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Visiting Bath, London, Stonehenge end of August
I am planning to visit these cities at the end of August, will be done two days. I am not really interested about London as I visited it a few times but was wondering if there's any deal that we can take advantage of (family of 6 people), such as thore park? I have checked what's worth visiting in Bath and found it to be a…
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"Abroad style" in the uk?
I am really in need of a seriously relaxing holiday. Unfortunately my husband works in a school so we can only go on holiday during the school holidays which means expensive and noisy children! I have been looking abroad next May half term for adult only all inclusive and my husband just laughed at the £2000 plus prices.…
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Hot air balloon ride
HI all, I am wanting to get my dad a hot air balloon ride for his 60th, All the ones I find online seem to be crammed in like sardines and I know my dad would prefer to chat with the guy flying the thing. Does anyone know of any more private bookings where there are only say 3/4 people? Thanks
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How long to drive from Bristol to Marazion (considering the roadworks)
Hi, We will be travelling to Cornwall (Marazion) this Saturday-I am aware of the roadworks on the A30-can anyone tell me how long it might take from Bristol to Marazion (thinking of stopover at Bristol) or should we risk it and just drive straight from Manchester? Thanks
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Night out in Liverpool
I am planning a short break to Liverpool. Hotel prices are very expensive at the weekends. I was thinking perhaps of staying on a Sunday and Monday night but I am not sure if there would be much night life in the city centre on those nights. I usually go to Matthew Street which has some nice bars and plenty of life but I…
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Flamingoland code
Free child entry with full paying adult before August 28th. Go to flamingoland. Co.uk and enter code DSKIDSAG16 , On arrival present your printed or downloaded voucher. See t&c's on website. If visiting on 20th August this also includes admission to the Summer Party in the Park at 6pm.
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Best Destination in North Wales?
We live in Manchester and we're planning to take a day out in North Wales this weekend. Ideally we want somewhere that's a combination of the 3: 1. Busy, not quite 2. Shops, arcades etc 3. Beach Any ideas? :)
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PEOPLE OF EDINBURGH Hendrick’s Gin Ministry of Marginally Superior Transport
NOTE: IMPORTANT There is a non-refundable admin charge of £2.50 per person for this event I know this is not the "very low" £1 of other previous SFF bookings BUT this "event" is a bit different I decided to put is here for "maximum visibility" for the PEOPLE OF EDINBURGH Hendrick’s Gin Ministry of Marginally Superior…
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Cheap accommodation in Oxford?
I've got a friend in Brazil who wanted to come to Oxford for 2 weeks in July next year with her husband to attend a teaching course. They are trying to find somewhere to stay but can't afford more than £200 per week. I've explained that Oxford is a pretty expensive place and just wondered if anyone can suggest anywhere…
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Room In Blackpool
Hi. Bit of a long shot this one - but you never know. I know it's very last minute and it's also peak season. But I'm trying to find a single room/bed for this coming weekend in Blackpool (not top hotel prices - as it's basically just a sleeping place I need as I'll be out most of the time). According to the usual search…
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Can anyone tell me about canal holidays?
I got the idea last week that it might be nice to try a few days/week of canal holiday. But I know nothing about it! We are a family of 2 adults,4 children age 7-14,and I just thought it might be something different to try. But what actually happens?You go to the canal,maybe get some instruction on steering the barge,then…
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Sun Holiday Codewords From July 9th 2016
I'll post the codes on the first page here for easy access. BONUS CODEWORD..warm Saturday 9th July.....DOOR Sunday 10th July......WALK Monday 11th July......LILO Tuesday 12th July......SONG Wednesday 13th July..AGES Thursday 14th July.....WAKE Friday 15th July.........CHIP Saturday 16th July......PAGE Sunday 17th…
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Afternoon Tea in London
Hi I am thinking about taking my parents for Afternoon Tea in London and wanted to get some advise of a good place to go. I have done some research and a good places to go are Sketch, The Dorchester and Browns. I am not going to go to the Ritz or Claridges as the waiting times are months in advance. Any suggestions would…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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..?
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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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10% members discount
Become a MEMBER and save 10% off any rate with Clifton Hotels, Bristol
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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.