[Highland Park]

Cromer and one other associated with a WW2 museum (name escapes me) on the Norfolk coast and futher up, North Coates near Grimsby/Cleethorpes.
Pity they don't re-open North Denes (Gt Yarmouth) to fixed wing, I'm sure there would be lots of visitors with plenty of accomodation nearby.

I agree about North Denes; a nice little airfield going to waste (and the one responsible for introducing me to aviation..). It's future will depend on what plans (or not) CHC Scotia have for it...

[chevvron]

They could use the extra income I would have thought. Runway about 800m?

[Iceman]

Oban
Dornoch
Le Touquet
Deauville (Honfleur)

Iceman

[Rob P]

Clacton ???

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!!!!!!!!!

Totally. Somewhere different from the run of stylish destinations. Nothing wrong with a bit of slumming it.

Rob P

[Rob P]

Hi all, In the summer I'm hoping to go touring around England/Wales.

Are Le Touquet and Deauville (Honfleur) joining us in Brexit then Ice?

Rob P

[Iceman]

Oh, yeah, missed that bit .

I thought that I'd add a couple a bit more off the beaten track, just in case he gets lost

Iceman

[Highland Park]

They could use the extra income I would have thought. Runway about 800m?

From memory 28/10 was about 520 metres, 36/18 somewhat shorter...

[pilotbarry]

Perth, Skylodge on site
Gigha, short walk to the only hotel
Sywell, hotel on site
Dundee, short taxi into town but not aeroplane taxi
Slurgate, one mile walk to the inexpensive but fine Fox and Hounds
There was a very nice B&B at the east end of Compton Abbas but that was 10 years ago.

[Miscellaneous]

Oh well if the OP is being 'advised' England and Wales is not where he should fly the best option, other than Glenforsa, that hasn't been mentioned (in fact IMO it's overlooked even by regulars) is Plockton. Not just for the location, but for the flying getting there.

[Iceman]

Indeed, how could I forget Plockton, I was looking at aerial photos of it only yesterday. Yes, the OP does need to branch out into Scotland for some of the best airfield / seaview / scenery / hotel combinations in the U.K.

Iceman

[Miscellaneous]

Great location to fly to...and stop over. In fact I was there for lunch on Friday………..by train.

[Iceman]

I think that it was a visit in September 2015 (Keef's last) where we saw a bride and groom walking down the beautiful seafront preceded by their piper.

I've always fancied that train journey.

Iceman

[Miscellaneous]

Can't really help with the train journey experience Iceman, although by some accounts it's Europe's finest. We were in Lochcarron for New Year and only experienced the train from Strathcarron, a few stops before Plockton. As for scenery; the weather was such I had to rely on what I know is behind the cloud and mist. The train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh is in the order of 2.5 hrs. It's on my bucket list too.

With reference to another thread; whilst stopping in Lochcarron we had an equally dismal (weather wise) trip across the Bealach na Bà on Saturday to Applecross for lunch. If you do manage to have a ground based trip around that area I would recommend a visit to Applecross.

[Paul_Sengupta]

I think that it was a visit in September 2015 (Keef's last) where we saw a bride and groom walking down the beautiful seafront preceded by their piper.

PA28?

Oh, you mean...

Anyway, for England and Wales, I personally like Devon and Cornwall. Roserrow is a nice option for coastal Cornwall.

If you want a city break, try Cardiff, it's a nice city. Airport not hugely expensive. Though the airport isn't in Cardiff...you'll need to take the train. Or get a local to give you a lift.

[TheLodger]

Cambridge - park and ride bus stop right outside the GA terminal. City centre 15 - 20 mins. Premier Inn, Travelodge 2 stops.