Gatwick to Bletchley and back on a Thursday - Difficult.
Public transport or road on a workday in London er.. I don't think so.
Time at Bletchley would be short and you really need the two hour NMOC
guided tour - its a bit of a rabbit warren.
I'm an hour and a bit south west (Newbury) by fast car.
It took a complete day including a private booked tour just for the
Computer Museum.
So go there - stay near - allow 2/3 days - one day = no way
Rod G8DGR
On 06/07/2019 20:38, Dave Wade via cctalk wrote:
Bill,
I think you will be cutting things fine. The risks are up to you,
You won't drive from Gatwick to Bletchley in an hour. It’s the wrong side of
London. Google is currently saying 1h 33Mins.
However, the route involves the M25 via Heathrow and that has frequent
blockages so IMHO it’s a risky option.
Conversely getting the train means crossing London and getting a tube. Google
is saying allow 1h 54m for that at present.
Then TNMOC (where all the computers are) does not open until 10.30. Allowing
two hours for a visit means its tight getting back to Gatwick.
Dave
G4UGM
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From: cctech <cctech-boun...@classiccmp.org> On Behalf Of Bill Degnan via
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Sent: 06 July 2019 10:54
To: cctech <cct...@classiccmp.org>
Subject: Wtd: advice upcoming visit to Bletchley Park / comp museum
Hi...I am arriving at Gatwick Airport this weds evening1045pm and I have a
17 hour layover. I'd like to visit the national computer museum at bletchley
park about an hour north. I see I can rent a car from the airport and drive to
a
hotel near the museum. There are a few hotels with
24/7 desks. Concerns? Total time in England is 17 hours, 8 of which needed
for sleep, plus travel to and from the airport and museum. Not sure how
efficient the car rental return process is, etc. Need some buffer for
unknowns Thanks in advance
Bill
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