Thankyou for the replies everybody, I realise after reading back my post I was very vague.
Basically, the more I research the more confused I am about which telescope to choose!
I was originally set on celestron astromaster 130eq, then further research led me to skywatcher explorer 130 EQ2, but after reading posts on here I read about Dobsonian mounts which led me to different scopes and more confusion!!!!
If Xmas is impossible, which it probably is, I still want a scope at some point soon but I just don't know which the best would be for me for a) ease, enjoyment and the best view of planets and nebula in a fairly light polluted area.
I would occasionally take this to my mums in Wales which has far less light pollution.