F&C meet up 11th July 2026
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I'd like mountains but there aren't any within practical commute of Essex. Indeed any that are reachable for you are going to be too far for me, 
I didn't vote on that basis but would find most of your options quite acceptable if it was nearby & affordable (many sports events don't come close to affordable IMO)
I didn't vote on that basis but would find most of your options quite acceptable if it was nearby & affordable (many sports events don't come close to affordable IMO)
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As with others its more about distance really, given travel times it tends to be a midday-ish meet which might mean the light isn't great for landscape. We've done villages, London, country fairs etc in the past. A pub lunch also seems popular 
Just to add, the black country living museum has been suggested in the past
Just to add, the black country living museum has been suggested in the past
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Therre is the avoncroft or something museum in Worcestershire too.
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings - A Perfect Family Day Out
Open air museum of historic buildings in Worcestershire, West Midlands. Great for kids. Special events, Weddings, re-enactments, heritage workshops. Dogs welcome.
avoncroft.org.uk
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That looks a cracking spot, caverns and mountains, ruined priory, canal waterways, castle and the living museum all within a square mile. With a bit of luck there might be an old pub with a cracking historical Mild aleAs with others its more about distance really, given travel times it tends to be a midday-ish meet which might mean the light isn't great for landscape. We've done villages, London, country fairs etc in the past. A pub lunch also seems popular
Just to add, the black country living museum has been suggested in the past