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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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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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Alton Towers Waterpark; time slots over the summer

August 15th, 2010

Corkscrew relic at Alton Towers

The Alton Towers Waterpark is incredibly busy this summer and Alton Towers have now introduced two distinct time slots to manage the number of people at the waterpark for each session. You can now choose between 10am-3pm or 4pm-9pm but whatever you do, pre-book to avoid disappointment!

For more information on offers & top tips, go to Alton Towers Waterpark; deals & essential information.

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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Alton Towers Waterpark; Discounts, Offers & Essential Information.

July 18th, 2010

Alton Towers Waterpark stands alone from Alton Towers, the Theme Park as a day out with the kids. Here’s some essential information about the Waterpark:

Is the Alton Towers Waterpark just for hotel guests?

Whilst the Waterpark is located within the Alton Towers Resort, it is open to non-residents.

What discounts are available?

Annual passholders are entitled to a 20% discount on day ticket prices when tickets are puchased in advance, (valid with both a Merlin or Alton Towers Annual Pass.) To book, contact Alton Towers on 0871 222 9903.

If your party can make up the stipulated numbers of adults & children, take advantage of the discounted family ticket packages on offer.

Check out the discounted Toddler sessions that run throughout the year for only £5 for you and a child under 6 years.

How busy does the Alton Towers Waterpark get?

Beware, it can get very busy in peak times and it is always best to book in advance to ensure entry on the day.

Are there any adult/child ratios that I need to be aware of at the Waterpark?

Yes, there are strict adult to child ratios at the Alton Towers Waterpark;

1 person over the age of 16: 1 child (4 years and under)
1 person over the age of 16: 2 children (ages 5-9)
Under 10’s to be accompanied by a responsible adult

What’s this about a Lifedog at the Waterpark?

Oh yes… Alton Towers have hired a Lifedog, Max, to assist trained lifeguards at the Waterpark. Max is a newfoundland dog and apparently this breed of dog is renowned for it’s lifesaving skills?

For more information on deals, discounts and top tips, go to Insiders Guide to Alton Towers Waterpark.

Liz

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Alton Towers hires lifedog for Waterpark

July 15th, 2010

Alton Towers has hired an unusual recruit for it’s waterpark this summer to ensure swimmers remain safe – a lifedog!

To assist trained lifeguards, Max, a newfoundland dog, has been employed and is proving popular at Alton Towers Waterpark. The Sunday Mercury reports that “Newfoundland dogs are renowned for their lifesaving abilities ” and I’m sure Max will quickly prove his worth at Alton Towers.

If you are planning at trip to the Waterpark, don’t forget to check out our Insiders Guide to Alton Towers Waterpark for deals, discounts and tips to beat the queues.

Liz

Source; The Sunday Mercury

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Discounts for Go Ape, Alton Towers, Snowdome & more with Enjoy Card

July 6th, 2010

Check out these deals for Alton Towers, Go Ape, Shrugborough, Water World, SnowDome & plenty more if you sign up for free for an Enjoy Card;

Alton Towers; 2 for 1 on entrance charges.

Go Ape; 20% discount midweek deal at Cannock Chase site.

SnowDome, Tamworth; 3 for 2 on selected activities.

Water World; discounted entry for up to 5 people.

Shrugborough Estate; 2 for 1 on entrance charges.

The Enjoy Staffordshire Card offers these deals and more, when you sign up for free! For more details on all these offer, go to discounted entry to Alton Towers, Go Ape & more.

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Regional cards offer substantial savings

June 27th, 2010

If you are planning to visit an area for a few days, regional cards can offer substantial savings on top attractions. Here are a few we’ve found:

Your Ticket for Liverpool: this ticket, once purchased, entitles you to free entrance to the Beatles Museum, LFC Museum, Liverpool Cathedral, free bus travel & tour bus travel. A three day adult ticket costs £29.99, (children ticket £19.99).

Stay, play & explore ticket: grants you entry to three of the following five Leicestershire attractions: Twycross Zoo, National Space Centre, Conkers, Bosworth & Snibston. Tickets priced at £24 (adult), £12 (child) or £60 (family ticket ) and are valid until Dec 2010 so you can space out your trips.

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.

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, (reduced prices for children), which can afford you substantial savings you are are looking to pack a lot into your day!

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Deals and discounts for teacher training days!

June 7th, 2010

For some great deals & discounts, teacher training days can be a good way to enjoy a cheap day out and avoid the queues. If your kids are off today, check out some of these ideas:

Alton Towers Waterpark offer a range of deals out of peak time. More information can be found at offers and deals for Alton Towers Waterpark.
Go Ape are currently offering half price tickets for children up to 13 June. Run in conjunction with National Family Week, Go Ape ask that you simply logon to www.goape.co.uk, select a course and enter the following discount code when booking: NFW202.
Check out the deals still running through national family week on top attractions around the country. With discount galore at Thorpe Park, Legoland, Beaulieu, Magna, Woburn Safari Park and many more, it could be considering these discounted days out.

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