A selection of the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon Gold ever found is returning to Stoke on Trent in time for February half term. The Potteries Museum will be displaying the collection and what’s more, there’s no charge for admission!
Why not combine this with a cut price movie that run at the the Potteries Museum each school holidays. Showing this half term with be The Princess & the Frog, with all seats only £3.
For more details, go to Reels on Wheels. Sound like a great day out from topdogdays.
Liz
Another list of days out that won’t break the bank;
More top tips for topdogdays.
Liz
Alton Tower’s are offering all the benefits of the ‘Santa’s lunches‘ and combining this with a night’s bed and breakfast at the resort. This option gives you the advantage of having the Christmas meal in the evening, (thus dinner, bed & breakfast all included) and two days use of the water park to boot.
Use your Alton Tower’s Annual Pass for a 20% discount on all bookings. Only selected days available and some dates are sold out already. For more information contact the Alton Tower booking line on 0871 222 1100
Liz
Alton Towers are offering ‘Santa’s lunches’ that also include water & theme park entrance for the day! This package comprises of a full Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, a chance to meet Santa in his grotto with a present for each child, full use of the water park, a game of mini-golf, a puppet show as well as the children’s rides at the theme park!
You can make a full day out of it with entrance starting at 10am and water park closing at 6pm, (theme closes at 4pm). Prices for adults, (14+) £29, children, (2-13) £21.50.
For more information & bookings, contact Alton Towers on 0871 222 1100
Liz
Buy online and you can take advantage of a £5 discount per person from the normal gate charges at the Sea Life Centre in Birmingham. Tickets, including the discount, are as follows: Adults £11, Children £8.50.
Remember, you can ‘come and go as you please‘ so get your hand stamped before you leave and combine a visit to Sea-Life with some Christmas shopping in Birmingham.
For further details, go to www.sealifeeurope.com.
Liz
This new children’s attraction will be opening at the Trafford Centre, Manchester in March 2010 and it will be the first Legoland Discovery Centre in Britain. This highly interactive experience will include a 4D cinema, a lego ride and lots to play & explore with the ever popular lego brick.
This could be the perfect way for Dad to amuse the kids for a couple of hours while Mum shops, or a place for the whole family to enjoy together. Whatever you decide, topdogdays will let you know the best deals available to enjoy without breaking the bank.
Liz
A ‘stay, play & explore‘ ticket allows you entry to three of the following five Leicestershire visitor attractions: Twycross Zoo, National Space Centre, Conkers, Bosworth & Snibston.
With tickets priced at £24 (adult), £12 (child) or £60 (family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children), there are substantial savings to be had. Tickets are valid until Dec 2010 so you can space out your trips and get the most for your money!
More details available at www.stayplayexplore.co.uk
Liz
Open until 21 Feb 2010, Trentham Garden’s Ice Rink is now up and ready for some skating fun this winter. Located in a more sheltered spot this winter, your ice rink prices include skate hire and entrance to the gardens.
For a 20% discount on prices, sign up for an enjoy card this season, (discount available term time only). If you already have a Trentham annual pass, this also offers you a 20% discount.
For further details, go to www.trenthamleisure.co.uk and enjo20y!
Liz
Tickets still available for the hugely popular Pink gig at Alton Towers on 27 June 2010. 30,000 tickets are to be sold where Pink will perform on the front lawn in the evening at Alton Towers.
Joint tickets are available if you wish to combine this with a day at the theme park, (£65 – see www.altontowers.com for further details) or for ticket only prices, see ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.co.uk. Ticket only are priced at £45 plus a booking fee of £4.50 per ticket.
Should be a good one!
Liz
Pink have announced that they are to play at Alton Towers on 27th June 2010 which has the makings of an amazing day out!
If you have an Alton Tower’s annual pass and don’t need the combined ticket, then here’s the numbers to ring to make that booking:
0844 847 2450 or 0871 2301080
Liz
If you are travelling to Alton Towers for a winter break in next few weeks, beware there is no access to Alton Towers through the village of Alton as Farley Road/New Lane has been closed off.
If you have a Sat Nav system, it would be well worth looking for a route diversion to avoid any delay or, alternatively, follow the diversion route as directed.
Safe journey.
Liz
Most venues now offer group discounts on entrance charges and other additional extras. However, did you know you do not necessary need to belong to a formal organisation to pick up these discounts?
Why not club together with some friends and as long as you meet the minimum requirement numbers, then these savings can be considerable. At Wedgwood museum, groups of 12+ attract a third off the entrance price and at Alton Tower’s groups of 10+ are eligible for about 30% off the gate prices!
Another top tip from Topdogdays!
Open all year, the kids love this interactive experience of days gone by at the Black Country Living Museum.
What’s more, the museum is offering a 12 month season ticket for every daily admission to the centre. With a family ticket priced at £34.95 for 2 adults & 3 children, this is seriously good value for the year!
See www.bclm.co.uk for further details
Liz
If you are thinking of a trip to Wedgwood with all those hands on activities for the children, here’s a way to keep the pennies down.
Sign up for an enjoy card, (no charge) at www.enjoystaffordshire.com. This will will give you two for one on joint admission prices or have the kids go free with one paying adult. The deals don’t stop there, as pot throwing is discounted by 25% and a further 10% off in the restaurant.
See www.wedgwoodmuseum.org.uk for further details of all the activities on offer.
