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Alton Towers Monopoly for Christmas

November 16th, 2011

Alton Towers Monopoly

Alton Towers has introduced it’s very own Monopoly game for that ultimate souvenir & Christmas gift for theme park junkies! Whilst the game was available in the stores at the theme park is it now also available online, priced at £30.

Alton Tower's Monopoly

Please note additional charges for use of debit/credit cards, (between £1.50 & £2.50) & UK delivery charges, (£2.45). More details available at Alton Towers Monopoly. Unfortunately no Merlin Pass discount for online purchases!

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Trentham Gardens for just £2.50!

November 14th, 2011

Cheap Tickets to Trentham Gardens

You can now plan a trip to Trentham Gardens for just £2.50 per person if there are twelve or more in your party. A group can be defined as two or three families, friends or neighbours as long as it’s all under one booking!

Deals for Trentham Estate

This discounted rate for Trentham Gardens is available online between November 2011 & March 2012. More details available at Trentham Gardens Deals & Discounts.

Alternatively, if you plan to try out the ice skating at Trentham Gardens, then admission to the gardens is included in the price. More Trentham Ice Skating Deals available too!

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Free Entry to Drayton Manor if you can sing!

November 14th, 2011

Free Entry to Drayton Manor

Here’s a novel way to gain free entry to Drayton Manor this Christmas…sing for it! Yes, Drayton Manor will grant you free entry to this popular Staffordshire Theme Park if you are willing to sing Christmas Carols during their festive period. Alternatively, check out this 2 for 1 offer on Drayton’s Magical Christmas.

Drayton Manor Deals

This offer is open to school choirs, singing groups & carollers that pass an audition at Drayton Manor and are available to sing at the Christmas events running between 26 November & 2 January 2012.

Successful applicants will then gain free entry to the theme park, selected rides plus guaranteed snow three times a day! Family members can also take advantage of reduced ticket prices of £14 per person.

To arrange an audition, email Adel Aljaedy at adelaljaedy@draytonmanor.co.uk and sing, sing, sing!

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Trentham Gardens Ice Skating Deals

November 10th, 2011

Trentham Estate’s Ice Skating 2011 & Deals

Trentham Garden’s Ice Skating returns on Friday 18 November 2011 and runs through until 19 February 2012.

Trentham Ice Skating Deals

Trentham Gardens Ice Skating & Off Peak Offers

If you are looking for a deal for the Trentham Ice Skating, it can be worth checking out the off peak times that run November, January & February, (excluding school holidays) that offers reduce price ice-skating, (adults £7 & children £5).

Trentham Gardens Ice Skating & Annual Pass Discounts

Trentham Gardens Annual Passholders can gain a 20% discount off all ice skating sessions & can also spectate for free. This discount is only available to valid passholders & not accompanying guests.

Trentham Gardens Ice Skating & Tesco Clubcard Vouchers

Unfortunately you cannot use Tesco Clubcard Vouchers towards ice skating tickets at Trentham Gardens, (although you can use them as full or part payment against certain Trentham Gardens annual memberships).

Trentham Ice Skating Deals

Trentham Gardens Ice Skating & Admission to the Gardens

Admission to Trentham Gardens is included within your ice skating ticket price so you can enjoy a wander around for free! (Please note the gardens officially close at 4pm during the winter.)

Hire the Trentham Ice Rink & Group Discounts

You can even hire the whole ice rink if you fancy your own private ice skating party! The rink holds up to 70 skaters and is priced at £175 for a 45 minute session. There is also a group discount for bookings taken for 20 or more skaters, (5op per person discount).

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Alton Towers 2012

November 10th, 2011

Alton Towers 2012

Alton Towers re-opens on March 24 2012, (see below for February Half Term dates), with two new attractions to experience for the new season.

Alton Towers Deals

Nemesis; What Lies Beneath

New for Alton Towers 2012, this dark indoor ride will be located within the Forbidden Valley incorporating a new underground basement area close to Nemesis. With the theming based around the creation of the original Nemesis ride, there are rumours abound that this will be a new psychologically thrilling drop ride experience. More details as they come in.

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. Other attractions that have introduced 4D experiences have made use of moving seats, wind & rain special effects to keep you on your toes. Lots of fun for all the family.

Sonic Spinball at Alton Towers

Alton Towers 2013 & New Coaster Planned

Plans had previously emerged for a new thrill coaster for 2013 that is set to be the most expensive ride yet to be created at Alton Towers with a budget to exceed the £15million spent on building Thirteen! With new thrill rides in place for both 2012 & 2013 seasons, this will perhaps push through bumper visitor numbers.

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.

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2 for 1 Vouchers for Tatton Park, Trentham Gardens & more

November 8th, 2011

Here’s a great 2 for 1 voucher that is available from Cheshire Gardens that offers free entry to many top garden attractions including Trentham Estate & Tatton Park. With 2 for 1 vouchers valid until 3o November, it’s a great way to pick up a deal.

More details available at 2 for 1 Vouchers for Cheshire & Staffs Gardens.

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Top Ice Skating Rinks; Eyeskate, Trentham Gardens, Eden Project

November 7th, 2011

Deals for Eyeskate

Ice skating 2011/2012 is about to kick off this season and is you are looking for somewhere different to try out your Torvill & Dean, check out our top ice rink choices;

Eyeskate: with London Eye as the back drop for this spectacular ice rink, this could be well worth an Axel Jump in style. More information available at Eyeskate Deals 2011/2012.

The Eden Project: there’s plenty to do at this ice rink set within The Eden Project including skating lessons f & ice play without skates for under 5′s!

Trentham Estate: Ice skate in style within the beautiful grounds of Trentham Gardens in Staffordshire. Set between the Italian Gardens and Trentham Lakes, it’s well worth a visit and all starts off on 18 November 2011. Plenty of Trentham Garden Ice Skating Deals.

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Alton Towers 2011/2012; what to do when the Theme Park closes?

November 7th, 2011

Alton Towers Waterpark

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.

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Alton Towers Waterpark; Deals & Discounted Tickets 2011

November 6th, 2011

Alton Towers Waterpark Deals & Discounts 2012

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

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Alton Towers Bonfire Night & Late Entry Ticket

November 2nd, 2011

Here’s a chance to pick up a late entry ticket for Friday 4th November 2011 for just £15 per person. This gives you entry into the park from 4pm with the rides open until 9pm and of course the spectacular fireworks as well. Simply book online at Alton Towers Fireworks Deal.

More Alton Towers Fireworks 2 for 1 Vouchers & Deals also available.

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