(26 Mar 2014, 10:15 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Can you not do them both?
A night or two in each, with a few hours travelling about sounds do able
It is I suppose.
But I prefer to base myself in one location and fully explore wherever I am. Also, I like to take the car, drive it to my destination, and forget about it for a few days. This is something I really don't get the chance to do that often.
It's probably going to be Southport (which has been described to me as a 'classier version of Blackpool). It's included in MerseyTravel's range of ticketing which means I can go to both Liverpool and Chester. Also, as mentioned, it's convenient for travelling to Manchester. It also seems quite pleasant from what I've seen.
I will go to Sheffield one day. But I think it might be a day-trip using Megabus. Although I don't have the exact times to hand, I know leaves at around 9.00am getting into Meadowhall for 12-ish while the return journey leaves at around 6-ish getting back into Newcastle before 10. I might do this one Monday when I'm off.
Anyways, I've now finished my shift and I'm officially off for five days. This has made me happy; the purpose of the thread
