Simon Calder's Travel Week
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Sunday, February 11, 2024 |
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If you haven't planned to jet off for some winter sun this half-term, fear not, as there's plenty of fun to be found in the UK. Yes, it may be a little grey and dreary right now but it's just about warm enough to take the kids out to explore a new city for the day or throw on a coat and pair of wellies for a countryside walk. |
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| Transport for Wales offers free rail travel for children under 16 who are accompanied by an adult (maximum two per adult). Under-11s go free at all times; under-16s are free 9.30am-4pm, after 6.30pm Monday-Friday and any time at weekends. |
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| Cornwall's Eden Project is offering one free child place for an under-16 with each paying adult, up to and including Sunday 18 February. The normal price for children aged five or more is £11 or £12. |
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| The two-night deal includes a three-course dinner and either takeaway fish and chips or a picnic hamper |
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| Save on self-catering getaways in Dorset, Hampshire, and the New Forest for the weekend of 16 February |
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| The deal for £330 includes a three-course dinner and £100 allowance towards spa treatments |
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PICK OF THE WEEK: JET2HOLIDAYS |
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Prices are based on 2 adults sharing and are correct as of 8am on 8 February 2024. Prices include 22kg baggage per person (excluding infants) and return transfers. |
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| You won't believe it's UK |
These stunning locations – from white beaches to lush 'jungle' greenery – look like they should be abroad, but they all can be found on our own shores. |
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| Our writer Zoe Griffin has rounded up the best things to do in the capital with kids in the next seven days – many of them being affordable or free. |
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You'll find galleries, museums and pop-up installations at practically every corner, and excellent transport options also make exploring London a breeze. |
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| These grand getaways are fit for a fairytale – boasting everything from turret rooms and four-poster beds to culinary feasts and crystal chandeliers. |
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| Off the coast of Cornwall, this little archipelago is an ideal spot that feels like a trip abroad, with a sub-tropical climate and white sand beaches. |
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| Catch some sleep on the plane - these handy foam earplugs are reduced at Amazon. |
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| Stay healthy while travelling - we've reviewed the best magnesium supplements, recommended by experts. |
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| Planning a UK break with Fido? Here are the best dog-walking coats to protect you from the elements. |
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