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UK holidays, days out & entertainments

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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.
Cheap last minute booking UK deals
Hi, Apologies if already posted. Which are the best apps or website to book last minute weekend away for a family of 4 in the UK. NHS Discount and Tesco clubcard options included. TIA
park dean ty mawr holiday from hell
Hi there, i have trying to chase a refund from park dean but keep getting fobbed off. has anyone else managed to get anything back from the robbing wotsits?! Any hints and tips? if i draw a blank i will try and claim via the credit card i used, but i want to try and make progress first! thanks!
Daily Mail Holidays from £15pp January 2018 codes
The promotion starts Saturday 30th December 2017 Collect 5 different passwords from the Daily Mail for booking starting Wednesday 3rd January I'll be posting the passwords on the first post here for easy access. Saturday 30th December 2017... RELAX Sunday 31st December 2017..... BEACH Monday 1st January 2018..........…
Butlins entertainment passes with sun holidays
Just a warning for anyone thinking of removing their entertainment passes, Butlins are now issuing orange keycards if you have removed your entertainment passes and blue keycards if you have paid for the passes. You then have to show a blue keycard to gain access to the pool or any of the shows and they are checking these…
Diggerland voucher
Hi does anyone have a discount code for Diggerland . I tried looking on the forum but there out of date. Many thanks

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