Places to visit and photograph in the UK

LadyLens said:
Calling North Yorkshire bods

Ok, next Sunday I am off up to Catterick for 4 days to spend some time with a friend and fellow photographer. Already got Jervaulx Abbey on the list thanks to Woadrage, and probably a sunrise at Whitby [weather permitting], but anyone got any more ideas in say a 40 mile radius of Catterick?? She has only just moved to the area, so is nearly as much in the dark as I am, so any ideas or pointers would be much appreciated. ;)
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Not quite sure how near to Catterick this is but Sutton Bank Visitor Centre is totally worth a visit. If you go there in the morning when they're aint too many people in the cafe you can sit outside and watch (and photograph) loads of chaffinches that will happily land on your table to nick crumbs :)

You don't need a very long lens for these birdies BTW. 300mm is plenty - probably even 200mm.

Not a very good example. Took it when I had no idea how to use my camera:

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Soon got 2 weeks off, and going up to visit the olds in Kippford, Kircudbrightshire which is right on the River Urr estuary. Bigger bonus is there is a sailing regatta on when i am there, so will hopefully get some good shots. Plus there is also a Red Squirrel conservation area up there (shame i dont have a zoom lens though!)

Hope to nip up to Ingleton Falls (nr Skipton) too, not been there since i was a kid, but remember it fondly and can't wait to get the camera up there.
 
kamion said:
Are there no places of beauty in East Anglia? :(
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Virtually everywhere in E/A, as the light is superb,and the coast is prolly the best of it.
It's just so darned awkward to get there, if you live somewhere else!
;)
 
Ewan said:
Not quite sure how near to Catterick this is but Sutton Bank Visitor Centre is totally worth a visit. If you go there in the morning when they're aint too many people in the cafe you can sit outside and watch (and photograph) loads of chaffinches that will happily land on your table to nick crumbs :)

You don't need a very long lens for these birdies BTW. 300mm is plenty - probably even 200mm.

Not a very good example. Took it when I had no idea how to use my camera:

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A beginner you say? Crumbs!
 
Nothing wrong with Sutton Park in the West Mids, if you like birch-trees and heathland. Free parking except on high days and holidays, but you can't drive through the park anymore. So if you are not good on your pins, you need the yellow badge. Very sypmpathetic lot are Birmingham CC.
 
kamion said:
Are there no places of beauty in East Anglia? :(
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OOOoh yes!
Apart from the lovely villages in Suffok, Norfolk and North Essex.. and not forgetting your own Cambridgeshire!!... the East Anglian Coast is very special.

Its not the tradional type of coastline, like Western Scotland for instance.......but I adore it.

If you wish to see... watch COAST tonight on BBC2 at 8:00
 
If you are up near Stansted Airport, you could do a lot worse than Hatfield Forest for genuine English woodland. 2sq miles of the stuff with lakes in the middle, a visitor centre and cafe, and very very beautiful. I got there this morning about 6.30am and it was stunningly quiet [obviously] and tranquil....quite a feat for a place that has Stansteds commuter traffic roaring past every couple of minutes. Awash with wild rabbits, it is also home to a large number of green woodpeckers as well as the usual array of British small birds, finches, tits, etc. Add into that some stunning scenery with beautiful dappled light filtered through woodland trees, and its an absolute must for anyone interested in photographing British wildlife. However, as I left at 9.45am it was already showing signs of the invasion of kiddies on bikes and other sundry holiday entertainments, so would suggest going very early during school holidays if you want a chance of taking some time and patience to capture the critters. Oh, and macro owners, take your lens, loads of crawlies and bugs for you to go at. ;)


Edit: Also loads of very shy squidgers! Suggestion [I didnt know, but going back again following my own suggestion] - you can park at main entrance, and only walk a very short way in to enjoy absolute peace and all the wildlife [apart from pond life] so maybe take a simple hide/shelter, one of those pop up green things, or at very least, dress down and take something to sit on, plus some food and drink, and be prepared to wait to get your shots - these animals are genuinely shy unlike many of these places where humans seem to mean food. After a few hours of that you can then dump stuff in car and do the walking bit. ;)
 
LadyLens said:
Calling North Yorkshire bods

Ok, next Sunday I am off up to Catterick for 4 days to spend some time with a friend and fellow photographer. Already got Jervaulx Abbey on the list thanks to Woadrage.
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Which day do you plan to do Jervaulx? I'm thinking of going back there this w/e with a tripod and more time than I had last weekend.

I'll PM you my mobile number if you fancy meeting up.
 
LadyLens said:
Calling North Yorkshire bods

..... anyone got any more ideas in say a 40 mile radius of Catterick??
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Ripon Cathedral

High Force and Cauldron Snout (Waterfalls, Teesdale)

Ingleton - Waterfalls

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Park (abbey ruins and early 18th century water gardens)

Transporter Bridge - Teesside (probably best at sunset/dusk)

Upper Eskdale from Kildale to around Glasidale, but especially the uppermost bit from Kildale to around Danby.

Bransdale - north of Helmsley, but find it on the map! - wonderful "blind dale" only approachable from the south and completely unspoilt.

Coverdale - runs SW from Middleham to Kettlewell (can be a bit hairy but stunning scenery)

This remote drive: from the A66, a few miles W of Greta Bridge, turn off south towards Scargill and then Langthwaite in Arkendale, then bear NW to the Tan Hill Inn, then south to Keld in Swaledale. Difficult to describe but you can find this on OS maps using the place names.

Probably further than 40 miles from Catterick, but since you say you're going to Whitby anyway:

Staithes

Robin Hood's Bay

Folk Museum at Hutton le Hole (NYM) - has the oldest all-daylight photographic studio in Britain - dates from c1910 and is partly glazed with old glass plates.

NYM railway - runs from Pickering to Gromont

Goathland - various waterfalls around the village, also Falling Foss (waterfall) a few miles away at Littlebeck.
 
Spotshot said:
Virtually everywhere in E/A, as the light is superb,and the coast is prolly the best of it.
It's just so darned awkward to get there, if you live somewhere else!
;)
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You should have tried getting into Norfolk before they removed the drawbridge and Passport Control on the A11 at Thetford c1995.
 
woadrage said:
Ripon Cathedral

High Force and Cauldron Snout (Waterfalls, Teesdale)

Ingleton - Waterfalls

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Park (abbey ruins and early 18th century water gardens)

Transporter Bridge - Teesside (probably best at sunset/dusk)

Upper Eskdale from Kildale to around Glasidale, but especially the uppermost bit from Kildale to around Danby.

Bransdale - north of Helmsley, but find it on the map! - wonderful "blind dale" only approachable from the south and completely unspoilt.

Coverdale - runs SW from Middleham to Kettlewell (can be a bit hairy but stunning scenery)

This remote drive: from the A66, a few miles W of Greta Bridge, turn off south towards Scargill and then Langthwaite in Arkendale, then bear NW to the Tan Hill Inn, then south to Keld in Swaledale. Difficult to describe but you can find this on OS maps using the place names.

Probably further than 40 miles from Catterick, but since you say you're going to Whitby anyway:

Staithes

Robin Hood's Bay

Folk Museum at Hutton le Hole (NYM) - has the oldest all-daylight photographic studio in Britain - dates from c1910 and is partly glazed with old glass plates.

NYM railway - runs from Pickering to Gromont

Goathland - various waterfalls around the village, also Falling Foss (waterfall) a few miles away at Littlebeck.
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:woot: YOu are a star, thankyou!! :clap:

List copied and pasted and added to luggage!
 
WALES

Pembroke Castle http://www.pembroke-castle.co.uk/
Found this a great day out with loads of photographic features and although I was younger when I went I still recommend as worth a visit.

UK South

The Blue Pool near Wareham. http://blue.pool.users.btopenworld.com/

I will be visiting here in a few weeks as its recommended by my Father because of the lake, fauna and wildlife on hand and not bad entry prices.

Pat
 
South East Wales

Wye Valley

(Plenty of view points and access roads to the river on both sides, also high points over looking the valley accessed from the Wye Valley Walk, bluebells, deers, big cat (apparently) and ruined cottages and trees galore)
The Wye Valley is an internationally protected landscape and area of national beauty. Recognised for it's dense woodlands which is rich in wildlife and geological features. The Wye Valley Walk begins in Chepstow, through Tintern & Llandogo continuing north to the slopes of Plynlimon in Powys criss-crossing the border between England and Wales. It follows the river valley for 136 miles through beautiful landscape.

Brecon Beacons
(Waterfalls, Landscapes, just need to drive around the Valley roads and around the town of Brecon, Photography galore !)
The Brecon Beacons National Park is situated in South East Wales. It contains some of the most spectacular and distinctive upland formations in southern Britain and covers an area of 520 sq miles.


Tintern Abbey
(Not so good this time of year as they're repairing it and 1/2 of it is covered in scaffolding!!!)
The Cistercian abbey of Tintern is one of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales. It was only the second Cistercian foundation in Britain, and the first in Wales, and was founded on 9 May 1131 by Walter de Clare, lord of Chepstow. It soon prospered, thanks to endowments of land in Gwent and Gloucestershire, and buildings were added and updated in every century until its dissolution in 1536.

Symonds Yat
(Great area with the odd Castle thrown (Raglan Castle is picturesque) and again green scenery)
Symonds Yat is a magnificent beauty spot 500 feet above sea level offering views of the Wye Valley, canoeing, bird watching and walking.
 
Thanks for all your suggestions, I think I need to update the first posts :)
 
Marcel said:
South West England
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how about fleetair arm Museum Yeovilton in somerset

http://www.fleetairarm.com/

The museum is located on the B3151 just off the A303 and A37. It is accessible from the M5 motorway, junction 25 at Taunton.

Yeovilton is situated some seven miles north of Yeovil, forty miles south of Bristol, thirty miles north of Weymouth and thirty miles south east of Weston-super-Mare.


Also Abbotsbury Village and Swannery for Birding down on the Dorset coast

http://www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/swannery.htm
 
East Midland's

Where : Rufford Country Park
Price : Free off season, £3 all day in summer just for parking
Parking : On site, 2 car park's
Food / Drink / Toilets : 2 Cafe's, several snack huts, not spoilt, toilets in main buildings at either end of site.
Photograph opportunities : Massive Lake in middle, several different specie's of Wildlife, old building's, Garden's and several displays throughout the year.
More info : http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/leisure/countryparks/ruffordcp.htm
 
kamion said:
Are there no places of beauty in East Anglia? :(
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Some of my favourites for local photography:

Ely Cathedral, interior and exterior

Imperial War Museum Duxford

US Military Cemetry, Madingley, Cambridge

Anywhere in the Fens at sunrise or sunset.

The villages around Lavenham
 
So far no mention for what's some of the best scenery in the UK - North Wales. Here goes then:

Isle of Anglesey:

Llanddwyn beach & Island, near Newborough - one of the UKs most spectacular beaches.

South Stack lighthouse near Holyhead

Porth Wen near Cemaes (bit of walking involved)

Beaumaris

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Snowdonia National Park:

ALL OF IT !!

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Other North Wales spots

Conway & its castle

Llangollen & its castle

Llandudno & the Great Orme

Chirk Castle

Pontycysyllte aquaduct near Llangollen


The list could go on forever !!

simon
 
To add to Anglesey: All around Holy Island. The island is rocky and you can go to the edge nearly all the way round, for a craggy drop into the sea. The beaches and harbour at Treaddur Bay are stunning - the ultimate sunset is one from Treaddur Bay looking across the sea past the boats.
 
Marcel said:
South East England
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Dungeness Beach
Multimap.
Where : South East coast, A20, Lydd, kent
Price : mostly free
Parking : lots
Food/Drink/Toilets : Two pubs/B&Bs
Photograph opportunities : Boat graveyard, fishing boats, sea/beach, lighthouses, sound mirrors, nature reserve, marsh, kite Boarding, power station, lost world feel.

(y)
 
Marcel said:
Scotland
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Castle Campbell
Where : Dollar Glen Dollar Village Clackmannanshire
Price : Free for the Glen £3.50 for the castle unless member of Historic Scotland or English Heritage, its free if you are
Parking : very small car park and still a good walk to get to the castle
Food / Drink / Toilets : cafe in the summer toilets all year
Photograph opportunities : fabulous shots of both in the Glen and round the Castle
 
Not sure if this has already been mentioned, but a friends wife went yesterday, and told him to relay the message that if I was up in manchester, to call in, its excellent and some great photographic ops, though I haven't checked on any policy they may have regarding cameras.

Manchester

The Snow Dome next to the Trafford Centre Chill Factore
 
In the South.

Most of the New Forest that isn't a main town, although there is a lot just out side the main towns. I.e Lyndhurst and such likes, plus you have some great coast line another hour or so up the road Corfe Castle and the towns around there.
 
North Leicestershire : Grace Dieu Priory

on the A512, 4 miles west of M1 J23, free entry & free parking signposted (you park in the back of the pub carpark).

Features: ruined priory, an old brick railway viaduct, woodland, stream, old canal bed & pond
About quarter mile from carpark, its an easy flat route along tarmac pathways (think its on a bicycle route too)
and there's a pub / restaurant at the carpark (y)

www.gracedieupriory.co.uk
 
Marcel said:
South West England
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Portland Bill

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Map:http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=50.5199&lon=-2.4386&scale=25000&icon=x
Website:http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/events_and_leisure/visitor_centres/portland_bill.html
Where : Portland, Dorset
Price : Entry to Lighthouse and Tour - Adults £2.50, Senior Citizens £1.50, Children (up to 18yrs) £1.50, Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 Children) £6.50

Parking : Pay and display. £1.50 per/hour

Food / Drink / Toilets : Visitor Centre with toilets (loos not the best), Large adjacent cafeteria serving hot drinks, snacks, basic meals refreshments, ice creams etc.

Photograph opportunities : *Panoramic coastal views including the (three) lighthouse(s)* rugged coastline (spectacular in stormy weather)* Nature and Wildlife including Seals (winter) and resident Puffin colony in early summer months* Shipping and pleasure craft (usual spots include RN vessels close to shore)* local history (many fishing huts and catch hoists – still working)* The 2 "older" preserved lighthouses, * Excellent location for summer sunsets.

“For nearly 300 years a lighthouse has stood on Portland Bill to guide vessels heading for Portland and Weymouth and acting as a waymark for vessels navigating in the English Channel. In dead clam seas it can be a surreal experience in stark contrast to the awesome power of the sea crashing into the Bill at full storm during the winter months.”
 
Wanted to put my 2 cents worth in!!

GREENWICH - Particularly the view from and of the Royal Observatory and across London and Canary Wharf...
 
Any good suggestions for day trips from london?

Edit: scenic spots outside of London. coastal towns, nice landscapes, walking forests etc
 
A few more for the North West.

Astley Green Colliery Museum

http://www.agcm.org.uk/

Still has the old headgear, engine house and quite a lot of related machinery as well as quite a lot of junk. Open (and free) on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

Pennington Flash Country Park and Nature reserve

Lots of water birds. Has several bird hides.

Marton Mere

http://www.wwt.org.uk/centre/121/martin_mere.html

Anthony Gormley's Another Place

On Crosby Beach

http://www.sefton.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=6216
 
As per the launch of our new feature here.

We still accept submissions but we enter them onto the map for you, so please still put your suggestions in the thread.
Also, please suggest specific locations, rather than "Anywhere along the south coast", and provide as much information as possible, cost, parking, facilities etc :) So we can include it. Helps everyone know where to go and what to expect when they get there :)
 
South East England


LEEDS CASTLE

http://www.multimap.com/maps/?hloc=GB|leeds%20castle#map=51.25204,0.62523|15|4&loc=GB:51.24876:0.62995:14|leeds%20castle|Leeds%20Castle

Where : Near Maidstone Kent (Junction 8 Off M20)
Price : Adults 15.00 Kids 9.50 Tickets Last all Year.
Parking : On site.
Food / Drink / Toilets : Restaurant on site and Refreshment Sites.
Photograph opportunities : The Castle, Park and Gardens, The Aviary, Falconry Displays, Maze and Grotto, Dog Collar Museum, Hot Air Ballon Ride (Teathered 15min Flight)




"Lots to do best to visit for day"
 
Marcel

You need to add the Roman city of Chester to the map

Plenty of interesting architecture to capture and of course the river and it's bridges.
 
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