Renew your vows on Oblivion this February & help Alton Towers set a world record for the most couples renewing vows on a theme park ride.

Alton Towers needs 25 couples willing to renew their vows 60 meters high up on Oblivion to break the world record.  Simply express your interest online  and keep the 9th of February free.

Renew Your Vows at Alton Towers

Warwick Castle offer Leap Year Proposal Package

With the 29th February almost upon us, here’s a chance for the ladies to go down on one knee this leap year.  Warwick Castle are running a Leap Year Proposal Package that includes a choice of romantic spots to drop the question, (the Mound, the Waterwheel or the Dragon Tower for an extra tenner), 2 glasses of champagne & two entrance tickets to Warwick Castle…all for a mere £29.02 per person!

Propose at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage with a Sonnet Recital

For Shakespeare fans, check out this proposal offer from Anne Hathaway’s Cottage in Warwickshire.  Propose in the new heart-shaped Lavender maze, share a glass of bubbly, take in a sonnet recital & receive a commemorative photograph all for just £5!

Liz

If you are thinking of visiting Drayton Manor this February half term, then take advantage of this 2 for 1 Voucher that is available from 10-20 February 2012.

Drayton Manor Deals

Simple complete your details using the online form and then use the promotional code to gain your discounted entry to this popular Staffordshire Theme Park.

This offer is valid on telephone bookings only, (you need to complete the form for the telephone booking line & promotional code to be shown) with each ticket subject to a £1 booking fee.  The 2 for 1 relates to adult tickets only.  More details available at Drayton Manor 2 for 1 Voucher for February Half Term.

Drayton Manor is open 11am to 4pm each day during February half term, (10-20 February 2012) with only Thomas Land rides & the zoo open during this time.  The park’s main season begins on Saturday 17 March 2012.

More Drayton Manor deals available too.

Cadbury World Deal

A good way to save money on a day out at this Birmingham attraction is to get Cadbury World Vouchers, which offer 20 per cent discounts for every entry (valid for up to six people, so they’re great for families).  Simply by visiting Smartsave, chocolate lovers can find discount codes which are redeemable when you purchase your tickets at the counter or online.

Visitors begin the tour at a full-size replica of Bull Street, where John Cadbury opened his shop in 1824, and from there find out about Spanish galleons bringing cocoa beans to Europe, and travel 1000 years further back in time to the source in Aztec Mexico.

Kids will enjoy hopping on one of Cadbury’s Beanmobiles and puttering through colourful “Cadabra” where fun-filled characters live in a world filled with chocolate, while certainly one of the biggest highlights is when visitors learn how to combine ingredients to create the mouth-watering Cadbury taste, and get the opportunity to write their names in liquid chocolate in the demonstration area.

Offering school and group bookings, Cadbury World is a chocoholic’s dream; just remember to apply for your discount codes before you go.

Alton Towers opens for February Half Term from the 11-19 February 2012.  Whilst not all the rides will be running & opening times will be restricted to 10am-4pm, tickets are generally much cheaper to purchase plus queues can be down too!

Alton Towers at February Half Term

Although the New Alton Towers Rides for 2012 will not be available during February Half Term, the following rides will be open;

• Nemesis
• Air
• Oblivion
• Sonic Spinball
• The Blade
• Runaway Mine Train
• Hex
• Berry Bish Bash
• plus plenty of young children’s rides too.

Deals for Alton Towers at February Half Term 2012

Discounted tickets are available online from Alton Towers at £14.85 per adult, (aged 12 years and over) or £11.88 a child, (aged 4-11 years).  Remember there is also a Half Price Merlin Pass Sale running until 31 January that will gain you access to Alton Towers over February Half Term.

Alternatively, check out our Alton Towers Deals for 2012 for even more ways to reduce the cost of a day out to this popular Staffordshire Theme Park.

Beat the Queues at Alton Towers Theme Park

There is no Early Ride Time over February half term and neither Nemesis Sub Terra or Ice Age 4D will be available until the main season begins in March 2012.  However, we have a few great tips below to help you beat the queues at Alton Towers.

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

New Ride at Alton Towers; Nemesis Sub Terra

New for Alton Towers 2012, this indoor thrill ride will be located within the Forbidden Valley close to Nemesis.  Incorporating a new underground basement area, the theming will be based around the creation of the original Nemesis ride.  Dubbed as a  ‘psychologically & physically thrilling’ drop ride experience, Nemesis Sub Terra is set to open in March 2012.

Nemesis at Alton Towers

Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs – 4D Experience

To be located in the Cloud Cuckoo Land Theatre, this movie uses 3D glasses and special effects to bring in that fourth dimension including icy blasts, snow & bubbles. Lots of fun for all the family and again plans to open at the end of March 2012.

Submission & Enterprise Closed for 2012

Due to the construction of SW7 for 2013, (see below), both Submission & Enterprise will be closed for the 2012 season.  We understand that both attractions will re-open for the 2013 season but does mean Oblivion will be a little lonely this season as the only ride running in X Sector for 2012!

Alton Towers Deals

SW7; New Coaster for 2013

Set to open Spring 2013, SW7 is dubbed to be the most expensive ride ever to be built at a cost of £20m.  This new coaster for Alton Towers is to be situated in X Sector on the site of the Black Hole.

The ride is to cover a total area of 1.5 acres and doesn’t look to replace any current rides located within X Sector at Alton Towers although Submission & Enterprise will be closed for the 2012 season, (see above).

SW7 will be manufactured by Gerstlauer, a specialist German Coaster Company, with a design that has a strong resemblance to existing Euro-Fighter coasters.  Gerstlauer also constructed Saw at Thorpe Park which remains one of the most popular coasters at the theme park based in Surrey.

The coaster is set to include 8 inversions, a dip below ground level and will rise to a height of 22.15 metres.  We’ll let you know as more details come in.

Alton Towers Deals

Of course if you are paying full price at Alton Towers, you are paying too much!  Worth checking out the Half Price Merlin Pass Sale that is currently running until 31 January 2012 or check out Current Alton Towers Deals for 2012 for plenty of options to reduce the cost of a day out at Alton Towers.

Alton Towers February Half Term 2012

If you can’t wait for the new season to begin, then remember Alton Towers opens a selection of rides for February Half Term running 11-19 February 2012, (the new rides aren’t due to open until March 2012).  With the park open from 10am-4pm, tickets are generally much cheaper and much quieter than busy peak times.

Liz

24/1 update..now sold out.  Warwick Castle currently have a limited number of tickets available for  £13 per adult, (12 years & over) or £12 a child, (aged 4-11 years).  Tickets must be purchased online and visits to take place before 29 February 2011.

Half Price Merlin Pass

Warwick Castle remains under the Merlin Pass offer that is currently available at half price until 31 January 2012.  If you are considering visiting a number of Merlin attractions throughout the year, a reduced price Merlin Pass could work out as a cost effective method for days out on a budget.  More details available at Half Price Merlin Pass Offer.

Liz

There is currently a Half Price Merlin Pass Sale running on individual Merlin Passes available for just £78 per person, (standard price £156).

Merlin Pass Half Price Sale

If you considering purchasing a half price Merlin Pass at Alton Towers, take note that the resort will be open on 28 & 29 January 2012 between 2pm & 8pm.  Simply make your way to Alton Towers Hotel reception to purchase your half price Merlin Pass.

It would be worth noting the official information that has recently been released as set out below;

“Only one member of the party needs to be present, but you’d need to bring along photos of the other members in the party. If your pass expires in the next 8 weeks we can add the time onto your pass from the date of your old pas expiring. If you are planning to visit the [Alton Towers] Resort to buy an Annual Pass the best thing to do is email us in advance to confirm we’ll be open for sales at annual.pass@alton-towers.com”

Liz

Trentham Gardens are currently offering discounted tickets to this popular Staffordshire attraction for just £3 per person.  Simply visit Trentham Estate between 3 January & 10 February 2012 to take advantage of this offer.  With standard tickets normally priced at £6.10 an adult, this is a great way to enjoy a day out on a budget.

Trentham Estate Deals

Free Entrance to Trentham Estate for RHS Members

Royal Horticultural Society Members can take advantage of FREE entry to Trentham Gardens during January, February & March 2012.  Simply present your valid membership details to the ticket kiosk & enjoy a day out for free!

Plenty more Trentham Garden Deals available t00 including Trentham Ice Skating Deals 2012.

Whilst the ice rink remains open, there is a separate charge for this attraction at Trentham Estate.

Liz

Here’s a chance to visit Blackbrook Zoo, Staffordshire for just £1.99 per person this January.  With standard gate prices normally running at £9.95 an adult, this is a great chance to pick up a deal and enjoy a day out on a budget.

All Blackbrook Zoo tickets are currently priced at £1.99 per person with this deal running through until 31 January 2012.  Simply visit the ticket kiosk on the day of your visit to take advantage of this deal.

Liz