England Trip 2025

It's been 15 years.

Here we go.

Simon Barbara Len Louise Jim

Simon and Louise's house and camper.

Beautiful weather

Lots of lovely walks.

Larger and Lime at the pub in Coulsdon. We walked there 5 miles round trip through the woods and golf course.

Lovely roast dinner Louise made. So delicious.

Today we went to London to see The show. The Book of Mormon. Got the train from Kenley. The show was so good funny and fabulous dancing.

Kenley Station

Tower Bridge. We did a lot of walking. Had a lovely dinner in a really nice restaurant.

We walked 8 miles. The city Garden at 120.

Tower Bridge in the background

Chinatown

During World War II RAF Kenley was one of the three main fighter stations (Kenley, Croydon and Biggin Hill) responsible for the air defence of London. It was during the crucial days of the Battle of Britain that these three RAF stations came into their own, fighting off the overwhelming might of the German Luftwaffe.

Today we walked over the Kenley airdrome where they fly gliders. Then into the little town of Caterham walked about 5 miles. Took the train back to Kenley.

Tonight we went out to dinner with my friend Kathleen and her new husband Perry, very nice guy.

We had a great time.

Great time tonight with all my family. Great Curry as well. Len cousin, Tim Cousin, Ann, Paul, Nathan, Jim, Simon, Louise, Barbara, Dani.

We are now in Weymouth 10/5/25 staying with Jan & Ken they live right on the beach.

Weymouth is a seadide town in Dorset, England, known for its sandy beach, historic harbor, and location on the Jurassic Coast. The town has a rich history, including its role in the settlement of the Americas and as a departure point for the Normandy Landings in World War II.

This is where we are going next.

Simon wing foiling in lots of wind.

Martleleaves Campground Simon stayed in the camper. We stayed with Jan & Ken.

We had a lovely dinner at Oliveto on the beach.

10/6/25

Leaving Weymouth today goodbye Jan and Ken thanks for a lovely time.

We drove for 6 hours today. Stopped at Worksop a great pub and hotel called, The Lock Keeper, where we can park for the night. We are ordering food on their app, quite challenging. No waitress no body talks to anybody, you have to do it all on the app. Quite funny.

Moving on to York today 10/7/25

York is a walled city in northeast England that was founded by the ancient Romans. Its huge 13th-century Gothic cathedral, York Minster, has medieval stained glass and 2 functioning bell towers. The City Walls form a walkway on both sides of the River Ouse. The Monk Bar gate houses an exhibition tracing the life of 15th-century Plantagenet King Richard III.

York Minster

Gypsies.

Our Campground, really nice bathrooms they even have hairdryers.

York Minster

Having tea in the Dungeon

York Station

This was outside the bathrooms. So we bought them all.

Now we are in whitby. Waiting for Sophy. Then walking to the Abby, the Inspiration for Dracular. Then down 199 steps to the town.

The Abby

199 steps

Whitby

Coming here for Kippers in the morning.

Pub crawl

Took Simon's electric bike to ride from campsite to get Kippers, bumpy.

5 of us sleeping in the camper.

10/10/25

Now we are in Newcastle staying in a nice hotel on the river Tyne. Meeting Sophy for dinner.

The Glass House International Center for music.

Gateshead Millennium Bridge. On the river Tyne

Great shops here.

10/11/25

Sophy's little house.

Dinner with Olly and family

Starters. So much food.

Roseberry Topping is a distinctive hill in North Yorkshire, England, known for its unique half-cone shape, which was caused by a geological fault and a 1912 mining collapse. It is a popular destination for walks, offering panoramic views from its summit. The hill is also associated with Captain Cook and has Viking origins for its name.