-
Wembley Hotel - England V Brazil 23rd March 2024
Hi, I have managed to get tickets for this game, I am travelling down from Darlington with the family, most likely by car. I will probably set off on the Friday, stay somewhere on the outskirts of London on the Friday night, and then the day of the game travel to the hotel. I have looked at the prices of the Hotels around…
-
National Trust year's membership end
Last time we got a year's membership it was with a week to go to the end of a month. They gave us to the end of that month the following year. Our membership lasted a year and a week. How does that work? if I take out a membership on the 1st Dec do I get till the end of Dec the following year?
-
London to Dorset - Interesting Stops?
Guys, we're off to Dorset in a few days, Seatown, just outside Bridport to be specific. A new location for us. When travelling to Cornwall we often stop at Otter Valley field kitchen - a, suggestion I received from here I believe. Great place! Anyone have any ideas of decent stops on the way? Either for a nice lunch, or…
-
Seeing the History of England
Hi. Newbie here so please be kind! I live in Aus and Mrs GG and I will be bringing our teenaged kids (17 & 18) over for a family holiday in December and January. We will be based in SE England and will have a hire car. I am English, wife and kids are Aussies. The kids want to see English History while we are there so I…
-
I'm looking for something affordable but still decent quality.
I'm thinking about getting into gel blasting as a hobby and had a question for other gel blaster enthusiasts. What are some of the best gel blaster models for beginners? I'm looking for something affordable but still decent quality. Any recommendations would be appreciated!
-
Recommendations for young children in Birmingham City Centre
Hello, I've booked a cheap family room at the Premier Inn at New Street Station in Birmingham during the October half term. I'm now looking for good activities for 2 young children in Birmingham City Centre. The ages are 3 years old and 7 years old. We don't have a car so can't travel to places like Cadbury World etc. and…
-
Heading towards Birmingham
I'll be travelling to the West Midlands this autumn and would like to spend a few days sampling the cultural delights of the surrounds. I'm based in the South East and have visited Warwickshire and the East Midland extensively, so its time to go north or west of Birmingham. I'll be driving so flexible about location. What…
-
Rail Strikes - UK Holiday Insurance Help!
I'm struggling to find some UK holiday insurance for a break in November to cover strike action. I contacted the post office who said they covered strikes on the phone, then confirmed they didn't via email so I cancelled the policy. Can anyone please point me in the right direction???
-
Car Hire If Address Wrong On Licence?
I'm facing a challenge: I have a trip to Scotland booked tomorrow. I've booked a rental car through StressFreeCarRental. I've discovered that my driver's license still displays my previous address. Will this discrepancy between the address on my license and my actual address pose an issue? If I do update it through the…
-
Motorhome hire
To celebrate a big birthday, I'm thinking of hiring a motorhome (rather than a campervan) for my husband and I plus our two children (18 /13) plus dog in the Yorkshire Dales / Lake District areas next August 2024. Unfortunately we are unable to go out of season. Probably 4 nights / 5 days hire rather than a week, depending…
-
Visits to London by car/public transport under new ULEZ rules
I've had to delay a planned leisure trip to London with daughter which will now take place after the extension to the ULEZ zone. Unfortunately I'll also have to take our 2015 family hatchback which is not ULEZ compliant rather than my 2010 sports convertible that is compliant :( I have to drop off at Heathrow on 31st -…
-
Airbnb not giving a refund
Hi guys, I had a stay booked with Airbnb for the 20th of Jan. I'd paid half of it at booking, there wasn't a choice not to. In the small print, it said if you canceled after the first 2 days of booking, you'd get a partial refund and I'd paid partially. So I've just had to cancel as due to family reasons I'll be out of the…
-
Dog friendly B&B/Hotel
Looking at a short break in the middle of september with my Dog. on the coast would be nice, no more than 3 hours drive from Leicester, B&B/Hotel and I'm totally open to suggestions.
-
Where is worth a visit in North Wales?
We are off to North Wales just for 4 days and to save wasting time going to places there is no point in going to I thought I would ask on here for opinions. I went a few months ago and found Llandudno lovely. Rhyl was ok but not as nice. I went to Prestatyn and there seemed to be nothing there and what shops there were…
-
Stansted airport – hiring a baby car seat
Car rental companies charge excessive fees for an infant seat – in our case GBP 130. Can anyone recommend a cheaper option for Stansted airport?
-
Can't get my holiday security deposit back
Hi we went Glamping back in August and paid a £200 security deposit. There were no breakages or disputes and we had a lovely time. But now we have returned we can't get it returned. They aren't replying to our emails, voice messages or text messages. What can we do?
-
Red Letter Days
Hi I bought a Red Letter days experience voucher as a gift for family. The experience was not as advertised by them. Different restaurant & shorter tour. I started a mammoth task of trying to make a complaint to them & to Imagine Experiences who did the tour.Eventually having email conversations with RLD they have handed…
-
Which camping gas stove to buy? Mainly to know which will be best for which canisters?
There are a few 2 burners like this https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/camping-stove-100s-kit-with-regulator-and-hose/_/R-p-X8626993?mc=8626993 However I am not sure what is best canister to use. I read that ones that take calor gas would be best up until just recently however since calor gas have discontinued the small…
-
Theme Park Tips
I work at a major themepark and thought i would pass on some tips for you all. Firstly.... Never Prebook, ever, ever. You book a nice day in june and save maybe £2 a ticket, yet you spend £50 extra on food since it chucks it down and you sit in the restaurant all day. Saying that, ring up the park and ask them to send you…
-
Flight to Ferry Downgrade Compensation
I recently had a flight booked from the Isles of Scilly to Exeter. This was cancelled with 2 weeks notice, with the option given of cancelling completely (being stranded with no accommodation on Scilly) or taking the ferry back to Penzance and then a coach to Exeter. The flight was originally at 10:20am and the ferry was…
Here's your hub for discussing events tickets: concerts, festivals, football matches, expos and everything else.
