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Stop a moment and remember to enjoy your visit Spencer. Don't worry about stuff you are not getting to see. You can always come back some day and see that. Hope you have a blast while you're here .
You only have a limited number of paid holidays. Go where you want and do what you want. Try and enjoy yourself
Have a great time in the UK fella. Remember to stop at some places enroute that aren't on your agenda. Many surprises will ensue
While you're in Glasgow, see if you have time to go a bit further North for a day and visit Glencoe/Loch Lomond. Some of the best scenery you'll find in the whole UK if you catch it with decent weather though it'll definitely take up most of a day. Otherwise good selection of places to visit. Edinburgh usually appeals more to people who want to see historic buildings/castles and get the traditional touristy experience, while Glasgow is more of a 'fun' city, so make sure to exploit that.
Manchester and Liverpool are both very fun cities with a host of culture, and you'll have no issue finding things to do while there. I lived in Manchester a few years ago (as a student) and it was probably the most fun I've had my entire life, although be careful in some of the areas south of the centre (Fallowfield, Moss Side etc.) at night as unfortunately they're not the safest areas (especially for a tourist). Manchester buses are fantastic for getting around, so make sure to use them wherever you can if you ever intend on going anywhere outside of the centre such as the curry mile.
I currently live in Newcastle, and have for several years so I can confidently say that you'll have a blast. Make sure to make use of the metro system to get around if you're staying outside of the centre. It's very consistent, and there's a decent bus network as well if that doesn't suit. The centre is small enough though that you'll be able to walk everywhere pretty easily. If you're here during the weekend (Friday/Saturday) then come into town for some drinks at a bar or pub. The nightlife is one of Newcastle's defining features, and everyone goes out in full force so I'm sure you'll find no shortage of fun. Make sure to visit the beach if you have time (and the weather is nice), it's about 30-40 minutes by metro to Tynemouth from central station and it's a decent beach if you want to get a good British beach experience.
If you're taking the trains more than a couple of times, then it might be worth looking into getting a railcard. It's like £30 for a year, and will give you 1/3 off rail tickets (which unfortunately is quite a big discount thanks to the state of our rail network currently).
Also worth noting if you're travelling between London & the North of England (or vice-versa) then you might come close to Cambridge which is definitely worth a visit if you're just coming through. You can be in the centre within 15 minutes walk of leaving the train station and you have countless historic buildings, churches and the university within minutes walk. If you're willing and able to sacrifice a few hours to explore then it'll definitely be something to consider. And it's a 50 minute train ride from London Kings Cross station! With that same thought, Durham is very close to Newcastle by train and while it's very small and there's not much to do, it has some nice old buildings and an established university that might be something to consider if you're stuck in Newcastle for a while.
Hope you enjoy your trip Spencer, you're more than welcome, your channel kept sane during the covid lockdowns, and I've been a loyal fan ever since. Have a safe journey. 🇬🇧🤝🏻🇺🇲👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
E.T.S.🤩 has kept me (sorta!) sane too, Paula! 🇬🇧 😉 👍
Point 1 - Don't pronounce Glasgow Glass-Go - It's Glaz-Go.
In London, go eat at Borough Market, then head to the coast - and any town on whatever coast you choose, THIS is where you buy your First fish and chips.
If you want to see some of the most beautiful scenery we have to offer then make your way out of the big cities and head on up to the Scottish Highlands mate. It's worth the journey
Recently drove from Fort William to Stranraer - you get fed up after the first hour of saying 'fuuuuck !' Glencoe is stunning
There is nothing compares to the Scottish Highland.
Camden Town is the musical heartland of London. Where Amy Winehouse used to drink every night at the Hawley Arms in 2007, staggering around upstairs with a bunch of guys; also the Dublin Castle; and the Good Mixer.
I love Camden, always watch cam Cole busking opposite vans shop , only place I’d go towards London.
@@huntinghistory It was my fave part of London during the '00s. Ain't been there for years and do miss the atmosphere.
@@nellsun2521got to say, it’s abit of a dump now.
@@damedusa5107 It was kind of a dump when I first went there 23 years ago! Depends what time of day or night you go. If you have no destination there at night, trouble will find you.
Spencer, leeds york,Liverpool lake district, Yorkshire wolds,Yorkshire moors,Yorkshire dales.bath,chester Canterbury..eat fish&chips from a takeaway not from a pub or restaurant.
It's great you're visiting UK cities, but make sure your next visit is more rural. You'll love our countryside and the little villages. You may need to drive, but it's not too complicated, honestly, and totally worth it, I promise you.
Spencer, you will love Newcastle in June! The quayside pubs are great & the Bigg Market is as crazy as it's always been! I took an American friend, who was passing through, out on the town & he was blown away with the place - he swore it was better than New Orleans.
I read a study that rated Newcastle as being amongst the top 10 party cities in the world!
Have fun in the UK mate, you'll have a blast!
I would defintly consider taking a detour to Silverstone if you get half a day. Its kind of the centre of UK Motorsport and has a great museum.
brooklands
the centre of GB is Haltwhistle, Northumberland! You don't realise how big Scotland is
Glad you chose my hometown Liverpool, you will find folk very friendly. Be sure to do a tour of the Beatles childhood homes!
I did laugh when you said you weren't meeting anyone for your own safety. Proper tickled me that. Hope you enjoy your visit Spencer and try and visit the champions when in Manchester. Plenty of other things to see in Manchester too.
More Newcastle dog walk adventure ideas:
Local buses and rail will get you out of the city and into the countryside in around 1hr or out to quiter beaches.
There is a great walking trail along the river Tyne, both in and out of the city. The countryside has some lovely villages and walks with dog friendly pubs. And the coastal path is stunning. Bus to Bamburgh, walk the beach, see the castle, lunch in the village, bus back home is a winner. Or out to Hadrian's wall. Note you can visit Hadrian's wall in the city, Newcastle is the new castle built by the romans. At Wallsend there is the Roman settlement with a visitors centre which is literally where the wall ends. We're not very imaginative with names.
Local music trivia: Sting and Chas Chandler (bassist in the Animals and later Jimi Hendrix's manger) are from Wallsend.
If you want an amazing burger in Liverpool you want Honest Burgers, if you are going to Penny Lane, call in at Penny Lane Chippy for fish & chips like a local
I'd say you made a good choice. Regional identity is important in the UK and you'll be pleasantly surprised at how different these places feel from one another - even though two of them are only 35 miles apart!
One thing we can't guarantee is decent weather. June is particularly unpredictable - it can be warm and sunny or cold, wet and windy, with one day completely different from the next. But you will have plenty of daylight, up to 18 hours depending on how far north you are.
I hope that you enjoy your time here. You're going to get a lot of comments saying that you're doing it incorrectly but having to cram everything into a little over 2 weeks, that's inevitable. The decision to make it a city trip is a perfectly sensible approach. It's a "deep dive" vs a little taster of everything. Both are valid approaches.
Have a great trip Spence! Hope you enjoy it & that it'll make you want to come back to see other parts of the U.K! Maybe I'll spot you in Manchester!
🤩🤞 Thanks for all the videos. 🇬🇧
Don't worry about people hearing your accent. It's perfectly understandable. However, you may have a problem in deciphering some accents in Glasgow, Liverpool or Newcastle.😂 When I've been to those cities I can understand most people, but some accents are so strong, they may as well be speaking another language.
I hope you have a great time in UK, you will see some of the countryside if you are travelling on National Express, but try to fit in North Wales which is absolutely beautiful, or go further north in Scotland and see the gorgeous Highlands.
May the sun shine for you and look forward to seeing your videos.
I think you know enough to have made some great choices. A great way to check out arrangements is to contact the tourist information centres which are scattered around destinations and cities. They will be great for travel, directions, timetables, recommendations, booking and finding accommodation and finding what's on.
You sound like a smart guy. Cities are easier to get to so i understand your choices. London is expensive to stay for too long. Unless your going to live in the U.K. driving is not important as the bus and trains are easily available [when they are not on strike] Advance train tickets are a good idea. National Express is a good idea ,they have toilets at the rear at least they did when i last used them. Recent years have had very hot summers but saying when summer is is a tricky question so i would suggest cool clothing but pack one warm sweater and thin waterproof top remember June 5th 1944 the day before D-Day there was a storm in the channel but as we appear to be having hotter summers you could lean toward thin clothes. good idea to make two trips . I have spent a lot of time in America and enjoyed myself with my cousin and her husband. in California but i know there are a vast amount of beautiful other States. I have never thought that there was a difference between the intelligence of the peoples ,yes Americans learn more about America perhaps because America is the no 1 super power and i would guess that Brits were taught more about Britain than details of other countries when Britain was the no 1 superpower other than listing just who was part of the Empire. My American relations are very intelligent so stereotyping is never a good idea.
If you're dog sitting in Newcastle, doggie walks on the beach are a must.
In June there are dog restrictions which are clearly marked. Dogs allowed at one end but not at the other. Both Long Sands beach (Tynemouth) and Whitley Bay are good.
Tynemouth Village has some great bars/pubs/cafe's etc as well as the Castle and Priory (which is a medieval castle and monestry, not a pub). Whitley Bay has had the promenade and Spanish City revamped so are really nice now and at the far end of the bay is St. Mary's Lighthouse (perched on a little island often with seals lying in the rocks). Both are easily accessible by local buses from across the city as well as the Metro (light railway).
Random Trivia: Stan Laurel of Laurel and Hardy fame lived in North Shields/Tynemouth for most of his childhood. He visited with his comedy partner when they were famous and stayed at the Grand Hotel.
If you go to the beach and see a Kitesurfer with Slingshot written on their kites, flag me down and say hi.
he could be stopping at Jesmond no better place than Jesmond dene for dog walking
When in London do the obvious but visit East London. South of the river, Greenwich, Crystal Palace & Brixton deserve a look.
I wouldn't worry much about safety in the UK. I've lived here all my life and never got into any issue.
Lucky you. Many criminals target tourists, so it's important to watch out for pickpockets, muggers & scammers.
Come and see me, Spencer! I have a room in my house in Norwich specially dedicated to you, it's like a shrine to you. (I have some pictures of the magician David Copperfield as well, but i don't like him as much as you.)
I would really recommend York, an underrated castle walled city - For an American would be great seeing 'Old Town', with cobbled streets, and 14th century buildings. Has many street performers also.
It is the Old York, to Americas New York, and was once occupied by the Vikings, becoming one of their centers of power. So a lot of history.
York is one of the most beautiful places in the UK, and thus, the world.
Familiarize yourself with the Glasgow accent before you go. I think it’s the hardest in Scotland. It interesting and fun to listen to - once you pick up the pattern/lilt.
💚💚Liverpool! Do the Beatles tour (they have open top bus tours plus National Trust do one where you can physically walk around John's and Paul's homes). The Royal Albert Dock, world class free Museums, check out Museum of Liverpool and Maritime Museum (also has Titanic memorabilia, plus slave trade). Amazing Art galleries and theatres. Everything is very central and walkable. Also beautiful beaches at Formby and Squirrel reserve, parks galore, The architecture! More listed buildings than anywhere outside of London, and of course the ferry across the Mersey. 💚💚
A day trip to Brighton while in London is worthwhile. Shame you’re missing Bristol.
Traveling by bus is a great idea, the buses will take you through little tiny villages and towns so you can see what our great countryside looks like.
If you haven't already book all your accommodation you could try contacting places like pubs and ask if you could play at them in return for a bed for the night, that way you can save some money, not earn any and get to play for crowds in the UK. Just an idea.
Enjoy your trip and I can't wait to see your travels on CZcams xx
Travelling with 2 Ls please.
In Manchester head to The Marble Arch pub for great beer in one of the most original pubs in the area. Head to This and That for a curry. Both are within 5 min walk of Shudehill tram stop.
Consider a trip on the tram to Bury if you are there on a Wednesday or Saturday for the market and the home of black pudding.
reading some of the comments, in the US they have plenty beaches and country side reason why they visit cities Victorian architecture,
The only downside to that itinerary is it's all bigger cities. For the real UK visit experience it's probably better to visit small cities (like my hometown, Chester), towns and villages as well. But you've got to do what you've got to do with your limited time. Now I've watched the part where you said about doing a second trip lol
It depends, small towns are mixed bag. Some are beyond depressing because they have declined so much
@@rorz999 Obviously I'm talking good, selected small towns. Not deadend, get me the hell out of here towns
When you travel by rail from London to Cardiff you will go through the Severn Tunnel - constructed between 1873 and 1886 - over 4 miles long - under the Bristol Channel. As a Welshman I always cheer when the train comes out into the Welsh side. In Cardiff it is okay to ask bar staff whether they have any Brains. Brains is the name of the local beer and is very good (especially SA). St Fagans open air museum is great too.
Remember most Brits hear a posh English accent thinking he must be a dork! thinking of the stereo typed Hugh Grant even though he went to New College Oxford .Boris Johnson went to a couple of Colleges including Eton but still gives the impression of a buffoon smart though he may be and he did make some bad decisions as do ALL politicians .
Spencer some places charge a sevice charge which is sneaky,we do tend to tip for good service but its not obigitatorery ,national express good call.
Have an incredible adventure, and we can't wait to see your vlogs ❤
it'll take a lifetime to explore London 🤦🏻a day aint gonna cut it!
I spent 10 years there and was still exploring by the end.
But for a quick fix: you gotta see crazy Camden Town in daytime, and the view from Primrose Hill just down the road. (Not sure if they still sell fresh magic mushrooms on the street stalls but they used to.)
I would recommend the Cotswolds, Lake District in Cumbria , Cornish coastal villages and Devon ( Tarr steps on River Barle), Isle of Skye ( Cuillan Hills) and the Highlands, or mid Wales with Black Mountains and Wye Valley. Cities: Oxford, Chester, York, Bristol and Edinburgh. In general, go west young man! Find old pubs with good ale from Good Pub Guide.
York would be worth a day trip, such a terrific smaller city with so much of English history in one place.
Hey Spencer. I said it before, I've never heard of anyone being deported for busking in the UK. Busking doesn't fall under the same regulations as perfoming live gigs at music venues where you are paid a fee. However each city you visit will have different council byelaws so if you plan to busk trouble free check out the council webiste for its rules. Some places require a licence for example, some don't- London is one of the places that requires auditions for a licence. Cardiff I don't think does anymore. But generally speaking it's highly unlikely a byelaw will be enforced in any way other than being asked politely to stop and move along. There's no way they would ever enforce those rules by deporting someone.
Wishing you all the best looking forward to the vlogs safe journey
Also a lot of cities in the UK require city permits to busk, places like cardiff, manchester etc, it was put it to stop nuisance buskers(eg random dude playing bagpipes for hours on end) etc.
In London be aware of pickpockets around certain tourist sites. Make sure valuables are zipped in an inside pocket. Usually work in 2 and 3s to distract.
Also people nicking yr phone whilst using as a ride by just be aware.
It depends on what you like but for me, I would drop a few cities and get into the countryside instead... Many of the cities are similar these days and the real UK seems to be becoming more rural... Everyone I know is moving away from the main towns and cities to the countryside!... The Yorkshire Dale's, North Wales, South Devon and Cornwall are much more interesting and also friendlier than the cities in my opinion... You're also far more likely to have interactions in those more rural areas and it's just a far nicer environment.
This is good advice.
I moved from Birmingham to north Wales 5 years ago. Get out into the sticks
He's not taking a rental car, and he's American... the cities are all a mile or two around the stations, can't expect him to hike around villages etc.
@@KevPage-Witkicker I travel all across the UK constantly and there's trains or buses to pretty much every town and village in the Yorkshire Dale's, Lake District, Devon and Cornwall for example...
There's absolutely tonnes of places you can get to on a train that's not in a main big city... In fact, some of our best train journeys are through the countryside!...
Nobody is asking him to go hiking!... It's very easy to catch a train to a nice countryside village and go for a few relaxing beers and take in the sights while having a stroll...
He's 100% missing out on the true UK experience if he's only visiting the big main cities while on his trip!
@@davidholgate123 Dude he has 2 weeks, give him a chance. He's already doing the length and breadth and seeing 3 whole countries. Everyone will miss something every time. I spent a month in Arizona and never went to the Grand Canyon (saw it on a later trip).
@@KevPage-Witkicker He can still see all 3 countries without going to all the big main cities...His itinerary has very little variety so why not mix it up a bit and that's extremely easy to do in 2 weeks, especially if he dropped 2 cities... Trying to navigate around those cities is going to be an even bigger time consumer if anything!
I hope you enjoy your upcoming trip👍. I think you’re absolutely correct to rely on public transport as the itinerary for your trip seems to be solely to several major cities around the country, and doesn’t seem to include trips out into more rural areas whilst you’re here. I have lived in London and various parts of Scotland (where I’m from) and tend to agree that it’s probably better to concentrate on Glasgow rather than Edinburgh as in many ways it’s a more interesting if gritty city. I did live in Edinburgh for a part of my childhood, but visited Glasgow regularly then too (for family reasons) and for a brief stay there of a few days in each city there are many interesting places to visit and things to do, not to mention a variety of good restaurants to try. I live now in a smallish town in the north of Scotland - our whole region is very picturesque, but you probably do need to hire/rent a car to get the best out of visits here although public transport (buses & trains) makes it perfectly possible with a bit of planning and of course there are organised bus tours, specially in Spring to Autumn, maybe if you come back for another visit in future years you can spread your wings a little and rent a car, either for visits to different parts of England, or Wales/Scotland/Northern Ireland, plus of course the main part of Ireland. Enjoy your trip.
Brilliant...and exciting...I have travelled extensively in the US and UK...and I always recommend Americans to visit Cambridge...It is quiaint, old, historic and my favourite city in the UK...and it has the Eagle bar where Crick and Watson declared to have found the 'code for life' (check plaque) and the US pilots bar with american WW2 pilots autographs on the ceiling...and don't forget the acre of land in England that is OWNED by the USA...It is actually USA soil in England...Have a great time and I look forward to the videos...PS. you're going to get a lot of suggestions of where to visit so be warned...hehe...and the plug adapter looks fine
As a Brit who has had American visitors, I do know that airport security will ask similar questions, like what's the nature of your visit, who are you visiting, how do you know them, how long is your stay, where are you staying etc. So, I would at least make sure you have the address written down of the first place you're staying. Have a good trip!
You might be surprised how easily you can visit Glasgow and Edinburgh across 24hrs - they are 50 mins apart on the train - it's cheap (bus takes just over an hour and is even cheaper) and I'd totally recommend it, even if you only had 4hrs there.
You have a great trip ahead of you and you seem genuinely excited about it. Ignore the critics and just keep that enthusiasm. Be yourself, do what you want to do, and have a blast.
I find that particularly post-covid, a lot of the newer restaurant staff WILL come up and ask how your food is, certainly in the restaurants near us in Wales
Good Luck with the trip Spencer. If you want to understand Wales I'd advise you go out of Cardiff into the old mining towns, the welsh valleys, the Methodist Chapels and meet the people. It's the rural people that make Wales what it is greater than any city or scenery.
When in Cardiff people will tell you to catch a bus (or train) to Penarth. An old Victorian town and an esplanade with a pier.
Hi Spencer...Brilliant your coming to the U.K. in June... I am sure you'll enjoy yourself.. I live 6 miles West of Glasgow in Paisley, although i travel to the city four times a week.. Try visiting Glasgow Cathedral, the Transport museum, Science centre, Celtic Football stadium, Burrel Collection Kevingrove Art museum Kelvingrove Park in the West end of the city. The city centre has a busy shopping areas and malls asyou call them in the U.S. The city has a Subway which covers mainly the city centre running South and West of the city in a circular route with 15 stations. Anyway i'm sure you will enjoy Edinburgh next time you travel to Scotland... The area called the old town where the Royal Mile is which takes you to the Castle and try and go North into the highlands and maybe visit Aberdeen and Inverness and try visiting some of the Western Islands like Mull and Skye.
Good on you Spencer! Enjoy the old place, especially Manchester, obviously!
Hey Spencer just a FYI about restaurants especially chains in London. Many have recently started adding a discretionary percentage charge to your bill. In other words a tip. You never have to pay this. Another tip along these lines (having gone to a pub a few months back with a fellow US lady) is don't try and tip the bar staff. The lady brought the change my American lady left on the bar as the bar lady thought she'd forgotten to pick it up whereas she thought she was tipping the bar lady.A little awkward tbh.
Lastly a safety tip. Big cities are generally safe day or night but especially in London tourists get comfort and walk along filming stuff with their cell phone until bam...some a hole has just snatched it on his bike and you're left chasing a bike in the distance! So please be aware of your surroundings.
Still so envious of you getting tickets to see Liam😂 in Manchester, I saw him at Eithad Stadium in June 2022 really enjoyed it! Missed out on tickets this year! 😕I live in between Liverpool and Manchester only 20 mins from where I live…Looking forward to your trip! Think meet ups are ok but if you’re alone I deffo wouldn’t do it for your own safety!! Excited for your adventure here!! 😊👍🏻
Also plenty a pubs in the UK have open mike nights , You can also sit in the bear garden of almost ant pub and play some tunes , x You might at least get a free beer or two x
You are coming on my birthday. I’ll be 74 on the 4th June 😉
National Express will take up a lot of your time. On long journeys the buses come off the motorway struggle with traffic getting into random cities like Nottingham or Stoke on Trent taking up to 8 hours when you have done it maybe just 2hrs. The BritRail pass that you cannot buy here in Britain is a fantastic investment for your journey. You can travel everywhere. So say you're in Newcastle for a while you can take trips out in the local trains. It's all paid for in advance. You can only purchase a BritRail at overseas travel agents like in the USA Australia New Zealand etc....Reconsider !!
Nice choice of cities, all of them have great atmosphere, attractions, architecture and nightlife.
Given that I have experienced US trains, you will love trains in the UK, assuming no cancellations or rail strikes.
You will have subscribers coming up to you whilst out and about, the world is too small to not happen ✌️
Hope you have a lovely time . South downs are beautiful in the South East of England. Enjoy watching your videos. ❤😊
I'd recommend you check places to go in Manchester first but the tram system makes it easy enough to get around. Salford is also famous for its bands, The Hollies, New Order, Joy Division, Smiths, Happy Mondays etc
I know I’m late here but just wanted to say have an amazing time! It’s your trip not anyone else’s so do what makes you happy.
That said, I think you would really love Camden Town in London! Very musical place, would be just up your street.
But of course it’s your time so do what works for you 😊
Enjoy yourself Spencer. You will see more than you can imagine and hopefully will be inspired to visit again.
Recently had US friends of friends visit (in their 70s) for the first time. They loved Britain and were very surprised about the differences from the USA. They sent thank you cards to us and the local pub. 😁 🇬🇧
Hope you have a great time and do whatever you feel comfortable doing and go wherever you feel comfortable going. You'll never please everybody with the choices you make but as long as you're happy with them that's all that matters because we all live and learn.
Liverpool is really good, several really good free museums and galleries. I really like the World Museum and the Maritime Museum. The Walker Art Gallery is next to the World Museum. And the huge Liverpool cathedral is nearby too. The Museum of Liverpool is just a bit further up from the Maritime Museum . They're all within like a mile radius. The Cavern and Beatles Story Musem is not far from the Maritime Museum/Museum of Liverpool too
That's if they aren't on strike again
Camden Town, and Primrose Hill up the road - great view of London.
(Top of Primrose Hill also is the spot where Liam challenged to meet Harrison/Richards/Jagger for a fight in 1997, live on Radio 1.)
He moved to Henley on Thames up the road from George Harrison home .
Shame it sounds like you’re only going to big cities and missing the countryside. Still, hope you have a great time over here 👍
When in London, go to the Rochester Castle pub in Stoke Newington. It's rough but honest and they will love you for going there. Me and my buddies always referred to it as the Happiest Place in London. I guarantee you won't be paying for drinks after you get talking to the locals.
A meet up would be a bad idea. Remember what happened to Alan Partridge? He ended up in the company of a mentalist fan. Hehe! Actually, the chap in the video has a little bit of the Partridge about him.
Have a great time, Spencer! I hope you do get to stumble across some of your subscribers. I'm sure that would add to your whole experience.
You probably already know this, but don't forget that places aren't always open on a Sunday, or much shorter hours
My top tip: Try to visit a few museums, as some are free and all will be entertaining. You might not be able to film in some of them but also it will help with our dodgy weather. Pack a decent lightweight coat, layers are good and remember that most stores have a closing time, unlike in the US where they tend to remain open longer. Pubs, restaurants are excluded from this and remember we don't need to tip, we pay our waiting staff a decent wage so its if we want to not because we have to. Also our public transport is pretty good, in London the tube (subway) is the best way to get around.
I'm from a town close to the English city of Lichfield, it has THE most amazing cathedral you must visit there!!!!!
Glad you’re coming over here. I get it that you can’t see everything, you only have a limited amount of time here. Hope you have a great time and am looking forward to seeing your videos of your impressions of our country.
You have to visit Wales. See the capital city Cardiff. Then a two hour train ride down to west Wales.
If you try fish and chips don't go to a pub fine a chippy.
Greggs and meal deal for food during the day.
The Boogaloo pub in Highgate (north London) is where you *would have* seen Shane McGowan asleep on the couch, at any time of the day or night. (From '04-'08 when I lived there anyway!)
They still do have lots of gigs there as far as I know. (Once saw Glen Matlock do an acoustic set there.)
Enjoy your trip bro, hope it lives up to your expectations , love the channel , ❤
LOL I'm from Grimsby so that reaction to an American doesn't surprise me at all! Let's say, it's a very "inward" looking place. They will give you a funny look if you have a different UK accent!
if your find yourself around the liver building in liverpool between 27th may -08 june you might want to pop the isle of man steam packet company you may be lucky and be able to get a walk on passenger ticket to the island for the tt it is possible to do it in a day get an overnight boat around 02.30 youll get to isle of man around 6 am then use the brilliant bus service to get around for a days racing then get the late night boat if you enjoy music you'd enjoy bushys village on the prom
you can actually day visit Edinburgh from Glasgow, only one hour apart on the train.
You can get the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Greenfiled, it's only 30 minutes, and that's where I grew up before moving to Spain. To the right, you have the actual village of Greenfield, and a 5 minute walk to the left, you're in Uppermill (it's great for a pub crawl!). You have some spectacular scenery and if you're feeling brave, get to The Clarence Pub in Greenfield, and take the walk up to Dovestone's Reservoir, it's an easy walk, but stunning.
Another comment. You should probably specify 'Newcastle-upon-Tyne'; there is quite a big city in Staffordshire called 'Newcastle-under-Lyme', so you might end up in the wrong place.
Hi Spencer......im born and breed from Manchester. So if you need any tips or help or chauffeur of sorts....do let me know 😊
Spencer. Get yourself down Matthew Street, Liverpool. Into The Cavern, then out onto the street where the music pubs are. It's just your cup of tea.
I lived in Liverpool a good while. You can go to the Beatles Story museum, Matthew Street for thr Cavern, The Grapes, and Beatles merch etc., see the Beatles statue by the docks. But if you venture out a bit towards Allerton, you can visit Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields, Lennon and McCartney's childhood homes all around that area. There's taxi drivers who do Beatles tours who probably go that way.
Other than the Beatles stuff, you can try the authentic Liverpool dish scouse somewhere like Maggie Mays. For food I also liked The Italian Club, Honest Burgers, the Quarter, (there's a lot of nice food places on Bold Street in general). You wanna go to a strange little pub there's Peter Kavanagh's. I also really love the Anglican Cathedral, biggest cathedral in Britain, great view from the top.
As for other cities I think Chester is a great one you could squeeze in. Also north/west Wales is a totally different vibe to Cardiff, places like Llandudno are very sweet seaside towns (but would probably take you quite far out)
Enjoy your time in the UK!
Something he didn’t mention in relation to driving/being a pedestrian.
. If a car stops to let you cross a road, it’s a courtesy to show your hand to them to say thank you (like saying “Hi” or waving without the waving) not massively important, but one of those small things that’ll score you points with the locals.
I had a car in the UK and loved driving there. A standard transmission was common. I recommend paying more to get GPS The hardest thing to learn is how to navigate the roundabouts. If don’t drive, I’d recommend going by train as much as possible. You can get almost anywhere and it’s a great British experience!
I know it’s something so simple to remember but can be simple to forget for Americans, be careful crossing the roads and always have it in mind the traffic drives on the left.
The weather sucks apart from that great super friendly people 🇬🇧
I know you already know what your going to do. So I won't say anything about that.
If you come back. There's a way to see loads without relocating.
Stay in Darlington. Hotels are cheap. It's 30min to York, 30min to Durham, 1hour from the Dales, 1 and half hours from Edinburgh, 3hours from London. And you can return to Darlington each day... maybe not with London.
Though I'd definitely relocate to South West Wales at some point... heaven!
❤ from Northeast England ❤️
Absolutely you must visit sunny Cornwall and have a nice cold pint of cider and a proper pasty
Spencer, if you are visiting London and are pressed for time, take the Uber River bus from County Hall (opposite the Houses of Parliament,) down river to Greenwich.
It is excellent value for money, you'll be overloaded with historical landmarks and Maritime Greenwich is beautiful (the Pubs are lovely, too!); return on the DLR, to Bank Station & its Tube connectivity and you won't have been ripped-off, as Leicester Square/Westminster/Oxford Circus ( all the Chinese-made tourist cr&p, on sale, there).
This sounds awesome, exactly what I'm looking for, thanks my friend!
I'm from Newcastle, and you'll love it. It's the home of Sting (Police), Brian Johnson (AC/DC), Mark K. nopfler (Dire Straits), Brian Ferry (Roxy Music), Sam Fender. (check him out if you don't know him). If you don't have a car, just stick to the cities you listed, even though are national parks and smaller cities have much to offer.
BrYan Ferry is not from Newcastle.
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@@alaska_uk1303 He was born in Washington, down the road. He went to Newcastle University and had digs in Jesmond which he shared with my brother in law in the 60's
Commiserations about Sting
You can tip for great food and service. The waiting staff will ask you if you are enjoying your meal, and just ask for your bill. OK, the waiting staff are not so attentive as the USA waiting staff, but that means you can enjoy your meal.
If you get chance, a Great pub in Manchester is ’the Peveral of the Peak’ on great Bridgwater Street which is just around the corner from ‘The Temple’ (bar), the ‘hole in my neighbourhood’ which then-local patron Guy Garvey sang about in Elbow’s Grounds for Divorce. Thought it might be of interest to a music fan.
Hope you have a great time.