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Archives for July 2007

abusive email from towertimes (altontowers guide website) anyone else had one??
this is the email I just recieved.... The words I've edited have astrixes in everything is original.
buy a return ticket after a visit to THORPE PARK for £10
Hi folks, first thread so be patient! Went with family to Thorpe park on Monday using of course bogof vouchers from Tesco and Wollies. While there we had the chance of buying a return ticket for £10 each for anyone adult or child with no term and conditions except it has to be used by 07/10/07 with no limit of numbers…
buy a return ticket to THORPE PARK for £10
Hi folks, first thread so be patient! Went with family to Thorpe park on Monday using of course bogof vouchers from Tesco and Wollies. While there we had the chance of buying a return ticket for £10 each for anyone adult or child with no term and conditions except it has to be used by 07/10/07 with no limit of numbers…
Gower Coast - best place to go?
My OH and I are spending this weekend in Wales. We are staying in mid-Wales but want to travel to the Gower Coast for the day on Sat. We love walking and generally being outdoors, and want to go somewhere by the sea, with spectacular views and photo opportunities that preferably isn't too busy! I don't ask for much, I know…
has anyone taken children to the london dungeons?
Hi My nephew (7) is coming to stay and wants to go to the dungeons but my Mum says he's a real scaredy cat and was terrified in Disney's haunted house. The last thing i want to do is spend all that money for him to want to leave or have nightmares. Can anyone share their experiences of visiting the dungeons with children…
Any Offers For Camelot Theme Park?
Hi promised my son to camelot theme park on thursday and just seen the admission prices:eek: does anyone know of any offers or codes we could use to make the day a bit cheaper thanks in advance ;)
centreparcs
Hi Going to Centreparcs Whinfell next week and my parents live near and want to come for the day but not stay and as we will proberbly not use the facilities as such cause I have a 5 month old baby they are reluctnant to pay £17 each - do they check people in cars if my DH was to pick them up . Thanks and hope this is in…
London ducktours
I'm going to London this weekend with the girls and we fancy going on oe of those Ducktours. Anyone knw where we can get discounted tickets for that and/or the London eye please?
Up to 50% off Summer attractions with Lastminute.com
What's the deal? Lastminute.com is offering up to 50% off summer attractions all around the UK when you book through it. Offers include * 50% off Thorpe Park, Chessington and Alton Towers * 60% off Madame Tussauds * 66% off London/Edinburgh Dungeons * 50% off Zippos Circus * Camelot Theme Park Tickets From £12 * £3 off…
Any views on Draytonmanor theme park
I am hoping to take my family to Drayton manor theme park. From the website it seems quite similar to Lego land. I was wondering if any of the MSexperts could comment on its suitibility for kids and adults please.
Scenic place to pick blackberries in West Yorkshire.
Evening all, I've been blackberry picking today with my sons and DH and we've really enjoyed it. We want to go next weekend but i would like to make a day of it (weather permitting!!). Can anyone recommend anywhere to go picking that is scenic where we could have a nice walk and that we could have a picnic. We live in…
looking for bogoff to edinburgh dungeon
Hi I am looking for bogoff to edinburgh dungeon, anyone seen any offers?
train/theatre/hotel deals
Any really good deals for travelling from Scotland to London for theatre, and staying o/n somewhere semi decent
Alton Towers - M1 Northbound **beware**
Hi Everyone, i just wanted to let anyone who is thinking of travelling this summer to Alton Towers 'Northbound' on the M1 to beware of the latest 'SCAM' dreamt up by The Highways Agency. Whilst travelling to Alton Towers on the M1 from London we were re-directed via a big motorway electronic sign 'Alton Towers - Take M6'.…
Alton towers
Has any one any ideas of any shops or papers doing offers for bogof tickets for alton towers? Thankyou in advance.
Rainy day ideas for Kendal please?
Hi I will be in Kendal next saturday and wondered if anyone had any great ideas for things to do/places to go with my DDs aged 8 and 5, particularly if its raining. I was thinking of things that are local just to Kendal rather than the usual bowling or wacky warehouse though if the weather is bad anywhere will do. Many…
North Wales - Any ideas??
Two children aged 11 and 13. Any ideas for days out in North Wales, please. On a VERY tight budget!!
family birthday day out - Herts
husbands birthday tomorrow, looking for a reasonably priced day out for family with 2 boys ages 9 & 13. Ideally prefer to do something a little different than theme park, and hope to go for a meal afterwards if possible. Live in Herts so looking at about a 20 mile radius.
Theme Park Ticket For Free
Hi all one day offer !! free entry ticket to chessington,thorpe park, alton towers, madame tussauds and warwick castle, First u will need to buy the sun news paper today page 20 superdrug advert coupon is needed, buy any solait or nivea suncare product from superdrug (these are allso buy one get one free as well) ,allso a…
Oakwood Discount
Oakwood is a relatively inexpensive park compared to the other majors, but I just noticed you can now get a 15% discount if you book tickets online. https://www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk/booking/tickets.aspx

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