Booking Life in the UK Test from US

Has anyone here had experience with this?

We're coming over for a visit at the end of October and while we're there I'd like to go ahead and take the test. I already have the book and I've looked at the website for a testing center. We'll be staying with family in Wales and I see there's a place in Swansea.

The thing is, it says they are only open for testing Tuesday and Wednesdays from 9am - 4pm. The site also says you have to wait at least 7 days after booking it and it takes 1-4 weeks before you can get in to take the test. So I'm thinking I need to book it from here within the next couple of weeks. 

Can you guys tell me how you booked it? On the phone? Email? And how do you get the appt - do you ask for a date or do they just plug you into a slot and tell you when to come? 

I doubt I'll be able to come back over within the next few months so this would be a golden opportunity to get this ticked off the list. 

I booked via phone and asked for a date.  I also booked several weeks in advance, no problem.

You book by calling the centre you want to take the test at.

Here's the official site: http://www.multimap.com/clients/places.cgi?client=ufitest

Thanks for the replies!

I already had that link - that's where I got the days/hours from. I just wasn't sure if I could use the email address to book it or if phone was best. I guess I'll bite the long-distance bullet and call. 

One more question - the site says you will be asked to provide your post code. Do I give mine here in the US or the one at my in-laws where I'll be staying on holiday?

Since their systems won't recognize a US Zip Code, give the in-laws.

Definitely book by phone so you can discuss the dates available.  I called about 3-4 weeks before my flight to the UK, and the test centre advised that they were only booking appointments for a test within the next 7 days.  They were very helpful, and told me the best time to call to ensure I got the dates I wanted.