Disastrous family seasonal attractions and the never to be forgotten Lapland New Forest Theme Park

[Orang Utan]

Sorry,,,

2,500 pies = £25,000 quid?

£10 for a pie?

Think they’re all homemade. Dunno how big they are, but seems reasonable if you don’t want lips and arseholes and you want a human to make the pastry

 

[TopCat]

Sorry,,,

2,500 pies = £25,000 quid?

£10 for a pie?

Wholesale cost too

 

[TopCat]

Think they’re all homemade. Dunno how big they are, but seems reasonable if you don’t want lips and arseholes and you want a human to make the pastry

They are made in a factory not someone’s kitchen.

 

[PR1Berske]

Sorry,,,

2,500 pies = £25,000 quid?

£10 for a pie?

That's cheap for Christmas Markets.

 

[weepiper]

Edinburgh Christmas visitors blast '£7.50 drink' and say 'we are herded like cattle'

Reviews for this year's Edinburgh Christmas Market have described the market as "the worst so far" with visitors complaining about extortionate prices and aggressive staff.

www.edinburghlive.co.uk

 

[skyscraper101]

Christmas markets are always a swizz has nobody learned anything?

 

[T & P]

They're coming thick and fast now

Christmas event in Bury St Edmunds like town's 'Wonka experience'

Organisers of the Christmas Spectacular Bury St Edmunds "sincerely apologise" after ticket holders complain.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[two sheds]

Christmas markets are always a swizz has nobody learned anything?

Are you questioning the Spirit of Christmas?

Wanting fair prices at Christmas is just woke

 

[Lord Camomile]

On reflection, there're hundreds of these events happening across the county every year, most must be fine, because we only ever heard of the few that are complete rip-offs.

So, I withdraw my comparison with those people moaning about Pontins, having read the reviews before booking.

Yeah, must be a bloody nightmare trying to work out whether something is legit or bullshit.

Outside of the fringe "there's no way they're going to deliver on those promises with that budget/venue", I imagine it could be hard to gauge whether something's going to be worth it or not.

Especially, as you say, if you've got the additional internal and external pressure of kids. Whether you want some nice family memories, or just to keep them off your back for a few hours, there's a lot to influence your judgement.

Which is just another knock-on impact of the charlatans. It's not just the lost cash/time of those who go to a shit one, it's the doubt and distrust it causes more broadly, making it much more difficult/stressful to just find a nice thing to do with the family.

 

[two sheds]

The most catastrophic do give the family something to talk about at Christmases, birthdays and other family gatherings though

 

[BoatieBird]

We're going here on Sunday with MIL

Wrest Park Narnia at Wrest 23 Nov – 31 Dec 2024

Step through the wardrobe and explore the snowy magic of Narnia at Wrest Park this Christmas.

www.english-heritage.org.uk

We're all EH members so it's not costing us anything, which is just as well considering the reviews

Wrest Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

www.tripadvisor.com

 

[UrbaneFox]

Narnia rubbish
Dec 2024 • Couples
Narnia was a dreadful display in a few rooms in the house. Best part was walking back outside. If I’d not been a member I would have been fuming paying to go to see it. The carpark was a muddy field with the exit up a farm track!


I was expecting an old wardrobe, and someone in a mangy lion costume. How cheated I would feel if it turned out to be a wonderful winterland.

 

[Orang Utan]

But it only works if you use your imagination!