Looking for suggestions...
I'm planning on traveling to England (Coventry)and Ireland (Dublin)this spring. I'm sure there are tons of people that have been to these places or live in these places on Travelblog. Just looking for suggestions as to where to go and what to see.
Reply to this Hi there Christoph, im from Coventry and must admit there isnt much to see in the city itself. There a couple of places that are worth a look, but shouldn't take you more than a couple of hours. The cathedrals and the area around them are good for a walk around, there is also the transport museum. Out of town near the airport is a rebuilt roman fort, worth a trip if you can get out there. Apart from that there isnt much. But one thing about Coventry is that it is a great base as its in the centre of the country. There are many places within about an hours travel which are worth going to. Stratford-upon-Avon is an obvious place to start, birthplace of Shakespeare and all that. Warwick has a great castle, Oxford has all the university colleges and some great bars (I am living there at the moment). Birmingham has some good museums and shops. Even London is only just over an hour away by train, so easily accessible.
Sure there is much more, but can't think off the top of my head. Hope this has given you some ideas.
Cheers,
Ian
Reply to this Hi, I'm from Ireland and live in Dublin. First of all, how long do you have to spend in Ireland? I would suggest 2/3 days is plenty for Dublin...there are loads of things to do but if you are after scenic beauty and a true taste of old Ireland you will need to get out about in rural Ireland. It's a small country and the furthest away towns are only 4/5 hours by bus or max 1 hour flight from the capital. Back to Dublin, it is jam packed with beautiful historical buildings, art galleries, museums etc. Check out The Dublin Pass to get an idea of what may be of most interest to you. Most tourists end up in the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle and Christchurch cathedral due to their central location and the fact that they are all pretty close together. Open Top Bus tours provide a great insight into any city you visit and have the added attraction of jump on and off at all the major attractions. For a more authentic look at Dublin, stay away from Temple Bar (the so called cultural quarter), instead check out some of the old style pubs off Grafton Street, Nearys and McDaids on Chatham Street, The Duke and Keoghs on Duke Street. Head over and see the street traders on Moore street and if you can go to Croake Park or Parnell Park for a GAA game then you will be down to the bread and butter of most Irish people. Ireland comes as a bit of a shock to many people as it is alot more expensive and multi-cultural then the media often portrays it. It is possible to still see that side of Ireland but only by getting off the beaten track and that applies both to Dublin and in the countryside. I hope you enjoy your trip and let me know if I can help with anything else. Amy
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