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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour
Dec 10, 2008 by Yvonne from Prince George, BC

Overall Rating: 10

• The tour guide is fantastic.
• Not knowing the way back to the train from the Cavern.

“I took the Magical Mystery tour in September of this year. The guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The quiz was great! It was great to see Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, the homes of the guys, The Cavern and Liverpool in general. Lovely city. Would like to return and spend a few days there. Would definitely recommend taking the tour. Two hours very well spent.”

Carholme Golf Club
Oct 12, 2008 by Allan D from Peterborough

Overall Rating: 3

• Easy golf.

“Not a great course, average condition and staff who really didn't seem to give a bugger.”

Canwick Park Golf Club
Oct 12, 2008 by John from Nottingham

Overall Rating: 9

• NA.
• Perhaps tea boxes could have done with a cut (picky point though).

“Lovely course. Very friendly, welcome by all staff. Next time I'm in the area I would not hesitate to go back.”

Angel
Sep 28, 2008 by Chris from Paris

Overall Rating: 9

• Charming, up-market, varied, safe, good nightlife, cultured, self-contained.
• Expensive.

“I lived in or around Angel for two years and it's my favorite part of London. Modern and central, but at the same time charming and homely. Its main street, Upper Street, isn't characterized by the usual high street stores (even though you can still get your fill of Gap, Benetton, Top shop etc at a discreet shopping and cinema complex just off the main street). Instead, it's full of boutiques, underground designer workshops, theatre pubs, markets, alternative cinemas, international restaurants (French, Japanese, Turkish, Italian, Thai, Cuban, Vietnamese, Brazilian, American and of course British - all on one street) and surrounded by charming, quiet, residential areas and the peaceful Regents canal running right through it. The only reason Angel doesn't get a 10 on 10 is that as it has grown in popularity, it has become increasingly expensive to live in this part of town. Hotel prices are also dear, although this is true of pretty much all of central London.”

Winston Churchill's Britain at War Museum
Sep 21, 2008 by Sofia from Sweden

Overall Rating: 2

• It just took 30 minutes to get in and out.
• I spent 30 minutes in lousy museum.

“I'm sorry to say it but the time I spent was a waste of time. Go to Imperial War Museum if you want to learn more about the WW2. The good thing was that we were in and out in 30 minutes.”

Quays Swimming and Diving Complex
Sep 19, 2008 by amy from southampton

Overall Rating: 8

• The prices.
• The prices of the food.

“It's really good apart from you cant dive in the diving pool.”

London Canal Museum
Aug 17, 2008 by Colin from Pitstone

Overall Rating: 1

• Nothing.
• Staff attitude was poor, dull exhibits, not child friendly.

“This museum is hugely disappointing in every aspect, whether it is the presentation of the exhibits which sadly lack imagination and enthusiasm, or the unhelpful, surly, bordering on plain rude attitude of the staff on duty, any plans to visit this attraction will end up being regretted. And if you have children with you, this is not the place for you. Life is too short and London is too full of interesting and stimulating things to do to waste time here.”

Jane Austen Centre (The)
Feb 26, 2008 by Jean from Bridgwater

Overall Rating: 10

• Everything, but the history lesson was a particular highlight for me.
• Absolutely nothing.

“Last year I visited the Jane Austin Centre and was truly amazed with what I found. This attraction is well worth anyones' time whilst in the city. To end my visit I had tea and the most delicious home made cake in the tea shop. The staff were welcoming, the service excellent and rounded the tour off to perfection.”

Watershed (The)
Feb 17, 2008 by Genie from Bristol

Overall Rating: 2

• I liked the view out of the window.
• Everything else.

“I am an old fan of the Watershed; however, I will never set foot in there again. I went there for lunch over the weekend and had the worst kind of service possible. Not only was I over charged but when I questioned it - I was served the most foul dish possible, and really how hard is it to slap together sweet Thai Chili Chicken and curly fries? Also when on finishing my abortion on a plate. It was just grim there. The staff has all changed, and the manager was a useful as a chocolate fire guard.”

Baden-Powell House
Feb 7, 2008 by Hans Nilsson from Sweden

Overall Rating: 10

• Location, breakfast, peaceful.
• Had to move to another room in the middle of the stay.

“A very good location near the museums. Bus stop directly outside the hostel. Clean rooms. Big good breakfast. In short good value for money.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Dominion
Feb 3, 2008 by miggins from pathhead

Overall Rating: 9

• Pricey predictable popcorn & coke

“Wonderful old world charm, parking is easy, exterior impressive, small foyer and snack bar. Staff attentive. Best cinema in Edinbuthg.”

"Doughnut"(The)
Jan 30, 2008 by sophia

Overall Rating: 10

• The statement it makes.
• Nothing negative.

“I love this but I may be biased the person who made it is a very good family friend its a masterpiece as all of his work is fantastic.”

Belfast Castle
Jan 29, 2008 by C Stirman from Ballymena

Overall Rating: 7

• Excellent food, atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff.
• Multiple youths on the driveway up to the castle.

“Enjoyed a lovely meal in Belfast castle last week. Company excellent. Staff efficient and friendly. The only thing that spoiled my evening was my drive up to the castle. Arrived at the entrance to the castle grounds just after 8.30 pm. Unfortunately the drive leading up to the castle was inhabitant with approximately 40 - 50 youths, all milling around, over the road. I was glad that at short notice I had been asked to pick up two of my friends as without them I would have been in the car on my own and would not have ventured any further. I nosed my car through the crowds of youths, hoping that they would not kick my car or indeed jump onto its bonnet. Not an experience I would like to repeat. Definitely not a place to travel to in the evening especially if you are female and alone.”

Otterspool Park
Jan 5, 2008 by DJTDK

Overall Rating: 8

• Views and greenery.
• Run down cafe needs demolishing.

“Exceptional views of the Mersey and woodlands walk through to Aigburth Road - a real treat.”

Canongate Kirk
Dec 26, 2007 by Stacey H from Sterling, VA USA

Overall Rating: 10

• The colors and brightness of the church. The friendly people. The architecture.
• Some hymns hard to follow tune. Don't know if gospel of grace by faith in Christ was made clear.

“I visited in September 2007. This Kirk (church) is beautiful! I took lots of pictures here. I loved the brightness of it. The pews are a lovely blue and the carpets scarlet red, making for a gorgeous and very pleasing contrast. Nothing dark and drab about this place. It is soul feeding just to gaze upon, inside and out. There was local art hanging and flags too. A gorgeous window of colors. They have a harpsichord, huge chord organ, and loft. In the front there is an arc of rainbow tapestry covered chairs that are worth making the visit in and of themselves. Be sure to get a close-up view of those. Where the royal family sits (when they visit) near the front is marked with royal emblems on the pews. The people were very nice and friendly. Nice looking preacher =). Love their accent even if it does sound like a foreign language. I don't know if they do this every week, but they had sweets and drinks in the back after Sunday service (donations accepted). We attended a service there on Sunday while visiting Edinburgh. We also attended a concert there. Be sure to pick up a copy or so of "by lamplight" book of prose and verse (if they still have it for sale). It is a real gem and hard to find reasonably priced in us. .”

Baden-Powell House
Nov 8, 2007 by Gerald from Smyth

Overall Rating: 1

• Towels (not as stained as expected).
• Sour crã³te scent wasn't too refreshing!

“It smelt like sour crã³te!”

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

St Martin's Church
Nov 1, 2007 by Shelby from Harrogate

Overall Rating: 8

• The whole experience of visiting the church.
• No negatives.

“This place is amazing and hidden amongst hundreds of shops. Crowds of shoppers walk past it every day but I wonder how many have been inside. It is amazing. Small and perfectly formed with masses of history to it. I'm not a church person but it is a very beautiful, peaceful building and a visit there is a perfect break from the hustle and bustle outside.”

Maidenhead Golf Club
Sep 22, 2007 by dave from maidenhead

Overall Rating: 8

• Accessibility, great course, great people
• Quite strict on clothing In the clubhouse

“Maidenhead golf club Is one of the most attractive, well kept and enjoyable courses I have ever played on. I find with allot of courses when you get on to say the 12th or around the back nine you find yourself secluded, lonely If you like. With maidenhead that Isn't a problem, It's a popular club and you will be lucky to find yourself alone out there. For me that Is why It Is so great.”

Sea Life Aquarium
Sep 18, 2007 by amy from canberra

Overall Rating: 4

• Fun, exciting place to go and spend time with the family.
• It got very boring towards the end of the day.

“I thought it was pretty good.”

Bath Aqua Glass
Sep 6, 2007 by tammy from Fleet

Overall Rating: 10

• Inspiring informative and educational for the kids friendly staff.
• None.

“This was a great experience my kids loved it Bath Aqua Glass is run by glass enthusiast which is so refreshing their work is unique and reminds me of my visit to Murano. I have bought several pieces”

Lendal Tower
Aug 2, 2007 by karl from coventry

Overall Rating: 5

• The sight of the place.

“Lendal tower is now part of the de bretton group. When I visited the Marmadukes hotel in York I was surprised at how well the tower was looking. Especially at night time. I was told by some staff in the hotel that this tower is now going to be open and used mainly for weddings and conferences.”

Stonebridge Park
Jun 29, 2007 by Eve from Norwich

Overall Rating: 7

• Good value for money and in good location for Wembley arena.
• Area could be a little off-putting to some people.

“I stayed here with my partner to go to a concert at Wembley arena. I found the room and facilities fairly basic but it is cheap and is in a good location for the arena/ stadium (just around 10 minutes on bus). The staff were friendly and it was very clean and comfortable. The locals were helpful to us when asked for directions etc, despite having heard from reviews that the hotel is in a rough area.”

3 of 5 people found this review helpful.

East Brighton Golf Club
Jun 27, 2007 by George from London

Overall Rating: 9

• Fantastic views from everywhere on the course.
• Hard to find anything wrong!

“Great golf course with well looked after greens and fairways. A fair challenge with some really interesting and varied holes. The halfway house was a great feature serving hot and cold drinks and food. We were made very welcome and would certainly consider visiting again.”

Small Heath Park
Jun 16, 2007 by ARahman from Small Heath

Overall Rating: 8

• Good for sports.
• Entry not advisable for non-locals after dark.

“Nice open space, ideal place for summer.”

Embankment Golf Club
Jun 1, 2007 by POLLY HUNTER from LIVERPOOL

Overall Rating: 1

• Nothing much.
• Loads but you know there's love in the air.

“Well actually minus 1 it was terrible. No offense like but I could be better and I am 28. I hope you publish this or what ever you do to it. Good luck in the future. ”

Embankment Golf Club
Jun 1, 2007 by lee hunter from manchester

Overall Rating: 3

• Good lettering.
• Nothing on the page.

“Because I am in a struggle to find things, and therefore I gave you a 2. You need to update it and I think that you need to put interesting things on like where you can go, all this is a blank page with nothing on it. You are no help at all. I am sorry, to leave bad feedback. It might be better in the future or if you do not have this website again!”

Prickly Ball Farm Hedgehog Hospital
May 20, 2007 by Ben from Bovey

Overall Rating: 10

• The hospital was the best.

“Prickly ball farm is the best children¿s n Devon.”

Stonebridge Park
Apr 11, 2007 by Janet from New York

Overall Rating: 5

• Helpful staff, clean room.
• Basement location was noisy and neighborhood was a little "dodgy.¿

“We stayed in a basement room with no windows. It was clean and decent for the price, but very noisy because it was located under the pool room. Food was good and staff was friendly. The only really bad thing I can say is that it is located in a pretty bad part of town and the walk from the underground to the bus stop was a little scary. Next time, I¿d try to find something a little closer to London.”

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Torrance House Golf Course
Mar 29, 2007 by Alan from Glasgow

Overall Rating: 7

• Excellent, challenging, value for money.
• Can be busy at times as it is a municipal course.

“Torrance house has to be the best municipal course in south Lanark shire. Don't be put off by the course being municipal it is extremely well maintained and would make most private clubs green with envy. If you are a beginner or experienced golfer Torrance house will challenge your game. The cost of a round is a#10 weekdays and a#11:50 at the weekend. This is one of the best value golf courses available. I would highly recommend a visit to Torrance house if you are in the area.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Blue Bar
Mar 28, 2007 by Caroline from Essex

Overall Rating: 8

• You could sit outside on Albert docks.
• Bit expensive.

“Blue bar very nice & stylish.”

Baden-Powell House
Mar 24, 2007 by Melissa from Canada

Overall Rating: 9

• Clean, comfortable room. Great London location.
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“Super location - very clean, well layer out, friendly, good breakfast to set you on your way each day to tour the superb city of London. Don¿t tell too many or it will be hard to get in!”

Pennywell Farm
Mar 9, 2007 by emm

Overall Rating: 10

• Getting up close to the animals.
• Muddy!

“I reckon this place is great not only is it fun for the little ones but I¿ve learnt so much.”

Beatles Magical Mystery Tour
Mar 4, 2007 by Anne from Penzance

Overall Rating: 10

• Great entertainment.
• Slightly expensive.

“My daughter and I went on the Beatles magical mystery tour in February 07 it was the funniest afternoon we had had for a long time. It was bizarre jumping off the coach with Japanese and American tourists all taking pictures of boarded up houses and small terraced properties. Stopping at penny lane was comical as we all had our pictures taken by the road sign which regularly gets stolen! The guide and driver were brilliant-such characters, if you want a good 2 hours entertainment on a psycadelic coach this is for you. We are no Beatle fans but it was a great experience. Hope no one changes the format of this tour, its great as it is.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Clarendon Dock
Mar 2, 2007 by sj from belfast

Overall Rating: 8

• Quiet and nice.
• None so far. Just that the corporation sty. Is closed unit may 2009, if you do not drive; you need to walk to get into a bus.

“The place is cool and nice! Many offices are in and I work here in Claremont dock. Perfect place for corporate businesses.”

Beatles Magical Mystery Tour
Feb 24, 2007 by John from Germany

Overall Rating: 8

• Great entertaining tour guide.
• Unrelated tourists.

“Went to Liverpool for a short trip from London - the whole trip itself was pure entertainment. Left Easton station at 7:00 am so that I could spend a whole day in l-pool to track down beetles -related sights. The most enjoyable part was the magical mystery tour. Loved the bus - from the 70s I was told - it had a bit of a hard time (poor thing) because it was already quite old-ish - but that made the whole ride even more fun - we lost the exhaust pipe on the way - that was when we were about to see ring¿s birthplace. The driver did a great job - so did the guide Neil - very entertaining despite of probably doing that tour 24/7 - nice Liverpool-accent and good at improvising too! (See exhaust section). shame the people on the fully-booked bus were a bit un-relaxed - maybe they should have been served a kind of magical mystery drink (alcoholic) before entering to loosen up a bit. My advice is take a paparazzi zoom lens - once you get off the bus to being photographed next to strawberry fields etc you end up in a line waiting to get your spot. With everyone snapping along. Nice that they played beetles songs on the bus - all perfectly timed with the places they relate to as well -I wish I could have been driven around for a few hours more just for the fun of it and as well getting the whole Liverpool feel.”

Beatles Magical Mystery Tour
Feb 23, 2007 by Anne from Penzance

Overall Rating: 10

• Great fun, informative if you are a beetles fan.
• Waiting for late comers at the beginning of the tour.

“This was the funniest afternoon I have had in years, the coach was a classic so was the driver and the guide, it seemed bizarre taking tourists around to such back street places where the fab four lived etc. we all jump out and take photos and then jump back and on to the next stop. The beetle trivia and questions asked on the coach were such fun even though we weren¿t mad beetle fans and couldn¿t answer any of them but there were people on the coach that would answer all the questions. Our high light was also seeing Freddie mercury's old flat in penny lane! It is a tour that we can highly recommend if you are a beetles fan but if you are not you will still enjoy it but tongue in cheek. Money well spent.”

St Michael's Church
Jan 21, 2007 by ardderchog from Liverpool

Overall Rating: 10

• I really liked the cast iron interior.
• Nothing really.

“A delightful church, well worth a visit and surrounded by period houses built by john crag, founder of the church. The church is in the St. Michael¿s district of Liverpool, not aigburth. So take care not to follow the aigburth road signs as you'll soon get lost. The official Name is St Michael with St Andrew, toxteth park reflecting its true historical setting within toxteth, Liverpool.”

Quays Swimming and Diving Complex
Oct 22, 2006 by bob from barbados

Overall Rating: 10

• Good.
• bad

“Amazingly awfully fantastically terribly average.”

0 of 6 people found this review helpful.

St Mary's Lighthouse & Visitor Centre
Sep 24, 2006 by Rebecca from Backworth

Overall Rating: 10

• I like the view from the top of the lighthouse and like to climb on the rocks.
• When the tides in you cant get cross to see it.

“I think it is a good tourist attraction and is very interesting as well. Thanks for such lovely scenery and a good view of the coast.”

London Dungeon
Sep 19, 2006 by Jennifer from KC

Overall Rating: 5

• Educational.
• Not scary at all!

“I liked the London dungeon. but was let down. I was hoping for more of a scare than I got. In fact I wasn't scared at all I would take my 4 year old nephew to this place and not expect him to get any kind of a work up out of it.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Art Exposure Gallery
Sep 16, 2006 by Carol from paisley

Overall Rating: 9

• Friendly and knowledgeable.
• The gallery could be bigger!

“I happened upon this beautiful oasis by chance, and was transported from a wet day in Glasgow to heaven. It was refreshing to find a gallery with such passion and knowledge without being stuffy.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Madame Tussaud's
Sep 14, 2006 by farhan from lahore

Overall Rating: 9

• Very informative enjoyable.
• None.

“Its a must see attraction, specially the ride in the end is very enjoyable.”

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Ocean Village
Aug 23, 2006 by rebecca from southampton

Overall Rating: 1

• Nice on a warm day to sit by the water and look at the boats.
• The area looks unkempt the fencing round the cal shot spit looks ugly litter everywhere.

“This is now a development for waterside apartments there is not much to do, a few bars and of course the two cinemas but Canute's pavilion is gone along with all the charm. Quite a handy Tosco express though.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Beatles Magical Mystery Tour
Aug 22, 2006 by Ian

Overall Rating: 10

• Its the funniest afternoon I've ever had.
• See the review.

“The magical mystery tour is amazing. we visited many Beatles sights including the homes of John & Paul and the bus stop where George met Paul, and as Eddie our guide kept saying the rest is history a shame that Eddies patter is so cheesy and stale and it sounds like he reading it (very badly) from a script. He is a real Beatles fan, who has a wealth of knowledge but his delivery needs work. The wonky poor Beatles recordings that are played over the bus annoy system add charm and the whole experience is very very funny. I would recommend the magical mystery tour for all the wrong reasons a must do when visiting Liverpool ”

Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Aug 15, 2006 by Rachel from Bristol

Overall Rating: 1

• The Spitfire display and one large an impressive old-fashioned carousel.
• They keep it quiet that there's not much chance of seeing any balloons.

“Dreadful. I went to the 2006 Balloon Fiesta on Saturday the 12th of August and it was awful. It is essentially a huge, cheap and nasty funfair with huge numbers of stands selling overpriced food and drink. If you went there for a family day out it could cost you an absolute fortune. They didn't have any balloons take off, because it was too windy apparently, (not that we could feel that on the ground, but I bow to their greater knowledge of that). However, the other entertainments were mostly awful, and unless you are willing to pitch a camp right next to the arena fence, you can't hear any of the announcements, so you have no idea what's going on. Also, (although we walked there) we noticed traffic was awful, and there were far too few loss. Go to the kite festival instead - no pony wind excuses there!”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Freshfield Squirrel Reserve
Jul 17, 2006 by Caro from Liverpool

Overall Rating: 10

• Fresh air and peace.
• Dodging cars going to the car park.

“Fabulous place to take the kids and keep them entertained and show them wildlife up close - if they get tired of the squirrels and feeding them, there's wanders through the woods and walks along the beach searching for shells and driftwood.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

York Dungeons
May 29, 2006 by James from Frimley

Overall Rating: 5

• Staff work really hard, great for children.
• Does not scare adults, effects very basic no high-tec stuff here.

“You are guided through a series of set scenes by actors these are a plague surgery, a moorland graveyard, a mirror maze, a meeting with a barbarian king, a sinners court, a torture chamber and dick turpins execution. The actors work really hard and are dressed in realistic costumes and most children would really enjoy it, as it is designed for families the actors stop short of really scaring you. A great one for children and families but one to miss for adults or those with either very young or sensitive children. Once you start you follow a set route with a tour group, and at the very you exit via the scariest place of all. The gift shop.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Birmingham Hippodrome
May 2, 2006 by sarah from birmingham

Overall Rating: 10

• Very good service and very luxurious seats.
• nothing really

“Its great!”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Liverpool Megabowl
Apr 4, 2006 by Ilovetobowl from Runcorn

Overall Rating: 4

• The arcade.
• Staff.

“I have been to this bowling alley many times, and it has never improved really. There is not enough staff and those who are there are arrogant and rude.

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Lickey Hills Country Park
Apr 4, 2006 by rhianne from birmingham

Overall Rating: 10

• The open area.
• The play area is only for youngsters.

“It is a good day out for an active family. And admission is free which makes it even better.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.