Alton Towers is open this half term and if there are 10 or more in your party, there are good discounts to be made by booking in advance. A group can be made up for friends, relatives, neighbours etc as well as more formal groups such as the Scouts.
Tickets are priced as follows:
For more information, contact Alton Towers on 0871 222 6944
Liz
A family & friends railcard gives you a third off adult fares and 60% off children fares for a twelve month period. Simply put, it can be cheaper to travel by train, (not to mention easier & more environmentally friendly!).
The family & friends railcard is currently on offer for £19.50, (usual price £26) Valid until 31 March, this maybe a good investment for your future travel plans.
Remember many train operators are also offering discounted entrance charges to top attractions when travelling by train.
Liz
Not sure whether to invest in a Merlin Pass this season? It would be wise to consider your families future plans as well as price.
Merlin have come up with just the thing; a Merlin Calculator. This online tool allows you to consider which attractions you plan to visit this year and calculates whether a Merlin Pass would indeed save you money!
You can try it here.
Liz
If you are planning to entertain the kids whilst trying to keep costs down, then here’s a few more ideas for February half term:
More ideas coming soon.
Liz
Planing ahead for the half term but don’t want to spend a fortune? Try some of these to get you going:
More ideas to some from topdogdays.
Liz
Londonmidland trains are once again running an offer for February half term. There are 50, 000 tickets available for unlimited travel for only £10 for adults or £5 for children when you download their voucher.
If you are planning a trip to London, Birmingham, Liverpool or even Stratford upon Avon, this could be just the ticket! Remember Londonmidland also have some great deals on days out if you are combining you trip with using public transport.
For more information go to Londonmidland.
Interested in the new ride, Thirteen, opening at Alton Towers this March? Then here’s some more info to keep you going;
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Liz
There’s surely never been a better time to bag a bargain on an overnight stay with many chains slashing their prices. Try these to get you started:
With availability remaining good on all three of these offers, it might be worth arranging a mini-break!
Liz
South East England’s tourist board are offering some great discounts off days out in the South East. Included in the offers are:
For further details, contact South East England and subscribe for the voucher(s) you wish to download.
Liz
Heart radio have joined up with Cadbury World to offer 2 for 1 on admittance to this Midlands attraction. This offer is available on Thursdays only, (and unfortunately not valid 18 February for half term), until 28 March.
Download this voucher and present at admissions. It is always advisable to pre-book, (you are not asked to pre-pay), as tickets are time slot managed at Cadbury World.
Liz
Legoland Discovery Centre is opening at the Trafford Centre in Manchester this March. If you are able to book in advance, then there are savings to be had.
Contact the Legoland Discovery Centre on 0871 2222662 to buy discounted tickets for £7 per person. Online booking currently not available but watch this space.
Should be good!
Liz
The ‘bloody horrible ticket’ is a way of combining entry to Thorpe Park & the London Dungeons and picking up a discount in the process.
Tickets are priced at £36 per person and visits to these attractions will need to be undertaken within 30 days of one another.
For further details go to Thorpe Park
Liz
It’s always worth shoppong around if you are planning a day out with the family. Here’s a few of the discounts currently available in the Midlands:
Further details can be found at visittheheart.
Liz
Legoland, Windsor, is currently offering £10 off their online full Legoland Annual Pass. The full, (rather than the basic) annual pass offers you unlimited access to the park and an individual full pass currently costs £65 per person. This offer is only valid until 10 February.
Did you know Legoland also offer a Lifetime Pass for £695 per person! This offers you unlimited use of all Legoland Parks around the world for your lifetime as well as your name in lego displayed on the lifetime pass holder wall!
Liz
Alton Towers have announced they intend to run ‘big brother’ style auditions to find the ultimate candidates to be the first to ride, Thirteen, at Alton Towers.
Applications are invited from midnight on 3 February from those over eighteen only. You need to be available to take part in a boot camp on 2 & 3 March to be put through a succession of gruelling tasks to ensure they are up for the challenge!
If this sounds like one for you, you’ll find more details at Thirteen. It’s all hype, but go with it!
Liz
