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Oh, and you will want to double check this, but booking your train tickets should be as simple as purchasing them online via thetrainline or a similar site, and then collecting them at the automatic ticket machine at your station of departure using the same card as you paid for them with. Thetrainline has a number you can call, but they don't like giving it out (!): [SIZE=2]01709 849449.[/SIZE]
I booked all my rail tickets on-line from Australia, go to National Railways it is cheaper if you book in advance.
That's what it would most likely be at that time of year.
According to guide books and internet, yes, but it is not "most likely" as the weather is very variable and often that time of the year is warmer than July and August. The weather cannot be predicted. Warm and cool clothing is recommended.
According to guide books and internet, yes, but it is not "most likely" as the weather is very variable and often that time of the year is warmer than July and August. The weather cannot be predicted. Warm and cool clothing is recommended.
So true. I went in late May, early June and rarely got to wear anything with short sleeves. All the English people were properly dressed in long sleeves. I was so glad I brought a fleece jacket.
I went in July and it was the same, maybe cooler. I probably wore my jacket every day. No shorts, no sandals. Usually it was windy and cool.
I went in early September and, based upon the previous trips and it being September, I bought long sleeves and a jacket. Wrong again. I had to borrow one of my husband's short sleeved shirts until I could get to a charity shop and buy a few women's short sleeved tops. (I recommend the charity shops if you need clothing because clothing is expensive in the UK and if you just need something for a few days, you may as well help out the poor at the same time. When I was there, a good charity shop was in Hebdon Bridge, don't know if it's still there though. Hebdon Bridge is worth a visit anyway.)
That September must have been one of the hottest on record. The only thing I did right was the folding umbrella for the downpours.
Weather is variable as is people's tolerance to heat and cold. Just think "layers". A few short and long sleeved tops that can be paired with a cardigan or jacket, worn under a rain coat/all-weather coat. Even better if the coat has a zip-out lining.
I travelled to England in early May one year with my folks. I was fine with the above, but my step-mother is frequently chilled -- she was very glad that she had her warm winter coat and boots along. But then there were other days when nobody needed a coat!
Travelling by rail can be quite cheap if booked in advance.
£52 for a standard return or around £85 for first class which includes complimentary wifi, tea/coffee, snacks and access to first class lounges in kings cross and york.
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