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

Alton Towers are currently offering 20% off Waterpark Annual Passes, (WAP), until Wednesday 25 January 2012.  The WAP gives you 12 months unlimited access to the waterpark with individual passes currently available for £52 per person, (20% discounts also available on family WAP’s too).

Alton Towers Waterpark Deals

More details are available at Alton Towers Waterpark Deals.  Remember Merlin Pass holders can take advantage of 20% off standard waterpark day admission tickets or 10% off a WAP throughout the year.

Plenty more Alton Towers Waterpark Deals available too for 2012.

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

The Alton Towers Waterpark will be closing for it’s annual maintenance clean & check from 2-19 January 2012.  In previous years, the maintenance has been completed quicker than anticipated so worth checking online for the latest information.

Looking for a waterpark deal?  We’ve plenty of Alton Towers Waterpark Deals to choose from.

Liz

Alton Towers Waterpark has recently made changes to their toddler deal that they run throughout the year. Whilst this toddler deal doesn’t tend to be very well advertised, it does offer great value for money for younger guests.

Alton Towers Waterpark

This toddler deal is now available for parents and children aged 4 and under, (previously this deal was available to children aged 6 and under), and  offers a  combined entry price of just £7.  Included within this waterpark deal is free parking at the resort and is available Monday to Friday throughout the year.

Parents & toddlers can take advantage of this offer throughout the day during school term time, (previously only at set times).  Whilst this toddler offer continues to run during the school holidays, be aware that split timed sessions maybe running during the peak school holidays.

For parent & toddler sessions only, the adult/child ratio runs at 1 adult for up to 2 children.  There’s plenty for Alton Towers Waterpark Deals available too!

Liz

With the ice rinks now open for the winter season, here’s a chance to take to the ice and miss the queues at the same time.  We’ve hunted high & low to find our Top Dog Ice Rinks for 2011 & 2012. Also worth checking out the deal running at Blackpool Beach Arena Ice Rink that is offering half price ice skating sessions on 30 November.

Ice Skating with Chilly Penguins

Public Sector Strike & Orange Wednesday

Don’t forget that this strike falls on a Wednesday so Orange customers can take advantage of Orange Wednesdays & bag 2 for 1 on cinema tickets.  To take advantage of this offer, just text Film to 241 and await your text code.  Show this code to cinema box office and pick up your 2 for 1 tickets for the movies.

Orange Wednesday isn’t just about cheap cinema tickets, you can also bag a bargain at Pizza Express too!  Flash your code at Pizza Express and you can receive 2 for 1 on pizzas plus free garlic bread or dough balls.

Swimming Deals

Public Sector Strike; Swim for it

Gulliver’s Splash Zones at both Milton Keynes & Warrington remain open and offers plenty of fun for a day out with the kids.  Check out our review at Gulliver’s Splash Zone Review.

The Theme Park maybe closed, but Alton Towers Waterpark remains open and plenty of deals available too.  More details can be found at Alton Towers Waterpark Deals 2011.

Water World in Stoke are running a buy one get one half price deal that is valid until the end of the year.  More details are available at Water World Deals 2011.

Many local authority pools maybe closed with the public strike so best to check before you set out.

Public Sector Strike & Twinlakes Theme Park

Twinlakes are offering 25% off their Winter Wonderland tickets for tickets purchased onine for 30 November 2011.  More details available at Twinlakes Winter Wonderland Deal.

Eden Project

Public Sector Strike; Eden Project & £5 Annual Pass for Locals

Devon & Cornwall residents could take this opportunity to pick up an annual pass for the Eden Project for just £5 per person.  Can’t beat this for value for money!  More details available at Eden Project £5 Passes.

Public Sector Strike & Crealy Adventure Park

Crealy Adventure Park in Devon is opening its doors for the day with a £5 per person entry ticket.  Whilst the outdoor park rides will not be open the indoor adventure area will be.

Public Sector Srike & Trentham Gardens for £2.50

If there’s 12 or more in your party, (and this can be a group of friends and family), you can take advantage of group rates of just £2.50 per person!  This will gain you access to the adventure park, maze, gardens, lakeside & cafe, (this does not include the Trentham Ice Skating).  More details available at Trentham Gardens £2.50 deal.

Liz

The Waterpark remains opens all year long, (except for a brief closure in January for maintenance purposes), & you don’t need to stay at the resort to access this facility.  There are plenty of Alton Towers Waterpark Deals available and generally a lot less busy too!  Remember parking is free for Waterpark guests as well.

Waterpark Deals

Alton Towers Spa

If you are looking to indulge in a spot of relaxation, then try out the Aqua Relaxation Rooms at the Alton Towers Spa.  A spa session offers you unrestricted use of the saunas, steam room, foot spa, whirlpool & jacuzzi plus a swimming pool to boot.  A three hour session at the Alton Towers Spa is priced at just £12.50 per person or a six hour session will set you back £20 per person.

Simply call Alton Towers on 0871 702 704 3 to book your space.  The spa is  available to those aged 16 or over and is open to non hotel guests too.

Alton Towers Out of Season

Santa Lunches at Alton Towers

Whilst Alton Towers offers an overnight Christmas package, they have also run a Santa Lunch that works out as a cheaper option.   This package includes use of the Alton Towers Waterpark, Christmas lunch at the hotel, meet & greet Santa plus a chance to ride some of the younger rides at the theme park, (from £29.50 an adult & £21.50 a child).  Tends to book out fast.

Weekend Events at Alton Towers Hotels

For those wanting to stay over, there is a murder mystery event planned for 27 December and previously they have run dance workshop events too.  These events tend to only be available for overnight guests.  If they do not sell out, there are often late availability deals available on these packages although you do risk the chance of missing out if they are indeed busy.

Liz

The Alton Towers Waterpark is now open after it’s annual maintenance clean.

Alton Towers Waterpark Deals

Alton Towers Waterpark Deals for Passholders

If you have a Merlin Annual Pass, Merlin Premium Pass or a Theme Park Annual Pass, you can secure 20% off waterpark tickets if you book in advance on  0871 222 9903.

Still a few days left to take advantage of the Half Price Merlin Pass Sale starting on Boxing Day although you cannot use a Merlin Pass to gain entry to the waterpark.

Alton Towers Waterpark Toddler Deal

Alton Towers has recently revised it’s toddler deal for parents and children now aged 4 and under.  This doesn’t tend to be very well advertised but offers a parent/carer and toddler a combined entry price of just £7 and includes free parking.  This offer is available Monday to Friday throughout the year.  This offer has recently changed and now parents & toddlers can take advantage of this offer throughout the day during school term time.  Whilst this toddler offer is still available during the school holiday, be aware that split timed sessions maybe running during the peak school holidays.

Waterpark Deals

Alton Towers Waterpark Annual Passes

If you are looking to make regular use of the Alton Towers Waterpark, you may wish to invest in a Waterpark Annual Pass. You can even use your Merlin Pass to secure even more savings with plenty of packages available for family memberships too.  You can also pick up a 20% discount at Alton towers online  during January 2012.

Alton Towers Waterpark & Come Back Deals

Once the Theme Park re-opens for the 2012 season, it’s worth considering the ‘Towers2Tomorrow ticket’. This come back deal is available only at the Alton Towers theme park & allows you to purchase a reduced price Waterpark ticket for the following day.

You must purchase the Tower2Tomorrow ticket before you leave the theme park.  The come back deal offers a waterpark ticket for the next day for a reduced price of around £10.20 an adult & £6 a child, (2012 prices have yet to be confirmed).

Alton Towers Waterpark

Group Deals at Alton Towers Waterpark

Small groups can make use of the family ticket packages available; just take note of the stipulated numbers of children & adults for each family ticket offered. Alternatively, for groups of 40 or more, discounted tickets are available although pre-booking is essential.

Alton Towers Waterpark & Spectator Charges

A reduced price spectator charge is available to make use of the seating around the pool edge if the children are old enough to be left to their own devises. It can get very warm inside the pool area, so be worth thinking about your attire even if it’s freezing outside!

Alton Towers Waterpark Additional Notes

1. Be aware of the Waterparks’s strict adult to child ratios;

• 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

2. Briefs are banned at Alton Towers so leave your speedo’s at home or you’ll be paying full whack in the waterpark shop!  Also lockers now cost a £1 a time at the waterpark so everytime you open your locker, it’s going to cost you another £1!

3. Worth noting that parking is free for Alton Towers Waterpark guests too!

Looking for an Alton Towers deal, check out our Cheap Tickets to Alton Towers.

Liz

Alton Towers Waterpark run special offers, passholder discounts, a great deal for kids 6 and under plus FREE PARKING!  More details available at Alton Towers Waterpark Deals.  Remember to book with this one as it gets pretty busy!

Alton Towers Waterpark Deals

Water World Deals

Water World in Stoke has a discount voucher running until December 2011 plus check out the Thrill Hopper Ticket to combine this with a day at Alton Towers!  More details available at Water World Deals.

Magna Free Annual Upgrade

Splash Zone at Gulliver’s Kingdom

The great advantage with the indoor 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 for children 10 and under to cool down and have some fun! The Splash Zone is available at the Warrington & Milton Keynes Gulliver’s sites.  More details available at Gulliver’s Splash Zone Review.

If you have more ideas and deals for waterparks, do let us know and we’ll pass it on.

Liz

If you have a Merlin Annual Pass, Merlin Premium Pass or a Theme Park Annual Pass, you can secure 20% off waterpark tickets if you book in advance on  0871 222 9903.

Alton Towers Waterpark Deals

Alton Towers Waterpark Toddler Deal

Alton Towers offers a great toddler deal for parents and children up to the age of 6 for a combined price of just £5.  This offer runs throughout the year as follows;

During term time; Monday – Friday 10am-1.30pm.

School Holidays; Monday & Wednesday mornings from 10am-1.30pm.

Alton Towers Waterpark Annual Passes

If you are looking to make regular use of the Alton Towers Waterpark, you may wish to invest in a Waterpark Annual Pass, (WAP.)  You can use your Merlin Pass to secure a discount and there are plenty of packages available for family memberships.  A WAP comes with free parking too!

Parking is free for Alton Towers Waterpark guests too!

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Liz