One lucky family will win a two night stay at one of our Family Favourite hotels; the BEST WESTERN Monkbar Hotel and a fun-filled day at the museum including a ride on the Road Train, the Miniature Railway and the Simulator and lunch in the Brief Encounter Restaurant.

Your child must be a BW Kids club member to enter, so if you are not just sign up for free on our kids club page. They will receive a fab free activity pack, quarterly magazines, stickers, birthday cards and lots more!

World’s Greatest Railway Museum

Discover over 200 years of history and a million wonderful railway objects. Explore our giant halls full of engines and railway legends including Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive and our array of luxurious royal carriages.

Kids can let off steam in the outdoor play area, enjoy lively science shows, take a ride on the miniature railway or learn through the interactive exhibits. With daily demonstrations, tours and a special events programme, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

For more information visit nrm.org.uk

Terms and Conditions

1. The closing date is 31/05/2013.

2. One child in the family must be a member of BW Kids – Best Western kids club.

Best Western Hotels prize break

3. The prize consists of two nights’ accommodation, breakfast and dinner for two adults and up to three children sharing a family room at the BEST WESTERN Monkbar Hotel, York. Those hotels that do not offer table d’hote will offer a supplement towards their a la carte menu.

4. No cash alternative will be available and the prize is non transferable.

5. Prizes must be booked by 31/07/2013 and taken before 30/09/2013.

6. All bookings are subject to the availability of a family room at BEST WESTERN Monkbar Hotel, York [NB this may differ from room availability for bookings made direct with the hotel].

7. All additional spend (such as bar bills and newspapers) must be paid in full prior to departure.

8. Travel to and from the hotel is not included.

9. Any tax liability arising from the prize is the winner’s responsibility.

National Railway Museum: VIP Day Out

10. There is a single prize of one family ticket (minimum one adult and one child and maximum two adults and up to three children) for each of the following: one free official National Railway Museum guide book, lunch for each person in the Brief Encounter Restaurant (including one drink and one main course only), one ride per person on the Road Train, one ride per person on the Miniature Railway and one ride per person on the Simulator. Please check running times of the Road Train and Miniature Railway before your visit.

11. The winning entry will be the first correct entry drawn at random from all entries.

12. The prize is non-transferable and there is not a cash alternative.

13. The judges’ decision will be final.

14. Multiple entries by the same person will not be accepted.

15. This competition is not open to SMG (Science Museum Group) employees.

16. All parts of the prize are subject to availability.

17. No alternative prize will be given.

18. Any complaints about fairness can be taken up by contacting competitions@nrm.org.uk

Promoter: Best Western Hotels, Consort House, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4GP

We are asking you to get behind the lens and snap a scene that sums up the Great British summer. We’re after an image that captures what summertime means to you, from sunny shores to rolling countryside, or an iconic image from our little island, we will leave the creativity up to you!

For your chance to win a fabulous 2 night stay at BEST WESTERN Kinloch Hotel on the beautiful Isle of Arran (stunning scenery with plenty of opportunites to get your camera out) simply email your entries to photocomp@bestwestern.co.uk or post to DND comp, Cedar Communications, 85 Strand, London, WC2R 0DW by 1st October 2013.

The competition will be judged by professional photographer Richard Cannon.

For full terms and conditions please see below.

Polaroids by English photographer Jon Nicholson capturing the nostalgia of the great British beach resort, from his new book, Seaside Polaroids.

1. This competition is open to UK residents aged 18+ except employees and their immediate families of Best Western, their agents or anyone professionally connected with this competition.

2. Closing date for receipt of all entries is midnight on 1st October 2013

3. Only one entry per per person. Multiple entries will result in disqualification.

4. To enter the competition, e-mail your photo to photocomp@bestwestern.co.uk or post to DND Comp, Cedar Communications, 85 Strand, London, WC2R 0DW. Entries will only be accepted by e-mail or here. Maximum size of file is 2MB. Entries which exceed this size will not be accepted. Unfortunately pictures that are posted cannot be returned.

5. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this competition. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.

6. No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are incomplete, delayed, corrupted, damaged, wrongly delivered or not received for whatsoever reason.

7. Any entrant who does not provide all required details on the entry form will be disqualified.

8. The prize must be accepted as offered. There are no cash or alternative prizes, in whole or part.

9. 7. The prize is a 2 night stay at BEST WESTERN Kinloch Hotel, Isle of Arran for 2 people in a twin/double room, and includes breakfast and car ferry tickets. The prize must be taken between 1st November 2013 and 20th March 2014.

10. All additional spend (such as bar bills and newspapers) must be paid in full prior to departure. Bookings are not valid over Half Term, Christmas, Valentine’s, Easter and bank holidays.

11. Travel to and from the hotel is not included, except for car ferry tickets.

12. Any tax liability arising from the prize is the winner’s responsibility.

13. The prize will be awarded to the entrant whose picture, in the opinion of the independent judge, Richard Cannon, sums up the great British summer.

14. The winners will be notified by e-mail within 28 days of closing date. If a winner cannot be contacted within a further 28 days, the promoter reserves the right to withdraw prize entitlement and will award the prize to a runner up chosen at the same time as the original.

15. Judges’ decision is final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into. Entry implies acceptance of these terms and conditions.

16. The winner may be required to take part in publicity resulting from this competition with no recompense.

17. When you submit any materials, including the picture, via the promotion, you thereby licence and grant the promoter, its affiliates and sub-licensees an ex-clusive, royalty free, perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable and sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish and display such content for any purpose in any media, without compensation, restriction on use, attribution or liability. You agree not to assert any moral rights in relation to such use, where moral rights in respect of the content are yours to assert. You warrant that the picture is your original works and that it has not been copied, in whole or in part, from any other material and that you have the full authority to grant these rights to the promoter. Entries cannot be returned.

18. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value.

19. The promoter reserves the right to cancel, amend, withdraw, terminate or temporarily suspend this promotion in the event of any unforeseen circum-stances or technical reason outside its reasonable control, with no liability to any entrants or third parties.

20. This promotion and these terms and conditions are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute with a UK resident arising out of or in connection with this promotion.

21. The promoter is Best Western Hotels, Consort House, Amy Johnson Way, York, YO30 4GP.

It is officially the end of summer (although you may feel it never started!) But we will use any excuse for a party! So how do you fancy winning £75 of Naked wine vouchers to help you celebrate in style?

We have had 13 lucky winners so far this summer, and this is our last prize to give away.

To enter, just answer the question below before 5pm on Wednesday 26th September 2012. The winner will be chosen at random from all entries, and will be announced on Thursday 27th September. Entrants must be 18 years or over, and the voucher must be redeemed before 30th December 2012.

Are you an avid horse racing fan? BEST WESTERN Heath Court Hotel, Newmarket are giving you the chance to win 4 tickets to the Newmarket Open Day.

The Open Day will begin with horses being cantered on Warren Hill between 9am and 9.45am. Members of the public will be able to pick and choose their favourite horses to go and see between 9.30am and 12.30pm when the majority of Newmarket trainers yards will open. There will also be plenty of other visitor attractions open in the morning such as the National Horseracing Museum, Tattersalls, the British Racing School, Newmarket Equine Hospital and The National Stud amongst others.

Then head down to Rowley Mile Racecourse for some afternoon entertainment from Weatherbys Devil’s Horsemen, JSC Sport Pony Clubs Games featuring the likes of Hayley Turner and William Buick, Osborne Refrigerator Scurry Driving, the Martin Collins Quack Pack and pony rides plus plenty more fun for the whole family!

And if that is not enough, you are then invited to the hotel to enjoy Sunday lunch for 4, anytime between 12 noon and 7.00pm so you don’t miss any of the action of the open day.

You will need to be available on Sunday 23rd September, and be able to collect the tickets from BEST WESTERN Heath Court Hotel, Newmarket.

For more information about the Open Day, go to http://www.newmarketopenday.co.uk/

To be in with a chance of winning just answer the question below:

We are coming to the end of summer, with only 1 official week left! We have given away loads of great prizes, and this week is no exception. Be inspired to treat a friend to a day out, and we will help by giving you a £100 rail voucher to use on redspottedhanky.com to sort out the travel!

All entries must be recieved by 5pm on Wednesday 19th September. The winner will be chosen at random from all entries and will be announced on Thursday 20th September.

With so many fantastic coastal breaks around Great Britain, this week be inspired to head for the seaside! To help you on your way, we are giving away a £100 voucher to be used on rail travel on redspottedhanky.com!

To enter, all you need to do is answer the question below before 5pm on Wednesday 12th September. The winner will be chosen at random from all entries, and will be announced on Thursday 13th September.

Fancy winning a short break away with Best Western? In the traditional market town of Knaresborough, just 3 miles from Harrogate, BEST WESTERN Dower House Hotel & Spa is a Grade II listed building, and is full of character.

We are giving you the chance to win a 2 night break for 2 people, including dinner bed and breakfast. All you have to do is answer the question below by 5pm on Wednesday 5th September. The winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries, and will be contacted by email on Thursday 6th September. Good luck!

Our weekly summer competitions are proving very popular and we are pleased to be giving you a helping hand to make the most of your summer! This week we are giving you the chance to win a family pass for LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Manchester.

Why not check out what else Manchester has to offer on our website here

To enter, all you need to do is answer the question below by 5pm on Wednesday 29th August. The winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries, and will be notified by email on Thursday 30th August.  The prize includes 4 tickets and must be used within 1 year.

Are you having an exciting summer so far? We are having lots of fun giving away a great prize every week, and this week is no exception! If you fancy taking the family up Weymouth Sealife Tower, to take in panoramic views of the coastline, all you have to do is answer the question below by 5pm on Wednesday 22nd August. The winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries, and will be announced on Thursday 23rd August.

We have had a few sunny days recently, so are making the most of summer! This week we are giving you the chance to travel for free, with a £100 voucher for rail travel on redspottedhanky.com !

To be in with a chance to win all you have to do is answer the question below before 5pm Wednesday 15th August 2012. The lucky winner will be picked at random from all correct answers and will be contacted by email.