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UK holidays, days out & entertainments

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Viagogo - Rescheduled Event - Credit card refund?
So I'm being more hopeful here than anything really. Whilst away in Orlando me and my partner got engaged. As a present, I brought us tickets (credit card) to see our favourite band to celebrate who happened to be in town. The gig was totally sold out and at the time Viagogo were the only option. On this occasion I didn't…
Warwick/Royal Leamington Spa
Do you live ere? please could you tell me more about the areas listed ? (keypad is broken):eek:
Aylesbury
If you happen to be in Aylesbury, which is more fun for kids:- The Goat Sanctuary or the Tiggywinkles hospital?
Visit the Houses of Parliament on Monday 25th September for a FREE guided tour!
Discover the three elements of the UK Parliament, parliamentary process and how laws are made, whilst following in the footsteps of the Queen’s procession at the State Opening of Parliament. View Pugin's magnificent Lords Chamber, and stand amongst the famous green benches in the House of Commons. We currently have…
Ferry to the Isle of Wight
Which is the best ferry company to use to get to the Isle of Wight. Will be taking a car with 2 people. Probably would want the quickest route but am open to suggestions. Thanks.
trip advisor
After years of lurking I find myself typing!! I am getting married in December. I have found two properties to rent for honeymoon on 'Trip Advisor'....My question is...Baisically...are my honeymoon and money safe? Thanks
Day trip to Guernsey
Hi everyone, I'm thinking of arranging a surprise day trip to Guernsey for my husband and children from Poole. The offer we have runs from Sunday - Friday and as the kids are at school it means it'll probably be a Sunday in October if we visit. The times of the Condor mean we would have just over 4 hours on the island,…
Things to do in Bournemouth area we have a car
We are spending a week in Bournemouth, we will have a car with us and are willing to travel. As niether of us have been to the area before we are looking for ideas recommendations for things to do in the area and a bit beyond. I hope some of you lovely people have more experience of the area than hubby and myself.
Cheapest way to travel around the UK without a car
I will need to travel from London to places like Yorkshire, Devon etc having no car. What is the cheapest way of doing it? British railways does not seem to be the one. National Express? What else?
Money off days out - West Midlands
Hello, You might like to know that the Culture Card has got a sale on so they cost £10 for one and £16 for two. The Culture Card gives you money off and 'two for one' at a gardens, attractions and historical places in the West Midlands. It's 40% off at Warwick Castle and 2 for 1 at Shakespear's Birthplace so you can make…
London travel advice please
My partner and I are arriving at Paddington around 12.20 ish on Saturday, we are travelling to the Intercontinental O2 hotel but would like to visit National History museum en route. Just wondered how feasible this is as we are thinking to travel up the river via Westminster on a cruiser. Therefore would like your thoughts…
January Birthday ideas - 30th birthday
Hello! I am new to the site so I am hoping this is where it should be.... So I turn 30 on the 2nd January 2018... just after Christmas and New year when everyone has spent up and is cosying up by the fire because it's cold outside! .... I need a plan for my birthday. I do not want a party. My friends have got great things…
Mini break to London
I want to book a weekend in London during November, to include train journey there from Newcastle as well as booking two theatre tickets. Should I just look online and book directly or visit a local travelagent. They used to have mini break brochures which were pretty cheap... although when i last booklet that way it was…
Anyone Know where to get discounted Longleat Safari Park Tickets
I always try and find discounted tickets for Longleat Safari Park and never have much luck, Does anyone know where I can find these?
** UK Weekend Away Insurance Cover **
Being sound of body, if not necessarily sound of mind, Mrs P and I travel far and wide. It's what happens when you retire. Or, well, it should do. We have annual travel insurance for Europe and the USA and it's excellent. However . . . no annual travel insurance policy of which we're aware covers stays of less than 3 days…
Ideas for Dumfries and Galloway please
Hi, has anyone got any day trip ideas for the Dumfries and Galloway area? Were going for a week in september with an 18 month old and would really appreciate any recommendations for days out. Currently I'm thinking the red kite feeding station and beech if anyones been? :)
hotel recs between Soho / Victoria, London
For a weekend at the theatre then shopping / sightseeing, dahlings... nothing fancy, just somewhere safe / cheap! coming from the sarf, so need easy walk from Victoria station if pos..
Heathrow to Central London-National rail?
We are going to London tomorrow. Three of us are travelling by train but the fourth in our party is traveling by air to Heathrow and meeting us in central London. I was looking to make use of the 2 for 1 offer with national rail tickets. Can anyone advise if thetrain ticket he will get travelling from Heathrow to the city…
Adult Soft Play In Manchester Area?
I'm looking for something like this in the Manchester/Cheshire area.. http://www.playiscool.co.uk/website/student-nights/ can anyone recommend anything? I would've thought Manchester would have something like this..
blackpool
anyone know of any offers for blackpool pleasure beach wristbands? apart from being cheaper if booking on line

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