UK holidays, days out & entertainments

Archives for January 2009

York Residents Festival 2009
York Residents Festival starts today and lasts until the 8th February. Although most events are only taking place this Saturday and Sunday (31st Jan/1st Feb), with the majority being free. Please see the link below for details of events.…
The Dome Doncaster
I'm thinking of taking my kid for her birthday day out, to The Dome, Doncaster for swimming/skating. Has anyone been? Is it worth over an hours drive for? Anyone know a way to get discount tickets? We were going to go to Butlins Skegness for the day, but it's not open on the day we want. Thanks
London Eye
I'm going to London for a weekend on 15th of May with my wife and wondered if there is a cheap way to do the London Eye. Thanks
Kent - Days out - discounts
http://www.visitkent.co.uk/offers-breaks/attraction-offers.asp 20% off entry at Port Lympne & Howletts Wild Animal Parks Purchase your tickets online and save up to 20% off entry.Click here to visit the online shop. Canterbury Attractions Passport You can save money by purchasing a Canterbury Attractions Passport, which…
Goodwood Festival of Speed - 2009
Hi Has anyone been to a previous festival of speed? I am thinking about going as part of a week trip away, from Leeds its a long way! £48 per person for a Sunday ticket - Timed Competition day, seems to be the best day. £48 for Sat ticket and £33 for Friday, a weekend ticket is also available at £103 but a little bit too…
merlin pass
hi have heard about merlin pass , just wondered if people really thought it was worth doing ? as we have 3 children a day out is NEVER cheap so wondered if this may be a good option , ?
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Hi Does anyone know of any 2 for 1 vouchers or discounts for Dynamic Eart by any chance? Thanks in advance.
Little Chef - Popham
Stopped at the new revamped Little Chef at Popham, just off the M3 near Winchester, for anyone who didn't see the TV show, it's menu has been done by Heston Blumenthal and it's been gutted & dragged the brand into the 21st century. IMHO it's a great way to sample some of Heston's food without paying over £100 for a main…
Free or Half Price Classical Concert Tickets
Special Offer Tickets for the English Classical Players Orchestra, The Colosseum, Watford. I received this info recently from their email: Despite the great sales success we still have some seats left and every unsold seat is a wasted musical opportunity. We want to share every concert with as many people as possible so we…
Cheap Things To Do Near Bradford? Anyone?
Hi Guys! We are hoping to see a very sick relative next week near Bradford and have managed to get 2 nights in a Travelodge for £9 each night. My family member is very ill and hasnt much time left and as we live so far away and havent seen her in ages...we really want to see her and let her know she is being thought of. I…
Funfairs in London?
Hi Does anyone know if there is any funfairs in London over the half term in February? Going to London on the 19th Feb with my teenage nephews and niece and they would like to go on some rides. Any ideas? Suggestions? Thanks, Shaun
Chinese New Year - London
We are coming up to London at the weekend for the Chinese New Year celebrations. Any tips please?
Cooking Course / Weekend
Hi, I am looking for a good cooking course / cooking weekend for 2 people. I live in south east england but would not rule out courses all over the uk or in france if they are highly recommended. I would like to have the course as part of a large group to keep the cost reasonable and to be sociable! Thanks, Matthew
Days in - not the hotel
Me and a small group of friends (4 in total) and do something usually Tuesdays (the Tuesday club) We have been doing things like: Sing Star (sad i know), Scrabble and other bored games, Cinema (McD's BOGOF on cheap tuesdays) Our version of Come Dine With Me. Just looking for more inspiration and idea of what else we can do…
is lapland expensive eat out
we booked a holiday to self catering holiday to lapland just wondering is it expensive to eat out and the prices in the supermarket if any body got any idea please let know thanks:j
Eating out in Cardiff Bay
London Bus Routes/day Out
:beer: WANT GET FROM LONDON KINGS CROSS TO ABBEYWOOD I AM CAMING THERE NEXT WEEK AND WANT BUS ROUTE ONLY CAN ANYBODY HELP .AND ANY FREE EVENT NEXT COUPLE WEEK FOR 12YR OLD THANKS THANKS
Valentines Weekend in Glasgow
Hi We have booked a hotel in Glasgow city centre for 2 nights over valentines and wonder if anyone has some really good recommendations of places to eat for a really nice valentines meal. Don't want to book Chinese/Indian/Italian/Spanish, looking more for a regular restaurant with a good variety of quality food on their…
Body Worlds London exhibition - similar to Manchester?
I just wondered whether anyone had been to the new Body Worlds exhibition in London who also went to the Manchester one - were the two very similar? It does seem to be being promoted as a new exhibition, but we were at the Manchester one last year and so don't want to go if it's going to be very similar to that one. Thanks!
travel to london from suffolk this weekend
hi I'm a massive martin fan and have been lurking here for a while especially in OS moneysaving! I'm looking for some advice. for my sons fifth birthday this weekend we are going to london from suffolk to see the dinosaurs. We are staying in central london ( his presnet from his nanny) overnight on saturday. In the past…

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