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UK holidays, days out & entertainments

Archives for June 2014

Fantasy Island Ingoldmells: Beware
Spotted this over on the parking boards; Person visits Fantasy Island and pays for parking, unfortunately a slight error was made when keying in a registration number at the pay and display machine, and the ticket also became dislodged. They then informed the parking contractor on what had happened - however instead of…
RIAT Fairford Airshow 2014
Hi Does any one know if there are promotional discount codes available this year and if so what are they as its quite expensive to buy a ticket, Cheers for all replies Woofy
Looking for cheap caravan holiday in August
We are looking for a week's holiday in August (school holiday) and we think staying in a caravan will be the cheapest option. Does anyone know of great but cheap caravan sites to stay and hire a caravan. We have recently been camping but don't have our own camping equipment yet or we would be happy in a tent! Anywhere from…
UK Travelodge 10% off
I used this code PE33347G yesterday at travelodge.co.uk and found the code gives 10% off. Makes all the difference, especially if you're opting for breakfast/meals etc.
Sun holidays start again next Saturday
Just had an email to say priority pack in the post:)
Farnborough Air Show Discount Code
Hi, Does anybody have discount code for Farnborough Air Show? I tried AAF14 from AA but it came as invalid code now. Thank you.
Summer holidays activities
Does anyone have any ideas for cheap/ free activities with the kids over the summer holidays? We're planning a few days out delivering BT directories as this will earn us money, keep the kids occupied and give us all some exercise while the weather's good.
Places to eat with children near battersea travelodge?
We are staying at the Battersea Travelodge during the summer for a couple of nights and was looking for some local information about decent places to eat with kids? All help gratefully received, Thanks folks
Bank holiday weekend getaway
We're looking to head off somewhere within about 1 hour of Manchester for the bank holiday Saturday and Sunday that's not full of tourists. Our budget is around £200 - £250. Has anyone got any ideas?
Riverside Hotel or B&B 2/3hrs from Gatwick
Hi Am looking for a riverside or canalside hotel or B&B within 2/3 hours drive of Gatwick for a long weekend 25th July. We like boats and walks and I am after somewhere we can sit in the grounds or garden and watch the world go by. The busier the river the better :) I took a short boat trip from Stratford upon Avon once…
Tesco, theme park and come back next day?
If you buy a ticket with your clubcard points and the place has a visit a second day policy for x, can you still do this and pay the extra even though initial ticket was with points? I'm thinking about Drayton Manor.
Premiere parks 4 nights for 3 camping touring
http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/Information/Premier-Parks-2014-4for3
Park resorts 25% off your pitch price code
http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/Camping/News/Travel-and-Sites/Save-25-on-your-pitch-at-ParkResorts/_ch3_nw3336_pg1
English Heritage- £10 discount on annual membership
Offer ends August 30th 2014 Senior single (must be 60 or over) £29 Senior joint (both must be 60 or over) £50 Adult single £39 Adult joint £76 Adult & senior joint (one must be 60 or over) Join here: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/join/ use SG10W at the checkout (up to 6 children under the age of 19 can go…
Anyway going Butlins Minehead...tropiquaria voucher 10 mins up road
http://www.daytripfinder.co.uk/attractions/tropiquaria-zoo/vouchers?utm_source=Attraction+savings+newsletter&utm_campaign=3450292346-Regional+June+5+2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c4ceb060cf-3450292346-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&ct=t%28Regional+June+5+2014%29 It's on amazon local under Bristol if link doesn't work £15 family of…
Centre Parcs V Forest Holidays (sherwood Forest)
Hi we are looking at a break at the end of march with a 7 year old and a four year old ,I was looking at centre parcs but I am now considering the forest holidays at Sherwood forest, price is similar but the accomadation looks better on the forest holidays with a hot tub and looks more private. any experience or advice??…
Electric Cool Box (Camping / Days Out)
Just got a 30 litre electric cool box from Aldi for £40. It runs off 12 volt car socket or a 3 pin plug, saving the need for a converter. Has cable storage built in & comes apart for cleaning. As far as I can see it's the best deal for an electric box going at the moment. Just have to spend 5 nights in a field now.....
Brighouse Charity Gala Saturday 28th June 2014
The annual Brighouse Charity Gala is on the 28th June 2014. For more details click HERE The Gala is in Wellholme Park, Brighouse, not far from J25 M62 Fortyfoot
Park Resrts bed linen
Hello. Just a quick question. I am going to Naze Marine Park Resorts on Friday through the Sun holidays and we have not paid for the bed linen as will take our own. I have looked on the website but I cant find out if you don't pay for their linen and bring your own do they still supply duvets and pillows?. I am away from…
places to stop in Shropshire, welsh borders
Hi, I am driving up to Haworth, Yorkshire soon from south Wales. This will take about 5 hours so I'd like to stop somewhere nice for a break about half way. I like peaceful gardens or my companion likes transport or military museums. We won't be able to stop for long so I'd like somewhere smallish and not expensive. Paying…

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