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Which internet browser should I use to view the website?

For optimum viewing of our site we recommend you use of the following browsers:

Windows 98 and above:

  • Internet Explorer version 6.0 and above
  • Netscape Navigator version 7.0 and above
  • Opera 7.0 and above
  • Mozilla Firefox 0.9 and above

Macintosh:

  • Safari 1.2 and above
  • Netscape Navigator version 7.0 and above
  • Mozilla Firefox 0.9 and above

It is recommended that all browsers are used with 128-bit encryption.

Which display setting should I use to view this website?

We recommend the site be viewed on an 1024 x 768 screen.

How do I check my browser version?

From the menu bar of the browser click on:

  • 'Help: About Internet Explorer' or
  • 'Help: About Communicator' or
  • 'Help: About Netscape' or
  • 'Help: About Mozilla Firefox'

What version of Flash shoud I use to view this site?

We support Flash version 9.0 and above. If your browser does not support Flash, alternatives may be shown. If you have a version of Flash earlier than version 9.0, please upgrade to the latest version by visiting this site http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer.

How do I activate JavaScript?

Using Internet Explorer 5.0 or above:

  • Click on 'Tools'
  • 'Internet Options'
  • 'Security Tab'
  • Click ‘Custom Level' tab
  • Scroll to ‘Active scripting' - select ‘enable'
  • Scroll to ‘Scripting of Java applets' - select ‘enable'

For Netscape Navigator version 7 or above:

  • Click on 'Edit' select 'Preferences...'
  • Click on 'Advanced' ensure that 'enable Java' and ‘enable native object scripting' are both checked
  • Click on 'OK'

What is 128-bit encryption? (Secure Socket Layer)

Encryption is a way of scrambling sensitive data or information ready for transmitting across the internet. 128-bit SSL encryption is the encryption level assigned to the browser, and is one of the most secure levels available.

How can I tell whether my browser supports 128-bit encryption?

Using Internet Explorer 6.0 plus:

  • Click on 'Help: About Internet Explorer' from the menu bar of the browser. Cipher strength indicates encryption level

Netscape Navigator 7 plus:

  • Click on 'Help: About Netscape' (half way down in bold)

'Page cannot be found' problems while making a booking?

Certain versions of Internet Explorer on Windows are known to have problems with loading the secure part of our booking site. Currently affected browsers include Internet Explorer 5.5 with 56-bit encryption.

To resolve this issue, either install a newer version of Internet Explorer using the links below or install any available updates from Windows Update ( http://www.windowsupdate.com/).

Alternatively, you may follow the instructions below titled "how do I activate Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Version 3.0?" to disable SSL 3.0 support. Following this procedure, please ignore any warnings Internet Explorer may present you regarding the validity of the certificate - this is an issue with the version of Internet Explorer.

How do I upgrade my browser and browser encryption?

To upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer on Windows go to: http://www.microsoft.com/ie. It is also recommended to install any updates from Windows Update ( http://www.windowsupdate.com/)

To upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer on Macintosh go to: http://www.microsoft.com/mac

To upgrade to the latest version of Netscape Navigator go to: http://netscape.com/download

To upgrade to the latest version of Mozilla Firefox go to: http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox

How do I activate Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Version 3.0?

Using IE 6.0 or above:

  • Click on 'Tools'
  • 'Internet Options'
  • 'Advanced Tab'
  • Scroll down to Security and make sure SSL 3.0 is ticked and click 'OK'

For Netscape Navigator v 7 or above:

  • Select 'Tools' followed by Security Info
  • Click on Navigator and check 'Enable SSL' (Secure Sockets Layer) v3
  • Click on 'OK'

Telephone: 0870 240 7047 (within the UK), +44 1509 68 6628 (outside of UK)
Fax: +44 (0)1509 68 6636
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