I looked at the National Arboretum website, and the mere fact that they bump the prices up for autumn got me excited ;)

If we can all decide on a venue that would be great, but that means we all need to put down our position and travel limit so that a mean point can be reached, and possibly a preference of venue. For instance living in Norfolk isnt going to make for a good meet down near Bristol when a 3-4 hour journey is needed to get there.  Also, i know i suggested the meet but i dont want to be the dictator of events

The Roaches - Leek, Staffordshire
Rudyard Lake - Leek, Staffordshire
Morton Corbett Castle - Shawbury, Shropshire
Devil's Chair - Shropshire - looks pretty neat but only a one or two shot opportunity i think.
Hawkestone Park - Shrewsbury, Shropshire  - Probably my favourite option out of all of those.

I have no ideas for places around the immediate vicinity of stratford which i have been to, although there are a few parks and things around... if it were a different time of year the town itself is a nice photogenic place anyway. Maybe one for the books next summer.

Anyone else for venue suggestions? i'm on around a 2 hour train/bus journey as a limit (i havent got a car yet)

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