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Thrill Hopper Ticket; Drayton Manor

September 2nd, 2010

The sun was out and Topdogdays took their Thrill Hopper tickets to Drayton Manor today to check them out…it’s a hard life but someone has to do it! If you’ve never heard of a Thrill Hopper ticket, this is a great way to experience the thrill of Staffordshire’s visitor attractions for a substantially lower price!  Included within the ticket is entrance to all of the following:

  • Alton Towers
  • Waterworld
  • Drayton Manor Theme Park
  • Tamworth Snowdome, (limited to specific activities)


You can use the Thrill Hopper ticket throughout the season with a single ticket priced at  £44.95 or a family ticket for £129.95.

So off to Drayton Manor Theme Park to we went. The Thrill Hopper tickets offers one visit to each attraction so our ticket was simply stamped to show we had used our Drayton Manor visit and were issued with Drayton Manor tickets for the turnstile.

Once in, we were away for a day of thrilling rides & experiences that kept us entertained the whole day through.. and for a sunny day, it wasn’t even too busy!

For more information on Drayton Manor, check out our Insider Guide to Drayton Manor that is full of tips to beat the queues as well as further deals for the park.

What a day we had and not only that we’ve still Alton Towers, Waterworld and the SnowDome to go!

For more information go to Thrill Hopper discount ticket.

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Alton Towers; Free Tickets, 2 for 1 Vouchers and Discounted Tickets.

August 24th, 2010

Looking for cheap tickets for Alton Towers, then check out these deals:

Free tickets to Alton Towers; the best deal of all is free tickets! If you managed to get down to Alton Towers in June and kept hold of your tickets, then you can take advantage of a free trip in September!  Just keep hold of your original theme park tickets and show them at the ticket barriers for your return trip, (some restrictions on dates, so check out the conditions before you set off to avoid disappointment.)

2 for 1 voucher for Alton Towers; available with Kleenex tissues

2 for 1 voucher for Alton Towers; this one is with WH Smiths and come with every purchase.

Discounted Alton Towers tickets; Lastminute.com are currently offering tickets for just £15 per person.

Persil washing 2 for 1 voucher; Persil washing products are offering 2 for 1 vouchers for Alton Towers on promotional packs.

2 for 1 voucher with Early Ride time; Alton Towers online are running a 2 for 1 offer on theme park tickets up to 30 August that will also allow you to pick up Early Ride Time to boot! More information about how this beats the queues at Early Ride Time; your questions answered.

Thrill Hopper ticket; planning other trips around Staffordshire, then a Thrill Hopper ticket maybe for you that offers you discounted entrance Alton Towers, Drayton Manor Theme Park, Waterworld & Snowdome.  More information is available at Thrill Hopper discount ticket.

Sign up for an Enjoy Staffordshire Card; sign up free of charge and take advantage of a 2 for 1 voucher for Alton Towers.  More details available from Enjoy Discount Card.

Another 2 for 1; Moneysupermarket.com have a 2 for 1 voucher running until 5 September.  Further details available at Alton Towers; 2 for 1 voucher.

50% off voucher for Alton Towers; Burger King are offering 50% off vouchers with every Burger King meal – ideal for those with an odd number in their party.

You really aren’t trying very hard if you turn up at Alton Towers and pay full price!

Any more deals for Alton Towers?

Liz

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Thorpe Park, Alton Towers 2 for 1 voucher from WH Smiths

August 24th, 2010

WH Smiths are once more running 2 for 1 vouchers for top visitor attractions including:

  • Thorpe Park
  • Alton Towers
  • Legoland, Windsor
  • Chessington World of Adventures
  • Madame Tussauds
  • Warwick Castle
  • Legoland Discovery Centre ..and more


These vouchers come with every purchase at WH Smith and valid through to the end of the season, (some restrictions on dates).

Worth holding onto!

Liz

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Thrill Hopper for Alton Towers, Drayton Manor, Waterworld & Snowdome.

August 16th, 2010

Rita at Alton Towers

A Thrill Hopper ticket offers discounted entrance to the top four Staffordshire tourist attractions:

  • Alton Towers
  • Waterworld
  • Drayton Manor Theme Park
  • Tamworth Snowdome.


If you intend to visit each setting during the year, the Thrill Hopper offers substantial savings. The Thrill Hopper ticket  is valid throughout the season. with a single ticket priced at £41.95 or a family ticket priced at £125.95. For more information go to Thrill Hopper discount ticket

Topdogdays is off to try out the Thrill Hopper ticket and will report back on our findings…it’s a hard life sometimes!

Liz

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More top tips and ideas for budget days out over the summer holidays

August 13th, 2010

There’s plenty to do without spending a fortune this summer with the kids.  Here’s a few ideas to start you off:

A Lego Version of Vue Cinemas

Discount cinema tickets: Vue cinema offer 95p tickets each morning during the school holidays to both children and adults alike! This week’s movies are Toothfairy & Astroboy, check your local Vue cinema for listings times.

Free swimming: many local authorities now offer free swimming sessions for under 16’s and over 60’s.  This is a great way to stay active whilst amusing the children on the cheap. To find out your nearest pool that offers free swimming sessions, go to free swim sessions for under 16’s.

Free tennis: why not take advantage of Tennis For Free that offers children and families the chance to just turn up at participating tennis court and play for free.  For your local listing, go to Tennis For Free.

Why not let us know your top tips for days out on a budget?

Liz

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Alton Towers; 2 for 1 from Enjoy Card

August 12th, 2010

Sonic Spinball at Alton Towers

Here’s another 2 for 1 for Alton Towers when you sign up for an Enjoy Staffordshire card.  This regional card offers more than just discounts for Alton Towers but will secure you discounted entry to a range of Staffordshire tourist attractions.  Check out these current deals:

  • Waterworld; discounted entry for up to 6 people
  • Snowdome; 3 for 2 on many ski & snow activities
  • Shrugborough Estate; 2 for 1 on entry
  • Trentham Gardens; 10% discount on entry prices

For further details and to apply for an Enjoy Card, go to Alton Towers;2 for 1 plus many other discounts.

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Tesco clubcard deals

August 11th, 2010

Tesco clubcard reward vouchers; how to make them go further?

Ensure you get 4 times your voucher’s value in reward options. If you spend it on food you only manage to  get two times their value!  Although Tesco are currently expanding this out to other departments for a limited period of time, this will still only get you two times their value!

Find cost effective deals in the brochure. Although reward vouchers can be redeemed for up four times their value, some deals only effectively offer you two or three times their value.  For example you can opt for a free Cineworld ticket for £3 in clubcard vouchers. However it doesn’t cost you £12 for a cinema ticket!  For value for money, it would be better spent on rewards such as a Merlin Annual Pass where your vouchers will  give you the full 4 times it’s value.

Combine tesco deals with other offers to max out your savings.  Use your tesco clubcard reward vouchers wisely to ensure best value. For example for a family of four off to Alton Towers, combine a 2 for 1 voucher with two tesco day entry rewards for a total of £20 in clubcard vouchers, (wise to split into twos at the kiosk to avoid the one offer per transaction!)  This way you can bank additional Tesco clubcard reward vouchers for your next day out too!

Additional clubcard points promotions.  Clearly this is what Tesco want you to do, but it is worth keeping an eye out for additional points promotions to build your rewards as long as you are buying necessary household items!

Check out these Tesco Clubcard deals that potentially offer value for money:

  • English Heritage Membership; each £10 in Tesco clubcard vouchers will give you £40 off annual membership.  Membership will give you free entry to over 400 historic settings in England.

  • Legoland Discovery Centre; buy entrance in full for £3.50 in vouchers per person, (adult on the gate price, £13.95)
  • Conkers, Derbyshire; each £5 in Tesco clubcard voucher will allow you £20 off your entrance fees.
  • Crealy Adventure Parks; this new addition will secure a £20 discount for just £5 in clubcard vouchers.

Tesco clubcard vouchers can offers value for money and, if used wisely, will save you a fortune on days out!

Liz

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Our top tips for budget days out for the summer holidays

August 10th, 2010

Our topdogdays mantra is that you don’t have to spend a fortune if you are planning a day out with the kids!  Here are some of our top tips to keep the costs down during the summer holidays:

A lego family at Legoland, Windsor

Use a voucher; there are plenty of vouchers and deals around for top visitor attractions around the country.  If you are planning a  day out to Thorpe Park, Cadbury World or Go Ape to name but a few, check out the deals available before you go – of course topdogdays is the obvious choice!

Use a loyalty card; make use of those loyalty card points you have accumulated – Tesco in particular offers you up to four times its value when you redeem vouchers for days out.  For example Legoland Discovery Centre will set you back only £3.50 in clubcard vouchers or Drayton Manor only £7.50 in vouchers.

Don’t waste money on additional spend; take a picnic rather than forking out for over priced food. For ride photography; there’s plenty of photo opportunities around a theme park that will capture the day with a regular camera!  If you must buy souvenirs; agree an amount with the kids before you enter the store and stick to your budget.

The tube at Legoland, Windsor

London travel; take advantage of the new Barclays cycle hire in London for those aged 14 and over where the first 30 minutes is free.  Remember that children under 11 travel for free on buses, tubes & trams in London.  Kids aged between 11 & 15, travel on the tube for maximum of £1 a day with an Oyster photocard.

Take advantage of discount travel offers; invest in a family & friends railcard and take advantage of regional rail offers.  London Midland trains are offering 50% discounts on off peak travel in August plus your additional discount with a railcard.

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SnowDome deals for August

August 8th, 2010

If you can’t get your hands on the SnowDome vouchers sent through the post, then check out these deals for the SnowDome online:

  • Buy 1 hour recreational pass & get the 2nd hour for free.
  • 30% off ski & snowboard lessons
  • SnowDome members; 3 hours for £17


For more details go to SnowDome; deals & discounts this summer.

Liz

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Chill Factore, Manchester for 2 for 1 voucher

August 3rd, 2010

Chill Factore in Manchester is offering some indoor ski fun this summer on a budget.  Check out this 2 for 1 voucher from moneysupermarket that can be used for the main slope, the Luge Ice Slide, Tubing, Sledging or Snowplay up until 30th September. More details available at Chill Factore; deals and discounts.

Alternatively, the SnowDome in Tamworth have vouchers and offers available through their mailing list.  Further details are available at SnowDome, Tamworth; deals and offers.

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