UK holidays, days out & entertainments

Archives for July 2011

Looe or Polperro
Thinking of staying in either Looe or Polperro in Cornwall for a few days in August - which would be better to stay in (B&B wise)??? I know there's not much distance between the two towsn but just wondered if anyone could offer any advice in terms of which town would best to stay at.
Cornwall 2 for 1
Hi, going to Cornwall on 20th Aug and am looking for any 2 for 1 or any money off vouchers etc for Newquay Zoo, Flambards and any other attractions. Also anyone know of any Carverys in the Newquay/Watergate Bay visinity? TIA :beer:
Natural History Museum in 3.5hours?
I'm taking my OH to London for a convention at Earls Court that starts at 2pm. I want to make the most of the day, and was planning on going to the close-by NHM beforehand. Howevwer, it doesn't open until 10am, which gives us about 3.5 hours there until we would have to for the convention. I have never been to the NHM and…
Help on cancellation of london break
Hi guys, I'm after some advice on a little situation we've got ourselves into. Basically we were meant to be travelling by train to london today and staying for 2 nights in the Travelodge, Waterloo. Unfortunatly my girlfriends mother was rushed into hospital last night and we've spent the night and today there as she is in…
London Tube Travel with Railcards - Disabled or Family?
We are having a week away in London at the end of August and try as I might I just can't get my head around the different options to travel around :o We are staying near the Olympia Station which is in Zone 2 and will need the tube for the usual Zone 1/2 sights - Big Ben, Buckingham Palace etc. Quite happy to travel…
Southview holiday park skegness
Hi, We are going to this park in a fortnight but have never been before, was wondering if anyone else had been and what is it like, It,ll be our first time in Skegness too so any tips on where to go and what to see would be a help to, theres 2 adults and 3 kids and we don,t drive so will be relying on buses or taxi,s…
Dublin
hi, booked 3 days and 2 nights in dublin - i have searched the forums and could not find any answers for my questions i have booked 2 nights in the 4star berkerly in dublin4 - we are flighting over and not driving and not hiring a car i have been told i have can get a bus from dublin airport to the centre does anyone know…
Booked a Premier Inn but didnt use it
Although it was a non refundable room they havent charged my card. Do you think they will? Also, we are booked to go to a different Premier Inn in September, do you think it will have an effect on that booking?
Isle of wight
We are going to Shanklin on saturday for 1 week, can anyone advise on family activities for us? We are 2 adults, 1 child, 1 infant and 1 dog! Thank you :)
London Travel
I'm taking the kids into London for a couple of days in the summer holidays and I'm trying to work out whether its cheaper to buy a family railcard (currently £25.20) and then use an oyster card for me and a £2 daily travel card for the 11-year old (7 year old will be free) or just to get a child photo oyster card which…
Anyone got a caravan free w/c 8 Aug!!
That's obv not "free" in the moneysaving sense Lol, though that would be fantastic!!! :T Looking about for a caravan break away on Mon 8 Aug for 4 nights. As cheap as possible really so if anyone has any recommendations that would be grately appreciated. Kind Regards
Wheelgate Park
Thinking of going with my 5 yr old grandson, anyone been whats it like.?? Anyone know of any offers or vouchers please.
Haven Holiday question..
Hiya We are off to Haven tomorrow and I'm trying to book in advance the activity pass bundle online but I can't see how to do it,it shows me the information on pre booking but only gives me the option to book one session at £5. Can anyone help me out on this please? Also,I only booked the holiday just over a week ago and…
berwick upon tweed deals
Hi guys whats the cheapest way to get a caravan deal with the kids and the mrs for this upcoming spring, are any of the deals with the daily express etc covering as far as april and march yet?
Safest Way to pay for Private Let caravan holiday?
Hello Thank you for all your help on my previous topic! We have opted to go to Haggeston Castle in a private let caravan - however, i am wondering how is the safest way to pay for this so i am protected? I can just imagine getting there and there not actually being a caravan!!!!:eek: Oh, and can i use the Haven facilities…
Day trip to Butlins
Hi Would like to take kids for day trip to butlins Bognor, I understand that if you go after 1pm you can get in half price. Does this apply in school holidays and does anyone know if you can stay for the evening entertainment? Do you need to show anything (ie pass) before you enter the evening entertainment. :j
Thornwick Bay
Had been looking at Haven but my neighbour recommended Thornwick Bay. http://www.thornwickbay.co.uk/ Has anybody got any experience of the park in particular the kids entertainment? We are ages 32, 30, 13, 10 & 9. Thanks
ghost hunting in york
as the title suggests in looking for something for oh ,hes always wanted to go ghost hunting, can anyone suggest something to do in york .
Oxford day trip help.
I'm planning a day trip to Oxford with some friends in late August and would appreciate any help. Will we be able to use the park and ride at Redbridge or will it be very crowded at this time of year? We can come by train but the journey is longer. We hope to go up St Mary's Tower for a view, see the Sheldonian and have a…
Doctor Who Experience
Hi, we are off to London in Oct and are planning to visit doctoer who experience.... Does anybody have a code for cheap tickets? Thanks!

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