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Main categories are visitor questions. Sub-categories are the chapters inside each pillar — pick a town on the category page to open one.

Home and trades

Who do I call for the boiler? — Gas Safe first — then a clear quote before walls open.

  • Plumbers and heating — Boilers, leaks and heating — Gas Safe, quotes, and who to call.
  • Electricians — Rewires, consumer units and certificates — what competence looks like.
  • Roofers and builders — Extensions, roofs and general building — scope, quotes and weather.
  • Locksmiths — Lockouts, locks and security — call-out honesty before a panic fee.
  • Tilers — Floor and wall tiling — prep, adhesives and what a day rate covers.
  • Tree surgeons and gardeners — Tree work, hedges and landscaping — insurance and season sense.
  • Skip hire and waste — Skips and clearance — permits, sizes and what you cannot tip.
  • Windows and double glazing — Replacement windows and doors — U-values, guarantees and sales pressure.
  • Bathrooms and kitchens — Bathroom and kitchen fitting — wet work, lead times and who owns the mess.

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Things to do

What can I do here? — Season, fitness and tickets before a list of operators.

  • Adventure — Zip lines, high ropes and outdoor centres — book ahead, fitness honesty.
  • Watersports — Surf, paddle and kayak — season, kit hire, and who it suits.
  • Boat trips and fishing — Harbour trips, island boats and fishing — weather and booking windows.
  • Walking and mountain leaders — Guided walks and leaders — fitness level, route, and when to book.
  • Climbing — Indoor walls and outdoor centres — grades, hire, and induction.
  • Cycle hire — Bike hire — day rates, e-bikes, and where you can ride.
  • Horse riding — Treks and lessons — experience level, weight limits, and season.
  • Attractions and farm parks — Paid attractions and farm parks — hours, tickets, wet-weather honesty.

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Stay

Where can I stay? — What the stay is like before you book.

  • Independent hotels — Independent hotels — what to expect before you book a chain lobby.
  • B&Bs and guest houses — B&Bs, guest houses and inns — breakfast, hosts, and who it suits.
  • Holiday cottages — Self-catering cottages and apartments — seasonality and what “sleeps 4” really means.
  • Camping and glamping — Caravan, camping and glamping — pitches, facilities, and weather honesty.

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Food and drink

Where should I eat? — Independents first — menu and price sense.

  • Restaurants — Independent restaurants — what to expect, menus and price sense.
  • Cafes — Coffee, lunch and daytime tables — independents first.
  • Pubs — Food pubs and locals — menus and atmosphere, not a chain dump.
  • Takeaways — Independents with real menus and prices — no empty grids.

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Car care

Who can MOT or service the car? — What the test involves, then who to use.

  • MOT testing — What the test covers, fee caps, fail and retest, who can test.
  • Servicing — Interim, full and major services — how to choose a garage.
  • Tyres — Tyres, fitting, tracking and wheel alignment.
  • Body and accident repair — Collision repair, paint and body shops.
  • Detailing and valet — Valet and detailing studios.
  • Care and protection — Window tint, ceramic coating and paint protection film.
  • Mobile mechanics — Mechanics who come to you.
  • Windscreen — Chip repair and windscreen replacement.
  • Recovery — Breakdown, recovery and tow.
  • Independent car dealers — Buying used — checks, history, and how to choose an independent.
  • Motorcycles and scooters — Bike workshops, Class 1/2 MOT context, and how to choose.
  • Cycle and e-bike shops — Bike shops, e-bikes, service and hire where it is real.
  • Car wash — Hand wash, valet bays, and what “good clean” should mean.
  • EV charge-point installers — Home and workplace charge points — what to ask before you book.

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Taxi fares

How much is a taxi? — Official hackney table, then who to ring.

  • Town tariffs — Official hackney / council table for the town — flagfall, mileage and extras.
  • Route fares — Named journeys between places — when an estimate is real, and who to ring.
  • Airport transfers — How airport runs work — meter vs private hire, and who to call.
  • Group and minibuses — Larger vehicles for groups — when to book and what to ask.
  • Accessible / wheelchair — Wheelchair-accessible vehicles — rights, booking, and who to ask.

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