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UK holidays, days out & entertainments

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Belfast
I have booked flights to go to Belfast in two weeks time will hire a car but have no idea where to go ? We are two alduts wand have 4 nights can anyone advise me where to go to see the best of Northern Ireland please x
Comparison Holiday Sites savings
Have noticed that comparison sites for holidays aren't the cheapest and if you then search for the place you've found through the site and go straight to the hotel's website you can get a cheaper rate. Thought this might be a top tip? NB. I've only done this with Airbnb and booking.com so I haven't checked out other sites.…
Likelyhood of Bank holiday when England win the world cup?
Apologies if I'm miles off with this, but everyone in my office seems to think there is a good chance that we will be given an extra bank holiday if England win the world cup? Are they miles off with this or could there be an element of truth to it?
Ferry/Train from Fishguard to Belfast
My mother in law has moved to Belfast and will be travelling regularly to see us in Fishguard, West Wales. She will be taking our kids at times, three under 15 year olds. The journey seems to be a nightmare to plan and to make savings on. None of the normal train search engines seem to work. Do any seasoned travelers have…
Sun Holidays from £9.50pp July 2018 Codewords
A total of 10 codes is needed including the bonus Codeword This will enable you to book from Sunday 15th July That's the same day as Sun Savers bookers and 1 day earlier than the main bookers without the bonus code I'll post all codes needed on this first post of this thread for easy access Bonus.... WHAM Saturday 7th…
Spare Kelloggs Merlin 2 for 1 Adults Go Free code?
Evening, Does any kind soul have a spare Kelloggs Merlin 2for1 code that they could send me? I specifically need the ones that are found inside packets so that I can book online. I'd buy my own but am overseas so cannot do so. Grateful for a PM if anyone can help?! :beer:
Muppett at the O2
I bought two tickets at the o2 for the Muppets for £100 each and bought the best available seats. AXS.com have just released tickets at a far lower price which are situated in better seats. They obviously havent had many sales, but does anyone think I will have any recourse to get the better seats or a price refund? And…
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.
Booked hilton, they've sold the hotel
I booked to stay at the hilton blackpool north, only to discover via being unable to find my reservation from the email they sent me and a quick look on Google maps that the hotel is no longer trading. Called the hotel directly and discovered that it is now being run by brittania and thankfully they have our reservation…
Cadbury's/Merlin Offer - Cbeebies Land???
Hello, Does anybody know if Cbeebies Land is included with the current Cadbury's/Merlin offer? I know Alton Towers is included but I am unsure if Cbeebies Land is a different attraction with a different ticket altogether?
New Brighton.
Hi, never thought of visiting New Brighton up to now, even though we only live 40 miles away. Given the brilliant weather we're having, we're going to go this weekend Is it good for swimming given that you are pretty well in Mersey estuary? Will be taking a pump up spray to rinse off afterwards! TIA for any replies.
viagogo scam ???
anyone have a problem with viagogo / got scam by them ? i sell the ticket but they didnt pay me and they said the buyer denied by event ??? my friend bought 3 ticket from official event, since he can't go to the event, we try to sell it at viagogo and its so really weird when the ticket 3 sold, viagogo said other 2 ticket…
Am I covered on my Holiday Insurance?
Hello all! I'm after a bit of advice or a few ideas on my situation... I booked a non-refundable room for 2 nights in August at a Premier Inn as somewhere to stay whilst I was attending 2 workshops for professional development (I'm a Pilates instructor). Unfortunately, the lady running these workshops has now rescheduled…
Edinburgh - Getting best priced hotel
Hi all I was wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks to get the best price offers in Edinburgh? I was thinking of keeping an eye on Groupon/Wowcher but dont know how likely it is they will have a hotel come up! I need a room for 2 adults and an infant from 12-15th Sept. thanks!
London Premier Inns
Hi, I have booked two nights for this week in London, and had already provisionally booked (pay on the day, cancel and pay nothing) Premier Inn Aldgate. I have panicked a bit and thought it is too far out for what we want to do and have now also provisionally booked the Premier Inn County Hall. But, before I cancel one (or…
Tips on finding best value accommodation in London
Hello, Vising London 1st or 2nd week of September and looking for a clean apartment or aparthotel in a convenient and central location. Do you have any tips on getting best value for money ? Such as which areas to stay, UK specific accommodation booking websites, opaque booking websites which work well for London (apart…
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.
Daily Mail Breakfree holidays
Hi, Does anyone know if the Daily Mail will be running another promotion this year for the caravan breaks? I have used the Sun holiday breaks for years but earlier this year I discovered the Daily Mail promotion and the booking process was much easier to use. I know that the Sun holidays starts again next month and I would…
Short Stay Potential Booking
I saw a cottage on a well known website that had 2 nights free in July and the cottage looked lovely. The details said they only accepted a minimum of 3 night stay but as the 2 days fell between 2 other bookings, I hoped I could book this. The website quoted a per night stay of £159. I enquired and they were willing to…
241 London Zoo, Eye
Hi Guys & Girls, I have been having a little look on the forums and I think I've found what I need to know but looking for clarification really. Im going to London tomorrow and taking my lovely lady for the weekend as its her birthday. Saw the 241 London offers if you travel by train, I'm driving down to Dagenham in the…

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