BKGarry Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) @witch exactly the reason I just had a look at rail tickets, it does shock me the cost at times OK Off-Peak is a bit better at £49.70 Edited October 20, 2016 by BKGarry
Oaktech Posted October 20, 2016 Author Posted October 20, 2016 21st is fine. But what about parking if we went to Salisbury - would it be OK because of being the hols? The park and ride just outside on the Downton road is an excellent option. I'm not sure I'm welcome in Salisbury in a car. I took avoiding action at a junction in the half term last year and took out a set of traffic lights.
LeMarchand Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 I just had a look at rail tickets, it does shock me the cost at times [ATTACH=CONFIG]39341[/ATTACH] OK Off-Peak is a bit better at £49.70 £15.30 for me (20 min walk to/from station my end) though may drive depending on venue (ie does it sell alcohol). Which brings up the next question...
elsiegee40 Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) @witch exactly the reason I just had a look at rail tickets, it does shock me the cost at times [ATTACH=CONFIG]39341[/ATTACH] OK Off-Peak is a bit better at £49.70 Wah! I just looked and can do it off peak for £25.20 return! Car share @BKGarry? I don't mind driving Or if you drive to Tonbridge we could both get the train from here Edited October 20, 2016 by elsiegee40
BKGarry Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Wah! I just looked and can do it off peak for £25.20 return! must be a rail company/franchise difference
DJ-1701 Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 must be a rail company/franchise difference I know what you mean... rail is usually expensive for me. Thank goodness for being able to drive. Interested in going, either date should be fine, equal chance of getting it booked off.
elsiegee40 Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 @elsiegee40 I can't drive :-/ So I'll drive. We just have to work out how/where I can pick you up Plenty of time to work it out
Tammie Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Technically speaking I'm supposed to be moving house around then so I'll keep an eye on this and let you know.
AJWhite1970 Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Sorry bit behind as been off-site all afternoon. With regards to parking I have the keys to the school carpark and will open the gates so free parking for you all slap bang in the city centre rather than using the park and rides
LeMarchand Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 So: 21st December lunchtime meeting at (PM @AJWhite1970 for location?). Just need to decide what approximate time lunchtime is and where we are going on to (if anywhere).
elsiegee40 Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 About 1pm would suit the Kent contingent driver. If there's anyone vaguely on our route (Gravesend/Tonbridge to Salisbury) , I can pick others up.
LeMarchand Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 So @AJWhite1970 - any recommendations? Been to a few places in town, but none of them good or bad enough to suggest/avoid.
AJWhite1970 Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Greyfisher Pub Restaurant in Salisbury | Hungry Horse Big plate meals, nice and cheap, about 5 mins walk from carpark https://www.nandos.co.uk/eat/restaurants/salisbury It's Nando's but it's fairly new with lots of seats The Cloisters Menu - The Cloisters Salisbury - The Cloisters Salisbury Cloisters pub, very old with low wooden ceilings, good lunchtime menu Prezzo Salisbury Prezzo, would have to book way in advance for that one though Several other good pubs resturants nearby as well as these
LeMarchand Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Isn't there always a queue at Nando's? (There seems to be in every other town!)
witch Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Grayfishers or the Cloisters would suit me - not Nandos please
elsiegee40 Posted October 21, 2016 Posted October 21, 2016 I don't mind, but booking for approximate numbers so we're not crowded out by shoppers is probably wise. It's always a challenge getting big tables
AJWhite1970 Posted October 21, 2016 Posted October 21, 2016 So Wednesday 21st December it is, aim to meet here at 1pm with a table booked for 2pm to allow for trains and traffic? If you can let me have a provisional yes/no I can gauge numbers and book a table. Is everyone happy with the Greyfisher? It's out of the crush of the town centre, cheap and usually cheerful food but only 5 mins walk from here. After lunch, we can always go back via the cathedral and XMas market for those who want a bit of culture in their day...
BKGarry Posted October 21, 2016 Posted October 21, 2016 I'm in :-) and Woop Woop Christmas Market :-)
LeMarchand Posted October 21, 2016 Posted October 21, 2016 I'm in :-) Me too, unless Aged P throws a wobbly. The cheapo place fine by me. Might have to try the "onion rings on a horseshoe" I've heard tell of. Woop Woop Christmas Market :-)
Tammie Posted October 21, 2016 Posted October 21, 2016 I'm out, I really need to keep that holiday free for moving. Have fun guys!
AJWhite1970 Posted October 21, 2016 Posted October 21, 2016 The Christmas market finishes on the 18th, can't believe it finishes that early this year!!! Salisbury Christmas Market - Home
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