TRAIN companies will get £50million compensation for Easter engineering works — but have axed payouts to passengers. Network Rail will cover firms’ reduced ticket income as fewer people travelled due to 493 weekend projects. 1 Rail firms will get £50million compensation for Easter engineering works — but have axed payouts to suffering passengersCredit: PA But … Read more
THE Met Office has warned heavy rain is expected to disrupt more than two million return journeys at the end of the Easter weekend. The forecaster said drier spells will turn cloudy with patchy rain for much of England and Wales on Sunday, before up to 15mm of more persistent and possibly thundery rain on … Read more
THE big Easter getaway is set to cause chaos for millions on the roads, rail and at airports — where one is even asking passengers to put chocolate eggs in hand luggage as they may pose a security threat. Bristol Airport said Easter eggs may need to be taken out of their packaging and checked … Read more
WE’RE well and truly hopping our way through March and it’s very nearly Easter already – which means it’s time to get hunting for those eggs. There are fun activities taking place up and down the country. 4 Leeds Castle is one of the venues hosting egg huntsCredit: Leeds Castle Here Sun Travel’s Sophie Swietochowski … Read more
TURN those “are we nearly there yet?” groans into cries of “one more go?!”. With Easter nearing, millions of families will be heading off in cars and on planes for some sun and fun. 4 5 Second Rule Travel is easy to play, a super family game and you can create your own cards tooCredit: … Read more
IT’S not too late to book an Easter staycation that won’t break the bank. Parkdean Resorts launched a new flash sale with UK caravan breaks from £89 per stay over the holidays. 2 Parkdean Resorts launched a new flash sale with UK caravan breaks from £89 per stay over the holidaysCredit: Parkdean Resorts The sale … Read more
YOU may still be exhausted from half-term, but we are already looking towards Easter. Now is the time to book if you want to bag the perfect staycation. 6 Board the 65ft-long Anna narrowboat and sail along the Llangollen Canal in North Wales There are quirky trips like on houseboats where you can float your … Read more
A NEW Bluey experience is coming to Alton Towers this year, as CBeebies Land celebrates its 10th anniversary. The Blue Heeler dog from Brisbane is expected to be ready in time for Easter. 2 Bluey will be an interactive feature in Alton Towers in time for EasterCredit: Alton Towers Resort Bluey is due to be … Read more
THE Easter holidays are our first real chance of escaping chilly Britain for warmer shores across the Med and beyond. While the break is earlier than normal this year, there are still plenty of places where you can soak up some spring sunshine and clear-blue skies. 8 You could take a look at Mexico if … Read more
MAKE your annual leave work harder. With clever planning, you can turn 21 days off into 49 days by maximising the days before and after national holidays. 5 Head to the exotic climes of Mexico for guaranteed sunshine over the May Bank HolidayCredit: Getty Lisa Minot reveals the top timings to book breaks and suggests … Read more
