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Holiday in southern England
I am looking for some ideas on where to go in southern England with my hubby and 3 year old son. We are sailing over and going to Paultons, (and we have our hotel booked for our few days here) but I would be grateful for some suggestions on where else to go before we sail back home. Itinerary Day 1 Drive from boat to…
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Edinburgh parking
Hey, I'm heading to Edinburgh 11th-14th August for the festival and I'm just looking at accommodation. I was looking at keeping costs low (touring Scotland for 2 weeks) so looking at staying in hostels. The problem I'm finding is most places don't have parking and the park and rides don't allow overnight parking. The…
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London for the weekend
Hi, Myself and my 16 year old are travelling down for the British Summertime at Hyde park. We are staying at the Danubius Hotel Regents Park. Looking for cheap theatre tickets for the Friday night, although we dont arrive in Euston until 16:30 on the Friday (is this doeable ?) Also looking to eat nearby the hotel for…
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What is my best option?
Hi, I hope someone can give me a bit of advice as I am not sure what to do. Right, I will try to keep this as brief as possible. I had a cottage booked for a holiday this August in Scotland, through cottages4u, but long story short we had to spend the money that was earmarked to pay it off. So I phoned cottages4u and…
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Birthday planning!
Hi all! Looking to go somewhere for my birthday on the 1st July - did Chester Zoo last year and Powis Castle the year before that, and have recently done all of the Ironbridge museums - looking to travel a max of 1.5 hours from Shrewsbury for me and my partner. So far, Warick castle seems to be one option, Ludlow another -…
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Rhyl area any days out discount vouchers
We are going to Rhyl in August, myself, husband, son and family and daughter and family a total of 10 so days out can get quite expensive. We were also hoping to visit Snowdonia. Does anyone know of any good deals or discounts in that area. Thanks for a any suggestion.
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Things to see along the way from London to Lake District?
I'll be going from London to Lake District for a long weekend. I'll be going via the M40 -> M6 route via car. Is there anything worthwhile to do or see (around the middle of the journey) that could be done for about an hour? It would be a natural break for the long journey as well as see something nice. Looking at the map,…
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Things to do near Cemaes Bay, Wales
Hi guys We are staying at Cemaes Bay for a week. Anyone got recommendations for things to do and places to go for days out? Quite a few of us going, ages ranging from 5 years old and up Thanks in advance
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The Sun holidays
Hi, I found a thread about the Sun holidays last December and told my DD who followed it up and took the family away 2 weeks ago. They thought it was great, the DGS's really enjoyed it, as did mum and dad.:j In fact so much so that she's asked me to look out for one again. How often do they run these offers? I've searched…
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A private beach for less than most London properties? I'll take it.
This beach (including water sports centre) has gone on the market for £250k, less than most London properties. The family that owns it have put it up for sale so they can concentrate on other business ventures. They said "On any given day I could be acting as harbourmaster for a visiting yacht, scooping ice creams, hiring…
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last minute first camping trip - South West - advice please?
Hi all, I'm after some advice if possible. My boyfriend and I have decided we'd like to go camping this weekend! We just don't really know where to go.. We're in Bristol so the South West is the obvious choice. Neither of us have seen much of this part of the country yet (just Padstow) so pointers very much welcome! We'd…
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Free online Ordnance Survey maps
Free 3 month subscription to Ordnance Survey maps using the code shown on the promotion page on the site. https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/shop/jennings.html?utm_source=jennings%20bottle%20necks&utm_medium=printed%20ad&utm_term=jennings&utm_campaign=leisure This offer is on bottles of Jennings Cocker Hoop Ale, found in…
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Short UK Break - Destination
Looking to have a 3 day romantic break, just mrs and myself in the UK around 23 july. Ideally, under 3 hours by train or plane. beach and history nearby and choice of modern hotels Any ideas please? :)
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Trains from Watford
Hi, My son is going to a summer school in Watford. Unfortunately, its at the same time as our family holiday, so I won't be able to collect him. He will have lots of stuff to carry (material needed for the summer school), so I'd prefer to get him on a direct route home. However, there doesn't seem to be any trains direct…
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Alton Towers, Drayton Manor & Gullivers Kingdom
We are a group of 9 ( 4 adults 5 children 7,7,5,4 & 1 ) We are long term fans of Alton Towers however after recent events the adults are not too worried about the thrill rides and are more looking to the childrens day , we have already booked a hotel near Alton towers for 2 nights in the summer holidays and are now…
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Easter 2016 hols
Hi, for those confined to school hols I just though I would share my find. Our school has broken away from the traditional Easter hols next year with it being so early instead choosing to have the 2 week holiday in April 2016 instead (along with many schools in the area). If you like to get away in Easter hols then it may…
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South coast camping and Ferry to Le Harve
My wife and myself are trying a home country holiday and would like to camp on the south coast. Were both in our late 50s but still active and like the outdoor scene. We live in the North West region and are planning to do this very soon before the main holiday traffic clog up the roads. It has been many years since I…
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London open top bus Tour
Can anyone recommend a open top bus tour of London. Thanks
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London!! 3 days!
Booked a hotel for two nights in London just a short way from Euston for my 23rd birthday. I will have my 4 year old in tow and need some activities for the 3 days we're there! Only been a few times and we've got tickets to matilda one evening. Done London zoo before, that's it really. Any offers or groupons etc? I also…
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Hotel for 5 - Legoland
Hi, I'm looking for some advice, we are a family of 5 and have booked some free tickets to Legoland using the sun offer. I am now looking for a hotel for us to stay in the night before. I have found a travelodge nearby for £26 but I know they say they only sleep 2 + 2 unless the third child is in a cot. We have had all 5…