Bus Pass Bandit: Part Thirty Two - HAWORTH

Ee bah gum! The Bus Pass Bandit is swapping Warwickshire for the pleasures of the Pennines for one post only. Join him as he embarks on this coach trip special to Haworth and the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway... 

Haworth is in Bronte Country with a steep cobbled street and many interesting buildings, such as a Steam Brewing Company...

...the Old Post Office...

...and the Cabinet of Curiosities.

Time to stop at the Kings Arms...

...and sample some Charlotte Bronte beer.

The Church of St Michael and All Angels is where the father of the Bronte sisters was once the Minister.

Onwards to the village of Oxenhope and the terminus of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

The train is arriving!

Our arrival at Keighley is greeted by an accordion band!

Bus Pass Bandit: Part Thirty One - BISHOP'S TACHBROOK

A Thirsty Thursday trip into the wilds of Warwickshire brings the Bus Pass Bandit to the village of Bishop's Tachbrook followed by a leisurely look around more Leamington haunts...

Bishop's Tachbrook is a small settlement due south of Royal Leamington Spa. Its local pub - the Leopard - is on the site of a former coaching inn dating back to the 17th century.

A comfortable corner in which to enjoy some Wye Valley HPA.

St Chad's Church in Bishop's Tachbrook.

Back into Leamington and a visit to the New Inn on Leam Terrace.

Time for a taste of Byatt's Hop Town IPA.

A riverside walk is rewarded by a visit to the Newbold Comyn Arms...

... where the Purity UBU tickles the Bandit's fancy.

On next to the Somerville Arms, an excellent pub and music venue on Campion Terrace.

A half of Everards Tiger to finish at the Somerville Arms.

As an added bonus, the Bandit attended the Warwick Court Leet Beer, Cider and Music Festival, held at the town's racecourse. The Flattler Original Cornish cider made for a fine start, and a Victorian Imperial Porter is also highly recommended!