Eight race courses, including Ascot, Doncaster & Goodwood, will offer free entry over the coming months. In an initiative to boost race numbers, some of these events are being organised for evening or the weekend to suit families as well.
Free admission has been organised as follows:
- Towcester & Wolverhampton: Monday 26 April
- Sedgefield: Tuesday 27 April
- Ascot & Kempton: Wednesday 28 April
- Huntingdon: Thursday 29 April
- Doncaster: Friday 30 April
- Goodwood: Saturday 1 May
More details can be found here.
Londonmidland are giving away 10 free pairs of tickets to see Disney live! Three classic fairy tales at the NIA in Birmingham. Want to be in with a chance, then follow the link to londonmidland.
Pick up a family & friends railcard for only £19.50, (normal price £26). This railcard gives you a third off adult fares and 60% off children fares for a twelve month period. Could be a good investment.
Liz
The British Music Experience is an interactive museum exploring 60 years of popular music. If this is one for you, then take advantage of this 2 for 1 offer from Enjoy England, valid until 1 March 2010.
To download this voucher, go to Enjoy England.
For more deals for days out, why not subscribe to topdogdays.
Liz
Want to treat the kids without spending a fortune, then it’s well worth shopping around. Try these pizza deals to start with;
- Pizza Express are offering 2 for 1 on main meal pizza’s. For more information, go to Pizza Express.
- Pizza Hut have a midweek deal, (Sunday to Thursday after 6pm); a two course meal plus drink for only £7, children half price. For further details, see deals.
More deals to follow, why not subscribe to topdogdays to stay up to date.
Liz
Link public transport with days out and there’s some savings to be had! Here’s a few to try out;
- Londonmidland are offering unlimited travel during half term for only £10 an adult or £5 a child. More information available, go to Londonmidland.
- Pick up a family & friends railcard for only £19.50, (normal price £26). This railcard gives you a third off adult fares and 60% off children fares for a twelve month period.
- Eastmidland trains have a wide range of 2 for 1 offers on top London based attractions when you travel by train. From the Tower of London to Madame Tussauds, there’s something for everyone. For more information, go to daysoutguide.co.uk.
It’s always worth shopping around this topdogdays.
Liz
Queues for the Potteries Museum are averaging 2/2.5 hours since the Staffordshire Hoard collection opened on Saturday. If you are planning a visit, it may be worth getting there early to beat the queues. Pick up a saxon word search by the entrance or bring something electronic to amuse the kids!
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.
Liz
Here’s a lovely activitiy to do with the kids and it doesn’t cost a fortune either!
Here’s Delia’s recipe for pancakes to get you going!
For days out savings for Liverpool, then check out Your Ticket for Liverpool. This ticket substantially reduces your entrance fees to top attractions in Liverpool if you intend to stay in the area for a couple of days.
This card entitles you to free entrance to the Beatles Museum, LFC Museum, Liverpool Cathedral, free bus travel, free use of the Mersey Ferry & City Explorer tour buses plus more.
A three day adult ticket costs £29.99, (children ticket £19.99).
For more details, go to Liverpool deals.
Liz
Fancy the London Eye for Valentine’s night complete with red rose and chocolates? All lit up in red, you get to a chance to see the London skyline light up from 6pm to 10pm.
Unfortunately, you cannot use your Merlin Pass on this day so no bargains to be had – just something a bit different!
For more information, go to London Eye.
Liz
Join Best Western through facebook or twitter and join their giveaway day today.
Every 30 minutes throughout the day, they will set a question. Answer the question correctly and you could win 2 free nights for 2 people at a Best Western. 48 prizes in total to be won.
Good luck if you are going for this one!
Liz
A family & friends railcard gives you a third off adult fares and 60% off children fares for a twelve month period. Simply put, it can be cheaper to travel by train, (not to mention easier & more environmentally friendly!).
The family & friends railcard is currently on offer for £19.50, (usual price £26) Valid until 31 March, this maybe a good investment for your future travel plans.
Remember many train operators are also offering discounted entrance charges to top attractions when travelling by train.
Liz
South East England’s tourist board are offering some great discounts off days out in the South East. Included in the offers are:
- Birdworld, Surrey is offering 2 for 1 on entrance fees.
- Intech Science Centre, Winchester is offering free child entrance.
- Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth is offering 2 for 1 on entrance fees.
For further details, contact South East England and subscribe for the voucher(s) you wish to download.
Liz
Fancy a cheap night away, then try the exclusive chain of De Vere Hotels that are currently offering room only bookings from £29 per night.
With hotels throughout the country and availability through February half term and beyond, this could be a great way to enjoy a mini-break on a budget.
For more information, go to De Vere Hotels.
Liz
Like Tenpin Bowling, then you’ll like this offer! Hollywood Bowl are offering £1 a game per person during January. This offer is available Monday to Friday for up to 4 people per voucher.
For more details, go to Hollywood Bowl and download this voucher for some discounted fun!
Liz
To celebrate 10 years since opening, the Millennium Madejski Hotel in Reading are offering 10 rooms a night all year for only £10! Set in modern surroundings with a gym and swimming pool to boot, this is the deal of the week! Rooms are limited to 2 persons and only 1 booking per person.
There is still substantial availability throughout the year, so book quickly.
Liz
