Cheap day trip ideas?

[507021]

Hi everyone,

It's my partner's birthday next week and I'm planning to take her out somewhere for the day, but I'm on a budget and I'm not really sure where to go. We've already been to Blackpool and Southport quite a few times now, so I'd prefer to take her somewhere different for a change.

Any ideas would be much appreciated, although I'd prefer to stay in the North so we can have a decent amount of time wherever we go and still be able to get home in one day.

Thanks in advance.

 

[fowler9]

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Hi everyone,

It's my partner's birthday next week and I'm planning to take her out somewhere for the day, but I'm on a budget and I'm not really sure where to go. We've already been to Blackpool and Southport quite a few times now, so I'd prefer to take her somewhere different for a change.

Any ideas would be much appreciated, although I'd prefer to stay in the North so we can have a decent amount of time wherever we go and still be able to get home in one day.

Thanks in advance.

you driving or taking the train?

 

[Iskra]

Chester would seem an obvious one, and can be reached on Merseyrail.

 

[cactustwirly]

What about Chester?
Or perhaps Shrewsbury?

 

[The Lad]

Well the refectory at the Cathedral has undefloor heating so good for warming up cold feet

 

[AnthonyRail]

Where are you starting from?

 

[fowler9]

Buxton is easy enough to do for a day trip. Really nice of course. Nice train journey. Have a bite to eat and a walk when you get there.

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

Maybe a bit far, but my uncle lives in Llandudno and that’s always nice, and easy to reach if you change at Chester.

 

[xotGD]

Arnside is my suggestion. Lovely place for a visit. Plus you can get there behind a Class 37.

 

[fowler9]

Arnside is my suggestion. Lovely place for a visit. Plus you can get there behind a Class 37.

Isn't the train just after 10 from Preston a 68 now? Still could be fun.

 

[gazthomas]

A trip around the Cumbrian Coast to Carlisle and back via the S&C would be nice, budget permitting.

Or Llandudno - my home town!

Or a Ffestiniog Round Robin

 

[Mutant Lemming]

if you could stretch to around the £50 mark you could do a day trip by plane from Liverpool to Amsterdam, Belfast or Barcelona. Not quite budget but would be a bit special.

 

[cactustwirly]

Maybe a bit far, but my uncle lives in Llandudno and that’s always nice, and easy to reach if you change at Chester.

Agreed, been to Llandudno, it's really nice.

 

[xotGD]

Isn't the train just after 10 from Preston a 68 now? Still could be fun.

It depends which day you go. 68 Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 37 other days.

 

[fowler9]

It depends which day you go. 68 Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 37 other days.

Ah yeah, sorry mate.

 

[gazthomas]

Agreed, been to Llandudno, it's really nice.

It is indeed, thank you!

 

[Gathursty]

Clitheroe
Morecambe
Kendal
Hope (for Castleton)
Knutsford
Delamere

 

[Bevan Price]

Depends on the weather, and if she prefers scenic, historic or shopping places. Buxton & Hope Valley can be a bit bleak and chilly at this time of year.

Chester is fine for old buildings, shopping, and the area round the River Dee is quite scenic.

For somewhere different, West Kirby is small, but has pleasant walks along the riverside, and some places to eat. Only limited shopping options, but you pass through Birkenhead & Liverpool to get there.

For future trips, if/when your budget improves, York & Shrewsbury are worth visiting, and possibly Windermere or Grange over Sands. If she is a shopping addict, you have Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and numerous other locations.

 

[47403]

Ulverston and visit the Laurel and Hardy Museum. Sure she'll enjoy a walk round the town, call in at a Café for afternoon tea.

 

[507021]

Hi everyone, apologies for the late response.

I've had a think about it, and I've narrowed it down to Ulverston or Llandudno. Thanks to all for your suggestions, I'll certainly bear them in mind for future day trips.

 

[fowler9]

Hi everyone, apologies for the late response.

I've had a think about it, and I've narrowed it down to Ulverston or Llandudno. Thanks to all for your suggestions, I'll certainly bear them in mind for future day trips.

Enjoy mate, hope you have a great day.

 

[507021]

Enjoy mate, hope you have a great day.

Thanks mate.

I've had a look at both options and there's strike action on my partner's birthday, so I've decided on Llandudno. I haven't been there for a while, so it should be a good day out!

 

[fowler9]

Thanks mate.

I've had a look at both options and there's strike action on my partner's birthday, so I've decided on Llandudno. I haven't been there for a while, so it should be a good day out!

My mates were there yesterday for the snooker. Had a lovely day.