Visiting UK in April - where to shoot

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Hello fellow photographers,

I am coming to UK in April for meetings in Leicestershire and at Wembley. I will not have a rental car, will be relying on tube etc.

I am looking for some ideas on where I 'just have to visit' that is not only on a tube line, but has bed and breakfasts available.

I was born in London, but now live in Canada. I will do London for sure, and Leicester city area, but would love some amazing photo opportunities . . i like shooting castles, people, history, not keen on Modern structures. I want to capture England in my own way - and not necessarily the regular tourist shots.

I have 4 days and on limited budget for entrance fees etc. I was supposed to stay with my sister but she is going to be out of the country.

So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your time.
 
Brighton's an easy rail journey out of London, and no need for public transport at the other end. Easy-ish walking round town. Lots of picturesque old buildings and streets with loads of photo opportunities.
 
Cambridge is 45 mins - 59 mins from Kings Cross, London, and a great place to visit. You could then get a train back, or one to Leicester from there.

Lots of history - wonderful universitys, lovely streets, great for people watching, a number of good museums (all free), watch the punts on the river. Well worth a day trip there at least, and there is a travel lodge near the centre to cheap to stay too.

Take a look at Cambridge, well worth it!
 
You could easily spend your four days in London if you are interested in history. Some places that may be of interest in London that aren't on the 'tourist route':
- Columbia Road Markets
- Brick Lane & Spitalfields
- Leyton House Museum and Gallery
- Neasden Temple (near Wembley)
- Albert Bridge & Battersea Park

All of the above would be do-able within a day and would only cost you a day-pass on an Oyster Card.

It is also well worth checking out the Time Out London website for a list of free things to see and do. They often have lists of photography exhibitions.
http://www.timeout.com/london/
I also use their Android App as a free directory of restaurants and bars to go to.
 
Thanks for all the great ideas!!!!! How easy to get by train from London to Scarborough Yorkshire . . . . that is where the hubbys family is from . . . would love to get some pics for him.
 
Just had a look at a train travel page and it says they go every hour from Kings Cross and it's a 3hr journey with 1 change at York. Costs £49 one way.
 
Plenty of National Trust/English Heritage places in Leicestershire and surrounding counties - Belvoir Castle (pronounced "Beaver" by the linguistically-challenged locals) to name but one. Look at their websites and see what takes your fancy.

Leicester itself is a bit grim - there's some Roman walls (Jewry Wall museum) but not much else I'd write home about. But quite a few pretty villages and towns (such as Ashby-de-la-Zouch). Perhaps visit Melton Mowbray - home of the pork pie. Or Kibworth Beauchamp - star of the Story of England TV series (and birthplace of Llamaman). Avoid Desborough (aka "Desertedborough" to my brother and I as llama crias) and Corby. Apologies if this offends other posters!
 
+1 for Cambridge as well. Spent 7 years living there and it's very picturesque. There's also some good pubs... ;)
 
if you want a guide to help you find your way round Cambridge and I'm still 'between jobs' (ahem), I'd love to. Have lived here 40 years now...
 
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