Have you seen the recent Tesco advert about it’s clubcard offers? It’s true that spend £150 in Tesco and you can opt for a free Cineworld ticket.
The Tesco clubcard deal works on the principal that for every £1 spend, you receive 2 clubcard points and for every 100 points earned you receive a £1 voucher. This £1 can be redeemed up to 4 times it’s value in days out rewards.
This said, it doesn’t cost you £12 for a cinema ticket! For value for money, it would be better spent on rewards such as a Merlin Annual Pass where your vouchers will give you the full 4 times it’s value.
Any thoughts on this one?
Liz
Shop around and you’ll find a range of 2 for 1 offers on entrance charges around the country. Why not try some of these:
- Lastminute.com are offering 2 for 1 on top attractions including Warwick Castle & Edinburgh Dungeon.
- Try this downloadable voucher on 2 for 1 for Conkers, Twycross Zoo or Snibston. See the National Forest for further details.
- Take advantage of these 2 for 1’s by showing this downloadable leaflet for Wedgwood Visitor Centre & Trentham Gardens in Staffordshire.
Worth quite a saving!
Liz
Just spotted a days out discount for Alton Towers valid until 31 October 2010.
If you are a signed up member of tesco clubcard deals, then keep an eye out when your next lot of vouchers pop through the door. Included within this paperwork is some additional ‘birthday’, (Tesco’s not yours!), coupons including a 2 for 1 for a Merlin Attraction this season.
Choose from Alton Towers, Chessington, Thorpe Park, Legoland, Warwick Castle, Sea Life centres & more.
Always worth holding on to.
Liz
If you are planning to entertain the kids whilst trying to keep costs down, then here’s a few more ideas for February half term:
- Days out discounts in the Midlands including Cadbury World & Ironbridge, try these downloadable vouchers at visittheheart.
- Lastminute.com are offering 2 for 1 on top attractions including Warwick Castle & Edinburgh Dungeon.
- Book online for Alton Towers for discounted tickets, (adults £14.40 & children £8).
More ideas coming soon.
Liz
Londonmidland trains are once again running an offer for February half term. There are 50, 000 tickets available for unlimited travel for only £10 for adults or £5 for children when you download their voucher.
If you are planning a trip to London, Birmingham, Liverpool or even Stratford upon Avon, this could be just the ticket! Remember Londonmidland also have some great deals on days out if you are combining you trip with using public transport.
For more information go to Londonmidland.
If you are a Merlin Pass Holder or know of someone who is, here’s a way to blag a half price Merlin Pass.
The London Dungeon is running a pass holder evening on 11 February. Whilst tickets are free of charge, you need to pre-book your ticket. Furthermore, each pass holder is welcome to book a free ticket for a friend as well.
On the night, pass holders have the chance to renew their pass for £75 and non-passholders can pick up a pass for £75, (that’s effectively a half price Merlin Pass!). For more details, contact Merlin Pass Event.
Lastminute.com are offering 2 for 1’s on entrance charges to many tourist attractions throughout the UK.
Included within this deal are; Thorpe Park, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, London Bridge Experience, Warwick Castle, Edinburgh Dungeon, Chessington & Legoland.
For more details, go to Lastminute.com.
Liz
Your last chance to make use of these days out discounts throughout the UK:
- 365 tickets are offering up to 50% off entrance charges for bookings by 31 January, attractions include; Chessington World of Adventure, Thorpe Park, Legoland, Warwick Castle, Alton Towers, York & Edinburgh Dungeons & many more.
- Hollywood Bowl are offering £1 a game per person until the end of January, (Monday – Friday only).
- Blackbrook Zoo, Staffordshire is offering 99p entrance per person until 5 February.
- Fancy ice-skating? Download this Trentham Garden’s voucher for an extra 50p off admission prices, (valid until 12 February).
More deals brought to you by topdogdays.
Liz
Today, 15 January, is your last chance to purchase a half price Merlin Annual Pass. An individual pass is currently available for £75 and gains you entry to all Merlin attractions nationwide. However the Merlin Pass does come with some restriction on use, (mainly during August for London attractions and Fright Nights at Thorpe Park).
If you are looking for completely unrestricted access throughout the season, try the new Merlin Premium Annual Pass. Individual tickets cost £200 person and are available online if this is the one for you.
Liz
A Merlin Annual Pass is a great idea if you intend to visit any number of the following in the coming year; Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington, London Eye, Sea-life centres, Warwick Castle, Legoland Windsor and now also the Legoland Discovery Centre opening in Manchester!
Even better news, a Merlin Annual Pass is now available online at half price with an individual Merlin Pass costing just £75. Hurry though as this offer runs out on 10 January. For more details, go to merlin pass.
Liz
A Merlin annual pass gives you unlimited fun from a host of venues from Alton Towers to Madame Tussauds to Legoland and plenty more.
Buy a Merlin pass on line and you can take advantage of a 20% discount on standard charges. Ring the Official Merlin Pass team on 08444 77 44 44 and quote ‘passholder gift‘ and save 25% on standard charges, (individual tickets; normal price £150, special offer £112.50).
Happy shopping.
Liz
Following from my earlier post about buying Warwick Castle for Christmas Day, news has just come in that the winning bid went for £27,000. 8 bids were received in total and Merlin Entertainment has now opted to donate the full amount to it’s in house charity, Merlin’s Magic Wand.
That’s going to be some Christmas for the lucky bidders!
Liz
