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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?

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…
Alton Towers - When to visit
Hi, I am planning to visit Alton towers theme park from Manchester. I've read reviews and it does not make any sense to visit them on a weekend. I'm flexible to visit on a weekday, but wondering how busy they would be on weekdays in the first 2 weeks of April given School Easter holidays are from 29 March 2018 to 16 April…
Best cottage hire - late deals
Left it a bit late to book a few days in a cottage away, preferably N Yorkshire for 4ht Sept as all booked up. Can anyone point me to some way I have at least a good chance of finding a nice rural location, at a late deal with reasonable prices ? Thanks.
log cabin get away in South East - no kids
Im looking to book a few days away in a log cabin for me and my partner (and our small dog possibly, but not essential) in the South East, ideally Suffolk area over the next few weeks as she's had a hard time the last few months. We would like somewhere with no kids if possible (asking a lot, I know given its summer…
Attractively landscaped campsites in England?
My son's Canadian relatives are visiting and have been touring around and camping out because they like camping. They have been rather taken aback however by arriving at several sites where despite the presence of a club house shop even a restaurant, the campsite itself is just a large flat green field with no attempt at…
MSE News: Meerkat Movies to offer 2for1 meals
Customers will be able to get 2for1 meals for a year at thousands of restaurants with the new Meerkat Meals scheme...Read the full story: ''Meerkat Movies to offer 2for1 meals'' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Quiet beach in the South East
We live in Hertfordshire and wondered where the quietest beach/bit of coast is within a couple of hours drive for us, either on the south coast, or the Suffolk coast? We have a dog who's never been to the beach or in the sea so want to plan a day out but if possible, want to avoid the masses (I know, not the best month or…
Any free Countryfile Live tickets out they?
Does anyone know of any codes or ways to get free tickets to Countryfile Live this year? Want to take the in laws but £30 each per person is a bit steep for us.
FREE music festival and family day in Northumberland
The first ever Bluebella Music Festival takes place at The Blue Bell, Market Place, Belford, NE70 7NE on Saturday 18th August. :j :beer: Starting at 2pm and with free entry it promises to be a unique acoustic music event for music lovers and all the family to see. Headliners Ian Prowse and Brian Nash both have stellar…
night out in Manchester this Saturday
Evening all my daughter and her friend are coming to Manchester to stay overnight and have a few drinks to celebrate a birthday. They are both 19. Someone has suggested the northern quarter as an area to head for. Is that somewhere they would be able to drink till early hours and have a dance (not a nightclub) Also which…
The London tips article is wrong about paper tickets
I hate to say it, and I know it's a minor case, but the tips for London article says this: Never buy a paper ticket !!!8211; Oyster or contactless is cheaper. Unless you're coming in and out of London on the same day !!!8211; in which case you'd get a National Rail day travelcard !!!8211; paper tickets cost more. Paper…
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
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 ?
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
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…
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…
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.

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