Advantages: Lots of history, plenty to see and do Disadvantages: Not everyones choice of a day out
The small Derbyshire village of Eyam is most famous for its association with the bubonic plague in the 17th century. The plague was brought here from London in 1666 via infected cloth and within just a few weeks over half of the population of Eyam had died. Many people are drawn here by this moving story and those that know the story well will know that that the Church of StLawrence that stands in the centre of this pretty village is paramount in the story.
When the plague struck in 1666 the Church had already been standing for almost five centuries. However in those days it was dedicated to St Helen and was not renamed until around 1900. The Church that we see today almost certainly stands on an ancient Saxon worship site and it thought that the stone foundations of this Church are probably of Saxon origin.
In 1868 this Church ...
Advantages: Peaceful, plenty of space, lovely place to spend time Disadvantages: It rained a bit.
Sandy Balls Holiday Centre ? New Forest ? Hampshire.
Updated 10th April 2005
Location,
Sandy Balls is situated at the western end of Godshill village, a little
more than a mile from Fordingbridge on the B3078.
From the east, leave the M27 at Junction 1 signposted New Forest/
Lyndhurst/Cadnam A337 and at the end of the slip road, take the
third exit B3078 to Fordingbridge.
From the west, follow the A31 to Ringwood until the turning onto the
A338 to Salisbury, and then take the B3078 for about 11/2 miles.
From the north, follow the A338 through Salisbury to Fordingbridge
and then take the B3078 to Godshill.
The above information has been taken from the Sandy Balls Website. The rest of this review is all my own.
I am off to Sandy Balls again, supporting someone who has Downs Syndrome, and quite severe ...
Advantages: Fantastic Disadvantages: Didn't want to leave
Now that I have your attention. I don't mean the kind that you lot are thinking of but come to mention it though? Hmmmmmmmmm........ No. Stop it at once Shirley!
I mean Sandy Balls Holiday Centre on the edge of the picturesque New Forest in Hampshire. It's like a small one off Center parcs. You can choose to stay in a ready tent, mobile home type place or lord it up in a lodge or superior lodge. The things is once you are there you get peace and quiet and relaxation. And yes it is geared up for families!
The most impressive thing for me about the place was the staff. They actually care! Quite a mean feat these days, me thinks. They are friendly, efficient and get on with their task as soon as asked. The second thing were the facilities. Two swimming pools, one in and one outdoors. Two toddler pools, a jacuzzi and a sauna too ...
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Product details
Long Name
Sandy Ground Holiday Accommodation
Type
Hotel
Street
Paradise Village
Address
Paradise Village, St. Lawrence, Barbados
City
St. Lawrence
Country
Barbados
Continent
Caribbean
Avg Price
35
Manufacturer's product description
Located on the South Coast of Barbados, St. Lawrence Gap is the most popular tourist area in Barbados. Sandy Ground is situated in the heart of St. Lawrence Gap.Everything to make your holiday enjoyable and convenient is within walking distance.Convenience Shopping, Souvenir Shopping, Banking, Taxi Service, Public Transport, Restaurants. Late Night Entertainment, and Dover Beach
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