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Peak Rail - Kids Travel Free in July
Peak Rail runs steam hauled rail services between Rowsley, Darley Dale and Matlock. On most operating dates in July kids can travel free saving £2 for 3-5 year olds or £4 each for kids up to 15. If visiting Matlock and also wanting a ride on the train don't pay the £1 an hour to park in Matlock but park free at Rowsley or…
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London day out on a sat - need itinery help plse
Hi, I'm taking my 3 kids to London for a long day out soon and would really appreciate some help on planning the itinery. I am terrible with directions btw. Basically, coming from st pancras and want to do the following in some kind of order bearing in mind kids get fed up and need lots of stops. First a cheap cafe…
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B&B Llangurig/Rhayader
Anyone got any recommendations for a nice, cheap(ish), quiet B & B in the Llangurig/Rhayader/Llandrindod Wells area for August Bank Holiday weekend?
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learning to fly a 2seater
Hello, I realize it may seem odd to post a thread in this site about an activity like "learning to fly" which I guess may be considered a luxury activity. Nevertheless, I'd like to ask if anyone knows of good schools/deals to learn to fly, say a 2 seater, for under a year's time, without breaking the bank. Advice…
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Cardiff trip helppppp!
I was to go to cardiff for graduation on thursday but the time was changed to 10am, which means i have to buy a very expensive train ticket. My plan B is to go on wednesday and sleep in Cardiff. Is there any cheap B& B over there or is there a way i can still get a day train ticket cheap? Cheers.
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Win £250 worth of vouchers for summer fun
Strepsils polled 3,000 Brits and found a whopping 82% of people have suffered from a sore throat in the spring and summer months. Research identified key triggers that consumers believe cause sore throats 'out of season' labelled Season Affected Throat (SAT) Strepsils are giving away four lots of £250 vouchers to spend on…
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London Parking
Going to exhibit at a conference in London. The venue is in Knightsbridge near the Royal Albert Hall. Will need to drive in and unload then leave the car locally. The conference is Saturday, but would like to stay around Sunday to go to the Science museum. Have been considering booking parking for 2 days but it is quite…
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Where to Park?
Hi I am going to Kenwood house on Saturday 16th for the James Blunt concert. I Have heard that the parking is dire near there so I wondered would it be best to park at brentwood shopping centre? then maybe get a bus. I am travelling from Hemel so will be using M1. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks
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insurance on a UK cruise?
I am going on a 9 day cruise round the UK, should I bother with travel insurance? We have pre-existing medical conditions but they are under control, we just keep getting repeat prescriptions from the surgery. Both over 60.
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Etap hotels
Am going away with the 3 children the weekend after next. The etap hotel (near Newport, Gwent) is the nearest to where I want to be. Are these chains any good? I stayed in the Holiday Inn near there (by Tredegar House) last year & it was grim! Thank you Lisa
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Sun Holiday Nightmare -dirty dusty mouldy accommodation and Asthma patient
Hello, We booked a Camber Sands holiday with the £9.50 Sun holidays only to discover the dreadful reviews on Tripadvisor all pointing out the extremely poor levels of hygiene of the accommation with mould, dirt and dust in all chalets. My daughter and myself suffer from Asthma and dust and mould can trigger severe attacks.…
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1950's Photoshoot Experience
Hi all, Bit of a long shot but looking for some quick advice if possible. I am looking to book up either a recording studio experience OR a 1950's photo shoot experience for my OH. She loves singing and also has a thing for vintage/war time things. It's coming up to her birthday and I was thinking about booking one of the…
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The Sun holiday - loose stamp?
Hi For years we've been going on one of these holidays and whenever I've filled in the form, they've always requested a loose stamp in with the payment, tokens and forms. Thing is, they've always contacted me via email. It is only the park company that contacts me via snail mail and there is no sign of a stamp on the…
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travelodge family rooms but we a family of 5
ive been looking for little cheap breaks for my husband,me n 3 kids all night n cant believe how many hotels class a family as 4 :mad: what about us with 3 kids?ive got tickets for blackpool zoo so thought id bk a travelodge to stay the night but it only gave a family room for 2 ad n 2 kids its out of order how does…
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probs with hotel with 3 kids
i want to book a deal a hotel as on we are a family of 5 2A 3K but the deal is only for a family of 4 :mad: the deal inc a over night stay with tickets to the zoo ive asked the hotel how much extra for all 5 but they want me to buy another room even tho the room as 2 double beds our youngest could sleep with hubby n me any…
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Travelodge deliberate over-booking policy
My oh has just rang from Barking Travelodge where she had booked a room. Apparently they always sell 3 more rooms than that actually have, in the expectation that some visitors won't arrive. Unfortunately they did, and now they have to transport her + 2 kids to Southend Travelodge, 50 miles away. Just a warning in case…
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Sun holiday 7 night booking problem
We are trying to get a 7 night holiday but cant find any information re booking dates. There are dates for the weekend/midweek etc, but we cant book because we dont know what dates to submit or should select from.?? Have tried the sun site, still no help.
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cheap B&B near York recommendations
thinking of going with elderly folks and kids to York for a day out followed by a trip to Fountains Abbey following day. can anyone recommend a nice B&B thats not too expensive with parking either on or offsite.
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Hemsby - Norfolk- whats to see and do ideas please
Have booked a weeks caravan in Newport, near Hemsby, Norfolk. Talking our 13 year old son would love to know ideas for places to visit, eat and whats about that we can enjoy. Also anyone know if there are any vouchers available for any of the local attractions/restaurants etc to try and keep costs down a little. Thanks.
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Longleat safari park offers?
Hi Does anyone know if there are any offers on for longleat during the holidays? i.e 2 for 1 or child goes free type thing? Thanks Bea
