Free Entry to Drayton Manor

Drayton Manor for Free in a Morphsuit

Drayton Manor Theme Park are offering FREE entry on Saturday 19 May for those opting to arrive in a morphsuit!  This is a great way to have a bit of fun, help break a world record & gain free entry to this popular Theme Park!

Drayton Manor are offering FREE entry to those wearing a red blue or yellow morphsuit or discounted entry, (£5 per person) for those wearing a different coloured morphsuit!  Help Drayton Manor take on the morphsuit world record, (they need at least 250 people wearing morphsuits) and enjoy some fun compliments of Drayton Manor too.

Can’t make it? We’ve plenty of other Drayton Manor Deals too.

Cinema Ticket Deals for the Weekend

Museums at Night & Free Entry Offers

Worth checking out what your local museums have planned this weekend under the Museums at Night celebrations.  There are some great events being planned and some even better FREE entry deals too.  More details available at Museums at Night Celebrations.

Cinema Deals for the Weekend

All three main cinema chains, (Vue, Odeon & Cineworld), now offer mid morning family screenings at bargain prices.  If you don’t mind an early-ish start in the mornings, this is a great way to enjoy the movies on the cheap.  More details available at Weekend Cinema Deals for Vue, Odeon & Cineworld.

Tesco Clubcard Vouchers Arriving in the Post

Tesco clubcard vouchers are currently arriving in the post!  If you want to get Best Value for your Clubcard Vouchers then take a look at our hints & tips.  It’s also worth noting that Tesco clubard vouchers are also offering five time value on their days out rewards until 11 June, (normal 4 time value), so it could be worth stocking up as vouchers last for 6 months!  More details available at Clubcard Days Out Reward Sale.

BCLM Deals

Apply for Free Tickets to the Black Country Living Museum

Here’s your chance to enter the free ticket draw in May that offers you a chance to pick up FREE tickets to the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley on 30 June 2012. The second draw for the free ticket giveaway at the Black Country Living Museum will be taking place between 21 May & 27 May 2012. More details available at Free Tickets to the Black Country Living Museum.

Free Visits to Alton Towers for Teachers

Alton Towers are offering Primary & Secondary School Teachers free days at this popular Staffordshire Theme Park with the next taster day coming up on 18 May 2012! This offers you & a guest free entry to Alton Towers but spaces are limited. More details available at Free Visits to Alton Towers.

Olympic Torch Relay Around the UK

The Olympic Torch arrives in Cornwall 18 May 2012 and there are plenty of events on offer as the torch relay takes on an 8000 mile journey around the UK.  As they say, the Olympic flame will come within 10 miles of 95% of the UK population…so you shouldn’t have too far to go.  Check out the events going on in your area over the next 70 days.  More details available at Olympic Torch Relay Around the UK.

Eden Project Deals with 2 for 1 Discount Card

Last Few Days to Pick Up a 2 for 1 Discount Card

If you are out & about, pick up a copy of Gardeners’ world, (May edition) that contains a 2 for 1 discount card.  This discount card will gain you free entry to 272 castles, gardens, historic homes & adventure play areas and is valid until 30 April 2013, (some restrictions on use).  More details available at 2 for 1 Discount Card with Gardeners’ World.

We’ve plenty of National Trust Deals as well as Cheap Ticket Options for English Heritage too.

40% off Merlin Theme Park Attractions or 2 for 1 Vouchers

Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures & Legoland are all currently offering 40% off Theme Park Ticketsfor online bookings made 7 or more days in advance.  Whilst that would mean you can’t visit this weekend, it could be a chance to book ahead.

If you are not sure whether to use a 2 for 1 voucher or a 40% discount, check out our thoughts on our Theme Park Deals Debate.

More details available at;

• Alton Towers Deals
• Cheap Tickets to Thorpe Park
• Voucher & Deals for Legoland, Windsor
• Chessington World of Adventures Deals

Whatever you do, have a good one!

Liz

Free Entry Weekend at the National Trust

Free Entry to National Trust Settings

The National Trust is opening up over 200 National Trust setting FREE of charge this weekend, (21 & 22 April).  Simply download a voucher and present to the participating National Trust setting of your choice.  More details available at Free Entry to National Trust Settings.  A great way to enjoy a day out for free this weekend!

Free Ticket to Alton Towers

Alton Towers & The Times/Sunday Times have teamed up to offer 2 FREE Alton Towers tickets toeach reader.  This is the last few days of this free ticket promotion but you still have time to collect the required number of tokens to apply for your free tickets to Alton Towers.  More details available at Free Tickets to Alton Towers.

Go Ape Promotional Code

Go Ape Promotional Code

We’ve teamed up with Go Ape to offer our readers a promotional code that offers a £5 discount per person at each of their 27 courses, (except Woburn) and is valid Sunday to Friday throughout 2012!  More details available at Go Ape Promotional Code.

Crealy Cornwall £2 Entry

Crealy, Cornwall is offering discounted entry this weekend, (21 & 22 April), for just £2  per person.  With standard on the gate prices starting at £14.95, this is a substantial discount of normal prices!  This offer is linked to Crealy Cornwall only, (not Crealy Devon).  More details available at Cheap Tickets to Crealy Cornwall.

Free Entry to Disneyland Paris

Last few days to pick up free tickets to Disneyland Paris for Sky TV customers as this deal ends on 30 April, (although visits can take place between 1 April & 31 October 2012).  There is also a chance to pick up a free ticket if you visit on or within 6 days of your birthday too, (& this deal is open to everyone!)  More details available at Free Tickets to Disneyland Paris.

Merlin Pass Sale; Last Few Days

Last few days to pick up a reduced price Merlin Pass that is currently on offer with a 25% discount.  The deal comes to an end on 22 April, so need to be quick with this offer.  More details available at Merlin Pass Sale.

Free Tickets to Black Country Living Museum

There are 1000 tickets up for grabs for the Black Country Living Museum…simply enter the ticket givaway draw by Sunday 22 April.  More details available at Free Tickets to Black Country Living Museum.

Whatever you do have a good weekend!

Liz

Free Entry Weekend at the National Trust

Here’s a chance to pick up FREE entry to over 200 National Trust settings during the weekend of 21 & 22 April 2012. There are over 200 National Trust settings opening their doors free of charge including;

• Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood, (Derbyshire)
• Biddulph Grange, (Staffs)
• The Workhouse, (Notts)
• Cliveden, (Bucks)
• Little Moreton Hall, (Cheshire)
• Wordsworth House, (Cumbria)
• Ashridge Estatte, (Herts)
• Osterley Park, (Middx)
• Attingham Park, (Shrops)
• Ham House, (Surrey) & many more!

Simply register your details & download your National Trust Free Weekend Voucher.  You will need to present your voucher to the participating National Trust property for a free day out compliments of the National Trust!

This voucher is valid on 21 & 22 April 2012 at participating NT properties; there are some restirctions on use so worth checking out the full terms & conditions before setting out.  A voucher is valid for a maximum of 2 adults & 2 children, (aged 5-16 years) but can also be used for 1 adult & 3 children or just 1/2 adults.  More details available at Free National Trust Weekend Offer.

We’ve plenty more National Trust Offers available throughout 2012 too!

Liz

Stuck for ideas for Christmas, then consider an annual pass, membership or regional card  that keeps on giving all year long.  These passes & cards can offer substantial savings on entry with many offering additional benefits such as free parking or discounts on secondary spending.

Family mini breaks away on a budget

Stay, Play, Explore Family Short Break

Here’s a way to treat the whole family with a voucher for a short break away in Leicestershire with a Stay, Play, Explore Family Fun package deal.  For £109 a family of four can take advantage of an overnight stay in a 3 or 4 star hotel, (breakfast included), plus entry to any 3 of the following 5 visitor attractions;

• Twycross Zoo
• Conkers
• National Space Centre
• Snibston
• Bosworth Battlefield

The hotels offer a range of leisure facilities too including swimming pools, health clubs & even a junior chef school!  All in for £109…bargain!  More details available at Stay, Play, Explore Gift Vouchers.

National Trust membership deals

National Trust Membership for Christmas

National Trust membership offers free entry plus free parking to over 300 settings. You can secure a discount on the  first year’s National Trust membership if you buy online and pay by direct debit. This deal will in effect give you 3 months National Trust Memership for Free.  For double deals, head over to Quidco that will give you the 3 months free membership plus 30% cash back on your membership too.  More details available at National Trust Cash Back Offer.

Merlin Pass for Christmas

With attractions ranging from Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland & London Eye, there’s plenty of choice with this pass.  Whilst the standard Merlin Pass no longer includes free parking & there are some restrictions on use, this can still offer value for money. If you are looking for a deal, you can pick up a Merlin Pass for just £42.50 in Tesco clubcard vouchers.

Merlin Pass Half Price Deal

Alternatively, Merlin Passes are going to be  available at half price from Boxing Day.  More details available at Merlin Pass Half Price Sale

English Heritage Annual Pass for Christmas

This pass offer fantastic value for money as each adult annual pass membership gives you free entry for up to six  accompanying children (under 19) within your family group!

Membership is priced at £46 an adult or joint adult for £80 & for a double deal, pay by direct debit to receive 15 months membership for the price of 12 months. Alternatively pay using tesco clubcard vouchers for this and receive £30 off an English Heritage Annual Pass for every £10 in clubcard vouchers.

Christmas deals for all the family

Nickelodeon Pass from Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is now offering a Nickelodeon Pass that could be of interest to young families. This season pass offers unlimited use of the 12 new Nickelodeon rides specifically designed for younger children and is currently available at a reduced price of £75 per person until 24 December 2011, (standard price £99).  More details available at Nickelodeon Pass from Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Forestry Commission; Discovery Pass

A Discovery Pass gives you free parking to the forest of your choice for a full year plus local deals often linked to food & drink or cycle hire reductions.  However it’s the national Go Ape 20% discount that may also prove invaluable, (Monday – Friday, term time only) for avid tree climbers!  Passes range from just £20-£40 with more details available at Discovery Pass Offers.

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Liz

Simply purchase a copy of the Radio Times, (priced at £1.20), and use your free family voucher for a day out at hundreds of National Trust settings  around the UK on either 1 or 2 October 2011. The National Trust voucher can be used for up to 2 adults & 2 children, (aged 5-16years) or 1 adult & 3 children.

So for the cost of the Radio Times, priced at £1.20, you can enjoy a day out with the family at a National Trust setting for FREE!  With the good weather set to continue, this could be the deal for the weekend!  More details available at National Trust Radio Times Deal.

The National Trust are opening up hundreds of their settings to join the Heritage Open Weekend that is running from 8 to 11 September 2011.  National Trust settings include free entry to;

• Wordsworth House & Gardens
• Ashridge Estate
• Petworth House
• Winkworth Arboretum
• Cliveden
• Calke Abbey
• Sudbury Hall
• Corfe Castle
• Kingston Lacy House….and many more

Not all the participating National Trust settings are open both days, so it is worth checking before you visit to avoid disappointment.  A great way to enjoy a day out for FREE!  For a full list of participating National Trust properties, go to National Trust & Heritage Open Days.

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Liz

The National Trust are running a great deal this summer offering free entrance for up to 2 children when accompanied by a full paying adult during August 2011.

National Trust Deals

Simply download a Kids Go Free voucher and take with you to the participating attraction of your choice within the month of August.

Whilst most National Trust attractions are par-taking in this kids go free deal, there are a few exceptions and worth double checking before you set out.  For more details, go to National Trust Kids Go Free Voucher.

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Liz

Cheap Tickets to the National Trust

National Trust are offering discounted entry to 50 of it’s settings around the country for those who arrive without the car.  For further details of settings taking part in this offer, go to Cheap Tickets for the National Trust.

Cheap tickets at the Eden Project if you reduce your carbon footprint

If you walk, cycle or take public transport to the Eden Project you can take advantage of reduced entrance fee charges.

You will need to buy your tickets on the door to receive this discount and show a valid public transport ticket to gain your discount.  Valid bus tickets from St Austell, Par, Luxulyan to Eden or Bugle for train tickets on the day of your visit to the Eden Project.

Public Transport and Visitor Attraction Deals

There are plenty of attractions that you can pick up a 2 for 1 voucher for if you can travel by train.  If you can combine off peak travel with a railcard or other special off peak deals, then this can be a cost effective method to have a day out on a budget.  2 for 1 deals include;

• 2 for 1 at London Zoo
• 2 for 1 at Alton Towers
• 2 for 1 at Madame Tussauds
• 2 for 1 at the Thinktank Science Museum
• 2 for at Longleat Safari Park..plus many more

More details available at 2 for 1 deals on public transport.

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Liz

Father’s Day Knight School at Bolsover Castle

Join a hands-on workshop specifically designed for children and dads to find out how to become a  knight at Bolsover Castle this Father’s Day.

Watch the sword combat display, pick up a few hints and tips and then compete in the hobby-horse joust!

Bushcraft Activities

Join Dad’s Army at National Trust Site at Wallington

Join in the ‘Dad’s Army’ sessions at the National Trust site at Wallington, Northumberland and acquire some new skills in bushcraft activities, woodland crafts or even a few gardening hints and tips!

Theme Park Deals for Father’s Day

For adrenalin junkie Dad’s, check out all our theme park deals; Alton Towers Deals, Thorpe Park Deals, Drayton Manor Deals, Chessington World of Adventure Deals, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Deals.

The Big One at BPB

Father’s Day Outdoor Survival Skills, Suffolk

The Forestry Commission at Rendlesham Forest are running an Outdoor Survival Skills Course for Dads & kids that includes ‘wild cookery’!  Priced at £12 per person with children required to be 7 or over.  More details available at Unusual Days Out for Father’s Day.

Zorbing Ride for Two, Dorset

Zorbing is the ‘recreation’ of rolling downhill within a gigantic inflatable ball.  Here’s a deal from lastminute that offers 2 rides for the price of 1 zorbing down the Dorset Dales.  More details available at Zorbing on Father’s Day Deals.

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Liz

Pick up a copy of the Daily Mail today, (10 June 2011) and within you’ll find a voucher for free entry to over 150 National Trust houses & gardens!

This National Trust voucher is for a maximum of two adults and must be used today.  Simply cut out the voucher and take with you to the National Trust setting of your choice, (exclusions apply so worth checking out on the voucher which National Trust settings are available with this deal).

If you can’t make use of this today, then take note that the Daily Mail will be running this National Trust voucher deal every Friday in June!

Looking for National Trust deals, then check out  Eden Project & National Trust Deal.

For English Heritage deals go to Deals & Discounts for English Heritage Sites.

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