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UK holidays, days out & entertainments

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Hotel booked us in the wrong weekend
Hi We booked a hotel in Brighton for next weekend for 4 days (Thurs to Monday) last year in October over the phone and paid 50% non returnable deposit (as it is the Pride weekend). All excited for the holiday and had a call this morning asking if we didnt want the room as we didnt show? Long story short they booked us in…
Shortest flight from Southampton/Gatwick
Hi, does anyone know the cheapest and shortest flights to go from Southampton or Gatwick? even if in the UK for a one day trip.
First time family campers
We are considering buying a tent this year. We've had a caravan in the past, but not camped for many years. Any recommendations for how to choose a suitable tent that's not too tricky to put up (we've had a look online and I prefer the ones that have the bedrooms at the back and a front living area with windows) for 2…
Breakfast in London!
The hotel I'm considering in London wants to charge me £16/head for breakfast... ... anyone any idea of how much I can get this for in the outside world after a pleasant, morning stroll...somewhere around Marble Arch, say..?
Eden Project / Cornwall in August
Hi I'm considering visiting Cornwall & the Eden Project towards the end of August, just before the bank holiday. I know it's going to be busy but someone is saying don't go as it will be too busy. Can anyone advise as to how busy it will be ? Both of my children are school age so unfortunately we can't visit out of school…
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LONDON weekend hotel breaks - any special offers/deals..?
Looking for a break mid August, Friday 12th and Saturday 13th nights. I'm a total amateur at organising this kind of thing. Is anyone able to point me in the right direction for a good value hotel room? I wouldn't know where to start in finding something! Any help at all much appreciated.
Edinburgh Zoo
Hi, 2 adults planning to visit Edinburgh Zoo next month. Can anyone suggest a way of getting the price down - the best I can find is 10% by booking online via their own website. TIA.
Premier Inn cancellation charge? Am I just better off not staying?
I purchased the non-flexible and no refund room for Premier Inn at London Stansted for August 17th. It was booked around April/May. Although the location where I am at now, I've changed my flight to be from an airport a bit closer and at an earlier date, but this means flying into Luton. I'm wondering about my Premier Inn…
Any ideas where would suit us for a short break?
My partner and I want to have a 4/5 day holiday somewhere in Britain. We're having trouble deciding where to go. I love national trust/English heritage type houses and my partner likes some of them, mainly old castles. He also likes caves and really enjoyed Hawkstones follies when we were staying in Lichfield, though that…
Bargain holiday cottages
Hi new to this ...Does anyone know what the best cottage letting site to use to get a cheap cottage thanks in advance
How old do you need to be to ride this?
If you saw this sign at a theme, how old do you think you need to be to ride the ride. https://twitter.com/payrollexcel/status/754727986046402560 Just wanted to take a straw poll following a massive argument with the ride attendant !!!
americas cup portsmouth...best day to go?
i am thinking of just looking at boats and stuff from the beach. is it worth it, i know some festivals you can go in for free after a certain time. anyone know about this one? cheers!
Ticket sale date? - davis cup semi-finals, glasgow
Much googling, with 'Information on ticketing will be available in due course' from the DC site. Does anyone know, perhaps from prev. experience [a] when they're likely to go on sale? what chance there is for a non-club lifelong tennis follower to obtain one? [c[ if through a ticket merchant i.e. stubhub, viagogo, are…
Merlin 'share the fun' vouchers
Hi all I have recently renewed our merlin passes online and intend to pick them up from legoland on our next visit, this Sun or Mon. We've gone for premium merlin passes this time, which I understand come with a welcome pack with 3 'share the fun' vouchers allowing entry for £10. If my brother was to come with us, anyone…
Camper van holiday in August
My FIL has offered to lend OH and myself his camper van as a cheap holiday idea, we have two small babies so caravans/ lodges/ camper vans etc with our own space are much easier than hotels! I've never used one before and am now faced with finding somewhere to stay last minute, as OH has taken the first week in August off…
Sunderland Air Show-any advice?
We are going to the air show next week and would like to know if any of you who have been to this show can offer any advice on how to get there, what time to get there and where are the best vantage points. We are staying at a hotel in Newcastle for the weekend and do not know whether to drive or if we can get a train to…
Warwick Castle local discount?
Hi, does anybody know whether if you live near Warwick Castle you can get some sort of discount? Thanks!
Insurance for UK short courses, any experiences?
I am about to book a series of short courses (2 to 7 nights duration, all art related) in the UK, and have been advised to get insurance cover in case I have to cancel for any reason such as sickness etc. My OH will be coming with me too, although not actually taking the course (so he'll just be treating them as a…
Weekend rental large house UK
Hello I'm trying to rent some self-catered accommodation for 12-16 people next January. My ideal venue is:* Friday to Monday rental * Near to transport into London * Has a kitchen * Budget is ideally <£1k * Bedrooms not dorm rooms * Ideally nearish to either Stanstead, Luton or Gatwick Airport Can anyone recommend…

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