Drayton Manor Deals

Carry a Torch for Free Ice Skating to the Eden Project; pick up free ice skating for you & your family or friends if you agree to carry a lantern on the day of your visit.  More details available at Eden Project Free Offer.

Free Rooms for Jesus, Mary & Joseph; Travelodge are giving away free rooms for UK residents named Jesus or married Mary & Joesph couples over the festive period.  You will of course need to show ID with this one but if you are interested, simply contact christmas@travelodge.co.uk.

Family Photo Shoots at Eureka for Free Annual Passes; parents, carers & children that take part in promotional photo shoots for Eureka Children’s Museum, will secure a free family annual pass as a thank you.  If this is one for you, simply email a photo to web@eureka.org.uk.

Urquhart Castle

Free Weekend Passes to Historic Scotland; pick up a free family pass, (for up to 2 adults & 3 children), for over 40 Scottish historical settings including Edinburgh Castle for use during 26 & 27 November 2011.  More details available at Free Family Pass to Historic Scotland.

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Liz

If you don’t mind being before the cameras, then here’s a way to pick up a family annual pass for Eureka free of charge!  Parents, carers & children that take part in photo shoots for Eureka children’s museum, will secure a free family annual pass as a thank you.

Eureka Deals

If this is one for you, simply email a photo to web@eureka.org.uk.  Plenty more Eureka deals available if you don’t fancy this yourself.

Liz

Eureka offers a free annual upgrade ticket to those purchasing a full priced day ticket to this attraction; a great way to save money throughout the year.  Simply purchase your day admission ticket, complete the application form and receive an annual pass for the attraction FREE of charge!

Eureka Deals

For return visits, remember to provide your original receipt, ID and the annual pass form to gain free entry throughout the year. Unfortunately the free annual upgrade is not available for those purchasing tickets with Tesco clubcard vouchers or discount tickets.

Eureka Deals & Tesco Clubcard Vouchers

Redeem your Tesco Clubcard Days Out Token towards your admission charges at Eureka.  Each £5 in Tesco clubcard vouchers will secure you £20 off your entrance fees.  Whilst you cannot make use of the Free Annual Pass upgrade with Tesco Vouchers, it gives give you an option to visit on the cheap.

Lovely interactive areas for under 5's at Eureka

Eureka Annual Pass Discount

Here’s a way to pick up a discounted Annual Pass for Eureka and secure 10% off standard prices. Simply sign up to Yorkshire Attractions, (free), and download your 10% Discount off the Eureka Annual Pass.

Group Discounts for Eureka

Groups of more than 10 or more people can take advantage of the Group Rate at Eureka that currently stands at £5 per person.  These tickets should be booked in advance and cannot take advantage of the free annual upgrade.

Eureka Post Office for Kids

Eureka & Public Transport Deals

Travel by train and show your rail tickets at Eureka and you can secure a 10% discount off a Eureka Annual Pass.  With Halifax train station literally next door, public transport is a real option here and it’ll save you the pay & display parking charges too!  More details available at Eureka Deals & Train Travel.

Eureka Offers & The Yorkshire Pass

Eureka is part of the 70 attractions that are available under The Yorkshire Pass and could be worth an investment if you are planning to visit the area for a few days.  It’s always worth calculating whether these regional passes give you value for money before making a purchase as it will depend upon on how many attractions you plan to visit during your stay.

Check out our Review & Tips to Save Money at Eureka for more moneysaving ideas.

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Liz

Eureka Children’s Museum is well worth a visit in our minds.  Based in Halifax, Yorkshire this interactive visitor attraction is great for little ones to explore & discover the world around them in a fun & relaxed environment.

Change a tyre at Eureka!

Eureka on a Budget

There are plenty of deals available on entrance fees at Eureka including free annual upgrade options that can save you money all year long.  More details on all the deals & discounted tickets are available at Eureka Deals & Upgrades.

Food is another obvious way to reduce your outlay on a day out & it was good to see that picnics are welcome at Eureka.  With plenty of picnic spots available, inside & out, my favourite had to be the picnic area within an old train carriage!

There is a well sized cafe on site should you wish to eat in and I was impressed by the healthy food options available for both children & adults to enjoy.  Whilst I have read reviews with mutterings around the price of food, I have to say it all appeared reasonably priced to me and with the option of bringing your own food, the choice is yours.

Parking at Eureka

Whilst there is ample parking next to this attraction, you will incur a parking charge, (pay & display with 4, 12 or 24 hour parking options). If you opt to travel by public transport, (Halifax train station is literally next door), you can avoid the parking fees and pick up a deal on annual passes.  Eureka currently works with Metro, Arriva, First Bus & TransPennine to offer 10% off annual passes when you travel by public transport.  More details available at Annual Pass Discounts at Eureka.

Another top tip to avoid parking charges is to visit on a Sunday. Whilst the Eureka car park still incurs a parking charge, there are ample other car parks around that do not!

Free Outdoor Play at Eureka!

Free Outdoor Play Area at Eureka

There’s plenty of fun to be had outside at Eureka and the great thing it is free of charge.  With giant connect four games, a sandpit, a barefoot sensory walk and plenty of interactive toys & equipment, it’s great for an hour or two and you don’t have to pay entrance charges either.

What is there is to do at Eureka

My favourite area has to be the mini town complete with an M&S, bank, garage, post office and house!  You can draw money out the bank, purchase food at the shop, fill up at the garage or prepare a meal in the home plus much more.  Young children are in role-play heaven and could spend hours in this area alone!

Shop at M&S at Eureka!

A firm favourite with the children is Scoot, a talking robot, that can have a real conversation with you…it’s got to be magic! Within this Me & My Body Area, there are plenty on innovative ways for children to explore and understand the body including riding a skeleton bike & stepping inside a giant mouth.

Under 5′s have their own specially designed areas full of sensory & imaginative activities.  Children particularly love the bucket lift is the Desert Discovery Area that requires the help of the children to collect & reload items; prepare to camp out for some time!

Something a bit different at Eureka

Eureka offers itself out as a baby naming venue if you are looking for something a little different.  Works a treat if you have a number of little guests in the audience too.

Interested in Yorkshire Attractions, check out our Magna Science Adventure Centre Review and Cheap Tickets Deals for Magna.

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Liz

Kids can experience the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, for just £1 this May half term when accompanied by a full paying adult.  This ‘kids for a quid’ deal is valid until 5 June 2011.

May Half Term Idea & Deals

Want to amuse the kids on a budget or simply stuck for ideas for a day out, check out our Guide to What to Do with the Kids at May Half Term.

At Magna, you can also upgrade your daily entrance ticket to a full annual pass for FREE!

Magna Deals

You simply need to purchase a full day pass either online, (and this option gives you a 10% reduction on ticket prices plus fastrack entry into the attraction) or on the day of your visit.

If you use clubcard vouchers or any other money off vouchers, you are not eligible for a free annual pass. It is therefore important to consider your future plans when deciding which option is most cost effective for you.  The annual pass includes entry to the outdoor aqua play & adventure park.

Eden Project & Free Annual Pass Upgrade

Simply choose to make the Eden Trust a gift, (of the same amount), instead of paying their daily admission prices and you can exchange your ticket for a free Annual Pass.  You can even purchase your tickets online to take advantage of reduced ticket prices, (but remember to tick one of the boxes offering you the chance to make your payment as a gift to the Eden Trust!)

Blenheim Palace & Free Annual Upgrades

Purchase a day admission ticket for Blenheim Palace and you can receive a full annual upgrade for free. You can even purchase your initial Blenheim tickets with Tesco Clubcard reward tokens with this deal, (£5 in clubcard vouchers will give you £15 towards entrance charges).

Simply convert your ticket at the designated kiosk on the day of your visit for a free annual upgrade.  This annual pass comes with some additional great deals too.

Free Annual Pass Upgrade at Eureka

Eureka Children’s Museums offers a free annual upgrade ticket; a brilliant way to save money throughout the year!  Simply purchase a day admission ticket and receive an annual pass for the attraction FREE of charge!

To upgrade to an annual pass, simply complete a form with the admissions staff on arrival and Bob’s your Uncle.  On return visits you will need to provide your original receipt, ID and the annual pass form to gain free entry all year long.

Unfortunately the free annual upgrade is not avaiable for those purchasing tickets with Tesco clubcard vouchers or discount tickets.

National Space Centre Offers Free Annual Upgrade

This popular attraction based in Leicester also offers a free annual pass to customers purchasing full price ticket on the day of visit, (you have option to donate or gift aid if you wish). This is not valid for customers using discount vouchers or other types of offer.

Crich Tramway & Free Annual Upgrade

A day at Crich Tramway, Derbyshire, includes unlimited tram rides and indoor & outdoor play parks.  Furthermore your day’s admission at Crich Tramway includes a full annual upgrade free of charge.

Black Country Living Museum

Black Country Living Museum & Free Annual Upgrade

This popular Midland’s Attraction also offers free annual upgrades too; simply gift aid or donate your entrance charge at the admissions desk on arrival.  You will then receive a full upgrade to an annual pass that you can use throughout the season.

Heritage Motor Museum & Free Annual Upgrade

Simply donate your admission charges and this Warwickshire Visitor Attraction will also offer you a free annual upgrade.

The Small Print on Free Annual Upgrades

If this is a deal for you, it’s worth checking out the small print at the attraction(s) of your choice.  Some allow you to upgrade following your visit if you hold onto your originall receipt, some have dates the annual pass are not valid, some allow discounted online tickets…worth checking the finer details before you go!

Liz

Let us know of any other free annual pass upgrades for visitor attractions, so we can pass them on!

Alton Towers opens this weekend and if you are looking for a deal, check out our 2 for 1 vouchers for Alton Towers 2011.

Air Teddies at Alton Towers

Drayton Manor 2 for 1 deals March 2011

Drayton Manor has now opened for the season with the new rollercoaster ride, Ben 10: Ultimate Mission, opening on Saturday 23 April.  If you are looking for a deal, check out our list of 2 for 1 vouchers for Drayton Manor 2011.

Thorpe Park 2 for 1 deals for March 2011

The season has also begun for Thorpe Park in Surrey.  If you are planning a trip, check out our list of deals and discounts for Thorpe Park 2011.

Free Annual Upgrades for Top Visitor Attractions

Have a look through our comprehensive list of top visitor attractions around the UK that offer a free annual pass when you purchase a day’s admission!  This is a great way to save yourself money throughout the year!  From Eureka to Blenheim Palace, there’s something for everyone!  More details at Free Annual Upgrades for Top Visitor Attractions.

Odeon Tickets 40% Discount

Available Sunday to Thursday until 31 March, this is a great way to see a new release on a bargain!  More details available at Odeon Tickets 40% Discount.

20% off Aerial Extreme High Rope Courses

Aerial Extreme are offering a 20% discount during the month of March for their high rope assault courses.  If this is one for you, use the code FBMAR20, when you book online to receive your discounted tickets.

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Liz

Eureka, the National Children’s Museum based in Halifax, is our latest addition to our updated list of free annual upgrades!

This is a brilliant way to save money throughout the year when you purchase a day admission ticket and receive an annual pass for the attraction free of charge!  Often you will simply need to giftaid or donate your admission charge to receive a free annual upgrade!

More Visitor Attractions Offering a Free Annual Upgrade in 2011

Magna Science Centre; if you are in the area, then check out this popular Yorkshire attraction that also offers a free annual upgrade.  This annual pass also includes the outdoor & aqua park and requires you to gift aid your initial admission charge.

Blenheim Palace offers a free annual upgrades to those purchasing day admission tickets. You can even purchase your initial Blenheim tickets with Tesco Clubcard reward tokens with this deal, (£5 in clubcard vouchers will give you £15 towards entrance charges).  More details available at Blenheim Place; free annual upgrade.

National Space Centre; based in Leicester, this attraction also requires you to gift aid your initial admission charge.

Eden Project; simply gift aid or donate your admission charges for this popular attraction

Black Country Living Museum; gift aid your admission for this free annual upgrade too!

Heritage Motor Museum; donate your admission charges and this Warwickshire Visitor Attraction will also offer you a free annual upgrade.

Let us know of any other free annual pass upgrades for visitor attractions, so we can pass them on!

• Eureka
• Castle Howard
• Magna, science centre and adventure park
• Jorvik Viking Centre
• Creepy Crawlies..any plenty more!

For a double discount, check out the half price children’s Yorkshire Passes until 31 October.  Just add the promotional code VYTREATS for half price children’s passes, starting from £9 for a day pass.

For more information go to Deals for Yorkshire Visitor Attractions.

Liz

Thrill Hopper ticket: combines entrance to the top four staffordshire tourist destinations Alton Towers, Waterworld, Drayton Manor Theme Park and Tamworth Snowdome.  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.  More information from discounts for Alton Towers, Drayton Manor & Waterworld.

Yorkshire Pass: once purchased, this offers free entry to over 70 attractions in the region including Eureka, Magna, Scarborough Sea Life Centre. 3 day passes start at £44 per adult, (half price special offer for children over Oct half term).  More information available from discounts for Eureka, Magna, Sea Life Centre.

Great options!

Liz