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UK holidays, days out & entertainments

Want to find a MoneySaving way to enjoy a trip to a theme park or a short break in the UK?

Travel Insurance - adding new medical condition
I took out multi-trip travel insurance for uk travel only in January (diff company than previous years cover) For myself and my husband. My husband take meds for blood pressure which were named as pre existing. This week he has been referred to a consultant re hip pain which sounds like it may lead to a hip replacement…
free (or cheap) tv London tv shows at the weekend
I know BBC (and other TV studios) offer free/cheap audience tickets. Does anyone know where to find the ones that are showing on Saturday?
Lake District
Anyone recommend a cottage for two actually sited on the edge of a lake in the Lake District?
Any Discounts for Tynemouth Aquarium please?
Hi all our family would like to go to Tynemouth Aquarium soon and just wondered if anyone had seen any decent discount codes anywhere please. We are a bit skint and for 2 adults and daughter it’s coming up at almost £60, any saving would help. Another option is Newcastle Life Centre if anyone has codes for there also?…
Chester Zoo safari lodges
The prices on these is “gulp” In the spirit of MSE - may be cheaper to fly to Africa and see the animals in the wild
nice places
any nice places for kids around coventry/birmingham? thanks
Does Travelzoo have genuine deals?
Hi all Its been years since Ive used Travelzoo. I seem to remember that the deals on offer werent that great, or I could get just as cheap buying direct from the hotel. But perhaps Im wrong. Are the deals 'genuinely' good value for money? If so, I wonder how they they obtain the deals. Are there any alternatives to…
Airbnb term changes?
Had an email with following wording changing terms on my AirBnB account : We are updating our Terms of Service, other terms and policies including those listed below (“Terms”), and our Privacy Policy. These updates will support our evolving business and new features, provide additional clarity regarding how personal…
Looking for recommendations for Cornwall please.
Looking to go to Cornwall next year for about 7 days. Want to take my sister who has limited walking capability due to heart/breathing issues. I am wiling to drive down rather than go by coach so we will have the convenience of a car to visit areas. I havn't been since I was a teenager so now looking at a totally different…
Premier Inn £45
Anybody know how to quickly find these £45 rooms ! Is there a list. It's a bit of a disingenuous offer if you cant actually find them ! Thanks
VRBO problem
We drove 300 miles to Wales last week only for our VRBO accommodation to be unavailable when we arrived. Apparently the owner doesn't rent it out any more and VRBO were told. They refunded us but at 6pm last Thursday the family and dog literally had nowhere to stay. Luckily we found an Airbnb that would take us that night,…
Virgin Experiences Gifts
I bought a race car ride experience with Virgin Experience Gifts several years ago. Each year, however, the availability to book has been limited to either two days in each year or no days at all . As a result I have not been able to book the experience and the company hasn't helped me get a booking. They refuse to give me…
UK Hotels – official MSE guide discussion
Hello there forumites, The original thread for our UK Hotels guide had closed, so I thought I'd set up a new one as many of us are likely to be thinking about holidaying in the UK this year due to continuing coronavirus restrictions on travelling abroad. As ever, we'd love any feedback you have on the guide. What did you…
For the best deals .. How far ahead should I book Premier Inn rooms
Is there an optimum time scale for booking Premier Inn rooms ? I intend booking some rooms for later this year (September and November) and was wondering whether to wait, or dive in now. Towards the end of 2024 I booked, what I thought were good deals for two early 2025 trips, but a week or two after I booked, there was an…
Dark skies short break by public transport
Hi all As the title suggests I would love to see a "dark sky" but I dont drive. I live in a very light polluted area. Any suggestions for a short break within the UK (I.e no passport required) pls. Dont mind how I travel. A dark sky experience is on my bucket list TIA
York Minster discount tickets?
good morning does anyone have any tips for getting entry tickets to York Minster for cheaper than £24 pp please? I will be travelling by train if that makes any difference. Many thanks
School trip deposit
Hi I paid a deposit for my child to go on a residential trip of 50 pound on the understanding there was going g to be a coach to take the children to and from there trip since then they say not enough children going on trip and on coach as there was a option the take them there thereselfs to saVe money , so its now been…
Can anyone recommend REAL pet friendly cottages?
I wasn't sure whether to put this under Travel or Pets but this board seems busier so I went for this one.....if mods want to move it, please feel free. Myself and my hubby are looking for somewhere to stay later this year and we are taking our dog with us. Looking online, almost all cottages/lodges say pet…
Hotel refund
Can I get a refund for a hotel we cancelled they have a non refundable policy if you cancel this was booked through Xperia (who won’t do anything)the day before we was booked in to go my partner fell ill with sickness and !!!!!! I phoned the hotel and explained the problem the owner said we still had to pay because it’s…
London Hotels.
Hi, Been looking at some 3 night stay hotels for London and most of them post be back through Expedia. Anyone used Expedia please? any catches? membership fees? seen this Onekey thing but really dont understand it? If anyone uses regularly and can let me know? Thanks.

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