With an outdoor assault course, adventure playground, interactive water fun equipment, extensive indoor play areas along with 120 acres of woodlands, lakes & gardens, there’s plenty to keep the kids amused at Conkers, Derbyshire. For the low down on all the discounts, deals and top tips to make the most of your day at Conker, use this insider guide.
On a budget
Deals
Stay, Play & Explore ticket: if you combine entrance with other attractions in the area, the savings are considerable. This ticket allows you to visit 3 of the following attractions during the year;
- Conkers.
- National Space Centre.
- Snibston.
- Bosworth.
- Twycross Zoo.
Priced at £60 for a family ticket, £24 for an adult ticket or £12 a child ticket it can make sense to make the investment up front. You can also add a night’s accommodation and combine it with a family Stay, Play & Explore ticket for just £99. Further details are available at deals & discounts for Conkers
Vouchers & Discounts: try downloading this 2 for 1 voucher from the National Forest valid until December 2010, (restrictions apply), at National Forest discount vouchers.
Alternatively for a 20% off discount voucher that can be used for up to 6 people, download this discount voucher for Conkers.
With other deals and discounts becoming available throughout the year, why not sign up to topdogdays to keep you up to date. We will then do the the hard work for you and let you know where all the current deals are.
Book Online: if you do nothing else, then book online as prices are generally 20% cheaper when purchased online.
Tesco Clubcard vouchers: if you are a regular spender at Tesco, this offers a great way to slash costs. For every £5 in clubcard vouchers, you can deduct £20 off your entrance fees.
Enjoy Staffordshire Card: sign up for this free discount card and take advantage of their 1 free child offer with every adult paying full admission. More details can be found at loyalty card deals for Conkers
Top Tip: be aware that gift aid is additional to the entrance if you wish to select this option.
Annual Cards: are available with individual,family & concessionary rates available. If you do choose to upgrade on the day, your daily admission charges will be refunded. Unfortunately there are no permanent discount benefits with this annual pass although watch out for special promotions sent out from time to time.
A further discount on annual cards is available to National Forest residents who live within 200 square miles of the National Forest itself!
When to go
Best to go in fine weather as the indoor area becomes rather crowded in wetter weather. Not surprisingly, it does get busy in school holidays especially the adventure park so it’s worth getting there early and heading straight for the park.
Don’t feel the need to queue for the miniature railway to take you to the adventure park as it’s only a short walk from the car park.
Have a break
Picnic & lockers: you are welcome to take a picnic and there is plenty of space to find a good spot outside. Although lockers are not available, it’s not too far to the car park. In cooler weather, people tend to congregate under the lighted tree area near the entrance with tables & chairs close by.
Places to eat: there are two restaurants at Conkers, the most popular is the Olive Tree, located close to the main entrance. This does tend to get quite busy at peak times. The Olive Tree offers a kids pick and mix deal which does include a wide range of fresh fruit.
Try out the new barefoot walk with 250 metres of oozing mud, coal, timber & clay to invigorate the mind & body whilst having lots of fun!
Brought the kids but not interested yourself?
Conkers is set in 120 acres of woodland, lakes & gardens so if you enjoy the outdoors, there’s something for everyone at this attraction.
There is a small outdoor water play area located close to the Olive Tree restaurant which is lovely for little ones in term time when they can get a look in!
Look out for the indoor play area close to the main foyer that young children will especially enjoy.
Free parking on site.
Try of the Stay, Play & Explore Ticket, (see above), for a good deal on accommodation.
Alternatively, why not try out the newly opened Youth Hostel located within the New Forest that offers family en-suite rooms. More details can be found at YHA accommodation on a budget
Keep an eye out for the activities running especially during holiday times as these tend to be of good entertainment value for the children.
