Whilst the Merlin Pass sale has officially ended early, there is still a way to pick up a half price pass before the 31 January!  More details available at Half Price Merlin Passes Still Available.

Half Price Merlin Pass Sale

Alternatively, if you can make it to Alton Towers Hotel this weekend, ( 28 &29 January between 2 & 8pm) you can pick up a half price Merlin Pass without requiring the confirmation email.

Alton Towers Waterpark Deals

If you are making your way up to Alton Towers for a half price Merlin Pass, then they may want to know that the waterpark is now back open after it’s annual clean.  There are plenty of Alton Waterpark Deals too.

Gulliver’s Theme Park Splash Zone 2 for 1 Voucher

If you want to get away from the bad weather, check out this 2 for 1 voucher only available this weekend at the Splash Zones at Gulliver’s Theme Parks at Milton Keynes & Warrington.  More details available at Splash Zone 2 for 1 Voucher.

Splash Zone Deals

Cadbury World 20% off Voucher

Another indoor attraction set in the Heart of England is Cadbury World and here’s a 20% off voucher that you can use…remember to pre-book with this one as it does get busy.  More details available at Cadbury World Vouchers.

Try Somewhere New; Stockport Air Raid Shelters

Why not try something new this weekend that again keeps you away from the elements.  Check out our review of Stockport Air Raid Shelters, located just 7 miles from Manchester City Centre.

London Midland Vouchers

London Midland vouchers are now available for discounted travel from 4 – 19 February including February half term.  Worth downloading your vouchers now as can be very popular especially during the school holidays.  More details available at London Midland Great Escape.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Season Pass Deals

If you can make to a registration event at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Saturday 28 January between 10 & 12 noon, then you can pick up a Diamond Pass for £20, (unlimited ENTRY to the park) or a Platinum pass, (unlimted use of the rides during the season) for £99.

Have a good one whatever you do,

Liz

Here’s a 2 for 1 promotional code for Gulliver’s Theme Park Splash Zones that can be used at either Warrington or the Milton Keynes site & is available on visits taken on either 28 or 29 January 2012.

Simply use the promotional code ‘SZFA01′ to gain one free adult ticket when you purchase a full priced adult ticket.  Bookings must be made online before 27 January to take advantage of this offer. Check out our recent review of the Splash Zone at Milton Keynes as set out below.

Gulliver's Splash Zone Deals

Review; The Splash Zone at Gulliver’s Theme Parks

Kids love it!  The great advantage with the Splash Zone is there is no standing water so children can get as wet as they wish within a safe environment!  With slides galore, interactive features and intermittent bursts of water for more daring children, it’s a perfect spot to cool down and have some fun!

Beware on hotter days, you may prefer to join the children in the splash zone as the heat can be overpowering in the dry adult supervision areas.  For a cooler experience, you can settle by the entrance but take account that your vision of the children is limited in this area.

The changing facilities are limited so you may prefer to simply change & go at the Splash Zone.  Nevertheless, whatever adult discomforts there maybe, this is a winner for children up to around the age of 10 years.

Liz

If you are planning a trip to the Alton Towers Waterpark before it closes for it’s annual maintenance check from 2 January 2012, there are a number of deals available to reduce your admission costs at this popular waterpark.

Alton Towers Waterpark Deals

More details available at Alton Towers Waterpark Deals.  Remember parking is free with waterpark admission too.  Whilst, strictly not allowed, you do see a number of waterpark customers with their own food too.

Splash Zone at Gulliver’s Theme Park; 2 for 1 Promotional Code

Simply use the promotional code ‘SZFA12′ to take advantage of this buy one adult ticket and secure a further adult ticket for free.  This offer is valid at both the Warrington & Milton Keynes sites and is available from 27-30 December 2011 & 2-8 January 2012.

Gulliver's Splash Zone Deals

Water World Voucher

Here’s a buy one, get one half price Water World Voucher that is valid up to 31 December 2011.  Simply print off and present to the ticket kiosk on the day of your visit at this popular waterpark in Stoke on Trent.  More details available at Water World Discount Voucher 2011.

Plenty more ideas of Things to Do over Christmas on a Budget too.

Liz

Here’s your chance to check out the Gulliver’s Theme Parks Splash Zones and pick up a 20% discount at the same time.  Simply use the promotional code SPZ20 when you book online for Splash Zones located at both Milton Keynes & Warrington.  This code is valid until 21 December 2011 and one the kids will particularly enjoy!

Liz

Here’s your chance to pick up a 20% discount for the Spalsh Zone at Gulliver’s Theme Parks.  Simply use the promotional code SPZ20 when you book online for Splash Zones located at both Milton Keynes & Warrington.  This code is valid until 21 December 2011 and one the kids will particularly enjoy!

Gulliver's Splash Zone Deals

Late Entrance Discounted Ticket to Gulliver’s Theme Parks

NB. Offer only during general theme park season. There is a reduced priced entrance ticket to Gulliver’s Theme Park that allows entry from 3pm each day.  Tickets are reduced to £6.95 per person, and whilst this will give you a maximum of  two hours in the park, it does also double up as their come back deal.  If you opt to use this late entrance deal,  once you are in the park, you can upgrade for an additional £10 per person to return the following day.

The Python at Gulliver's Land

Monday/Wednesday Madness; Free Tickets to Gulliver’s Theme Parks

It can be worth signing up with Gullymouse on either twitter or facebook to get involved with the regular Monday/Wednesday  Madness free ticket giveaways plus deals on reduce price tickets.  Plenty of offers available but you have to be quick to bag a deal sometimes!

Corporate Deals & Gulliver’s Theme Parks

Gulliver’s Theme Parks have partnered up with plenty of larger businesses to offer a cheap ticket price.  If you work for a large business, check if you can bag a cheaper ticket price.

Discounted Tickets for Combined Entrance to Splash Zone &  Gulliver’s Theme Parks

Here’s a reduced ticket price if you elect to visit a Gulliver’s Theme Park, (Warrington & Milton Keynes), plus the Splash Zone on the same day.  Tickets are available online or at the ticket kiosk but worth checking out what availability there is for the splash zone as it can get booked up on busy days.

For more deals on a day out, why not subscribe to Topdogdays and sign up for our email newsletter.

Liz

We’ve teamed up with Gulliver’s Theme Parks to offer free tickets to both Gulliver’s Land as well as the Dinosaur & Farm Park!  Simply subscribe to our email newsletter and we’ll automatically enter you into our FREE ticket giveaway.

Gully's Free Ticket Giveaway

Up for grabs is a free family ticket to Gulliver’s Land or a free family ticket to the Dinosaur & Farm Park at Milton Keynes.  The family tickets offer free entry for for up to four people with both tickets valid until 30 September 2011.

To find out more, check out our Gulliver’s Land Review or see our list of Cheap Tickets for Gulliver’s Theme Parks.

This free ticket giveaway is running until 4pm on 1 September 2011.

Good Luck!

Liz

Gulliver’s Theme Park have come up with an exciting way to break a world record by trying to eat the most jelly using chopsticks within one minute!

Gulliver's Theme Park

They’ve quite a challenge ahead of them with the current world record being held by Ashrita Furman of New York, USA  who managed to consume 610 grams (1lb 5oz) of jelly; that’s my sort of challenge.  Challenges are taking place at Gulliver’s Theme Park, Matlock Bath on 10th August, Milton Keynes on 11 August & Warrington on 12 August.

Check out our review of  Gulliver’s Theme Parks, Splash Zone. If your looking for cheap tickets, go to Deals & Discounts for Gulliver’s Kingdom 2011.

A Theme Park for young kids; that’s what Gulliver’s Kingdom is all about, so I took my eight year old tester with me to try out the Milton Keynes Park.

Gulliver's Deals

Gulliver’s Theme Park Deals

Whilst deals appear limited to internal promotions, if you pick your time right there are some great deals to be had.  More details available at Gulliver’s Theme Park Deals.

Gulliver’s World; A Theme Park for Kids?

Billed as a theme park for families with children aged between 2 & 13 years, this is certainly a theme park for young families.  However at the higher age spectrum, you will need to consider their thrill seeking needs before planning a visit.

The Python for Older Children

My thrill seeking eight year old, (who is perhaps beyond his years as a consequence of living next door to Alton Towers), thoroughly enjoyed his day whilst recognising the higher end rides were not on the scale of Oblivion or Nemesis.  For young families, those with children of varying ages or older children that would like a gentler introduction, this is an ideal place to visit.

Beat the Queues at Gulliver’s Theme Park

The great advantage of this theme park would appear to be it’s lack of queues!  We visited the first week of the summer holidays, (yes, we checked the local schools had finished too), and queued no more than 5/10 minutes for any ride!

Apparently this is commonplace even in the holidays so there is no need for costly fastrack tickets to gain value for money at this theme park.

Gulliver’s Theme Park on a Budget

Picnics are welcome at this attraction and there are plenty of picnic spots dotted around; our favourite was close to a play park that allowed me a more relaxed break!  Lockers are available at the park and cost around £1/£3 depending upon your usage or size of storage area.

Parking at this Theme Park is is free too!  As the car park is located next to the entrance, you also have the option of leaving your picnic in the car and collecting it later.

Remember to check out our Gulliver’s Theme Park Deals to gain cheaper entrance to this attraction too.

Whilst there are opportunities for additional spend here, they are not as conspicuous as at other theme parks we have visited.  For instance, there is only one ride photo point that services just two rides, (The Log Flume & Runaway), and although souvenirs are available they are easily avoided too!

Gulliver's Splash Zone

The Splash Zone at Gulliver’s World

Kids love it!  The great advantage with the Splash Zone is there is no standing water so children can get as wet as they wish within a safe environment!  With slides galore, interactive features and intermittent bursts of water for more daring children, it’s a perfect spot to cool down and have some fun!

Beware on hotter days, you may prefer to join the children in the splash zone as the heat can be overpowering in the dry adult supervision areas.  For a cooler experience, you can settle by the entrance but take account that your vision of the children is limited in this area.

The changing facilities are limited so you may prefer to simply change & go at the Splash Zone.  Nevertheless, whatever adult discomforts there maybe, this is a winner for children up to around the age of 10 years.  Do remember to book this in advance as it can become pretty busy.

For more deals on days out, why not subscribe to Topdogdays and sign up to our email newsletter.

Liz

If you fancy a visit this weekend, (30 & 31 July), you can take advantage of the buy one, get one free on family tickets that is available this weekend only.  More details available at Gulliver’s Theme Park Deals.

Aerial Extreme Discount Codes

There are a few discount codes for Aerial Extreme that are about to expire, so last chance to bag yourself a bargain.  More details at Aerail Extreme Deals.

Kids Go Free at National Trust Settings

Why not download your kids go free voucher for National Trust settings this August.  Whilst you cannot use it until Monday 1 August, you can fun choosing where to go with it!  More details available at National Trust; Kids Go Free Voucher.

Cheap Swimming Pool & Waterpark Deals

Why not check out if your local pool is getting involved in The Big Splash offering discounted tickets.  If you are looking for a Waterpark Deal this summer, then we’ve deals & ideas for you.

Cinema for £1.25

Vue Cinemas are offering £1.25 mid morning tickets every day of the summer holidays with plenty of choice of family films.  From Gnome & Juliet, Rio & Hop there’s something for everyone!

For more deals for a day out, why not subscribe to Topdogdays & sign up for our newsletter email.

Gulliver’s Kingdom have just released, (18 July 2011) 100 discounted tickets for Gulliver’s Kingdom if you can visit on Friday 29 July.  Tickets are priced at just £8 per person and you can choose from any of the theme parks around the country.  Simply book online..but be quick as these discounted tickets won’t be around for long!

Liz