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Belfast in a day for 4 & 7 year olds
Hi. I'm going to Belfast, NI for the full day on Wednesday 1st August, with two children aged 4 (female) and 7 (male). Looking for any suggestions of where to go and what to see/do to keep them entertained all day/evening?
teen and dog friendly places to visit near Pwllheli pls
Could anyone recommend any dog friendly places to visit near Pwllheli in August that would also be of interest to a very active 11 and 13 year old please. The kids love water sports, so anything like that particularly. Thanks!
Help booking somewhere with 6 children!
Hi, We are looking to go away somewhere for a short UK break but really struggling with booking anywhere with having 6 children! Age ranges are 10, 9, 4, 3, 3, and 1 so most very young. Does anyone have any suggestions on what/where we should be looking please? Cost is obviously a factor too. Thanks Jo x
Alton Towers Carex offer!!
Hi, I have noticed on packs of Carex hand soap that if you take the bottle to Alton towers u get a half price ticket, does anybody know is this restricted to one per party, or in our case where the is 5, could I take 5 bottles and get 5 half price tickets, as it does not state very clearly on the bottle TIA
Should I pay to "hire towels" in a holiday let?
I was about to book a holiday let in North Devon when I noticed it said Towels for Hire on the facilities listed. I assumed this was probably beach towels. But when I came to the payment page online, it added a towel hire charge of £5 per person for a bath towel and a hand towel. I was a bit surprised as it is not a…
Summer holiday fun in a wheelchair
My 12 year old is going to be on crutches/in a wheelchair for the summer holidays. She is normally an active and adventurous child, who would be going climbing, trampolining, running around etc. She likes a bit of craft and baking but will soon get bored with that. Do you have any suggestions of things to do with her.…
Camping questions
I'm wanting to get back into camping after a long time. So pretty much a beginner again and have a few questions. Will be camping in Scotland, mostly 2-4 day trips, mostly spring-autumn, 2 people or by myself. Kit in the back of the car and trying out wild camping, nothing too adventurous to start with. Also, might try…
Flight to Newquay from Newcastle
We are going on holiday next week (driving to Newquay) but just out of interest I thought I would take a look at flights. On one site, their fastest option was Newcastle - Aberdeen Aberdeen - Birmingham Birmingham - Newquay At £564 return, I think I'll give that option a miss Why are UK flights so expensive ?
Times Legoland offer
Hi, I missed yesterdays copy of the times. Don’t suppose anyone has a spare code for the legoland offer? I’m short of one. Thanks.
Cheap last minute booking UK deals
Hi, Apologies if already posted. Which are the best apps or website to book last minute weekend away for a family of 4 in the UK. NHS Discount and Tesco clubcard options included. TIA
Can holiday provider call to say the price is wrong after booking?
I have just booked a UK holiday. Everything went through fine but the holiday providers have called me since to say that the price is wrong and said I need to pay another £900(ish) for this to go ahead. I did check out the terms and conditions on booking and it didn't say anything about them being allowed to change the…
Diggerland voucher
Hi does anyone have a discount code for Diggerland . I tried looking on the forum but there out of date. Many thanks
Crealy Great Adventure Park - The scam of Giftcards for visting attractions
Want to buy a giftcard as a gift for someone to visit an attraction - Don't, give them the cash instead, or even a prepaid creditcard. We received a giftcard For Crealy. Went on the website, saw the prices and tried to book in advance - except you cant. The giftcard can't be used online and so you can only use it at the…
Belfast
I have booked flights to go to Belfast in two weeks time will hire a car but have no idea where to go ? We are two alduts wand have 4 nights can anyone advise me where to go to see the best of Northern Ireland please x
Comparison Holiday Sites savings
Have noticed that comparison sites for holidays aren't the cheapest and if you then search for the place you've found through the site and go straight to the hotel's website you can get a cheaper rate. Thought this might be a top tip? NB. I've only done this with Airbnb and booking.com so I haven't checked out other sites.…
Likelyhood of Bank holiday when England win the world cup?
Apologies if I'm miles off with this, but everyone in my office seems to think there is a good chance that we will be given an extra bank holiday if England win the world cup? Are they miles off with this or could there be an element of truth to it?
Ferry/Train from Fishguard to Belfast
My mother in law has moved to Belfast and will be travelling regularly to see us in Fishguard, West Wales. She will be taking our kids at times, three under 15 year olds. The journey seems to be a nightmare to plan and to make savings on. None of the normal train search engines seem to work. Do any seasoned travelers have…
Sun Holidays from £9.50pp July 2018 Codewords
A total of 10 codes is needed including the bonus Codeword This will enable you to book from Sunday 15th July That's the same day as Sun Savers bookers and 1 day earlier than the main bookers without the bonus code I'll post all codes needed on this first post of this thread for easy access Bonus.... WHAM Saturday 7th…
Spare Kelloggs Merlin 2 for 1 Adults Go Free code?
Evening, Does any kind soul have a spare Kelloggs Merlin 2for1 code that they could send me? I specifically need the ones that are found inside packets so that I can book online. I'd buy my own but am overseas so cannot do so. Grateful for a PM if anyone can help?! :beer:
Muppett at the O2
I bought two tickets at the o2 for the Muppets for £100 each and bought the best available seats. AXS.com have just released tickets at a far lower price which are situated in better seats. They obviously havent had many sales, but does anyone think I will have any recourse to get the better seats or a price refund? And…

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