2013 sounds great to me I should be less busy than usual following my spring time examinations, and shouldn't have too many, if any, placements to do.

Randi - I love Oxford and have family there, my dad grew up in an Oxfordshire village so I know the area fairly well. It's so easy to get to by bus/train too. Plus, it's a better example of 'real' England. I always say people who have only visited London (as much as I love it) haven't really been to the UK! London would be a great place to start, then there's Oxford, Canterbury, Brighton... plenty of nice places pretty near by that are worth a visit.

Of course, they all pale in comparison to the north of England, but I think I'd be pushing my luck there....

Michelle - hope all goes well with the surgery! Keep us posted.