Finding a November holiday in the UK

You can't just 'call in' at Barney yorkshirelady !! You need a day at least to explore Bowes Museum, Market Cross, Castle and the town as well as take a walk up Flatts Woods beside the River Tees and there is a wonderful fish and chip shop in Galgate. If you want to go a bit further take a ride up Teesdale to High Force and Cow Green reservoir (the building of which took the edge off the waterfall so it is still great but not quite as good as it was) or down to Raby Castle.
Enjoy your holiday - you have chosen a super part of the world (but keep it quiet as we don't want too many people to know about it ).

Thanks everyone
I had hoped not to do the driving but it is the way it goes sometimes.
I have booked to stay near Durham, calling in at Barnard Castle, Beamish and going to see the light shop on the Sunday evening.
It is a great part of the world to stay
Cheers

Even though we've walked on the beach wearing t shirts in December, when it's cold it's really cold.

I mean November

I agree re Northumberland. We stayed in Alnwick earlier in June and although it was supposedly summer, the weather was quite bad. We thoroughly enjoyed it. I asked for recommendations for places to go from Gransnetters and was given lots of information. A bracing walk along Bamburgh beach was just the ticket! Also lots of the seaside places such as Amble, Seahouses were still lovely in the cold weather.
Loved Cragside, the National Trust property but it probably wouldn't be open in January.

Yes, I agree. On my next trip up I want to go to the Botanical Gardens and the zoo is one of the best I've ever been too. Just need to watch the cobbles though if it's at all wet and the high'ish kerbs; I've seen a few people go flying and come close to it myself.

I heartily endorse GeminiJen's recommendation for Edinburgh. You won't be disappointed. So much to do and see. Theatres, fabulous food, galleries, museums, castle, zoo, gardens to name but a few .... but of course, I am biased

Hello yorkshirelady...
I'd recommend Edinburgh.
Not too far to travel.
Always lots to see and do.
The Christmas lights won't be switched on until Nov 22.
But the Botanics Lights at the Botanic Gardens will be in full swing.
Just google What's On in Edinburgh in Nov. You'll be spoiled for choice.

I'd also recommend HFHolidays....They do leisure breaks focussing on lots of different interests, not only walking.

Let us know what you decide...And have a great break!

I had a lovely break at Berwick uopn Tweed a few years ago. Very historic, and there are some lovely coastal towns within reach. Also beautiful countryside.

It has to be Blackpool. Unfortunately you'll miss the lights because they finish on the 8th, but at least that means that accommodation will be a bit cheaper and more available.

I was going to suggest Newmarket, just because they have an interesting Presents gift fair at Newmarket Racecourse, but it's outside your dates
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If you go to London there's this - really good, and of course, so much else to do too. www.countrylivingfair.com/xmas/.

Alnwick Castle is closed for Winter after 1 November, marpau. I know that as my DD2 and family are going up North for a break and have been disappointed to find that they won't be able to go to Alnwick or Bamburgh Castle. The Alnwick Gardens are open though.

What about Newcastle for a city break?

Try Alnwick in Northumberland they have a lovely garden and the castle as well was lots of stunning coast nearby

www.visitdevon.co.uk/

Try a look on www.highlandheritage.co.uk

What do you mean Riverwalk ''if the weather's like today ? I'm in my t-shirt in the garden in North Yorkshire as it is a beautiful warm day.
As for the OP Edinburgh would be my choice or Northumberland.

Take your own tinsel.

I agree with Aldeburgh. They have farm shop cafes with wood-burning stoves around that area.

I would get a cottage. Also with a wood-burning stove.

Unless you're planning to cosset yourself in a country house hotel, I'd say definitely a city-break in November.

If you don't like long bracing walks, buffeted by the wind and rain, seaside towns can be miserable in the winter!

But I do love Aldeburgh any time of the year.

Durham is fabulous

Edinburgh is a beautiful city if your looking to go north.

I go to Bath a lot as we have a daughter there who is busy when I have some spare time.
I have tried every coach company apart from Shearings who I avoid as my sister in law and I have had so many cancellations from them - often at the last moment.
York is a possibility but wanted to go a little further north if possible
Thanks for your suggestions so far and do keep them coming in please

I'd go for a city break. York is wonderful and if the sun does shine you can go out into the countryside.
Ditto Bath - always a lot happening in Bath.

I totally agree with Riverwalk- plenty to entertain you and there are bargains for some of the theatre plays/musicals.