Pre-registration Prize Draw
Visitors to the 2012 exhibition are encouraged to Pre-register to attend the event to be entered into a prize draw to win any of the prizes below.
Winners will be informed by 15 February 2012. Only visitors that pre-registered will be eligible to win.
Please see all prizes up for grabs below!
- Two Night B&B and a Lunch, an evening meal, afternoon tea plus tickets to several attractions for eight people. See more.
- Exclusive Prize - Private Tour of Wembley Stadium for 2 people courtesy of Wembley Stadium Tours. See more.
- Raising Tower Bridge Experience. See more.
- Vouchers to the value of £50 to attend an event at Portsmouth Guildhall. See more.
- Two Association of Tourist Attractions in Kent Trade Passes. See more.
- Two free entry passes to Kew Gardens plus a one hour guided walking tour with one of Kew’s expert volunteer guides. See more.
- Betty’s Christmas Hat Box courtesy of Simply Groups. See more.
- Free visit to Batsford Arboretum in the Cotswolds courtesy of Gardens To Visit. See more.
- Family ticket to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. See more.
- Guided walking Tour of Royal Tunbridge Wells for Two and Entrance to Penshurst Place and Gardens. See more.
- Weekend Break for Two at any Britannia Hotel.See more.
- Grandstand & Paddock tickets for a group of 20 people for a race meeting in 2012 at Newmarket Racecourses. Worth from £300 to over £500 depending on racedaySee more.
- Two night weekend break for 2 persons at an Akkeron/Forestdale Hotel. Worth To be confirmedSee more.
- 5 x Ship Visit for 2 people aboard the MSC Opera in Southampton in 2012 (dates to be confirmed) 5 available. Worth £50 (per two places offered)See more.
- Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Gift Bundle. Worth £100.00See more.
- All Houses’ ticket for two adults – available to use at all five Houses of Hidden England during 2012. Worth £52 at 2011 ratesSee more.
- Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Tour plus afternoon tea for two & guide book. Worth £51.93See more.
- A fantastic one night special including a five course dinner, midnight dish and breakfast with Potters Leisure Resort. Worth £188.00See more.
- High Tea Package for Two which includes entry to the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth. Worth £52.00See more.
- Two nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast for two people at a Brook Hotel of your choice. Worth £470.00See more.
- House and Gardens entry plus Afternoon Tea for two at Waddesdon Manor. Worth £61.00See more.
- A footplate ride with the train driver on the The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Worth £60.00See more.
- Family Day Rover and £10.00 voucher to spend in the Minehead Buffer Stop Shop. Worth £55.00 See more.
- Four Family Tickets and Guide books to the House Hold Cavalry Museum. Worth £76 See more.
- Five tickets to see David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture. Worth £70.00 See more.
- Two nights Bed & Breakfast at Best Western Ufford Park with use of the Health Club. Worth £198.00 See more.
- London Showboat Dinner Cruise on the Thames for two courtesy of City Cruises. Worth £150.00 See more.
- £100 of M&S Vouchers courtesy of Park Inn UK. Worth £100.00See more.
- Guided Tour for four people including lunch at the Royal Air Force Museum. Worth £162.00See more.
- Two nights (1nt BB & 1 nt DBB) in any Akkeron Hotel (except Harte & Garter, Richmond Gate and Coombe Abbey).See more.
- Two night’s dinner bed & breakfast accommodation for 2 people sharing a double/twin room including 2 free rover tickets for the West Somerset Railway. See more.
One night B&B at kingstone county courtyard.
One night at Carlton Menzies Hotel Bournemouth.
Evening Meal at the Checkers Inn.
Lunch at Poole Pottery.
Afternoon tea at Swanage Railway
A variety of free tickets including a boat trip, visit to Poole museum, half day at Jurassic coast tour, Bennett’s Water Gardens, Forde Abbey, Sherbourne Castle.
Exhibitor: Dorset
Prize Value: Over £1000
Prize to be taken by: Dates to be agreed in 2012
Terms & Conditions: Dates have to be agreed with hotels, cannot be taken on Bank Holidays or Peak Season.
A personal, private guided tour behind-the-scenes of Wembley Stadium for two persons. This experience is not usually offered to members of the public and allows exclusive access to the most important areas of one of the most iconic and loved sporting venues in the world.
Exhibitor: Wembley Stadium Tours www.wembleystadium.com/tours
Prize Value: £100 to £200
Prize to be taken by: May 31st 2012. Tours do not operate on Event Days and certain days before or after.
Terms & Conditions: Tours must be booked in advance through Adam Burrage. Tour is for 2 persons only and cannot be sold on.
The prize is for an individual (plus 4 guests) to join us at the Most Famous Bridge in the World, enter the control cabin, take control and raise the Bridge for a river vessel. The winner would press buttons to halt London traffic and use the famous lever that powers the lifting of the bascules.
Exhibitor: Tower Bridge www.towerbridge.org.uk/TBE/EN/
Prize Value: N/A
Prize to be taken by: 31st December 2012
Terms & Conditions: The winner would need to look at the regularly updated schedule at the following web link to choose their Bridge Lift. Only 5 people allowed in the control cabin.
Vouchers to the value of £50 to attend an event at Portsmouth Guildhall. Performances already booked for 2012 include Kaiser Chiefs, Anton and Erin, Matt cardle, Noah and the Whale and Sarah Millican.
Exhibitor: Visit Portsmouth www.visitportsmouth.co.uk
Prize Value: £50
Prize to be taken by: Subject to availability, valid until 31.12.12
Terms & Conditions: As above.
The ATAK Trade Pass booklet contain six tickets for up to two people to visit six member attractions FREE of charge.
Exhibitor: Association of Tourist Attractions in Kent www.kentattractions.co.uk
Prize Value: In excess of £100 (but dependent on attractions visited)
Prize to be taken by: 31st December 2012
Terms & Conditions: Only two people per voucher. Recipient is advised to note exclusions detailed in the Pass. Photocopied of the tickets in the Pass are not accepted.
Exhibitor: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew www.kew.org
Prize Value: £69.00
Prize to be taken by: Prize to be taken by 30 September 2012
Terms & Conditions: : Prize to be redeemed by the competition winner only; non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Winner to give Kew Gardens at least 6 weeks notice of the date on which the guided tour to be taken.
Favourites from Betty’s of Yorkshire presented in a truly elegant hat box.
- Christmas Coffee
- Bettys English Breakfast 50 Tea Bags
- Lady Betty Chocolate Selection Box
- Christmas Cake Portion
- Chocolate Coated Almonds & Hazelnuts
- Yorkshire Gingerbread
- Spiced Christmas Shortbread
Exhibitor: Simply Groups www.simplygroups.co.uk
Prize Value: £50
Prize to be taken by: N/A
Terms & Conditions: N/A
Includes a personal guided tour of the arboretum and lunch in the Garden Terrace restaurant on site.
Exhibitor: Gardens to Visit www.gardenstovisit.net
Prize Value: £100
Prize to be taken by: By 1st October 2012
Terms & Conditions: As above
(Maximum of 2 adults/seniors and up to 3 children) The site ticket is valid for UNLIMITED entry to HMS Warrior 1860, National Museum of the Royal Navy and Action Stations and is valid for ONE entry to HMS Victory, the Mary Rose Museum* and Harbour Tours.
The ticket will be valid for ONE year from the date of purchase, so you can return at any time** to visit the attractions.
Exhibitor: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard www.historicdockyard.co.uk
Prize Value: £62.15
Prize to be taken by: The ticket must be first used by 31st March 2012, but is then valid for one year.
Terms & Conditions: * Please note - the Mary Rose Ship Hall is closed until August 2012, whilst a new museum is built. The Mary Rose Museum element of your ticket is only valid until the 31st August 2012. *
** Your ticket is not valid for visit / return on the 30th November, 1st and 2nd December 2021. Please check the announcements page for information on attraction availability.**
Guided walking tour of Royal Tunbridge Wells with a Blue Badge Guide; with entrance to Penshurst Place and Gardens and a cream tea for
a high tea
two.
Exhibitor: Penshurst Place and Royal Tunbridge Wells. www.penshurstplace.com/forgroups and www.visittunbridgewells.com
Prize Value: Total Prize Value: £50.
Terms & Conditions: To be booked in advance. You may do the walking tour and visit to Penshurst Place & Gardens separately. Please contact Tunbridge Wells Tourism Information Centre to book your walking tour of Tunbridge Wells. No cash equivalent or exchanges.
A 3 night weekend break for 2 at any Britannia Hotel (subject to availability) which includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast and use of the Spindles Spa Complex (if available at the hotel of choice).
Exhibitor: Britannia Hotels www.britanniahotels.com
Prize Value: Variable – according to date and location of hotel
Prize to be taken by: 31st December 2012
Terms & Conditions: The prize may be taken at a date which is subject to availability and must be taken before 31st December 2012. This excludes Bank Holidays
Grandstand & Paddock tickets for a group of 20 people for a race meeting in 2012 at Newmarket Racecourses
Exhibitor: Newmarket Racecourses www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk
Prize Value: From £ 300 to over £500 depending on raceday
Prize to be taken by: Must be taken by Saturday 3rd November
Excludes: Friday 22nd June, Friday 29th June, Friday 20th July, Friday 27th July, Friday 3rd August, Friday 10th August, Friday 17th August
Terms & Conditions: The winner will receive a voucher which must be sent in at least 2 weeks before the chosen raceday. Tickets will be available to collect on the day by the winner only. Newmarket Nights are not included within the prize.
A two night weekend break (1night BB & 1night DBB) for 2 persons at an Akkeron/Forestdale Hotel (excepting Harte & Garter, Windsor and Richmond Gate Hotels).
Exhibitor: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines www.akkeronhotels.com www.forestdale.com
Prize Value: To be confirmed
Prize to be taken by: To be confirmed
Terms & Conditions: To be confirmed
Ship Visit – Tour of the ship including Lunch.
Exhibitor: Cruise for Groups www.cruiseforgroups.com
Prize Value: £50 (per two places offered)
Prize to be taken by: Dates will be supplied by Cruise for Groups once the visit dates have been released.
Terms & Conditions: Cruise for Groups reserve the right to change the date due to the unfortunate cancellation that can happen.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Over branded luxury bath robe – Size L, Slate Coasters, Parker Pen and Timex Men’s Watch.
Exhibitor: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines www.fredolsencruises.com
Prize Value: £100.00
Prize to be taken by: N/A
Terms & Conditions: N/A
Two adult ‘all Houses’ tickets allowing one visit to each of the following:
• Belvoir Castle
• Burghley
• Grimsthorpe Castle
• Doddington Hall
• Rockingham castle
This ticket is normally only available for advance purchase online via the Hidden England website.
Exhibitor: Hidden England www.hiddenengland.org
Prize Value: £52 at 2011 rates. May vary slightly in 2012
Prize to be taken by: Must be taken during the 2012 season
Terms & Conditions: Ticket is for admission during usual opening times for each House, may not be valid if a special event is taking place and must be used by the end of the 2012 season. House opening times and final opening dates vary - please check the individual house web sites for details of times and any special events which may affect ticket validity
The offer is for two people to join a public tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre which last 30mins, & a 1hr self guided visit of the Exhibition with audio guide, plus one guide book on arrival at admission desk. Followed by afternoon tea for two at Swan at the Globe.
Exhibitor: Shakespeare’s Globe www.shakespearesglobe.com
Prize Value: £51.93
Prize to be taken by: 31st July 2012
Terms & Conditions: Prize winner must contact Shakespeare’s Globe on 020 7902 1503 to reserve tour & afternoon tea prior to their visit. Any additional meals or drinks outside of the offered afternoon tea must be paid for by the prize winner on the day of their visit.
A full night of entertainment and use of leisure facilities. Overnight accommodation in Bungalow Plus Accommodation.
Exhibitor: Potters Leisure Resort www.pottersholidays.com
Prize Value: £188
Prize to be taken by: 26th February 2012
Terms & Conditions: This prize has no cash value and cannot be exchanged for another date. Please see our 2011 Brochure for our full Terms and Conditions.
Entry to the Spinnaker Tower, the largest publicly accessible viewing platform in the UK reaching 170meters high and a souvenir photo package to take away with you to remember your day in Portsmouth; this includes 2 fridge magnets, 2 wallet photos and 1 large photo to keep.
Exhibitor: Spinnaker Tower www.spinnakertower.co.uk
Prize Value: £52
Prize to be taken by: 31st July 2012
Terms & Conditions: This prize is available anytime (subject to availability) but must be pre-booked at-least seven days before anticipated visit date.
Two nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at a Brook Hotel of your choice.
Exhibitor: Brook Hotels www.brook-hotels.co.uk
Prize Value: £470
Prize to be taken by: 31 March 2012
Terms & Conditions: N/A
Entry to the House and Gardens on a timed ticket followed by full afternoon tea for two in the Manor Restaurant.
Exhibitor: Waddesdon Manor www.waddesdon.org.uk
Prize Value: £61
Prize to be taken by: 23rd December 2012
Terms & Conditions: Subject to availability, call Kim Hallett on 01296 653240 to book entry to House and table in the Manor Restaurant
for tea. House open Wednesday to Sunday from 26 March 2012.
The prize is a footplate ride on one of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Steam trains. This will comprise a round trip usually
commencing at New Romney Station and then travelling via Hythe and Dungeness. The experience lasts for between 3 and 4 hours.
Exhibitor: The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway www.rhdr.org.uk
Prize Value: £60
Prize to be taken by: September, 2012. Not available on special event days and Bank Holidays
Terms & Conditions: A footplate ride on a steam train is only available to persons over 18.
The trip must be pre-arranged through the Office at New Romney. Telephone 01797 362353
Family Day Rover – Valid for two adults and four children on all standard running dates (not valid on special events or special trains). £10.00 voucher can be spent in the Buffer Stop Shop at Minehead Station (no change can be given).
Exhibitor:: West Somerset Railway www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Prize Value: £60.00
Prize to be taken by: 31st December 2012
Terms & Conditions: Family Rover ticket is only valid on standard travel days. The ticket is not valid on any special events or special train services.
The gift voucher:
1. May not be exchanged for cash
2. May be exchanged for any WSR train tickets, goods from the shop at Minehead and Bishops Lydeard Stations, for WSR PLC Shares (minimum share purchase £50.00) and for steam engineman courses.
3. Purchases of more than the face value of the voucher may be obtained on payment of the difference by cash or credit/debit card.
No change given when using this voucher.
Each family ticket admits 2 Adults and 2 or 3 Children. One guide book to accompany each family ticket.
Exhibitor:House Hold Cavalry Museum www.householdcavalrymuseum.co.uk
Prize Value: £76.00
Prize to be taken by: 31 December 2012. (Exclusions 24-26th December and Good Friday.)
Terms & Conditions: Available during normal opening hours only.
Five tickets to see David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture.
Exhibitor:Royal Academy of Arts www.royalacademy.org.uk
Prize Value: £70.00
Prize to be taken by: 1st February – 25th March 2012
Terms & Conditions: No cash alternative.
Two nights bed and full English breakfast in a standard twin or double room for two people. Also included is use of the Health Club with deck level swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room.
Exhibitor: Best Western Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa www.uffordpark.co.uk
Prize Value: £198.00
Prize to be taken by: 30 th June 2012
Terms & Conditions: : Please call the hotel to book your prize on 01394 383555. The break must be taken prior to 30 th June 2012.
London Showboat offers a great value, fun dinner cruise on the River Thames, with wonderful views of London, a delicious four-course meal, live singer and dancing.
The evening includes:
• 3.5 hour river cruise
• Welcome drink
• 4-course dinner
• Half-bottle of wine
• Live singer
• Dancing
• Cash bar open throughout
SAILING DAYS AND TIMES:
January to February - Friday and Saturday
March – Thursday to Saturday inclusive
April, November & December – Thursday to Sunday inclusive (except 25th and 31st December)
May to September – Wednesday to Sunday inclusive
October – Thursday to Sunday inclusive
The boat departs from Westminster Pier at 1930hrs (7.30pm), boarding commences at boarding point 2 from 1915hrs (7.15pm).
The boat returns to Westminster Pier by 2300hrs (11pm).
Exhibitor:City Cruises PLC www.citycruises.com
Prize Value: £150
Prize to be taken by: 30th June 2012 excluding 14th February.
Terms & Conditions: Winners will need to make booking by email info@citycruises.com or by phone 020 77 400 400 24 hours before the event. The event is subject to availability.
£100 of M&S Vouchers.
Exhibitor:Park Inn UK www.parkinn.com
Prize Value: £100
Prize to be taken by: N/A
Terms & Conditions: N/A
Guided Tour for four people - £25
Lunch for four people - £50.00
Voucher to spend in Museum Shop - £75.00
4 x 4D Theatre Tickets - £12.00
Exhibitor:Royal Air Force Museum www.rafmuseum.org
Prize Value: £162
Prize to be taken by: 30th of November 2012.
Terms & Conditions:The Prize consists of a guided tour with 2 course lunch for 4 people inclusive of a glass of
house white or red and 2 soft drinks per person; 4D Theatre tickets for 4 people plus a voucher to spend up to £75.00 of goods
from the Museum shop.
No cash alternative is available.
The Prize is non-tranferrable.
The Museum will endeavour to arrange a guided tour on the date requested by the winner. However, due to operational requirements,
the Museum reserves the right to arrange the tour and lunch for an alternative date convenient for both the Museum and the winner.
To claim the Prize the winner should contact the Group Bookings Organiser for the Royal Air Force Museum on 020 8358 4849.
Two nights (1nt BB & 1 nt DBB) in any Akkeron Hotel (except Harte & Garter, Richmond Gate and Coombe Abbey).
Exhibitor:Akkeron Hotels www.akkeronhotels.com and www.forestdale.com
Prize Value: £150
Prize to be taken by: 31st July
Terms & Conditions: Subject to availability and restrictions on Peak dates
Two night’s dinner bed & breakfast accommodation for 2 people sharing a double/twin room including 2 free rover tickets for the West Somerset Railway.
Exhibitor:Yarn Market Hotel www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Prize Value: Over £200
Prize to be taken by: N/A
Terms & Conditions: Please ring in advance to check availability and make your booking. On arrival please hand in this voucher at reception.
Revisit the site in the lead up to the show to see what other new prizes are on offer.
Prize Draw - Terms and conditions
Please note the following terms and conditions relate to the Excursions Pre-registration prize draw:
- 1. Entrants must be 18 years old or over.
- 2. The prize draw is open to all UK, Isle of Man and Channel Island residents excluding employees of Tourism South East, Group Travel Organiser, Visit London and East of England Tourism. and any staff from organisations included in the competition prizes.
- 3. Only fully completed pre-registrations will be eligible.
- 4. Only one winner per household.
- 5. The closing date for receipt of entries is 26th January 2012.
- 6. The winner will be selected in a random draw by 8th February 2012.
- 7. The judge’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- 8. The winner will be notified by 15th February 2012. If the winner is not contactable within seven days, Tourism South East on behalf of Excursions™ reserve the right to reallocate the prize awarded to the next randomly drawn valid entry or to forfeit the prize.
- 9. The winner’s details can be obtained by sending an SAE to the marketing department at Tourism South East, 40 Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5JH.
- 10. Entries are to be submitted by completing the registration form on: www.excursions.org.uk or completing a hard copy pre-registration form and returning by fax or post (available on request.)
- 11. The prizes are listed above.
- 12. The prize excludes: (a) Any form of insurance (b) Any accommodation (c) Travel to and from the destination (d) Any personal expenses and spending money, unless otherwise stated within the prize.
- 13. Each prize is subject to availability and to terms and conditions as above.
- 14. By ticking the relevant opt in boxes; entrants agree to receive information from Excursions, Tourism South East, Group Travel Organiser and Exhibitors via post and/or email.
- 15. In the event of unforeseen circumstances Tourism South East on behalf of Excursions reserve the right to offer alternative prizes of equal or greater value.
- 16. No responsibility will be accepted by Tourism South East for loss of entries through technical fault, transmission delays or incomplete, illegible or other damaged entries. Proof of entry is not automatically proof of receipt.
- 17. Visitors must have pre-registered and attended the event on January 28th 2012 at Alexandra Palace in order to be eligible to win.
- 18. Entrants can only win prize up to one prize.
- 19. All pre-registration forms will be entered into the Prize draw unless the relevant opt out box is ticked.
- 20. Contact information for each winner will be passed to the relevant organisation providing prize.
- 21. There will be no alternative prize given should the winner decline the prize offered.
Excursions Organiser/Promoter: Tourism South East and Group Travel Organiser Magazine.