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Things to do near Paddington?
I've got some friends coming to London. They are staying near Paddington - can anyone think of anything interesting to occupy their afternoon? They are parents with a 6 yr old boy and 11 yr old girl. Interested in classical music, if that helps....but I'd quite like to find them something quirky!
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Hoseasons and compensation for their cancelled bookings
Hi. In October, we booked a lodge around new year with Hoseasons for a 3 night stay in the new year. Less than 2 weeks before we were due to go to the lodge, Hoseasons called and cancelled. They claimed that they had taken over the site from Landal, and that both Landal and Hoseasons had been selling the lodges at the same…
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Sun Holidays from £9.50 pp Starts 6th January 2024
Only 5 codes including the bonus is needed for this promotion I'll post all codes in this first post to make it easy for access Bonus ........................SAND Saturday, January 6 ...GULL Sunday January 7th....WAVE Monday January 8th ...CASE Tuesday January 9th ....S4L7 Browse parks here https://club950.co.uk/parks See…
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York Barbican Help needed please.
I have tickets for a show at the Barbican York in a few months and want to book somewhere to stay overnight. I would like somewhere to stay with parking onsite if possible and somewhere within walking distance of the Barbican so no need to take the car out at night and find other parking. My husband is disabled and will be…
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Merlin Passes Worth It?
Hi, I am considering buying gold Merlin passes for the first time for me, my wife and our two kids. I am aware of Merlin ticket holders needing to prebook atttactions via a Merlin Website. I have costed it all up and comfortable the gold passes wouod lead to breaking even or being better offer, depending how often I…
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Scotland day out ideas
We are staying in Balintore, Angus in Scotland next August for a week. We know very little about the area so would appreciate any recommendations for things to see / places to go. It will be myself, my husband, our 19 year old daughter and 14 year old son. Although we will most probably visit the large towns and cities, we…
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2 for 1 Days out - single tickets instead of return.
I am planning a trip to London later this month and want to use the days out 2 for 1 offer through national rail. I have bought my train tickets but I have 2 singles instead of a return as it was cheaper. Can I still use the tickets on the 2 for 1 offer? We are travelling on a Sunday and return on the Tuesday - we are…
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static homes
We are looking to purchase a static home, the on-site sales team intimated that getting a solicitor to check the lease agreement was not needed, not sure that this is ok? anyone had similar experience? Appreciate that static homes don't have the same 'security of investment' as bricks and mortar, but it seems to tick all…
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Sykes “low deposit “ reservation fee
Hi there, Just wondering if someone could help me out. I recently paid a low cost £20 deposit on renting a cottage in the summer. I tried to cancel yesterday and Skyes cottages are saying I have to pay £700 for the full deposit. Do I have a leg to stand on ??
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Mitchells & Butlers Shareholder Discount Vouchers 2023 Record Date
Hi, Does anyone know the date this year (2023) that you need to hold the M&B shares to be eligible for the 12 x 20% discount voucher booklet sent out late Dec early Jan? Looking at the FAQ's on the M&B website it states the following BUT doesn't give the actual date: How do I qualify for shareholder discount vouchers?All…
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Recommendations to rent a scooter in the London area
Hi all! I friend coming to visit the UK next summer and he would like to rent a 300cc scooter for a few days to go around the country (both him and his parter are motobike enthusiasts and have done a lot of traveling on motorbikes). The question I have for everyone is: where is a good place to rent scooters (300cc vespa…
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Seeing horses on Epsom downs
I started reading !!!!!! Francis novels and there were occasions when someone would be watching the horses training somewhere in Epsom, usually early morning. It sounded so atmospheric I fancied seeing it. Does anyone know where this happens?
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Sykes Cottages
Hi I am looking to book through Sykes for next Sept. I have heard that their prices fluctuate throughtout the year. Is that true?
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Keighley and Ilkley
HI! I'll be in Keighley and Ilkley on a Monday in a couple of weeks, and I have a few hours to kill between 9 and 3. I've tried looking at Museums like Cliffe Castle, Bronte Parsonage and Ilkley Manor, but they are all closed on Mondays. Any suggestions as to what I can do to entertain myself in the area? Preferably free…
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Can a hotel charge £100 for alleged damage on my debit card without pre-authorisation
Hi, we recently stayed in a pub with rooms in England with our two dogs, and about thirty minutes after we checked out, they charged £100 to my debit card for extra cleaning costs. We booked by phone and we didn't sign any registration form or agree to their Terms and Conditions, which we found on two A4 sheets in the room…
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See tickets Fan-to-Fan.Your experiences?
Hello everyone! I apologize first of all for my English. I'll be in England in May for a concert, this is my first time buying from SeeTickets.com and I'm a bit puzzled. I purchased two tickets through Fan to Fan (the site's official resale service) since the event was almost sold out.I also paid a fair resale fee provided…
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Gatwick Hotel and Parking
Hi, thanks for looking. Next year we are travelling to the US from Gatwick Airport, I will be travelling from up North by car. So I am looking for a hotel I can stay over for 1 night then leave my car for the 10 nights. Any suggestions? Many thanks
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Wembley Hotel - England V Brazil 23rd March 2024
Hi, I have managed to get tickets for this game, I am travelling down from Darlington with the family, most likely by car. I will probably set off on the Friday, stay somewhere on the outskirts of London on the Friday night, and then the day of the game travel to the hotel. I have looked at the prices of the Hotels around…
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National Trust year's membership end
Last time we got a year's membership it was with a week to go to the end of a month. They gave us to the end of that month the following year. Our membership lasted a year and a week. How does that work? if I take out a membership on the 1st Dec do I get till the end of Dec the following year?
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London to Dorset - Interesting Stops?
Guys, we're off to Dorset in a few days, Seatown, just outside Bridport to be specific. A new location for us. When travelling to Cornwall we often stop at Otter Valley field kitchen - a, suggestion I received from here I believe. Great place! Anyone have any ideas of decent stops on the way? Either for a nice lunch, or…