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Church Stretton station
I am considering a weekend walking holiday in the area. Is the above far from the town centre? I am looking at off peak train tickets/times. I would get a bus transfer to and from the station at a fixed time. If I had time to kill before my train, would it be practical to spend time in the town centre or is it too far from…
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Longleat / Tesco Clubcard Vouchers
Am looking to take advantage of the Longleat tickets using Tesco Clubcard Vouchers. Tesco's webpage seems to promote the Halloween week that's currently on (https://secure.tesco.com/clubcard/boost/longleat/UK-004588.prd), but the T&Cs seem to say that this wouldn't be included. Does anyone know if the Halloween week is…
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Self Catering Owners Direct
If you are looking for a self catering holiday through Owners Direct, think again. They are adding a 6% booking fee and dismantling the direct contact with owners by using an automated accept or decline system. Huge outcry on Trust Pilot if you want to research further. On line booking is also through a separate company…
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Cheap accommodation
I had a three day walking holiday last week around the Hebden Bridge/Todmorden area, fantastic scenery. My accommodation was the Youth Hostel at Mankinholes. I am a member so it only cost me £7 a night, stayed two nights, it's £10 for non members. I took my own food, there is a well equipped kitchen. The only other expense…
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Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
I am going to Haven, Caister on Sea for the half term break (yay, the seaside in October). It will be my eldest's 8th birthday while we are there, and have noticed me and my mum can use our Tesco vouchers while we are there, so i wondered if anyone could give any recommendations for the Pleasure Beach there (albeit in…
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10 hr coach trip
Hi, we are going on a coach trip tomorrow, it will be about 10 hrs total, (inc stops) What do people take, neck pillow, bed pillow? I don't want to take my bed pillow and feel silly 'cos no one else has.....
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Cheap Chester accommodation for 6 - any ideas?
Hi folks We're really struggling to find inexpensive accommodation around the Chester area for our family of 6 to visit a very ill relative, probably for the last time altogether. We have a budget of £200-£300 and haven't found anything in budget for a week's visit towards the end of next week. We've tried Airbnb,…
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Center Parcs
Any advice on booking these - keep checking the website and the prices seem to fluctuate daily. Am kicking myself as there was a deal which was on yesterday and which has now gone. Is it better to wait last minute or ring and haggle?
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Alton Towers for £39.99 (inc. transport & admission)
https://www.facebook.com/ukecconsultant It includes transport from a selected city - full list here as well as admission, which is normally arund £40 or more if you buy when you get there.
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Escorted coach tours of Scotland
Three French friends want to take an escorted bus tour of Scotland next April.They are looking for a tour of 4/5 days departing from Edinburgh.They would like a scenic tour taking in castles/old houses en route. I have looked on line but wondered if anyone could recommend a suitable company from personal experience. Many…
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Booked wrong dates for holiday!
Total mess up, booked romantic break next week with hubby in Edinburgh. Just checked the confirmation email (booked early Sept) to realise I've booked the following week instead :mad: Can't switch our dates as it's all around half term, kids with grandparents etc. Booked it on a non-refundable basis with hotels.com Is…
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Short break in London help
Hi, we are going to visit London for a few days next month,we are flying into Gatwick& then staying at a travelodge in Bethnal Green. I was looking for advise on best way to get into central London as heard of Gatwick express but this seems very expensive & also am I best to get an oyster card for travel once in London as…
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Do you find Hotel Rooms uncomfortably hot at this time of year?
I always seem to find hotel rooms uncomfortably hot for sleeping in, does anyone else? I've just booked out of a Travelodge and it was cooking in the bedroom ~24C at a guess and even hotter in the corridors. Perhaps it's me who has become hot blooded or the time of year it's still warm but the central heating is turned on,…
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Day out like Monsal trail with Bakewell?
Hello Early this year we went on the monsal trail starting at opposite end to Bakewell and walked to Bakwell, we had food and look round the shops before heading back, was very nice walk/village and great how they have used the old railway lines. Is there anything else like this in Britian?? thanks
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Hotels rooms from £49
Macdonald Hotels appear to have a flash sale on. Some hotels have rooms from £49 and then there is another sale which has their 4 & 5 star hotels from £79. Seems there's good availability and also a hotel in Portugal. Winter Flash Sale from £49 per night Luxe Flash Sale from £79 per night Booking dates - until midnight on…
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Haven Fun Passes
Hi doesn't anyone know if it's possible to buy Haven funpasses at Rivière Sands Cornwall if we are not staying on site? Looking at going to a site near by August next year and i can't afford Haven prices but kids would love the pool and entertainment 🤔
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Alton Towers Resort / VIP Packages
I know - hardly money saving, right? But due to the sentimental value (we met there), I'm thinking of taking my partner to Alton Towers. She'd really love staying in their hotel, and I can't stand long ride queues - so I was thinking of a package to make it special, for us both. The only package I could see that offers…
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Day Trip to London
Looking at taking a group of youngsters(aged between 10 and 13)to London for a day on a Saturday. Will be travelling from Lincolnshire and will be coming in a mini-bus. Where would be the best place to park for getting into and around London. Also what tickets will we need to buy? Thanks
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dovedale
The OH and I are thinking of visiting dovedale later in the week. I have looked on the internet at walking routes but I personally find them very confusing. Can anyone recommend a walk starting at dovedale with the possibility of a nice pub along the way for lunch.
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Bros on tour - T-Shirt needed
Don't judge as it's not for me! Well.. judge a bit!:rotfl: Bought SWMBO tickets (yes tickets.. one for her and one for her best friend) to see Bros in Nottingham. But I need to get her a t-shirt, more specifically one without Craig Logan on (as ,apparently, he is not Bros)..... So, anyway, she is a size 10 and I want a…
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