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Best Tesco Clubcard Deals; hints and tips

February 7th, 2011

Tesco clubcard vouchers are arriving in the post at the moment. If you are looking for the best Tesco Clubcard deals, check our top hints and tips:

Tips for a budget day out

Should I use my Tesco Clubcard Vouchers in store?

If you spend clubcard vouchers in store, you only manage to save the value of the voucher. Even when Tesco run their clubcard voucher exchange, (allowing you to double the value of your clubcard vouchers), it’s still financially beneficial to exchange for partner benefits, (where you receive up to three or four times their value) rather than in store.

How Can I Find the Most Cost Effective Tesco Clubcard Deal?

Whilst reward vouchers can be redeemed for either three or four times their value, some deals effectively offer you less than this.

Annual memberships from Tesco Clubcard deals can potentially offer the best value for money in days out. Not only do annual memberships give you access to your favourite top attractions throughout the year, they often come with plenty of additional benefits to maximize your savings.

Alton Towers Deals

Retrieve lost or forgotten tesco clubcard vouchers

Here’s a great tip to retrieve old tesco clubcard vouchers you’d forgotten all about. This relatively new service from Tesco allows you to check out your current voucher balance and highlights any issued clubcard vouchers that have yet to be redeemed.

Simply click on ‘Your Vouchers’ on the clubcard site to see a table listing your unspent clubcard vouchers. You can then redeem any remaining vouchers instantly using the online code given..I’ve done this and gained £40 in vouchers in the past!

Annual Memberships from Tesco Clubcard deals can potentially offer the best value for money in days out.

Not only do annual memberships give you unlimited access to your favourite top attractions, they often come with plenty of additional benefits to maximize your savings.

Saw, the Ride at Thorpe Park

Merlin Annual Pass & Tesco Clubcard Vouchers: this gains you entry to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Warwick Castle and plenty more. In addition you can secure Early Ride Time at Alton Tower, (great for queue busting), 20% off food, drink & souvenirs at many of these settings! The standard Merlin Pass is priced at £42.50 in clubcard vouchers. You can also upgrade to a Premium Merlin Pass by paying an additional £30 cash per person to enhance your Merlin benefits.

English Heritage Membership & Tesco Clubcard Vouchers; The advantage with this deal is that adult membership gives you free entry for up to six accompanying children (under 19) within your family group! So for every £10 in clubcard vouchers, you will receive £30 towards an English Heritage Annual Pass, (membership priced at £44 an adult or joint adult£77)….bargain!!

Blenheim Palace & Tesco Clubcard Vouchers; As with plenty of other days out deals, every £5 in Tesco clubcard vouchers will gain you £20 towards entrance charges. The great deal with this one is that if you purchase a day ticket at Blenheim Palace you can then exchange this for a full annual pass for this visitor attraction!

Blenheim Palace & Tesco Clubcard

What about hotel vouchers & Tesco clubcard deals?

Redeeming your tesco vouchers for hotel rewards is another good way of making that mini-break affordable. Currently every £10 in clubcard vouchers will secure you £30 worth of hotel vouchers.

Any new deals for Tesco clubcard vouchers?

Yes, Disnyeland Paris 2011 is on offer for just £29.50 per person in Tesco vouchers. This is a pay in full deal and offers 1 child or 1 adult a ticket for Disneyland Paris, offering access to both Disneyland Parks during the one day. This is particularly good as it’s very difficult to secure Disneyland ticket deals without booking up for a stay at the resort.

Another great option you can now purchase is a Family & Friends Railcard, (also available for the Young Person & Senior Railcards too), with your clubcard vouchers. For £14 in vouchers you can pick up your discount railcard and take advantage of discounted rail travel all year long.

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!

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Merlin Annual Pass for Christmas?

December 9th, 2010

Considering a Merlin Annual Pass for Christmas this year? Here’s a few of your queries answered;

Where will a Merlin Annual Pass gain you access to?

Theme Parks;

Alton Towers
Thorpe Park
Legoland Windsor
Chessington World of Adventure

London Attractions;

Madame Tussauds
London Eye
London Dungeons
London Sea Life Aquarium

Other Attractions;

Sea Life Centres
Warwick Castle
Seal Sanctuaries
Legoland Discovery Centre

What added benefits come with a Merlin Annual Pass?

Early Ride Time at Alton Towers
20% off food, sovenirs & photos at many attractions
20% off Alton Towers Waterpark
Discounted tickets for family & friends at many attractions
Passholder events, (often with deals on renewals/new Merlin Pass offers)

I’ve heard there are Restaurant deals with a Merlin Annual Pass?

Flash your Merlin Pass and you can secure the following:

2 for 1 at Prezzo
Kids eat free at Hard Rock Cafe, (specific sites)
20% off Cafe Rouge
20% off Strada
20% off Bella Italia

I’ve seen half price Merlin Pass deals in the past?

Here’s a deal with Capital FM where you can pick up a Merlin Pass for almost half price! For just £80, you can pick up a Merlin Pass, (standard price £150) with £5 of your purchase price going to Help a London Child. Just call 0871 282 9230 and quote Capital FM, calls will cost on average 10p a minute. Please note terms and conditions have changed for those purchasing a pass in this way including the loss of the free parking perks, (see below for more details).

Often passholder events, (that tend to allow passholders to bring up to 2 guests), offer half price deals so worth looking out for those!

Last year Merlin Passes were half price at the beginning of January for 10 days…so watch this space and we’ll let you know if this deal runs again!

Any other deals for Merlin Annual Passes?

Use your tesco clubcard vouchers to purchase an individual Merlin Pass for just £50 in clubcard vouchers.

Are the terms & conditions changing for a Merlin Pass?

It looks likely that the free car parking perk is now going – it certainly is for those purchasing a Merlin Pass through Capital FM. This is a substantial loss for those that make good use of their pass throughout the year. There also appears to be more restrictions on use during busy periods.

Why not Sign up to topdogdays to keep up to date with all the deals and discounts on top visitor attractions.

More details on the Capital FM reduced price Merlin Pass at Merlin Pass deals.

Liz

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Best value Annual Passes for Christmas

December 1st, 2010

Considering an Annual Pass for a loved one this Christmas, then check out these deals available:

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Season Pass at half price; currently on offer until 31 December, the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Platinum Pass offers unlimited access to all the rides during the 2011 season. At less than half price, this annual pass is currently on offer for £90 per person. More details available at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Platinum Pass half price offer.

Blackpool Tower at Legoland Discovery Centre

Legoland Full Annual Pass deals; plenty of deals for this annual pass! Buy a Legoland Full Annual Pass online before 8 December and receive a 25% discount. Alternatively shop at Legoland Windsor this weekend and spend £85 or over to receive a Legoland Full Annual Pass free of charge. However there are tales coming back that the selection of lego products available can be pretty limited.

Use your Tesco Clubcard vouchers to purchase a Merlin Annual Pass; beat the 6 December deadline when tesco clubcard vouchers reduce in value and pick up a Merlin Annual Pass for just £40 in clubcard vouchers, (£50 in clubcard vouchers from 6 December).

Pleny of deals for Christmas out there!

Liz

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Best Tesco Clubcard deals

November 12th, 2010

Tesco clubcard vouchers are arriving in the post at the moment. If you are looking for the best Tesco Clubcard deals, check our top hints and tips:

1. Beat the 6th Dec deadline for Tesco clubcard deals

Currently clubcard points can be redeemed for up to 4 times their value for partner benefits such as hotel & restaurant vouchers, days out tokens etc . However from 6 December this will reduce to just 3 times their value and ‘pay in full rates’ will also increase at the same time.

To max out your benefits, you would be wise to redeem your vouchers before the 6 December deadline. Many deals are valid for a full 6 months once you your points have been redeemed for vouchers so you don’t have to be in a hurry to spend your partner vouchers!

Hands on hints for your Tesco clubcard vouchers

2. Can I retrieve lost or forgotten tesco clubcard vouchers?

Yes, here’s a great tip from moneysaving expert that shows you how to retrieve old tesco clubcard vouchers you’d forgotten all about. This new service from Tesco allows you to check out your current voucher balance and highlights any issued clubcard vouchers that have yet to be redeemed. You can then redeem any remaining vouchers instantly using the online code given.

For all the details, terms & conditions go to retrieve old tesco clubcard vouchers. Well worth a look!

3. Annual Memberships from Tesco Clubcard deals can potentially offer the best value for money in days out.

1. Not only do annual memberships give you unlimited access to your favourite top attractions, they often come with plenty of additional benefits to maximize your savings. Check out these options:

Merlin Annual Pass: this gains you entry to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Warwick Castle and plenty more. In addition you can secure Early Ride Time at Alton Tower, (great for queue busting), free parking plus 20% off food, drink & souvenirs at many of these settings!

English Heritage Membership; with over 400 historic settings to choose from throughout England, not only are you gaining new places to discover but helping to conserve our heritage to boot!

4. What about hotel vouchers & Tesco clubcard deals?

Redeeming your tesco vouchers for hotel rewards is another good way of making that mini-break affordable. Currently every £10 will secure you £40 worth of hotel vouchers although this will be changing from 6 December too. Check out our ideas for topdog luxury with tesco clubcard hotel vouchers.

5. Any new deals for Tesco clubcard vouchers?

6. Is it worth making use of clubcard double exchange offer?

The clubcard double exchange is currently back on and effectively offers you a chance to double your money in store until 5 December 2010, (restrictions apply).

We personally think your vouchers are better spent on days out rewards, hotel stays and ferry crossings where you can redeem your tesco clubcard vouchers for up to four times their value before 6 December!

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Retrieve old Tesco Clubcard Vouchers

November 10th, 2010

Tesco clubcard vouchers are a great way to reduce your spend on days out. Here’s a great tip from moneysaving expert that shows you how to retrieve old tesco clubcard vouchers you’d forgotten all about.

The clubcard site allows you to check out your current voucher balance and highlights any issued clubcard vouchers that have yet to be redeemed. You can then redeem any remaining vouchers instantly using the online code given. I’ve found £27 in clubcard vouchers myself that I’ve already redeemed towards my next mini-break!

For all the details, terms & conditions go to retrieve old tesco clubcard vouchers.

For more information on tesco clubcard deals, go how to max out your saving with tesco clubcard vouchers.

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Tesco clubcard vouchers; top clubcard offers before 6 December deadline.

November 10th, 2010

Tesco clubcard vouchers are reducing in value on 6 December. To max out your savings on your Tesco clubcard, cash in your vouchers before the deadline. Struggling for ideas, check out topdogday’s selection:

Disneyland Paris: new to Tesco clubcard is tickets to Disneyland Paris. If you are planning a trip, you can find more information at Disneyland with Tesco clubcard.

Annual Memberships from Tesco Clubcard: these deals can offer the best value for money by giving you unlimited access to top attractions plus plenty of additional benefits to maximize your savings. Check out these options:

Merlin Annual Pass: this gains you entry to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Warwick Castle, London Eye, Chessington, Legoland and plenty more. In addition you can secure Early Ride Time at Alton Towers, (great for queue busting), free parking plus 20% off food, drink & souvenirs at many of these settings!

English Heritage Membership; with over 400 historic settings to choose from throughout England, not only are you gaining new places to discover but helping to conserve our heritage to boot!

Hotel vouchers with Tesco Clubcard; currently every £10 will secure you £40 worth of hotel vouchers which is a great way to afford a mini-break. Check out our ideas for topdog luxury with tesco clubcard hotel vouchers.

Plenty of deals galore with this loyalty card!

Liz

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Alton Towers is closed but still plenty to do with a Merlin Pass!

November 8th, 2010

Merlin Passes offer much more than just theme park entrance and so whilst Alton Towers is shut, there is no need to lock away your annual pass! A Merlin Pass offers winter admission to the following;

Legoland Discovery Centre; set in Manchester this interactive lego play park is great for Lego fans. See our tips to beat the queues at Legoland Discovery Centre.

Oblivion at Legoland Discovery Centre

Chessington World of Adventures; whilst the theme park is closed, the Zoo & Sealife Centre remains open weekends and school holidays.

The London Eye; why not treat yourself to one of London’s most popular sights and, whilst not included, the Eyeskate looks fun too!

Madame Tussauds; always a pull this one to get up close and personal with your favourite stars.

Sea Life Centres & Sanctuaries; dotted around Scotland & England including London Aquarium, (next to London Eye) – if it’s free, it’s worth a look!

London Dungeons;another London tourist attraction you can sometimes forget is included in your Merlin Pass.

Warwick Castle; open every day until 5pm, (except Christmas Day – remember that fiasco last year?) and as with all the above, included in your Merlin Pass.

A Merlin Pass also offers you plenty of restaurant deals that people are just not aware of such as 2 for 1 at Prezzo, kids eat free at Hard Rock & 20% off your bill at Cafe Rouge.

Looking for a deal on a Merlin Pass, we’ll keep you posted. Passholder events are a great way to pick up a half price Merlin Pass and last year there was a great deal running just after Christmas.

Why not pick up a Merlin Pass for just £40 in Tesco Clubcard Vouchers before clubcard points reduce in value on 6 December.

To keep up to date with all the deals & discounts for top attractions subscribe to topdogdays .

Liz

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Tesco clubcard deals; how to max out your benefits

October 23rd, 2010

Ensure you max out your benefits with Tesco clubcard vouchers.

1. If you spend them in store, you only manage to save the value of the voucher, (or just two times their value when voucher exchange promotions are running.)

2. Redeem your tesco clubcard points before the 6 December to ensure you receive up to four times their value. More information on changes being introduced by Tesco at Tesco clubcard benefits reduced.

3. From 6 December, it is still more cost effective to redeem your clubcard points for vouchers at three times their value rather than in store at cost!

Find cost effective deals in the brochure.

1.Whilst reward vouchers can be redeemed for up three/four times their value, some deals effectively offer you less than this.

2.For value for money, calculate how the vouchers are best spent for your family taking into account other promotions, vouchers available and the needs of your family.

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, (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!

Rollercoasters galore

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!

Annual Memberships from Tesco Clubcard deals can potentially offer the best value for money in days out.

1. Not only do annual memberships give you unlimited access to your favourite top attractions, they often come with plenty of additional benefits to maximize your savings. Check out these options:

Merlin Annual Pass: this gains you entry to Alton Towers, Thorpe park, Warwick Castle, Legoland, Chessington, London Eye and plenty more. In addition you can secure Early Ride Time at Alton Tower, (great for queue busting), free parking plus 20% off food, drink & souvenirs at many of these settings!

English Heritage Membership; with over 400 historic settings to choose from throughout England, not only are you gaining new places to discover but helping to conserve our heritage to boot!

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

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Deals, Discounts & Vouchers for October Half Term

October 22nd, 2010

October Half Term is just around the corner, check some of our ideas to keep you all entertained on a budget:

Go Ape half price discount code: for children aged between 10 & 15 years, Go Ape are offering their rope assault courses for half price from Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October. Just use the code OCT010 when you are making your booking, (offer excludes Woburn Safari Park).

Vouchers for Twycross Zoo, Trentham Monkey Forest & many more: pick up the Derby Telegraph every day until 27 October and save for tokens that will secure you 2 for 1 vouchers, kids go free & money off promotions of top visitor attractions in the area.

More deals of half term to come!

Liz

Scarefest begins soon!

Alton Towers Scarefest 2 for 1 voucher: here’s a 2 for 1 voucher from moneysupermarket that is valid from 16 to 31 October. To download your 2 for 1 voucher for Scarefest, go to deals for Alton Towers Scarefest.

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Deals for Drayton Manor, Twycross Zoo, Conkers, Trentham Monkey Forest & more

October 19th, 2010

Looking for deals and ideas for days out over half term? Pick up the Derby Telegraph for the 2 for 1 vouchers, kids go free promotions and money off vouchers for:

Drayton Manor Theme Park
Twycross Zoo
Alton Towers
Warwick Castle
Trentham Monkey Forest
Think Tank Science Museum
Conkers
Black Country Living Museum

Just start collecting tokens from the Derby Telegraph from today running up to 27 October and pick yourself a deal on top visitor attractions in the Midlands.

More information is available at deals and discounts for October half term.

Liz

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