Tony Bates
@babblingbates.bsky.social
The next chapter starts in Cromer, on the North Norfolk coast. Giving up here but you can find me here https://www.instagram.com/babblingbates/
Whilst I love the idea of this platform it doesn’t really seem to have gained any momentum so this is my last post. Still on FaceBook, Instagram, X and threads as @babblingbates #lastpost
August 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Whilst I love the idea of this platform it doesn’t really seem to have gained any momentum so this is my last post. Still on FaceBook, Instagram, X and threads as @babblingbates #lastpost
Love this repair job to a pub wall in Sheringham
August 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Love this repair job to a pub wall in Sheringham
July 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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This Friday Sunset Sessions on Cromer Pier return, 7pm to 10pm and free.
Now joined by Chillout Sunset Sessions on Sundays too, 5pm to 8pm
#cromer
Now joined by Chillout Sunset Sessions on Sundays too, 5pm to 8pm
#cromer
July 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM
This Friday Sunset Sessions on Cromer Pier return, 7pm to 10pm and free.
Now joined by Chillout Sunset Sessions on Sundays too, 5pm to 8pm
#cromer
Now joined by Chillout Sunset Sessions on Sundays too, 5pm to 8pm
#cromer
As the sun sets in Cromer we are celebrating a busy week. The holiday home became ours yesterday, first guests arrived today and we bought our home at auction on Tuesday.
Ready for a rest now!
Had such a lovely walk this evening, enjoying this lovely town
Ready for a rest now!
Had such a lovely walk this evening, enjoying this lovely town
July 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
As the sun sets in Cromer we are celebrating a busy week. The holiday home became ours yesterday, first guests arrived today and we bought our home at auction on Tuesday.
Ready for a rest now!
Had such a lovely walk this evening, enjoying this lovely town
Ready for a rest now!
Had such a lovely walk this evening, enjoying this lovely town
Had an amazing evening at Sundown at The Grove, Cromer, a giant tipi in their lovely grounds. We went for their tapas share board which was brilliant.
Topped off by a stunning sunset on the walk home.
Topped off by a stunning sunset on the walk home.
July 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Had an amazing evening at Sundown at The Grove, Cromer, a giant tipi in their lovely grounds. We went for their tapas share board which was brilliant.
Topped off by a stunning sunset on the walk home.
Topped off by a stunning sunset on the walk home.
We’re pleased to announce that the website for our holiday let in lovely Cromer is now live and includes direct booking.
www.cromergetaway.co.uk
www.cromergetaway.co.uk
Cromer Getaway - Cromer Getaway
Cromer Getaway holiday apartment is on the first floor of Overstand Views, on the edge of the charming and un-spoilt town of Cromer, the gem of the beautiful
www.cromergetaway.co.uk
July 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We’re pleased to announce that the website for our holiday let in lovely Cromer is now live and includes direct booking.
www.cromergetaway.co.uk
www.cromergetaway.co.uk
I think I’ve given this platform a good chance but can’t really see any progress so think it’s time to call it a day
June 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I think I’ve given this platform a good chance but can’t really see any progress so think it’s time to call it a day
A bird feeding its young through the letterbox of a disused ferry office on Orkney
May 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A bird feeding its young through the letterbox of a disused ferry office on Orkney
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A wander around the Museum and Catherdral in Kirkwall this morning then off to explore the amazing scenery of Orkney.
Found the perfect spot for the night, right next to a beach, so a glass of wine seemed in order
Found the perfect spot for the night, right next to a beach, so a glass of wine seemed in order
May 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A wander around the Museum and Catherdral in Kirkwall this morning then off to explore the amazing scenery of Orkney.
Found the perfect spot for the night, right next to a beach, so a glass of wine seemed in order
Found the perfect spot for the night, right next to a beach, so a glass of wine seemed in order
What an amazing place Brora is, such an unspoilt and quiet coastline
May 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
What an amazing place Brora is, such an unspoilt and quiet coastline
Rainbow over Aberdeen
May 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Rainbow over Aberdeen
What a stunning view of Bamburgh, such a beautiful village #Bamburgh #EnglishVillage #UKcoast #CoastalBritain
May 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
What a stunning view of Bamburgh, such a beautiful village #Bamburgh #EnglishVillage #UKcoast #CoastalBritain
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What an amazing trip to the Farne Islands, somewhere we’ve wanted to go to for a while.
Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours were amazing, giving us a thorough tour of the outer islands followed by a landing on Inner Farne, a truly amazing place so well managed by the National Trust.
Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours were amazing, giving us a thorough tour of the outer islands followed by a landing on Inner Farne, a truly amazing place so well managed by the National Trust.
May 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
What an amazing trip to the Farne Islands, somewhere we’ve wanted to go to for a while.
Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours were amazing, giving us a thorough tour of the outer islands followed by a landing on Inner Farne, a truly amazing place so well managed by the National Trust.
Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours were amazing, giving us a thorough tour of the outer islands followed by a landing on Inner Farne, a truly amazing place so well managed by the National Trust.
A lovely return visit to Bamburgh, where we spent the first night of our honeymoon. Such a beautiful village
May 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
A lovely return visit to Bamburgh, where we spent the first night of our honeymoon. Such a beautiful village
We have visited Whitley Bay before but only briefly, travelling on the Metro when staying in Newcastle and we really liked it but it was a little tired, like so many seaside resorts.
Returning yesterday we were surprised at the huge amount of development work that has been completed, looking great
Returning yesterday we were surprised at the huge amount of development work that has been completed, looking great
May 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
We have visited Whitley Bay before but only briefly, travelling on the Metro when staying in Newcastle and we really liked it but it was a little tired, like so many seaside resorts.
Returning yesterday we were surprised at the huge amount of development work that has been completed, looking great
Returning yesterday we were surprised at the huge amount of development work that has been completed, looking great
There was a huge commotion yesterday evening as we walked down to the Scarborough seafront with fire, police, RNLI, coastguard & air ambulance.
A car with a male occupant had left the pier but he was pulled to safety and was apparently OK.
A car with a male occupant had left the pier but he was pulled to safety and was apparently OK.
May 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
There was a huge commotion yesterday evening as we walked down to the Scarborough seafront with fire, police, RNLI, coastguard & air ambulance.
A car with a male occupant had left the pier but he was pulled to safety and was apparently OK.
A car with a male occupant had left the pier but he was pulled to safety and was apparently OK.
What a lovely day for a picnic, a welcome change from house hunting. Just loving this gorgeous weather
April 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
What a lovely day for a picnic, a welcome change from house hunting. Just loving this gorgeous weather
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A lovely view on arriving in Southwold this evening
March 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A lovely view on arriving in Southwold this evening
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Episode 4 of our weekly YouTube video charting our journey is available now youtu.be/H_HSxTXLz2o?...
Episode 4: we’re off!
YouTube video by Motorhome Gap Year - UK Coast Tour
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March 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Episode 4 of our weekly YouTube video charting our journey is available now youtu.be/H_HSxTXLz2o?...
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After two nights in Newark having a few adjustments made to the motorhome are spending our first night off-grid in good old Skeggeh (Skegness).
As you would image, it’s very quiet, which we love.
So on our own now, no electric hook-up and relying on our own water supply. The journey begins!
As you would image, it’s very quiet, which we love.
So on our own now, no electric hook-up and relying on our own water supply. The journey begins!
March 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
After two nights in Newark having a few adjustments made to the motorhome are spending our first night off-grid in good old Skeggeh (Skegness).
As you would image, it’s very quiet, which we love.
So on our own now, no electric hook-up and relying on our own water supply. The journey begins!
As you would image, it’s very quiet, which we love.
So on our own now, no electric hook-up and relying on our own water supply. The journey begins!
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Well, only one more sleep to liftoff! The past week has been all about packing and gadget buying and we’re just about ready to leave tomorrow. Excited more than scared now as the year-long adventure gets real.
#motorhomeadventure #wildcamping #vanlife #seniorgapyear #campervan #UKcoast
#motorhomeadventure #wildcamping #vanlife #seniorgapyear #campervan #UKcoast
March 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Well, only one more sleep to liftoff! The past week has been all about packing and gadget buying and we’re just about ready to leave tomorrow. Excited more than scared now as the year-long adventure gets real.
#motorhomeadventure #wildcamping #vanlife #seniorgapyear #campervan #UKcoast
#motorhomeadventure #wildcamping #vanlife #seniorgapyear #campervan #UKcoast
In a series of lasts we had our final ice cream from the wonderful Harbour Bar this afternoon.
It’s certainly on the list of things we’ll miss about Scarborough
It’s certainly on the list of things we’ll miss about Scarborough
February 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In a series of lasts we had our final ice cream from the wonderful Harbour Bar this afternoon.
It’s certainly on the list of things we’ll miss about Scarborough
It’s certainly on the list of things we’ll miss about Scarborough
It was a great evening for a wander around the town, one of our last in Scarborough. It’s been a great place to live and will be hard to beat
February 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
It was a great evening for a wander around the town, one of our last in Scarborough. It’s been a great place to live and will be hard to beat
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Episode 2 of our weekly YouTube video charting our year-long adventure travelling around the UK coastline.
In this episode we show you our new home and how we are preparing to travel
youtu.be/QLjsJvteNC0?...
In this episode we show you our new home and how we are preparing to travel
youtu.be/QLjsJvteNC0?...
Episode 2: Liftoff minus 8 - only just over a week to go!
YouTube video by Motorhome Gap Year - Newbies On The Road
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February 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Episode 2 of our weekly YouTube video charting our year-long adventure travelling around the UK coastline.
In this episode we show you our new home and how we are preparing to travel
youtu.be/QLjsJvteNC0?...
In this episode we show you our new home and how we are preparing to travel
youtu.be/QLjsJvteNC0?...