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Blackpool with teenager
Best way to do Blackpool with a teenager? Saw offers for wristbands in the summer, cant seem to find them now. Anyone aware of any discount offers for pleasure beach attractions?
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Alton Towers parking - worth paying for Express? Any other tips?
Hello We are going to Alton Towers in half term - due to cost and distance it is not something we are likely to be repeating any time soon so we really want to make the most of the time we have there. Is the queuing for the monorail much of a faff and does it add lots extra onto the day timewise? I am reluctant to spend…
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Missed out on Glastonbury tickets? Here are five ways you can still go for FREE
Read MSE Sarah's blog: 'Missed out on Glastonbury tickets? Here are five ways you can still go for FREE'
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I tell our hotel it made a mistake with the bill?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I've just noticed our hotel bill only charged us for one £28.50 evening meal instead of two. Should I ring the hotel and offer to pay the rest? Unfortunately the MSE team can't always answer money moral dilemma questions as contributions are often emailed in or suggested in…
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Accused of Damage to Holiday Cottage
We went on holiday in August in the UK, 10 days after our return we had an email from the booking agent saying one our dogs had soiled a carpet in one of the rooms and the smell was so bad they had to replace the carpet costing over £300. We denied any damage immediately and asked for confirmation at the exact location,…
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edinburgh in november
how to make the most of 3 days in Edinburgh in November... would like to see castle, maybe botanical gardens ( indoor bit!) any ideas how to plan ? thanks
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Centre Parcs - Day Pass
Hi, My partner is going away in a couple of weeks with family/friends to Centre Parcs in Whinfell. She wants me to join them but the lodges are at max capacity so we can't just put me on the list. I believe to join in the activities I need to be on the system, so it's best I buy day passes to do? I have two options, either…
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Edinburgh Christmas Markets - Accommodation?
My husband and I want to visit Edinburgh Christmas Markets which are located on East Princess Streets Gardens. We wanted accommodation which also has car parking facilities and which is within a mile walking distance, preferably less, of the Christmas markets and the shops. I have been looking at numerous websites and some…
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Surya hotels - how to complain
To cut a long story short we stayed at one of these hotels on August 24th we had a few issues so when we got home I dropped the hotel a quick email pointing out the positive points along with the few niggles we had. The main one being there was no hot water in the morning for a shower. We rang down to reception to tell…
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What Is Going On With Theatre Prices
Every December, just after Christmas, we have our family outing to the Panto. Six of us go and generally book exactly the same seats each year. As expected the prices generally increase year on year but this year they have gone way beyond expectations. The theatre has also brought in a completely different pricing…
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Chill Factore
Hi, I am heading up north with the family in a couple of weeks (2 adults 2 kids) and I am looking for some things to do. We are quite active and through doing my research i stumbled across Chill Factore. Has anyone been before? Is it as good as it sounds? Also can anybody recommend any other places to visit?
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Looking for house/cabin with woodburner.
Just want a short break in November Peak district or Lincolnshire Wolds for the to of us plus small dog. Any recommendations?
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National Trust Loophole by joining Scotland using in England
Can you still join the Scottish National Trust and use it at English properties. Does this loophole still exist, as it is significantly cheaper to join the Scottish National Trust then the English National Trust. Annually joint membership is £63 compared to £108
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Advice/ideas for UK countryside breaks by train
Hi all, I'm looking for some ideas and advice! My husband and I have had a tough year with family stuff and ill health and we'd like to treat ourselves to a short UK break in the countryside in October (my favourite time of year and our wedding anniversary!). Neither my husband or I drive and we're not keen on flying if we…
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Tent
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tent. I am looking for a minimum 3 person though prefer 4 Must be tall enough to stand in Separate sleeping area. Easy enough for one person to erect and take down Budget up to £150 Thanks
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Sun Holidays - Parkdean - Allocation on Arrival
Hi All Booked a holiday through one of the cheap paper deals (not sure it was sun holidays now, but same kind of thing), for a Parkdean location, earlier in the year. Allocation on arrival. We will be arriving on Monday. When I booked it, the booking confirmation said 'Allocation on Arrival - 2 bedroom lodge'. Went to…
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London 241 with trains
I’m sure there used to be an excellent thread with advice on discounts and freebies in London but for the life of me I can’t find it? Anyone steer me in the right direction please?
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Looking for Isle of Wight Ferry Discount Code - Wightlink etc
Hi all, Does anyone have a coupon code or discount code for the Isle of Wight ferry, specifically the Wightlink one? Thanks
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Disney on Ice 2019
Hi all, We are thinking of taking the 2 kids to see Disney on Ice this year instead of our usual panto trip. Looking on the website there are tour date gaps between 25th November and 26th of December. That seems a massive gap at a critical time to me! I have never looked into this before, but it leads me to believe that…
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Cheapest National Trust joint membership?
The standard price is £120 for joint membership. Is there a cheaper way of joining? I've seen joining in NZ but I think that's expired now and it wasn't applicable in N.I. anyway, where I'd be mainly using it.