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Post by raspberry on Jun 5, 2008 19:22:44 GMT
I have no holiday plans this summer. Does anyone know of anywhere in the UK worth visiting for a culture break? I'm looking for an interesting city to get lost in for a weekend. Attractions such as theatres, clubs, art galleries and museums are desirable. Ideally I'd to go somewhere while it is hosting some sort of city festival (art, music or film) or there is a big event on that would be worth travelling for.
All suggestions welcome. Feel free to boast about your exsisting plans to visit where ever it is you are planning on escaping to this summer.
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Post by Cherubic on Jun 5, 2008 19:50:29 GMT
Liverpool has a decent range of cultural attractions and is probably having some summer events as part of the capital of culture celebrations. I don't know the details though.
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Post by David Hunter on Jun 5, 2008 19:58:44 GMT
I think Cilla is doing panto. So, obviously, go in the summer.
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Post by francopopfille on Jun 5, 2008 20:15:39 GMT
Edinburgh? I've got the List in front of me and the Film Festival looks good...sorry if "Go to Edinburgh and do some festivals" is a bit predictable. I would suggest Glasgow, normally but that would be a bit stupid!
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Post by jetsetwilly on Jun 5, 2008 21:52:44 GMT
Liverpool is European Capital of Culture, so we have signs everywhere and you can't move in the city centre of a Saturday afternoon because it's full of street performers and buskers. I don't want to sound like an advert, but you can always find some good cultural stuff going on in the city - there's theatres, and museums, and galleries, and they usually have something worth seeing. I've been saying this ever since I first came here 13 years ago and now the Capital of Culture thing just seems to be reminding everyone else how good it is here. There is a Gustav Klimt show that's just opened at the Tate, and the museums are always good fun (the World Museum has a smorgasbord of buttons to push) and if you're feeling a bit shallow, they just opened a massive new open air shopping centre. The Cathedrals are both wonderful to walk round, and often have little tours or events going on. Then you can get on the ferry and acquire a truly abiding hatred for Gerry and the Pacemakers. Shameless plug: www.liverpool08.com/ |
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Post by raspberry on Jun 6, 2008 0:00:04 GMT
Liverpool sounds like a really good choice, especially with the Klimt exhibition as I've been a bit of a fan in the past. Thank you!
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Post by emma on Jun 6, 2008 1:00:40 GMT
And if you're in Liverpool in the right street at the right time I'll throw some flavoured condoms at you!
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Post by [james] on Jun 6, 2008 12:11:11 GMT
And if you're in Liverpool in the right street at the right time I'll throw some flavoured condoms at you! That sounds more like a threat! |
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Post by emma on Jun 6, 2008 15:53:48 GMT
Oh no, it's all in the name of love and sharing. We have lube as well, but it's not as good because it came from the Ladyparts Clinic.
We've got a fucking epic Oxfam Books and Music as well.
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Post by thelovelykate on Jun 10, 2008 11:06:40 GMT
First weekend in August you could come to Bristol's Harbour Festival. It's great fun. There are loads of stalls, you can mess about on old boats, there are loads of brill pubs/bars/food around the harbour and there are bands and displays. Best of all it's free! www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk/index.html |
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Post by Adrian on Jun 10, 2008 15:14:39 GMT
That sounds quite fun, but it is the same weekend as Brighton Pride.
I'm not sure gays and boats mix, unless it's with porn set on a boat.
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Post by [james] on Jun 10, 2008 19:44:43 GMT
Are any lowculturites going to Brighton Pride?
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Post by Rad on Jun 10, 2008 21:53:47 GMT
You could come to Sheffield. I can't promise any cool events or anything, but you can meet me. If you're really lucky you might even meet another LC-er plus brood.
Erm... we have nice parks.
Oh! Oh! Oh! We have the Vivienne Westwood exhibition on until September, that will be good.
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Post by Robbing the Dead on Jun 10, 2008 22:07:48 GMT
Are any lowculturites going to Brighton Pride? Perhaps, when is it? |
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Post by [james] on Jun 10, 2008 23:54:12 GMT
August 2nd/3rd.
I love Brighton, it's the one thing I miss about being back home.
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Post by raspberry on Jun 11, 2008 0:12:29 GMT
You could come to Sheffield. I can't promise any cool events or anything, but you can meet me. If you're really lucky you might even meet another LC-er plus brood. I went to Sheffield for a week once. I quite enjoyed it but I'm looking to visit somewhere new. |
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Post by Nurse Dunkley on Jun 11, 2008 16:48:02 GMT
Go to The Lake District. There's plenty there, you don't even how to fall off a mountain like they do on all the tv shows when they visit the lakes. You can go to the World of Beatrix Potter, and visit her house, and visit Wordsworth's house (next door to my mum's childhood home, fact fans). There is also a famous car museum that is home to (amongst others) Herbie, the 1960s Batmobile and The Munsters' car.
There's other stuff too, but none that's majorly exciting (unless you're mentally over twelve).
If you want somewhere more Urban, I'd suggest Cardiff.
Liverpool is great, but try not to go when the city is in mourning for something/someone or getting overly proud of themselves because of something/someone. (I'm sure that leaves one week of the year).
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Post by Greg on Jun 11, 2008 17:01:54 GMT
Are any lowculturites going to Brighton Pride? Probs. I might have to blag work off though/find a new job. Ditto London Pride. I want to go holidayying in Liverpool now! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2008 17:22:40 GMT
Go to The Lake District. There's plenty there, you don't even how to fall off a mountain like they do on all the tv shows when they visit the lakes. You can go to the World of Beatrix Potter, and visit her house, and visit Wordsworth's house (next door to my mum's childhood home, fact fans). There is also a famous car museum that is home to (amongst others) Herbie, the 1960s Batmobile and The Munsters' car. There's other stuff too, but none that's majorly exciting (unless you're mentally over twelve). If you want somewhere more Urban, I'd suggest Cardiff. Liverpool is great, but try not to go when the city is in mourning for something/someone or getting overly proud of themselves because of something/someone. (I'm sure that leaves one week of the year). Don't forget Rheghed! Or the Pencil Museum!!! |
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Post by Feral on Jun 11, 2008 17:51:13 GMT
I've been to the pencil museum!!! It was AMAZING. I bought coloured pencils in the shop. |
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Post by raspberry on Jun 11, 2008 18:06:14 GMT
I have booked my time off, my train tickets and my accommodation for a long weekend in Liverpool. I'll be down over the last weekend of July.
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Post by emma on Jun 11, 2008 18:34:39 GMT
Wicked. Get thee a Superlambanana to remember us by. And some lube. Liverpool is great, but try not to go when the city is in mourning for something/someone or getting overly proud of themselves because of something/someone. (I'm sure that leaves one week of the year). Oh my god you fucking genius racist. |
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Post by jetsetwilly on Jun 11, 2008 18:48:41 GMT
Wicked. Get thee a Superlambanana to remember us by. And some lube. Please don't be tempted to bring the Superlambanana and the lube together. |
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Post by lowculture.co.uk on Jun 11, 2008 19:38:21 GMT
Wicked. Get thee a Superlambanana to remember us by. And some lube. Liverpool is great, but try not to go when the city is in mourning for something/someone or getting overly proud of themselves because of something/someone. (I'm sure that leaves one week of the year). Oh my god you fucking genius racist. That's not racist. Just quite offensive. |
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Post by emma on Jun 11, 2008 21:06:28 GMT
According to my brother's Facebook Scouse is a race. Seriously.
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