Passholder Perks At Alton Towers

Alton Towers Passholder Benefits

Alton Towers offer plenty of additional benefits to passholders that it’s worth being aware of.  Whilst some of the passholder benefits are pretty well known, we’ve uncovered a few lesser well known passholder perks too!

1. Alton Towers Passholders & Early Ride Time

Early Ride Time gives you an extra hour before the main opening times on selected rides & is available to passholders.  This is well worth having as, if used well, allows you to ride many of the main attractions with minimal queues.  More details available at Early Ride Time at Alton Towers.

2. Alton Towers Passholders Discounts & Golf Challenge

Whilst this passholder perk seems a little ambiguous, when asked we’ve been told the passholder perk offers you 24 golf balls for the price of 12.  Worth an ask at least!

Oblivion at Alton Towers

3. Alton Towers Passholders Discount & King 6 Trampolines

These giant trampolines, located close to Hex, are an additional cost attraction priced at £4 for 3 minutes.  If this is something you’ve always fancied, flash you Merlin/Theme Park pass and secure 2 people for the price of 1 or double time if you are on your own!

4. Alton Towers Passholders & Free Parking Perk

Both Premium Annual Passholders & Alton Towers Premium Annual Pashholders can take advantage of FREE parking at Alton Towers.  Unfortunately, neither the Standard Merlin Pass nor the Alton Towers Standard Annual Pass now come with free parking.

However, you only need one Premium Passholder per vehicle to receive free parking at Alton Towers.  It may therefore be worth upgrading one person per family/party for frequent visitors to Alton Towers as, with parking now at £6 per vehicle, it might be financially worth the upgrade.

Alton Towers Waterpark Deals

5. Alton Towers Passholders & Alton Towers Waterpark Discounts

If you have a Merlin Annual Pass, Merlin Premium Pass or a Theme Park Annual Pass, you can secure a 20% discount off Alton Towers Waterpark ticket prices.  Simply book in advance on 0871 222 9903.

6. Alton Towers Passholders & Ride Photography Savings

A photopass offers you 5 photos, magnets or keyrings  throughout Alton Towers for just £20.  What they tend not to advertise is that one photopass can be used throughout the season thus allowing you to visit at various times throughout the year and still make use of the one photopass!  Passholders can also take advantage of a 20% discount, thus making each photo, magnet or keyring just £4 each.

You can even combine a USB wristband with a photopass that works out even better value for money for passholders.  More details available at Alton Towers Ride Photography Deals.

7. Alton Towers Passholders & 20% Discounts on Food, Drink & Souvenirs

Always worth flashing your pass if you are paying out for anything at Alton Towers.  You can gain 20% discount on all refreshments & merchandise within Alton Towers outlets including;

• Explorers Pizza & Pasta Buffet
• Toys, sweets, drinks & souvenirs within Alton Towers outlets
• Ice cream treats
• Towers Family Restaurant & more

For more money saving ideas, check out our Tips to Beat the Queues at Alton Towers.

Liz

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

Vue Cinema Ticket Deal

Cinema Weekend Deals at Vue Cinema

Vue Cinemas offer £1.50 cinema tickets for children, (aged 2 to 12 years), and accompanying adults for families movies throughout the year.

Running every Saturday & Sunday, around 10am, plus every day throughout the school holidays. Simply check your Vue cinema for film listings & times.  Additional charges in place for 3D movies

Cinema Weekend Deals at Odeon Cinema

Odeon Cinema offers mid morning family movies each Saturday & Sunday from just £1 a ticket, (tickets range from £1-£4, depending upon the cinema location).  With each child ticket purchased, an adult ticket is provided FREE of charge. Children are deemed to be between 2 & 12 years old.  More details available at Weekend Cineme Deals for Odeon Cinemas.

This Kids Club from Odeon runs every day throughout most school holidays too.

Cinema Weekend Deals at Cineworld Cinema

Cineworld offers ‘Movies for Juniors’ where adult & child tickets are from £1 for a Saturday morning showing at around 10am. Cineworld usually offer a range of movies although it is worth noting that not all Cineworld cinemas participate in this deal. For further details, go to Weekend Cinema Deals for Cineworld Cinema.

We’ve plenty more Mid Week Deals for Cinemas  too!

Theme Park Deals with a Thrill Hopper Ticket

Thrill Hopper Ticket for Theme Park Deals

A Thrill Hopper is a regional card that offers discounted entry to four of Staffordshire’s top visitor attractions on a flexible ticket.  The Thrill Hopper tickets offers you 1 admission to all 4 of the following attractions;

• Alton Towers
• Drayton Manor
• Water World
• Tamworth Snowdome, (limited to specific activities)

Thrill Hopper tickets are valid from 18 March 2012 to 31 October 2012, (excluding Bank Holiday weekends & special events).  Single tickets are priced at  £47.50 per person or a family ticket, (2 adults & 2 children) for £142.50.

This offers a substantial saving against the cost of four separate entries to these attractions and, as it is valid for the season, you can space out your trips during the year!  For those that love thrill seeking activities, this offers great value for either those living nearby or for people planning a trip to the area.

More details available at Thrill Hopper Ticket Offer.

Liz

Alton Towers & Tesco Clubcard Deals

Tesco Clubcard Vouchers; Five Times Value in Days Out Rewards

Tesco clubcard vouchers will be arriving in the post shortly, so worth checking out the new clubcard deals on offer in relation to Days Out Rewards.

Over the next 4 weeks, Tesco Clubcard is offering you the chance to pick up Days Out Reward at five times their value, (rather than the standard four times value)  This offer is only available until 11 June 2012.  This deal includes ‘pay in full’ visitor attractions, (such as Alton Towers, Drayton Manor, Woburn, Longleat) as well as Days Out Tokens, (that can be used at over 150 different visitor attractions around the UK).

These enhanced Tesco Days Out Rewards include;

• Alton Towers; £7.50 in clubcard vouchers, (previously £11.50)
• Thorpe Park; £7.50 in clubcard vouchers, (previously £10)
• Blackpool Pleasure Beach; £7.50 in vouchers, (previously £9.50)
• Drayton Manor; £7.50 in clubcard vouchers, (previously £10)
• Legoland, Windsor; £7.50 in vouchers, (previously £11.50)

Trentham Gardens Deals & Tesco Clubcard Vouchers

Enhanced Tesco Clubcard Deals for Days Out Tokens

Days Out Tokens gives you a great flexibility on when & where you visit attractions whilst also offering you the option to top up your vouchers with cash.

If you redeem your clubcard vouchers for days out tokens you would currently gain £25 towards entrance charges for each £5 clubcard voucher redeemed.  You can choose from over 150 visitor attractions around the UK rather than have to specify a particular setting with tokens valid for 6 months at the visitor attractions specified within the terms & conditions.

Simply present your days out tokens at the tickets kiosks on the day of your visit.  Be aware that you will not receive any change if you over pay in tokens so for best value, top up with cash and redeem fewer tokens per attraction.

It’s also worth noting that days out tokens can also be used to pay/part pay against annual memberships at particular visitor attractions too, (such as Trentham Estate), just ensure you check out the terms & conditions first as often reduced priced family memberships are not included in this offer.

Plenty more Hints & Tips for Best Value Tesco Clubcard Vouchers available too.

Liz

Check out Alton Towers 2 for 1 Vouchers 2012 for all our up to date deals for 2012

Alton Towers 40% Discount

Alton Towers are currently running a 40% discount for online bookings if you can book 7 days or more in advance & includes Early Ride Time too.   More details available at Alton Tower 40% Discount.

Book online for 25% discount at Alton Towers

It is worth considering Booking online at Alton Towers that secures you a 25% discount on standard ticket prices.  Not only that, but tickets purchased online at Alton Towers will enable you to access Early Ride Time; a great method to beat the queues at Alton Towers.

We’ve plenty of Tips to Beat the Queues at Alton Towers too!

Oblivion at Alton Towers

Alton Towers & Thrill Hopper Ticket

Consider a Thrill Hopper Ticket that offers you one admission to all four of the following:

• Alton Towers
• Drayton Manor Theme Park
• Water World
  
• Tamworth Snowdome, (limited to specific activities)

Thrill Hopper tickets are valid from 18 March 2012 to 31 October 2012, (excluding Bank Holiday weekends & special events).  Single tickets are priced at  £47.50 per person or a family ticket, (2 adults & 2 children) for £142.50.

This is a substantial saving against the cost of four separate entries to these attractions and, as it is valid for the season, you can space out your trips during the year!  More details available at Thrill Hopper Ticket.

New at Alton Towers for 2012

Alton Towers 2 for 1 Vouchers with Tesco Brands

Tesco Brands are running a 2 for 1 voucher for Alton Towers that is valid from 24 March – 1 November 2012, (excluding special events) and offers one free entry per full paying adult.  This 2 for 1 voucher is now available on over 200 Tesco brands including Tesco brand kitchen roll, branded chips, pasta & Tesco juice.

Alton Towers Deals with Tesco Clubcard

If you are a regular spender at Tesco, this can offer a great way to slash costs at Alton Towers.  Daily entrance fees can be redeemed for £11 in Tesco vouchers or a standard Merlin Annual Pass works out at £42.50 in vouchers.  You can even upgrade to a Premium Merlin Pass for an extra £35 cash.  Check out the current deal running on Tesco Clubcard Vouchers & Alton Towers.

Ice Age 4D at Alton Towers

Come Back Deals to Alton Towers

Come Back tickets are available at Alton Towers for a discounted return visit to the Park.  Choose a return visit to the Theme Park or Waterpark either on the following day, (for £9 per person) or later in the season, (for £15 per person).  More details available at Come Back Ticket for Alton Towers.

2 for 1 Voucher for Alton Towers with Fox’s Rocky Bars

Alton Towers have linked up with Fox’s biscuits to offer a 2 for 1 voucher at Alton Towers on all ranges of Rocky bars.  Great a chocolate bar and a 2 for 1 voucher…that’s my sort of deal!

Free Entrance to Alton Towers with a Blue Peter Badge

If you are aged 6 & 15 and hold a Blue Peter Badge & Card, you can gain free entrance to Alton Towers.  More details available at Alton Towers Deals 2012.

When is a 2 for 1 NOT a 2 for 1? For more details, go to Alton Towers Reduces Voucher Value.

Alton Towers Toddler Deal

Not currently available for 2012.

Free Taster Trips to Alton Towers

2 for 1 Voucher for Alton Towers; Travel by Train

Here’s a 2 for 1 voucher for Alton Towers if you travel by train.  Simply download the voucher & present your train tickets plus voucher on the day of your visit for discounted entry.

Saying this, Alton Towers is not an easy place to get to by train!  The closest main line station is Stoke on Trent, some 20 miles away, although there are buses that run from the station to the theme park.  More details available at 2 for 1 Voucher for Alton Towers.  Valid from 24 March to 30 June 2012.

Free Tickets to Alton Towers with The Sun

This deal has now expired but we’ll let you know when this free Alton Towers ticket promotion runs again, (historically it has tended to run at the beginning of the Alton Towers season).

What’s New at Alton Towers 2012?

Check out What’s New at Alton Towers for 2012 including new rides & coasters.

We've Alton Towers Waterpark Deals too

2 for 1 Voucher for Alton Towers 2012 with Kelloggs

Keep hold of those 2 for 1 vouchers for Alton Towers that were available on promotional packs of Kelloggs Frosties, Rice Krispies & Cornflakes. These vouchers remain valid until  30 June 2012.

Alton Towers 2 for 1 Voucher with Argos

This deal has now expired at Argos but we’ll let you know if they run this offer again in the future. Vouchers are valid during the 2012 season except for special events, concerts or between 2-4 November.

Remember, if you want to beat the queues, check out our Tips to Beat the Queues at Alton Towers & to keep up to date with the latest Alton Towers deals,

Booking Online at Alton Towers

You can simply book online at Alton Towers and take advantage of 25% off ticket prices plus pick up Early Ride Time too.  Early Ride Time secures you entrance to the park one hour before it opens to the general public with many of the main thrill rides open without the queues!

Free Tickets to Alton Towers with The Times/Sunday Time

If you took advantage of the recent Times/Sunday Times 2 FREE tickets to Alton Towers deal, then you’ll be on for a free theme park day out during 2012!

It is also worth noting that in conjunction with this free ticket offer, you can also pick up a bounceback ticket for a subsequent day at Alton Towers for just £5 per person.

This £5 bounceback ticket must be purchased from the Alton Towers Theme Park on the day  of your initial visit & you will need to present your original entry tickets at any Sales & Information booth or the Resort Box Office.

Alton Towers Vouchers 2011

Last year, we found  money off vouchers for Alton Towers at the following stores;

• Burger King; 50% off Alton Towers admission
• WH Smiths; 2 for 1 vouchers
• Fanta; 2 for 1 voucher
• Nutella; 2 for 1 voucher
• KP nuts & crisps; half price Alton Towers admission
• Co-op stores; 2 for 1 vouchers
• Vanish; 2 for 1 vouchers
• Fox’s Biscuits; 2 for 1 vouchers

As the theme park season begins, we’ll keep you up to date with all the Alton Towers 2 for 1 vouchers for 2012.

Liz

The Swarm at Thorpe Park

2 for 1 Voucher for Thorpe Park with Tesco Brands

Tesco Brands are running a 2 for 1 voucher for Thorpe Park that is valid from 15 March – 25 October 2012, (excluding special events) and offers one free entry per full paying adult.  This 2 for 1 voucher is now available on over 200 Tesco brands including Tesco brand kitchen roll, branded chips, pasta & Tesco juice.

Check out our Review of Swarm; new for Thorpe Park 2012.

 40% Online Discount for Thorpe Park Tickets

Thorpe Park are offering a 40% discount on online bookings if you can book 7 days or more in advance.  This online booking discount would secure an adult ticket for £25.20/ £20.16 a child.

Merlin Attractions Deal

Free Tickets to Thorpe Park with The Sun

Historically, Thorpe Park have run free ticket offers with the Sun newspaper during the theme park season. We’ll let you know of any future newspaper promotions as they come in for 2012.  This can be a great deal if you can be flexible on your date of visit.

Check out all our Thorpe Park Deals for 2012 and plenty of Tips to Beat the Queues at Thorpe Park too.

Stealth at Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park Deals with Tesco Clubcard

If you are a regular spender at Tesco, this can offer a great way to slash costs at Thorpe Park.  Daily entrance fees can be redeemed for £10 in Tesco vouchers or a standard Merlin Annual Pass works out at £42.50 in vouchers.

Check out the current Tesco Clubcard Deals for Thorpe Park that offers even greater value for money.

You can even upgrade to a Premium Merlin Pass for an extra £35 cash per person and secure your free parking perk.

Come Back Deals for Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park run some great come back deals throughout the season that offers you a substantial discount on a return visit to the park.  To return the following day you can pick up come back tickets for around £6 per person.

There is also a current comeback promotion running that offers a Fright Night come back ticket for £18 per person.  Remember come back tickets must be purchased before you leave the theme park.

Nemesis at Thorpe Park

 Group Prices at Thorpe Park.

Thorpe Park are keen to attract groups to Thorpe Park and offer substantial discounts to group parties and you don’t need to be in the cubs to make use of them!  If there is 7 or more in your party, it’s worth checking out the group discounts available.

2 for 1 Vouchers for Thorpe Park 2012 with Kelloggs

Keep hold of those 2 for 1 vouchers for Thorpe Park that were available on promotional packs of Kelloggs Frosties, Rice Krispies & Cornflakes. These vouchers remain valid at Thorpe Park until  30 June 2012.

Storm Surge at Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park 2 for 1 Voucher with WH Smiths

WH Smiths are currently issuing 2 for 1 Vouchers for Merlin Attractions including Thorpe Park.  This voucher is valid during the 2012 season, (some exceptions on dates) & comes free with any purchase at WH Smiths.

Thorpe Park 2 for 1 Vouchers

Last year, we found  money off vouchers for Thorpe Park at the following stores;

• Burger King; 50% off Thorpe Park admission
• WH Smiths; 2 for 1 vouchers
• Fanta; 2 for 1 voucher
• KP nuts & crisps; half price Thorpe Park admission
• Co-op stores; 2 for 1 vouchers

As the theme park season begins, we’ll keep you up to date with all the Thorpe Park 2 for 1 vouchers for 2012.

Thorpe Park 2 for 1 Vouchers with Argos

This deal has now expired at Argos but we’ll let you know if they run this offer again in the future. Vouchers are valid during the 2012 season except for special events, concerts or between 2-4 Novemberss

Tips to Beat the Queues at Thorpe Park

Check out our insider’s guide to this popular theme park with our Tips to Beat the Queues at Thorpe Park.

Liz

Free Entry to Drayton Manor & Manic Monday Deals

Drayton Manor Theme Park Deals May & June 2012

Drayton Manor Theme Park have some fantastic deals coming up in May & June that are worth bearing in mind if you are considering a trip to this popular Theme Park based in Staffordshire.

Free Entry to Drayton Manor on 19 May in a Morphsuit

Drayton Manor Theme Park are offering FREE entry to those that visit wearing a red blue or yellow morphsuit on 19 May 2012, (with those wearing a different coloured morphsuit taking advantage of £5 entry too).  Drayton Manor is again looking to take on the morphsuit world record, (they need at least 250 people wearing morphsuits) and a great way to have some fun & enjoy a free day out to boot!  Simply turn up on the 19 May in your Morphsuit!

Drayton Manor for a Tenner on Manic Mondays

Drayton Manor are running a fantastic Manic Monday offer where you can gain entry for just £10 per person.  This discounted ticket offer is running on Monday 14, 21 & 28 May 2012.  Simply wear an item of clothing in a particular colour & download a Manic Monday voucher to gain entrance for just £10.  More details available at Drayton Manor Manic Monday Deals.

Free Entry to Drayton Manor for ‘Liz & Phil’ Couples on 5 June 2012

Another FREE entry offer to Drayton Manor Theme Park for any ‘Liz & Phil’ couples wishing to enjoy the Diamond Jubilee celebrations at this popular Theme Park.  In celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, Her Majesty & Duke of Edinburgh name sakes, will have the chance to enjoy this popular Staffordshire theme park for free!  More details available at Free Entry to Drayton Manor on 5 June 2012.

There are plenty more Drayton Manor Deals available for 2012 too plus plenty of Hints & Tips to Beat the Queues at Drayton Manor.

Liz

Best Value Tesco Clubcard Vouchers

Tesco Clubcard Deals; Tips to Get the Best Value for your Tesco Loyalty Card

With Tesco clubcard vouchers coming through your door at the moment, it’s a good time to consider best value options from this popular loyalty card.  Check out our hints & tips to get the most from your Tesco Clubcard vouchers from  our frequently asked questions below.

Should I use my Tesco Clubcard Vouchers in store?

If you spend clubcard vouchers in store, you only manage to save the value of the voucher.  Even when Tesco run their clubcard voucher exchange, (allowing you to double the value of your clubcard vouchers), it’s still financially beneficial to exchange for partner benefits, (where you receive up to three, four of on occasion five times their value),  rather than in store.

Tesco Clubcard Best Value Deals

How Can I Find the Most Cost Effective Tesco Clubcard Deal?

Whilst reward vouchers can be redeemed for either three or four  times their value, some deals effectively offer you less than this.

Tesco clubcard have recently changed the format of their clubcard deals, using limited time limited deals to enhance their offers.  For example we have recently seen Tesco clubcard offer hotel rewards for four times their value, (until 14 May 2012) rather than their standard three times value.

Currently Tesco clubcard are offering five times value on their days out rewards rather than the standard four times value…but again, only for a limited period of time.  More details available at Clubcard Days Out Enhanced Rewards.

Coasters Galore with a Merlin Pass & Tesco Clubcard Vouchers

It is therefore worth keeping an eye out for current Tesco Clubcard promotions to get best value for your clubcard vouchers.  Keep checking back with us & we’ll let you know current promotions as they come in.

Annual memberships from Tesco Clubcard deals can potentially offer best value for days out on a budget.  Not only do annual memberships give you access to your favourite top attractions throughout the year, they often come with plenty of additional benefits to maximize your savings.

Worth considering whether annual memberships can be part-paid with clubcard vouchers, (such as English Heritage Members) or ‘pay in full’ promotions, (such as Merlin Passes).

Days out tokens can also offer great value for money to reduce your entrance charges at popular visitor attractions.  It is worth considering whether you can combine promotions to gain even better value.  For example for a party of four, planning a visit to Alton Towers…why not redeem £23 in clubcard vouchers for 2 Alton Towers tickets plus use a 2 for 1 voucher for Alton Towers for the remaining 2 in your group, (just remember to split into 2′s at the ticket kiosk).

Blenheim Palace Deals & Tesco Clubcard Vouchers

What about hotel vouchers & Tesco clubcard deals?

Redeeming your Tesco vouchers for hotel rewards is another good way of making that mini-break affordable.  Currently every £10 in clubcard vouchers will secure you £30 worth of hotel vouchers.  For those that accumulate a high number of clubcard vouchers, you can pick up a mini-break for ‘free’.  Worth checking out the full terms & conditions of these clubcard rewards before making any plans as often they can require a 2 night stay on stipulated days of the week.

Can I Retrieve Lost Clubcard Vouchers?

Yes, you can now retrieve old Tesco Clubcard Vouchers you’d forgotten all about through Tesco.com. This relatively new service allows you to check out your current voucher balance and highlights any issued clubcard vouchers that have yet to be redeemed.  Simply click on ‘My Vouchers’ on the clubcard site to see a table listing your unspent clubcard vouchers.

You can then redeem any remaining vouchers instantly using the online code given..I’ve done this and gained £40 in vouchers in the past!  This can be a great way to check whether you have mislaid vouchers and take action to retrieve them before it’s too late!  Be aware that mislaid vouchers can only be retrieved & used in line with their original expiry dates.

Family & Friends Railcard & Tesco Clubcard Vouchers

Any new deals for Tesco clubcard vouchers?

1. You can now use Tesco clubcard voucher to redeem tickets for Disneyland, Paris. This is particularly good deals as it’s quite difficult to secure Disneyland ticket deals without booking up for a stay at the resort. This is a ‘pay in full deal’ and offers 1 child or 1 adult a ticket for Disneyland Paris, offering access to both Disneyland Parks during the one day.  More details available at Disneyland Paris with Tesco Clubcard Vouchers.

2. You can now pick up a Family & Friends Railcard, (also available for the Young Person & Senior Railcards too), with your clubcard vouchers.  For £14 in vouchers you can pick up your discount railcard and take advantage of discounted rail travel all year long.  A family & friends railcard will secure you a 1/3 off most adult fares & 60% off kids rail fares.

3. Redspottedhanky now accept Tesco clubcard vouchers with & every £10 in clubcard vouchers will gain you £20 off train travel.  You can even top up with cash so you don’t have to save amount the ful amount before redeeming your vouchers.

Additional Tesco Clubcard points promotions.

Clearly this is what Tesco want you to do, but it is worth keeping an eye out for additional points promotions to build your rewards as long as you are buying necessary household items!

Trentham Gardens Deals & Tesco Clubcard Vouchers

Best Tesco Clubcard Deals; Days Out Tokens

I particularily like this deal as it gives you flexibility on when & where you visit plus offers you the option to top up your vouchers with cash.  If you redeem your clubcard vouchers for days out tokens, (usually gaining you four times value on your clubcard vouchers), you can choose from over 150 visitor attractions around the UK rather than have to specify a particular setting.  Your days out tokens are valid for 6 months at the visitor attractions specified within the terms & conditions.

Simply present your days out tokens at the tickets kiosks on the day of your visit.  Be aware that you will not receive any change if you over pay in tokens so for best value, top up with cash and redeem fewer tokens per attraction.

It’s also worth noting that days out tokens can also be used to pay/part pay against annual memberships at particular visitor attractions too, (such as Trentham Estate), just ensure you check out the terms & conditions first as often reduced priced family memberships are not included in this offer.

The Swarm at Thorpe Park

Best Tesco Clubcard Deals; Merlin Passes

A Merlin Pass gains you entry to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Warwick Castle and many more.  The standard Merlin Pass, (priced at £42.50 in clubcard vouchers),  is no longer as good value as in previous years due to the increased number of restrictions on use & the loss of the free parking perk.

However,  there are plenty of additional benefits available to passholders such as Early Ride Time at Alton Tower that is great for queue busting, 20% off food & drink at Merlin settings plus ride photography discounts too.

Should you wish to upgrade to a Premium Merlin Pass, this is possible by paying an additional £35 cash per person to enhance your Merlin benefits.  The main advantages of a Premium Merlin Pass is that it offers free parking at Merlin Attractions, (where paid parking fees are in place) plus unlimited use of the attractions, (with the exception of special events).

English Heritage Deals & Tesco Clubcard Vouchers

Best Tesco Clubcard Deals;English Heritage Annual Membership

The advantage with this deal is that adult membership gives you free entry for up to six  accompanying children (under 19) within your family group!  So for every £10 in clubcard vouchers, you will receive £30 towards an English Heritage Annual Pass, (membership priced at £47 an adult or joint adult£82)….bargain!!

Best Tesco Clubcard Deals; Blenheim Palace & Free Annual Upgrade

As with plenty of other days out deals, every £5 in Tesco clubcard vouchers will gain you £20 towards entrance charges. The great advantage is that if you purchase a day ticket at Blenheim Palace you can then exchange this for a full annual pass for this visitor attraction!

More details available at Tesco Clubcard Deals; Blenheim Palace.

Applause Annual Priority Membership – PLATINUM

If you want to a member of live TV audiences, (excludes BBC), platinum membership offers you 6 priority audience tickets per show.

Whilst TV tickets are free of charge, platinum membership guarantees entry,  (subject to availability per show), plus early entrance to the studio/venue before all normal ticket holders. This deal also gives you four times your value in clubcard vouchers, (£5 in tesco clubcard voucher is equivalent to 1 platinum membership worth £20).

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Free Entry to Drayton Manor

Free Entry to Drayton Manor

Drayton Manor are offering FREE entry to those that visit wearing a red blue or yellow morphsuit on 19 May 2012.  Those wearing a different coloured morphsuit can take advantage of £5 entry too.  Drayton Manor are again looking to take on the morphsuit world record, (they need at least 250 people wearing morphsuits) and a great way to have some fun & enjoy a free day out to boot!

Check out our Guide to Drayton Manor to Beat the Queues.

Drayton Manor Cheap Tickets for Just £10

Drayton Manor are running a Manic Monday offer for the next 3 Mondays, (14, 21 & 28 May), offering discounted tickets for just £10 per person.  Simply wear an item of clothing in a particular colour & download a Manic Monday voucher to gain entrance for just £10.  More details available at Drayton Manor for a Tenner.

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Drayton Manor Deals & Tesco Clubcard Vouchers

You can use your tesco clubcard vouchers towards admission charges for Drayton Manor.  Each £10 in clubcard vouchers can be redeemed for a ‘pay in full’ token that will gain entrance to the park.  This is a popular option to reduce your entrance charges.

Check out the current Tesco Clubcard Deals & Drayton Manor Deals for an even cheaper price until 11 June 2012.

2 for 1 Voucher for Drayton Manor with Fromage Frais

Promotional packs of Yoplait Thomas the Tank fromage frais are offering a 2 for 1 voucher for Drayton Manor.  Simply present your till receipt & 2 for 1 voucher at the day of your visit and receive an adult/child ticket free when a full price adult ticket is purchased. Vouchers are valid until 28 October 2012.

Plenty of Tips to Beat the Queues at Drayton Manor too!

Drayton Manor 2 for 1 Voucher; Travel by Train

Here’s a chance to pick up a 2 for 1 voucher for Drayton Manor if you travel by train.  Simply download the voucher and present your train tickets & voucher to Drayton Manor on the day of your visit.  More details available at Drayton Manor 2 for 1 Voucher.

Drayton Manor Deals

Drayton Manor Toddler Deal

Drayton Manor historically runs an off peak Toddler deal that offers a parent and child under 4 entry to the park for around £25.  Remember, children under 2 go free, so if you have young children this could work for you.

There is also a better discount for a Grandee, (seniors over 65) with a child under 4 for just £19.00.  Off peak is defined as term time in line with Staffordshire schools.

Driving to Drayton Manor

For Sat Nav purposes, use the postcode B78 3SA.  Be aware that car parking charges are now in place at £3 a car, (free for annual pass holders)

Drayton Manor Deals & Thrill Hopper Tickets

Consider a a Thrill Hopper ticket that offers you one admission to all four of the following:

• Water World
• Alton Towers
  
• Drayton Manor Theme Park
• Tamworth Snowdome, (limited to specific activities)

You can use the Thrill Hopper ticket from 18 March – 31 October 2012 with a single ticket priced at  £47.50 per person or a family ticket, (2 adults & 2 children) for £142.50.  This is a substantial saving against the cost of four separate entries to these attractions and, as it is valid throughout the season, you can space out your trips!

Drayton Manor & Comeback Deals

Drayton Manor are running a discounted comeback deal for a second day at this popular Theme Park.  This ‘Drayton Day 2 Ticket’ offers next day entry for just £11 per person when you purchase tickets before you leave the park.

Alternatively, check out the 2 for 1 voucher on the Drayton Manor map that you will receive on the day of your visit for discounted return entry later in the season.  Further details available at Guest Services.

For money saving ideas, check out our Guide to Drayton Manor.

Drayton Manor Vouchers in 2011

Drayton Manor run a selected number of discount voucher throughout the year, so worth keeping an eye out with;

• Visitheheart
• Moneysupermarket
• Local newspapers
• £10 Funday Fridays at off peak times towards the end of the season.