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Archives for November 2019

Paying for damage in a caravan
Dear forum I stayed in a caravan at the weekend with my two children. The lock on the toilet door was slightly dodgy. I went in to use the toilet. I was then unable to get out as the lock mechanism on the door was faulty. I called for my children who were unable to hear me. I was in PJs with nothing on my feet and it was…
Ticketmaster re sale tickets.
Hi, I’ve purchased re-sale tickets via ticketmaster. The E ticket came today through email. However, it doesn’t have anything on it other than a confirmation number and a bar code. No, artist name. Venue. Time or date. Doesn’t look authentic at all. Anyone else had this issue :/ I’ve spoke to them but got to wait till…
York, Disabled parking / access?
We plan to visit York tomorrow, Viking centre, railway museum, Church with Van Gogh experience and wonder if it is possible to park somewhere convenient using blue badge. Don't mind paying a fair price for the day. I see park and ride will cost £9, if this is best which of their car parks should we use? We will come from…
Day in Oxford.
Some American friends want to go to Oxford for the day. They just want to wander around the town rather than go into colleges etc. What's the best day of the week to go apart from a Sunday? Is a saturday going to be heaving with tourists? Are there any weekday markets worth seeing etc etc Thanks
Please suggest Posh/fancy areas of Newcastle (Upon Tyne) for cocktails & high end food?
Hi all Our Daughter is in her first year at University at Newcastle. We’ve not seen her since September but we are going up there next weekend 30th November and we want to go somewhere nice/posh/exclusive etc as a celebration. Please could you guys suggest an area that boasts fancy bars and high end restaurants. Normally I…
E: 2/12: 40% of a short break at Thorpe Park plus a Season Pass upgrade
I've not posted on this board before, so I apologise if this isn't the sort of thing you're after. Thorpe park are running an early Black Friday deal until Monday 2nd Dec. 40% off a short break plus a free season pass upgrade.* *The T&C doesn't make it clear if this is a free pass or a free upgrade if you purchase a pass…
Portsmouth- Free Parking and bus to Dockyard
Does anyone know where in the Portsmouth/Southsea area you can off street park or a free car car park for the day and then catch the bus near to the Historic dockyard. We are pensioners and could use our bus pass. Local parking we understand is expensive for a full day. Thank you.
Car Hire Faro
Any recommendations on reputable car hire firms in Faro, preferably the airport please. Don't want to be taken for a ride (quite literally) Any tips on what to watch out for would be great too.
Feltham London
Travelling up to see the Rugby this weekend at Twickenham with a few friends. 3 of us (males) will stay and have booked a hotel in Feltham Hounslow due to cost and ease of getting to the stadium. We will stay in Twickenham after the game (Fiji v Barbarians) and head to the hotel late at night. Research shows it’s not the…
Harry Potter Studio Break advice
Hi I've booked tickets for the end of March first thing on a Sunday, I just wanted some advice on a hotel location. It's for me and my 10 year old daughter. I thought in between London and Watford so we can go sightseeing but easy access from Kings Cross as we'll probably get the train from Newcastle early on Saturday to…
Town holiday apartment
my husband and I have a week in mid march. I like self catering with some eating out. I live in somerset so I would like to stay within say 150 ish miles or less. staying in a coastal town would be good even above shops and cafes so I can people watch (not in a creepy way LOL) has anyone stayed or know of anything like…
Are there any late deals for UK hotels?
Hi All, I've read Martin's guides for hotel deals, but there don't seem to be any specific sites for last minute UK hotel bookings, since Late Rooms went. Does anyone know any tricks to get the best deals please and how last minute does it have to be? Also, is it possible to name your price over here, like on Priceline…
Walking holidays Ramblers v HF holidays
Hi 50 ish female looking for a weeks walking holiday in the UK, has to be escorted as I'm not used to navigation! Looking at Ramblers or HF holidays, they look fairly similar but maybe HF slightly more expensive. Anyone been away with them? Are they similar in what they provide?
60th birthday with adult family ideas.
Hi. Am looking to spend either one or two nights away in either a lodge or hotel for my 60th birthday. Ten people in total all adults. Activities to include short walks, pleasant place to see and nice meal at night. Have looked at Devonshire arms in beeley, Peak District and also Darwin forest lodges (like the idea of hot…
Short UK break for a young couple that don't drive
Hi my Sons girlfriend is visiting from USA at the end of November for 10 days. This is her 2nd visit and wants to see a bit more of England. They are both 21 My son doesn't drive so the hotel/accommodation needs to be fairly close to the train station. She would like to see :- Countryside, something cultural, historic,…
Campervan/motorhome or not
I have a small amount of cash and am thinking about buying a campervan/motorhome but don't really know if I am wasting my money. I get long school holidays so plenty of time off but wondering if the cost of buying a campervan/motorhome could be spent on holidays instead as they aren't cheap - not planning on buying new so…

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