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London Holiday with kids - advice?
Hello! I am planning on taking the family to London next May. My kids are aged 6,8 & 12. I have a few questions and welcome any advice - I haven't been to London since I was about 9 and my husband has never been! We live in very rural Scotland so will be out of our depth a little! 1 - I'm struggling to find affordable…
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Hotel near Harry Pottrer?
Morning all I need two rooms for February half term for one night near the Harry Potter experience, London Has anyone any advice, recommendations, deals they know of? Ideally, we'd like a pool / gym if possible.... Thanks in advance.
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Visiting London - Tube Travel
Another two day trip planned for central London and this time I'm determined to try and find out which is the best way to travel on the underground. In December my husband and I visited for two days with our son. After first reading it up I bought Travel cards for us both (our son traveled free) for two days at the total…
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Staying near St.David's, Pembrokeshire - anybody local can help please
Hi there, Next month we are staying in a cottage near St David's. We were thinking of getting a shopping delivery but I can't seem to see if any of the supermarkets do this. Haverfordwest appears to be the nearest main town . If there's anybody local to the area that could advise me it would be very much appreciated.…
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Merlin passes - standard or premium?
The Merlin pass sale is back on and we plan on getting them but I can't decide whether its worth going for the premium! Anybody had them and can give me the heads up? There are 3 of us so will be getting the family tickets - £109 each or £129 each. Is the extra £60 worth it?
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Boutique bed and breakfast discount
Hi folks The Cliftonville Townhouse in Margate are offering a discount of 10% on a two night stay! Visit the Turner Gallery and get some sea air. Rooms are light, airy and inspiring – all boasting original features, ever-changing local art, and stunning mid-century-modern furniture. Just use the code margate2017 to get…
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Surprise weekend trip to London
As a surprise for my husband and son (aged 9) I've booked a weekend to London. They know about it now as I made a riddle that they had to solve. So we are going to London by train Saturday morning (17th Dec) from Birmingham and staying over night in the Premier Inn near Victoria. We are planning to go to Winter wonderland.…
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Oxford and Regent Street Lights
When do they come down?
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Discounts in Jersey (channel Islands)
We are going on holiday to Jersey this summer and would love any hints about discounts or vouchers to help make the holiday budget stretch further. We've been before and the place we stayed had discount coupons for the swimming pool but we could not find any last year so wondering if they were a one off? Also, is the…
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Comedy nights in London
I'm going to be in London on either Mon 13/2 and Tue 14/2 or Tue 14/2 and Wed 15/2, and would like to go to a comedy night on the Monday. I can't seem to find too much on the interweb, so wondering if anyone knows of any hidden gems that are not mainstream and that well known. I appreciate Monday/Tuesday are not going to…
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£10 Local Newspaper Holidays 2017
Hi Has anybody got Wednesday and Thursdays code words for the £10 holiday promotion in local newspapers ? https://www.breakfreeholidays.co.uk/local Code words WAVE BEACH SEA SAND TIDE BUCKET
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Sun Holidays - European Breaks
Hi Can anyone advise on previous availability of European breaks via Sun Holidays on the July advertised dates? What is availability like on other school holiday dates? Have had many Sun Holidays in UK and thinking of venturing into Europe - any good advice/warnings/pitfalls/details of hidden costs welcome. Mainly thinking…
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Sun Holidays - any particularly good campsites in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire or NE?
Hello all, We are planning on booking a Sun holiday for this summer with our twin boys that will be about 5 months old (not born yet!). We had a great experience going to Brittany a few years back and have decided to stay close to home this year. We live in Derby so not wanting a very long drive with 2 babies. Any…
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Renting a holiday cottage in Surrey
I have been researching self catering holidays in Surrey as we are visiting in April to catch up with family as we live in Cornwall. We are taking our daughters, son in law and 18 month old granddaughter and thought self catering would be best for our granddaughter as she needs her own bedroom and it is not easy to get…
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Rented cottage - cleaning question
Hi, slightly random question but something that's been buzzing round my head. I have rented cottages/apartments in the past and was wondering how much cleaning and tidying would be expected by the owners, before I check out? I would never leave dirty dishes or rubbish strewn about the place or leave it mucky, but should I…
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Hotel no longer trading
Hi My fiancee has booked rooms at bluewater aparthotel in Manchester Central for her hen do next may. She found out last night that it closed in December ish as it has gone into liquidation. All monies had been paid in full upfront and now their is no way of contacting them (tried the numbers and emails) also rang the bank…
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Sun holidays
Hi, Does anyone know when the packs will go out for the £9.50 holidays? I have seen it will be running again in January but we haven't received anything yet and thought it came before Christmas last year!
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Looking on recomandations for accommodation in or around brighton
me and my daughter are Looking at going to Brighton end of July for one week,would idealy like self catering, I am a none driver so will travel by train,don't mind walking to places,not into going to night clubs in the evening maybe a pub with entertainment or a show. Friends have said its best to stay away form the main…
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Isle of Wight - ideas for week in summer
Hi all We have booked a week's holiday in Shanklin in the summer hols. Can you please spam me with some ideas of things to do, we are two adults, 2 teen girls (15&13). Thanks
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Free admission to Didcot Railway Centre on weekends in January
On all remaining weekends until the end of January, one can visit Didcot Railway Centre in Oxfordshire free of charge. http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/news/latest.html#news01 The normal admission (on non-steam days) is £5.50 adult, £5 over 60 and £4.50 child (3-15). The Centre is open 10:30-15:30 each Saturday and…
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