Its generally starts to get a bit colder by the day now and with it comes the rain. although the uk has had the worst ever rain fall this summer so doubt there is much left too fall tee hee. UK weather is so unpredictable so if you dont mind then dont let the weather put you off visiting, just come whenever it suits you best.
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Hey - I hope that I'm not too late (that you haven't left yet), but you should know that it is definitely getting cooler here in Wales - expect highs in the mid-50s for the most part, and definitely bring rain gear. The wind can be quite something, so umbrella's are generally a little useless. Don't let any bad weather ruin your trip though - there's still lots to do and see around here!
- Vincent
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Thanks, Vincent. We're not going until next year, so you're not too late at all. We are already looking forward to the trip!
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Hi Snorkie, I thought I'd add my bit if thats ok!! I live in Gloucestershire and am about 45mins to an hour away from Stratford upon Avon. It is the lovliest place to visit and especially see Shakespeare. In the summer it can be full of tourists but you also get to see things you wouldnt at other times like street entertainers and even those people that dress up as statues until someone gets close and gets the pants scared off them!! In the autumn (fall) it can be especially beautiful by the river with all the trees changing colour. I guess what I'm trying to say is that it can be beautiful over here at any time of year but as Clairews6 has said the weather is very unpredictable. Mind you that can be true of spring and summer as well as autumn and winter!!!!! Whenever you decide to come and visit us I hope you have a wonderful time and enjoy all you see.
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Hey Snorkie! I just got back from London about a month ago. We went in mid August and everyone told us summer was the best time to go since the weather would be warm and beautiful. It ended up raining most of the time! But, I know that England was experiencing more rainfalls this year than it has in ages!
Bottom line: bring a purse-sized umbrella no matter what time of year you go
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You definitely have to check out the Royal Shakespeare Company! We did it while we were there. Saw a production of the Merchant of Venice and it was just amazing!! Get your tickets well in advance though. I'd say a few weeks if you want prime seats. We got ours a week in advance and our seats were okay, but not the greatest.
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