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alums in Europe! Itinerary
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FRIDAY November 1, 2002
SATURDAY, November 2, 2002
SUNDAY, November 3, 2002
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Lodging
The Hatherley Manor HotelDown Hatherley LaneGloucester, Gloucestershire GL2 9QA England +44-(0)1452-730217 +44-(0)1452-731032 |
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 Travel
If you are flying into England, fly into Birmingham airport or any of the London airports. Take train to Gloucester (For train tickets, book on line www.thetrainline.com) or rent a car if you are brave enough to face traffic on the wrong side of the road! We can arrange for a taxi to pick you up at which ever airport and if we can co-ordinate flight arrivals several of you guys can share a taxi/minibus Just let us know and we will book it for you. If you are coming by car, an excellent route planner is www.shellgeostar.com |
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Hotel
Please book directly with the hotel. This includes any nights that you may stay extra as well. When ISMers book the hotel, you must say that you are from the International School Manila Reunion in order to get that rate and a room as Suzie has blocked off a few. Don't forget to let Suzie and her reunion organizing committee know that you are coming! 1 UK Pound = 1.64 Euros = 1.43 US $ Currency
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 Activities
Why Gloucester?Gloucestershire is a gorgeous county with loads to do and many of you have not had the pleasure.Website for Gloucestershire: www.visit-glos.org.uk What is there to do around Gloucester?!Contrary to Londoners belief, there is life outside the capital.Gloucestershire is where Prince Charles has his country home, although I doubt an invitation there will drop on our doorsteps! Have a look at our little list of Sights below (which is not exhaustive) below and see what appeals to you or check out the links. Some stuff doesn’t even cost anything. Bearing in mind that Guy Fawkes (Bonfire) Night which is on 5th November and falls on the coming Tuesday, there should be places that we can go to with a bonfire and fireworks on Saturday night Bring WARM clothes for that. SightsCathedralOne of the most impressive ones in the country (which you can climb to the top of). Some of Harry Potter was filmed there.A Benedictine abbey church (1089) & Chapter House with the earliest perpendicular work & fan vaulting. The Great East window commemorates the Battle of Crecy in 1346. King Edward II is buried there. Close to the Cathedral is the House of the Tailor of Gloucester, the actual shop that Beatrix Potter used as a model for the Tailor's home in her famous story "The Tailor of Gloucester". www.gloucestercathedral.uk.com
The DocksVictorian docks and warehouses now restored offers a mixture of things including museums, specialist shops, restaurants bars and cafes.Further afieldIf anyone is interested in these, transportation will have to be arranged.Depending on how many
of us there are and who brings cars, we may not need to involve any
public transportation at all. CheltenhamCheltenham is a gorgeous up market town about 5 miles from Gloucester with its famous horse race track.Has wonderful shops
and there is a wonderful health spa where you can get pampered.
www.linghamshealthspa.co.uk
Royal Forest of DeanJust over the River Severn lies on of England’s’ few remaining ancient forests.www.forestry.gov.uk There are quite a few things to do here; having a walk and see some ruins. There are even caves to explore www.clearwellcaves.com you can hire bikes www.pedalbikeaway.com and mazes to get your head around. www.mazes.co.uk Berkeley CastleLocated 30-40 minutes drive from Gloucester this historic castle which is still lived in by the family is and where King Edward II was murdered. |
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