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UK holidays, days out & entertainments

Archives for September 2010

Pontins Camber Sands Featured On BBC Watchdog Tonight. Advise Please!
Hi everyone, I've got a week booked at Pontins Camber Sands at the end of October and I'm a tad concerned that it was featured on Watchdog tonight. I know it's a cheap holiday but I've got a young baby and am very concerned by what I saw on the programme tonight. I was really looking forward to the break away (we're going…
Butlins Minehead
HI There, Have booked a three night break at butlins minehead,dinner bed and breakfast in a silver room.27 Dec. Has anyone done this break at this time of year before could give me any reassurance (have since read some bad reviews and am a little worried)we have a seven year old and just want him to have a bit of…
Somewhere in Scotland
Hello, I've been looking at going to Scotland for sometime - I've been 'compiling' a list of places I'd like to go and see. I was watching bbc breakfast news this morning and there was an interview with Michael Palin about the Britain from the Air exhibition, in the background there was a photo slide-show. A picture came…
Bolton museum
hi,has anyone been to bolton museum and aquarium recently? its only 30 mins from me and free of course! just wondered how much time you can spend there? could we go just for afternoon or is it good enough for a day out? many thanks gem
half term hols just cancelled, help!!!
We were going to hire a caravan for the half term week for oct, the lady has just cancelled it. Is there anyone who knows of a cheapish deal we could do. I'd really appreciate any suggestions I have 2 crying children. It doesn't even have to be half term week now. Thanks
Nice hotel near Sheffield Arena?
Hi, we are going to see Peter Kay at Sheffield Arena in a couple of months on a saturday night, and I'd like to book a hotel for that evening, but try and make it a bit of a romantic break too without the kids ;) Has anyone got any suggestions for a hotel fairly near to Sheffield Arena, but with a bit of luxury eg pool?…
York
Hello Myself and mu Mum are thinking about going to York for a few days next month, can any recommend anything in particular to do or not to do. We are looking at getting the train and staying at a permier inn (not sure what one in blossom street - both have good reviews on tripadvisor) Think we are going to go to…
Lapland UK
Hi All, Got a leaflet through the post about this place http://www.laplanduk.co.uk/index.php Just wondering if anyone had been and if it was any good? It's pretty pricey but i don't mind treating my DD if its a good day out, i seem to remember last year one of the UK places being really awful and lots of upset families but…
Overseas visitor
Hi, We may have an overseas visitor coming to stay for a couple of weeks in Nov/Dec '10 and would welcome a list of 'must sees' in Britain. We live in the North West of Uk and have The Lakes/Manchester for a theatre trip and shopping/Liverpool for the Beatles/Alton Towers (if in date) or Blackpool Pleasure Beach (not 1st…
Attractions around Haven Weymouth Bay - where to go??
Hi We are going to Weymouth Bay Haven park for the October Half term with a 12 year old and 4 year old. Can anyone recommend any good places to visit near by or do on the park? I have been debating the Sealife but the reviews have not been very good. So any suggestions from anyone who have been there before? Much…
Walk and dog-friendly pubs (Cotswolds)
Hi Can anyone suggest a nice (easy) walk around Stratford upon Avon or in the Cotswolds. Also any suggestions for dog-friendly pubs with good food too? We don't intend to stay over anywhere, rather just drive down have a walk and then plenty of food and drink! Thanks :)
Colchester Zoo - any vouchers out there?
Hi - wanted to go Colchester Zoo tomorrow with my girlfriend. Are there any BOGOF vouchers to be found anywhere? Thanks
travel inn ect wanted cheap
Looking to visit family in leeds for a few days does anyone know where any cheap accomodation is for a family of 4 x
Edinburgh - What to do and where to eat
I'm due a short stay in Edinburgh (approx 12:00 on a Saturday until mid/late afternoon on the Sunday). I'd like to get as much done as possible (in the short time I'm there) and was just wondering what the "must do" places to visit are. Also we'll be there for the Saturday, so a recommendation for a nice restaurant (from…
Day out in South - inspiration please!
hi not sure if this is a needle in a haystack thread but want ideas for a day out for me and hubby this weekend around Hampshire/Berkshire/Surrey/Oxon/Dorset way (ie: anywhere within 1-2 hours of north hampshire). we've done a couple of trips to London recently so want somewhere different.... have done Windsor Wheel,…
Anyone Been To Haven - Golden Sands
Hi Just wondering if anyone has been to this Haven site & any hints tips or reviews of it that you have would be most welcome - going in a couple of weeks thanks steph
Train travel _north wales to london
Can anyone suggest the cheapest way for me to get to london from North Wales in January on the train please with my 9 year old daughter ?? Am hoping to take her to eurodisneyand nedd to get to Eurostar terminus so need to know if booking through ticket via eurostar is cheapest or if there are any offers on ? Thanks
Blackpool with family in November?
Hi. We are going to Blackpool 19th/20th November and taking our little ones age 2 & 6. Whats worth doing at this time of year and are there any special shows of note (I think children in need is taking place around then)? Thanks
travelodge
does anyone know when the sale will be for feb 2011??
Cheap hotel in Manchester
Hi guys, I am looking for a cheap hotel in Manchester for the Saturday 16th of October, left it a bit late I think, can't get anything in the premier inn, want to be quite central or don't mind driving about 15minutes in. Can anyone reccomend anything? many thanks in advance

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