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We met various friends on our holiday in England and Wales when we visited
Cheshire, Portmeirion,
Bristol,
and Cheddar Gorge. We went hot
air ballooning in Bristol and dined at some wonderful restaurants.
Cheshire
We went to the Jodrell Bank Observatory. The giant Lovell Radio Telescope has
been helping scientists learn more about the universe since 1957 and is a
visible Cheshire landmark.
We stayed at a lovely country pub
Portmeirion
is
on the North Wales coast and was designed by Sir Clough William-Ellis, who created an
unusual Italian style village. It was the setting of the cult 1960's TV
show, 'The Prisoner' and there's also the famous Portmeirion Pottery.
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Following the higgledy-piggledy streets through the
quirky village and gardens we discovered the coastal footpath along the estuary.
Bristol
During our stay in Bristol we went hot air ballooning, which was a wonderful way
to see the city.
We set off from Ashton Court, where the Balloon Festival takes place every
summer.
We got a great view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge
and Brunel's The SS Great Britain in the Bristol docks.
Pastel coloured Georgian terraced houses in Clifton.
A post flight celebratory glass of champagne.
Later we visited Brunel's SS Great Britain ship and museum
Cheddar Village and Gorge
On the edge of the Mendip Hills lies Cheddar village, which is famous for its
Cheddar Cheese, gorge and caves.
The spectacular limestone gorge is approximately 400 feet deep and 3 miles
long.
Naturally we visited the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Shop, which still makes
traditional cheddars matured in the caves.
Restaurants
Sandbach, Cheshire
The Bear's Paw
http://thebearspaw.co.uk/
English country hotel and restaurant
Bristol The Glassboat
http://www.glassboat.co.uk/
Boat situated in the lively waterfront city centre converted into a restaurant
serving classic French dishes and steaks River Cottage Canteen
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's restaurant housed in converted 19th century
church. Serves fresh seasonal wild dishes.
http://www.rivercottage.net/canteens/bristol
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restaurants I recommend.
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