Things To Do With The Kids On A Budget In July

July 8th, 2011

Current Deals & Discounts for Visitor Attractions in July

Deals and discounts are a plenty for those looking for ideas for a day out on a budget this July!

Free Tickets to Chessington World of Adventure If It Rains…

Deals at Chessington

This is a great deal for our British weather!  More details available at Free Tickets to Chessington World of Adventure.

Half Price Bristol Zoo Tickets

Bristol Zoo are offering half price tickets on Monday 11 July 2011 for those that turn up in a Birthday Hat!  I love a fun deal!

Half Price Train Deals from London Midland

The half price rail sale begins today, 8 July 2011, with London Midland Trains on train fares over the summer holidays.  You can even use your railcard on top of these savings.  More details available at LondonMidland Summer Sale.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach £22 Wristbands

BPB will be offering reduced priced wristbands from 1 July to 31 August 2011.  Simply book online and pick up an adult priced wristband for £22.  There are plenty other Blackpool Pleasure Beach Deals available too!

Drayton Manor 2 for 1 Voucher

Drayton Manor has a 2 for 1 voucher running until 22 July 2011 for those wanting to visit this popular theme park before the kids break up from school.  More details available at Drayton Manor 2 for 1 Voucher 2011.

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Liz

Free Chessington World of Adventure Tickets if it Rains!

July 2nd, 2011

Free Tickets to Chessington World of Adventure

Visit Chessington World of Adventures between 2 & 22 July 2011, (having bought you tickets online at CWA), and if it rains for 30 mins or more during your visit, you can come back for free in September!

Kobra at Chessington World of Adventures

To gain your free tickets to Chessington, you must hold onto your original July tickets and present them at the ticket kiosk any day in September 2011!

Beware, weather conditions will be recorded by Chessington and to take advantage of this offer it will need to rain for at least 30 minutes or more!  Free tickets will be issued like for like and if rains on your return trip in September, tickets will not be transferable!

Fun deal though!  For more cheap tickets to Chessington, go to Chessington World of Adventure Deals.

Liz

Ideas for Father’s Day

June 14th, 2011

We’ve plenty of ideas for things to do on Father’s Day and if you are looking for a deal, check out our DAD’S GO FREE DEALS.

Father’s Day Knight School at Bolsover Castle

Join a hands-on workshop specifically designed for children and dads to find out how to become a  knight at Bolsover Castle this Father’s Day.

Watch the sword combat display, pick up a few hints and tips and then compete in the hobby-horse joust!

Bushcraft Activities

Join Dad’s Army at National Trust Site at Wallington

Join in the ‘Dad’s Army’ sessions at the National Trust site at Wallington, Northumberland and acquire some new skills in bushcraft activities, woodland crafts or even a few gardening hints and tips!

Theme Park Deals for Father’s Day

For adrenalin junkie Dad’s, check out all our theme park deals; Alton Towers Deals, Thorpe Park Deals, Drayton Manor Deals, Chessington World of Adventure Deals, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Deals.

The Big One at BPB

Father’s Day Outdoor Survival Skills, Suffolk

The Forestry Commission at Rendlesham Forest are running an Outdoor Survival Skills Course for Dads & kids that includes ‘wild cookery’!  Priced at £12 per person with children required to be 7 or over.  More details available at Unusual Days Out for Father’s Day.

Zorbing Ride for Two, Dorset

Zorbing is the ‘recreation’ of rolling downhill within a gigantic inflatable ball.  Here’s a deal from lastminute that offers 2 rides for the price of 1 zorbing down the Dorset Dales.  More details available at Zorbing on Father’s Day Deals.

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Liz

May Half Term Ideas On A Budget

June 2nd, 2011

Stuck for ideas or want to plan a day out with the kids on a budget?  We’ve got it covered from Theme Parks to Free Attractions to Free Annual Passes, we’ve got all the deals & discounts.

For more information, go to What To Do With The Kids On A Budget Over May Half Term.

2 for 1 Voucher for Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland, Chessington from Tesco’s

May 16th, 2011

2 for 1 Voucher for Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland

Pick up a 2 for 1 voucher with every purchase at Tesco stores until 22 May 2011 and you can gain free entry to Merlin Attractions including;

  • Alton Towers
  • Thorpe Park
  • Chessington World of Adventure
  • Legoland, Windsor
  • Sea Life Centres
  • London Eye..plus more


Looking for more deals, check of our Current Deals for Alton Towers, Cheap Tickets for Thorpe Park, Deals & Discounts for Legoland or Discounted Tickets for Chessington World of Adventure.

Liz

What to do with the kids on Polling Day?

May 5th, 2011

Alton Towers 2 for 1 Deals & Discounts

Should be a quiet day at Alton Towers today so if you are looking for cheap tickets, check out our comprehensive list of 2 for 1 vouchers for Alton Towers 2011.

Air Teddies at Alton Towers

Cadbury World 2 for 1 Voucher

You can use this 2 for 1 voucher for Cadbury World today as it is deemed an off peak Thursday!  More details available at Cadbury World 2 for 1 voucher 2011.

Thorpe Park 2 for 1 Deals & Discounts

A great way to beat the queues at popular theme parks is visiting when most kids are at school and polling day closures are just such a day.  Plenty of deals to look out; more details available at Thorpe Park 2 for 1 vouchers 2011.

Rollercoasters galore

Thorpe Park deals

Eden Project Vouchers & Deals

There are plenty of deals available for the Eden Project this season, so if you fancy a visit on a quieter day, check out our list of Cheap Tickets for the Eden Project 2011.

Trentham Garden Deals & Discounts

Fancy experiencing the barefoot walk or meeting a monkey or two, then check out our list of Trentham Estate Deals for 2011.

The bare foot walk at Trentham Gardens

Legoland, Windsor Deals & Discounts

Plenty of vouchers abound for Legoland, Windsor if you fancy a trip over.  More details available at Legoland, Windsor 2 for 1 Vouchers.

Chessington World of Adventure 2 for 1 Vouchers

A chance to visit this theme park on a quieter day and if you bag a bargain, all the better!  More information on deals and discounts available at Chessington World of Adventures 2 for 1 vouchers 2011.

Alton Towers Waterpark Deals

Plenty of waterpark deals available if you fancy a splash on polling day.  More details available at Alton Towers Waterpark Deals.

Plenty to do and even more deals available!

Liz

2 for 1 Voucher from Welcome Break for Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland & more

April 14th, 2011

Welcome Break 2 for 1 Voucher for Merlin Attractions

Welcome Break service stations are currently issuing 2 for 1 Vouchers for Merlin Attraction with purchases of £5 or more.  2 for 1 Vouchers are valid at:

  • Alton Towers
  • Thorpe Park
  • Chessington World of Adventures
  • Legoland Discovery Centre
  • Sea Life Centres
  • Warwick Castle
  • Madame Tussauds


Each voucher gives 1 person free entry when accompanied by a full paying adult.  The voucher is valid until 31 July 2011 with some exclusion on dates, (as set out in the small print on the voucher).  Only one voucher can be used per transaction so split into small groups at the ticket kiosks to get value for money!

For more deals for Alton Towers, go to Alton Towers 2 for 1 Vouchers 2011.

For more deals for Thorpe Park, go to Thorpe Park 2 for 1 Vouchers 2011.

Liz

Passholder Days; Thorpe Park, Chessington & Legoland, Windsor

March 3rd, 2011

Theme Park/Merlin Passholders have a number of passholder events coming up in March.  Merlin Entertainments open up these theme parks exclusively to those that hold a valid annual pass and often this offers a chance to enjoy the rides away from the crowds.

Rollercoasters galore

Thorpe Park Passholder Event 2011

Running on the 13 March from 10am-5pm, this gives passholders the chance to be among the first to try out Storm Surge, the latest water ride to open at Thorpe Park.

Chessington World of Adventures Passholder Event 2011

Running on 20 March from 10am to 4pm, Chessington World of Adventures will be opening it’s doors early to passholders & their guests.

Legoland, Windsor Passholder Event 2011

Running on two dates, 27 & 28 March from 10am to 6pm this give passholders even more exclusive time to try out the rides away from the crowds.

Each passholder event is open to valid passholders, (free of charge) and up to two guests, (guests will be charged £10 per person).

This can also be a way to pick up a deal on a Premium Merlin Pass or a Standard Merlin Pass so it’s worth keeping your eye out for this one too!

Liz

Half Price Merlin Pass from Birmingham Sea Life

February 11th, 2011

For up to date deals go to Current Deals for Alton Towers or Current Deals for Thorpe Park.  Check out the Half Price Merlin Pass Sale on Boxing Day 2011.

Half Price Merlin Passes, (April 2011 – this deal has now expired). are currently available from Birmingham Sea Life Centre.  This deal is running until 28 February 2011 with an individual half price Merlin Pass setting you back £72.

Worth noting that this standard Merlin Pass has lost some of it’s benefits as set out below;

  • there is no free parking with this pass
  • no entry to London Eye, Madame Tussauds, London Dungeon, Sea Life London during August
  • no entry to Legoland, Windsor before 2pm in August
  • additional fee for Fright Nights at Thorpe Park


However with access to wide range of Merlin attractions, such as Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventure, Legoland, Sea Life Centre & plenty more, this is still a pretty good deal for the year!

Liz

Tesco 2 for 1 voucher for Alton Towers, Thorpe park, Chessington & more

February 7th, 2011

March 2011; looking for a 2 for 1 voucher for Alton Towers, go to Alton Towers Deals & Discounts.

Tesco 2 for 1 vouchers for Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington are popping through your post boxes at the moment with your Tesco clubcard statements.  Enclosed within the statement is a 1 free entry voucher, (with accompanying full paying adult) valid at:

  • Alton Towers
  • Legoland, Windsor
  • Thorpe Park
  • Chessington World of Adventures
  • Legoland Discovery Centre
  • Sealife Centres
  • Warwick Castle
  • London Eye..and more!


So officially the first 2 for 1 voucher for Merlin Attractions for 2011 although it is not valid at Alton Towers until 26 March 2011. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer including pre-purchased tickets.  Whilst Tesco have issued each clubcard holder with two vouchers, only one coupon can be used per person/per transaction so remember to queue up into smaller numbers at the ticket kiosks!

Liz




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