UK holidays, days out & entertainments

Archives for April 2005

Eden project - free annual passes
Thought I would mention this in case anyone has a chance to take advantage next winter. This winter, the Eden Project had a winter festival. This entailed an ice rink under a big marquee, and special shows at night. And a good theme reminding us all that Christmas is not just about conspicuous consumption. Plus, no better…
"Belton House" is it for children?
I have heard that Belton House is suitable for families with children, we are looking for a day out from Newark, is was suggested to try Belton House at Grantham, we wondered if it was suitable for two girls, aged 6 & 9, any comments would be gratefully received.
Bird World Farnham Surrey Discount Coupons
Has anyone been to Bird World? Is it worth visiting? Does anyone know where I can get any discount, 2 for 1 coupons or similar for Bird World? Many thanks
Longleat vouchers needed - any ideas?
I fancy going to Longleat on Sunday. Does anyone have any vouchers? Thanks.
Help needed Butlins Skegness day visit vouchers
Does anyone know where I can get any vouchers for a discounted day visit? I have searched the boards but can't find anything. There are usually loads about and I've always found some in the past. Any help greatfully recieved!
sea life centre and dungeons vouchers
just wondered if anyone wants my vouchers, the ones from the mirror. we won't be using the sea life centre vouchers (free adult tickets) or the dungeons ones. i have 5 of each. pm me if you'd like any of them, my inbox is full but i'm planning to empty it a bit in a minute :-)
Colchester Zoo
Does anybody know of any discounts for Colchester zoo? https://www.colchester-zoo.com Many thanks
Chester Zoo - any discounts?
We are going in May, anyone know of any discounts, as it's not going to be a cheap trip for the four of us according to the website! TIA
Days out
Does anyone know of vouchers for the Black Country Museum, in the Midlands :j
Chessington for free today George/Georgina
According to this weekends Metro Magazine of the Evening Standard today any parent/carer whose first name is George, Georgia, Georgina or whose surname is Slayer or Knight gets in free with an accompanying child. Photo-id is needed to claim free admittance thus saving £28. Under-12s are free anyway. Happy St George's Day…
Lightwater Valley £8.99pp for upto 5 people
Half Page advert in todays Daily Mail. Left hand page just after centre pages. Valid until 18 July - just before Summer Holidays gobbyash
Imperial War Museum Duxford Free Admission
Free admission for visitors aged 60 and over at the Duxford Victory in Europe Anniversary Air Show sat 7th & sun 8th May for full show details http://duxford.iwm.org.uk please dont forget to put some cash in the RAF benevolent fund collection box.
BOGOF on Madame Tussauds & Warwick Castle
Shop online today and get buy 1 get 1 free tickets for Madame Tussauds or Warwick Castle! TODAY ONLY!!! Shop online with Iceland (last day for ordering as closing) Spend £40 or more online today and you'll receive a voucher entitling you to FREE entry when accompanied by 1 adult paying the full day rate at Madame Tussauds…
Any vouchers for Cornwall stuff?
Going on holiday in Cornwall at the end of May. First holiday for years and we are working on a budget of about £20 for the week, so if anyone can help I'll be eternally grateful (as will my 2 year old!) Steve
malvina1
Want to buy £10,000 car. No deposit, can afford £170 per month, Little or no interest. Any suggestions?
Birthday Day out for our MUM !!
Help! My sister and I want to take our mum who is going to be 83 years old at the end of May, out for her birthday. We would ideally like to have a nice lunch at a country house hotel with nice grounds or stately home, followed by an afternoon tea. Can anyone suggest anywhere nice in Herts (but not Hatfield Or Knebworth…
Aldenham Country Park
Not strictly a saving but at only £4.00 per car (That's 8 of us including Muffin the dog) Aldenham County Park is excellent value for money. There is a large lake with a wooded walk round it (up to an hour if you trundle with the kids) and all the usual ducks etc. Large adventure playground for the kids with safe bark…
£1 each way National Express tickets
National Express are still offering their Funfare £1 each way tickets to selected destinations. The tickets are only bookable via the internet. Living in London and able to be flexible with my times has given me the opportunity of going on Daytrips to various places for just £2 return!!
Days Out Magazine money off code
The May Issue of Prima Baby magazine has a promotion with Days Out Magazine and there are lots of money off coupons for attractions country-wide. There is also a special offer for the Days Out 2005 Magazine - costs £3.25 delivered, rather than £3.95 in the shops. Use code PB05/05 https://www.daysout.co.uk
Family Day Out Portsmouth
Myself, partner and son (aged 4) had a great day out yesterday at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and couldn't believe how cheap it was. We only had to pay for the two adults and it only cost £31 in total. There is so much to do that we couldn't fit it in one day and as the ticket lasts a year we can go back to the things…

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NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 100 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
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Co-op Bank customer? You could be moved to Coventry Building Society in future – here's what's happening
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Spotify to hike prices by up to £24 a year – here's what's happening
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Subway customer? You've got until 14 May to use your loyalty scheme points before shake-up – here's what's happening
If you're a Subway Rewards member, you have until the end of Tuesday 14 May to spend any points you've built up – or lose them entirely.

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