I'm staying on the Thursday night, and is the beer night.
This gives you two options:
a) Go down on the Thursday morning and to the show. It's the preview day so you have to buy a ticket ahead of time.
b) Go down later on Thursday, stop over and go to the show on Friday - tickets in advance or at the door.
.andy
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It's about 3 miles from the exhibition site.
There is also a Travel Lodge at £45 right on the M5 J30, see
I'm sure any hotel would order you a taxi.
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Sounds like the right deal.
I ordered a ticket earlier this evening. Don't know if I'll be going yet, but it's only 6 quid wasted if I don't.
Andrew
I checked it out earlier this evening. Quite close as you say.
Thanks for that.
Andrew
Assuming that's where we were to meet up is there a suggested hotel close by? By which I mean staggering distance.
I've got the references to TravelLodge and TravelInn from other responses, but they are a few miles distant in the area of the M5 and I wondered if there might be something close to where we practice showing how much we can't drink.
Andrew
A search for guest house or B&B might show something up. Hotels are more likely in the town area. I have ordered a thursday ticket too tonight.
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Hmmm, I can't picture any. I will call them (the pub, that is) tomorrow to find out.
The reason that pub was suggested is becase it's near the exhibition centre. If most of those coming are planning to stay over in Exeter, it would seem to make more sense to find a suitable venue *in* Exeter.
Thoughts?
Could be easier....... but I don't mind either way...
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Junction 30 of the M5 looks to be a likely area, however it must be nearly 20 years since I drove down that way so I have no idea what to expect.
Would be nice to firm up where the evening is going to be because at present I have complete freedom on reserving a room.
The originally suggested location is fine by me as well, I just thought I'd ask if there was accomodation close by which I could check out.
Andrew
Yes, that could be a bit easier, if you have the time to do the research, otherwise the White Horse is fine. I don't mind splitting the evening, with drinks in a pub followed by a stroll to a nearby restaurant if that helps.
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Suits me, as I could then get the train home.
Plenty of pubs of varying quality, some of which serve good food, and some nice restaurants too.
Al
Ok, I've spoken to the White Horse, and they say there is one B&B which they use often, which is actually very near Westpoint (but a few miles away from the pub).
What's the consensus on venue - White Horse, or pub in Exeter? If the latter, I'm happy to do some investigating. Most of the Exeter pubs I know are very studenty (that's how I know them!), but I'm sure I'll be able yto find some more appropriate ones if necessary.
I don't mind - i'm happy to get a taxi with either option if needed.
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If you do decide on Exeter, this is a good place to start:
Any final decision on the meet? I should be around hopefully, Al
I regret I'm not going to be able to make it after all. Work has completely dried up and I'm into penny-pinching mode.
Andrew
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Where are we meeting? The show finishes at 5.30pm, and unless there are better ideas, I'll be heading back to a hotel to freshen up ready to meet in a pub say 7ish. I'll be looking for a restaurant later, hopefully within staggering distance of the pub.
My wife's coming along to check out the Exeter shops, and will be joining us in the evening. Any more swmbos coming?
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I'm definitely still on. The venue is still a little unclear. The original suggestion of: The White Horse Inn Sidmouth Rd, Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, Devon EX5 1EP
01395 232244is still an option (it is a pub+restaurant), but not great for those wanting to stagger to their hotel afterwards, since it's not withing staggering distance of anything (but is quite near the exhibition centre).
I guess one way to decide is to ask: where is everyone staying? Then we can find a pub/restaurant near the hotel(s).
Mine may or may not come along - there are pros and cons to both options ;-)
Hi Al,
I think we're definitely on for the 11th, followed by pub + dinner. The venue for pub+dinner is still undecided. Since you work in Exeter, got any ideas?
I'm staying in the city centre. My thought was to leave the exhibition, drive into Exeter and park, then check in, clean up and get a taxi to wherever (and back).
So, I don't mind either way.
Autoroute makes it about 7.5 miles from the city centre to the pub above....... I guess that Exeter taxis are not that expensive.??
Careful - she's looking over your shoulder again :-)
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