We are going to be testing the waters in Scotland in July, then we go to Oxford (outside of London) for a wedding.
How's best to get from the North to the South on that Island...? any recommendations on trains/ transportation ..?
My wife likes Scotch.... She "needs" to try all the different kinds.... Also any recommendations for B&B's or other shelters for the night...
Thanks Kem
Couple of tips. Over there it isn't called Scotch, it Scot's Whisky, or even just called Whisky or malt. (no E in Whisky) Scotch is tape. As for "England"... The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - for now at least. Also referred to as Great Britain.
Driving offers more freedom than a train but if you are going one way, I recommend the train to London, then a "hire car" to Oxford. Book the train on-line in advance to avoid high cost. High speed Intercity trains are amazing, and the view is fabulous -- AND you can drink! Best to take the "tube" (subway to Heathrow from Kings; Cross station and rent the car there. The UK motorways are good but not as direct as we are accustomed to. One nice thing is that most people drive in an orderly fashion and expect the same. Travel in the slow lane and over take (pass) only in the passing lane. It's the law! People will pull out from the travel lane to let you enter from an on-ramp, and expect the same from you. B and B's are plentiful and the people that run them are generally very nice. If you want more privacy I recommend the Premier Inns chain of motels. They have an app. Reliably clean, and fairly reasonably priced, and have a restaurant. (not great as it is a formulaic chain.) You are expected to be very quiet in the hallways and rooms and you'll see signs to that effect. Native Brits are considerate, polite, and well spoken.
As for flying, there are a zillion airfields. I have a PA-20 Pacer near Cambridge at Little Gransden, Within 20 minutes you have the Shuttlesworth Collection with a fabulous collection of WW1 and unique airplanes, and the other way you have Duxford with the Imperial War Museum. WW2 collection of fighters, bombers etc etc. You can also rent a Super Cub at Clacton, Essex or White Waltham, west of London.
Feel free to pm me if you want any specific info.