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A plea to those who know London (accomm & activities) well from a country mouse...
I have to go to a meeting relating to work in London on the 16th March. I've decided to stay on and meet up with my mum (aged 75, but fit and spry for her years) so we can have the Friday evening and Saturday daytime together before returning to our respective parts of the counrty on Saturday mid-afternoon. I will depart…
David Lloyd - Re-negotiating Fees
Hi Everyone, Couldn't really find a board that this post would fit in so I've chosen this one - hopefully that's ok. Tonight I've decided that after years of being a David LLoyd Member that I'm done with expensive gym memberships and I want to re-negotiate my monthly subscription. I'm quite 'ballsey' so have no problems…
London Hotel 11th, 12th and 13th August Please Help
Hi all, Me and the wife have tickets to see Blur at Hyde park on the 12th August of this year. I have been looking for a hotel for the 11th, 12th and 13th of August but it seems due to the Olympics everything seems to be between £100 - £150 a night apart from hostels etc. I am not looking for a flash hotel just an average…
the sun 9.50 hols, wrong park allocation
Hi Has anyone had their holiday confirmed but been allocated a park you did not choose. this has happened to me and I've been trying all day to phone but it is always engaged and they haven't replied to my email either. I know clause 10 states no changes will be made but this is their fault. Can anyone help me? Andf if I…
Lake district attractions discounts?
Does anyone know if there are any web sites offering discounts to attractions around the area of windermere please. Im going for the weekend and would love to keep the costs down. thanks
2 Alton Towers Tickets for £3.50
Now that's a deal!
Cheap hotel near Wembley stadium?
Hi, I'm looking for a cheap hotel overnight on the 2nd June for 2 adults and 2 children. Any recommendations? I've seen a premier in in Ealing which is 2.7miles away but would that be easy accessible on public transport? Thanks x
Your favourite location in the South of England?
Me and the gf are looking to go away for a couple of days in late May/early June. It'll be a budget trip so we'll be driving there and staying in the cheapest place available (probably a travelodge). We don't fancy a city break. I think somewhere near the beach or in some scenic countryside would be best. However I don't…
Camping Virgin - what do I really need ?
Lol - apart from tent and sleeping bags, what do I really need to go camping ? Would be really grateful for advice.
Camping - River Dart?
Hi Has anyone camped at the River Dart or been to the Country Park for the day, it has really good reviews in general on trip advisor and UKcampsite, it is relatively expensive so trying to weigh up whether to go to a different campsite and then go there for the day, but then it will cost £7.95 each and there are 4 of us…
Cheapest Hotel in Portsmouth Help >>
Hello guys hoping you can help me, looking for a hotel in Portsmouth for one night on the 1st May somewhere near the Pyramid Centre as looking to stay overnight after a gig. If anyone knows of any cheap/good hotels around the area please could you let me know? Thanks :j
Cornwall holiday?
Because of our age and medical problems, under control, but travel insurance has become expensive, my wife has decided she wants to go to Cornwall. We live in Scotland so it will be a long drive. And only I can drive. However we have a relative in Reading so we could drive there, spend a day and then off to Cornwall. Same…
Things to do around Dover area
Hi guys, We are going away to St Margarets Bay which is near Dover, Kent in a few weeks and wondered if anyone had any suggestions of things to do in March :) I'm aware of Dover castle, but that's only open weekends while we are down there and charges an arm & a leg to get in :( So any suggestions would be most…
Kew Gardens Vouchers
Hi, I've had a look and can't see any old posts on this so just wondered if anybody knows of any vouchers you can use at Kew Gardens. In the past I've used my Tesco vouchers to get a years subscription for National Heritage / or maybe it was National Trust but have now moved area and would like to get the yearly Kew…
West Midlands Safari Park discount?
I am going to west midlands safari park next week and wondered if anyone knows of any valid discounts? Thanks in advance :)
Beer / Branscombe / Sidmouth
I want to take dh away for a few days somewhere along the coast between Lyme / Beer / Branscombe / Sidmouth. We'd like to be very near the sea (preferably overlooking it) and not too far from the coastal path. I'm looking for a hotel or B&B with the "wow" factor. Any recommendations? :D
Holgates - Silverdale HOliday Park
Heard Silverdale Holuday Park (www.holgates.co.uk) advertising on Smooth Radio and they are extremely well priced, great holiday homes but also give you the option of renting out a home which most places dont offer families!! Swimming Pools, Sports, Play Rms, Shops, Cafe, Loads of thigns to do and its set on the coast with…
Kayaking Ammanford, Carmarthenshire?
Does anyone know of the best places we could go kayaking in this area please as we are going camping there and taking our kayaks. Preferably a lake as opposed river, as I'm only just learning! :o Also, any good pubs in this area for evening meals, thinking of traditional style inns if poss. thanks.
Diggerland Tickets - Half Price - Easter Holidays
There's a great Diggerland offer on today for £8.50 (50%) and the dates are in the Easter Holidays which is fab for the kids. Bagged my tickets already. Just head over to this site if you want some. http://likebees.com BTW - Diggerland is fab - went to the Kent one last year we all had a great day out and even my then…
The dancing on ice tour 2012
Hi guys, has anyone on here purchased tickets yet and if so who did you go through? The family (4 of us two adults, two kids aged 11&4) want to go this year to any northern location near Yorkshire. Sheffield, Manchester, Newcastle or Nottingham are great but we are a little uneasy as who to book with as most of these…

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