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Nottingham to Edinburgh, Calling in at York and Newcastle - A Unique Online Road Trip

Written by The Laughing Camel
The Nottingham to Edinburgh online drive is an ideal place to start exploring online places to visit; particularly if you have never taken a "virtual road trip" before.
Our journey starts in Nottingham, aptly named the "Party Capital of the Midlands" due to the many pubs and clubs opened in recent years. Following the A1 north bound leads to the first waypoint at York Minster where we explore Viking history and the cathedral.
Back on the A1 we continue north until we see the signs for Newcastle, which is our second waypoint.

Then it's onward to EDINBURGH , the showcase capital of Scotland.From:
NottinghamSEE NOTTINGHAM - START POINT - PLACE OF INTEREST

Drive: 280 mi – about 5 hours 21 mins280 mi – about 5 hours 21 mins (with NO stops) 1. Head west on A6008/Upper Parliament St toward King St 0.2 miles1 minutes 2. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A610/Derby Rd Continue to follow A610Go through 1 roundabout 4.6 miles12 minutes 3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the M1 ramp 0.3 miles1 minutes 4. Merge onto M1 29.0 miles28 minutes 5. Slight left at M18 (signs for M18/Doncaster) 8.7 miles8 minutes 6. At junction 2, exit onto A1(M) 8.3 miles8 minutes

FOLLOW SIGNS FOR YORK - WAYPOINT ONE - PLACE OF INTEREST7. Continue on A1 7.6 miles9 minutes 8. Continue on A1(M) 10.5 miles10 minutes 9. Take the exit onto A1(M) 3.6 miles4 minutes 10. Continue on A1 5.4 miles5 minutes 11. Continue on A1(M) 16.2 miles16 minutes 12. Continue on A1/Leeminutesg Ln 4.4 miles4 minutes 13. Turn left to stay on A1/Leeminutesg Ln Continue to follow A1 18.7 miles21 minutes 14. Continue on A1(M) 34.5 miles34 minutes 15. Slight left at A1 (signs for A1/Newcastle/Gateshead)

FOLLOW SIGNS FOR NEWCASTLE - WAYPOINT TWO - PLACE OF INTERESTGo through 1 roundabout 70.3 miles1 hour 24 minutes 16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A1 Go through 7 roundaboutsEntering Scotland 55.9 miles1 hour 10 minutes 17. Turn left at A1/London Rd Continue to follow A1Go through 1 roundabout 1.7 miles5 minutes 18. Turn left at A7/North Bridge 0.2 miles1 minutes To: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

SEE EDINBURGH - DESTINATION POINT - PLACE OF INTEREST
These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, or other events may cause road conditions to differ from the map results.

It's Official... I AM the Worst Supporter in the World

My run of bad supporter choices continues... Liverpool concede 6 to an apprentice Arsenal team. That has to be the worst home result in nearly 100 years!

I take FULL reponsibility.

Ashes - Lost
Jets - Lost
Liverpool v Arsenal - Lost

There's a pattern developing here.

My number one team is Nottingham Forest and they've drawn Chelsea away in the FA Cup. Sorry boys, I'm going to have to support CHELSEA in the hope that my jinks will strike again!

Well, the article for today is all about having a good time in Nottingham and NOT Chelsea.


Bad Press for The Queen of the Midlands, England

Nottingham - The Castle and Pubs Nottingham is getting some bad press recently with inner city problems of gun crime and burglary. Whilst there is no doubt these problems exist, Nottingham remains for me a great city full of interesting places to see both old and new. Nottingham is located in the centre of England and is often referred to as The Queen of The Midlands.

The City has always been strategically important. Nottinghamshire countryside provided good hunting grounds for Kings and the forest provided good shelter for outlaws most notably the famous Robin Hood. Although much of the forest has disappeared now, Nottinghamshire still boasts some of the finest woodlands in England with ancient oaks, the oldest of these being the Major Oak. Legend has it that Robin Hood hid in the trunk of this very tree to escape the evil Sheriff of Nottingham.

The city of Nottingham has a rich and colourful history. Here are just a couple of places to wet your appetite.

Nottingham Castle At the heart of the city stands Nottingham Castle, set on a rocky outcrop of sandstone high above the city. The original castle was erected here by orders of William the Conqueror in 1067. Henry 1 later replaced the wooden structure with an imposing stone castle. This was to remain for hundreds of years as one of the most important castles in England. The notorious Sheriff of Nottingham lived here when Richard The Lionheart was on the 'Third Crusade', providing the setting for the legendary final showdown between the Sheriff and the Robin Hood. The castle provided a rallying point for Charles 11 during the English Civil War. Charles erected the Royal Standard near the castle to mark the beginning of the war. A stone in the centre of the roadway at Standard Hill marks the spot. There are a labyrinth of caves and tunnels under the castle.

The most famous of these is Mortimer's Hole where this usurper to the throne of Edward 111 was captured and later executed. The original castle was all but destroyed. What you see today is a seventeenth century mansion built on top of the original site. Since the late nineteenth century it has been a museum of world renown, housing thousands of artefacts and art collections. With its dungeons and children's activities Nottingham Castle is well worth a visit.

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Carved out of the sandstone rock beneath Nottingham Castle this is reputedly the oldest pub in the world. Established in 1189, the inn provided rest and refreshment to the Crusaders of Richard the Lionheart during the 'Third Crusades'. Walking inside is like taking a trip back in time. The pub is associated with many fascinating legends which you can discover over a fine pint of 'real ale'. The pub is said to be haunted - you have been warned!

Nottingham by Night Whether you want to relax with a drink and good conversation, take in a show or party the night away - Nottingham has it all! Forget the negative, visit Nottingham with an open mind, a sense of humour and watch out for the famous Nottingham welcome "Hey up me Ducks"...

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Author Resource:- Ann Coveney is a freelance writer and part time school teacher. She can be hired to write articles on a wide range of topics. The web site she uses the most for low cost travel and hotel booking is AskVicki.co.uk

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