Top Regional Tickets & Breaks
April 10th, 2017It can be worth taking a look at discounted combined ticket & short break packages that can offer substantial savings. Opt for a stand alone regional ticket that provides discounted entry within a flexible framework or a short break that combines accommodation & family entry to top attractions. We’ve put together a few of our favourite combination options below.
1. London BIG Ticket, (4 Top Attractions in London)
This London BIG Ticket offers discounted entry to 4 top attractions in London that is valid for use during a 90 day period. Pick up entry to the London Eye, London Sea Life Aquarium, Shrek’s Adventure! London & Madame Tussauds London that offers 4 attractions for the price of 2.
Flexibility; with a 90 day window to undertake all 4 attractions this is ideal for those either planning a short break to London or those preferring to space out their visits out their visits, (think summer holidays).
Top Tip; the BIG ticket includes priority entrance to both London Sea Life Aquarium & Madame Tussauds London to help you keep your queue times down.
The London Eye at dusk, (photo; Phil Loach)
2. Stay Play Explore Break, (Accommodation + 3 Attractions)
This short break package includes hotel accommodation, breakfast plus family entry to 3 visitor attractions in & around Leicestershire.
Flexibility; this package includes discounted entry to 3 popular settings of your choice that includes Conkers, National Space Centre, Twinlakes Parks, Twycross Zoo, Swadlincote Ski Centre & Leicester Outdoor Pursuits.
Top Tip; combine entry to all 3 attractions during your short break or opt to return later in the year should you wish to space out your visits as your tickets are valid throughout the season, (some exclusions on use).
Alton Towers; Sonic Spinball, (photo Phil Loach)
3. Thrill Hopper Ticket; Alton Towers/Drayton Manor
Here’s a 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). This secures substantial savings off standard price entry & works well both as a stand alone deal or in conjunction with a short break.
Flexibility; tickets valid throughout the season for those looking to space out their visits, (some restrictions on use).
Top Tip; combine with a cheap overnight stay for an active break, (you can always return later in the year if you don’t accomplish all 4 attractions).
Drayton Manor; Troublesome Trucks
4. Family Fun Short Break Package, (Accommodation + 3 Attractions)
This short break package offers hotel accommodation, breakfast plus family entry to 3 visitor attractions in Staffordshire. Attractions include Water World, Trentham Monkey Forest, SnowDome, Shugborough, Churnet Valley Railway, Conkers & Trentham Gardens.
Flexibility; choose 3 attractions from a choice of 10 settings with tickets valid until the end of the season, (some excluded dates).
Top Tip; this package offers discounted entry to 3 top visitor attractions that you can either include as part of your short break or space out your visits during the season.
Up close & personal at Trentham Monkey Forest
5. Blackpool Resort Pass
The Blackpool Resort Pass offers 1 entry all of the following attractions; Blackpool Pleasure Beach/Nickelodeon Land, (ride wristband included), Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Tower Dungeon, Sea Life Blackpool & Madame Tussauds Blackpool.
Flexibility; offers discounted entry to the main attractions in Blackpool with tickets valid for 7 days from the date of your first visit.
Top Tip; this can offer value for money for those planning a few days to Blackpool to take in the main sights.
6. Alton Towers/Drayton Manor Resort Family Break
Take advantage of this short break package that offers hotel accommodation, breakfast, Alton Towers/Drayton Manor tickets + 2 other visitor attractions.
Flexibility; a wide range of flexibility both in terms of accommodation & the range of attractions included within the break, (Water World, Trentham Monkey Forest, SnowDome, Shugborough, Churnet Valley Railway, Conkers & more).
Top Tip; a chance to custom build a short break with the activities/attractions that best suit your family.
Alton Towers, (photo; Phil Loach)
7. Ironbridge Passport, (includes 10 Museums)
An Ironbridge Gorge Passport allows 1 entry to all ten Ironbridge Museums during a 12 month period. Attractions include the family orientated Blists Hill Victorian Town, Enginuity Discovery Centre, Tar Tunnel, Darby Houses & Coalport China Museum.
Flexibility; valid for use over a 12 month period, (excluded ticketed events) plus if you go over the 12 months you have the added bonus of gaining free entry to 1 of the remaining attractions left within your passport!
Top Tip; family passports include ALL your children that live with you or your partner plus grandchildren that live with your son/daughter too, (under 18 years)
Ironbridge Passport; Blists Hill Victorian Town
8. Scotland’s Explorer Pass, (includes 77 Attractions)
The Explorer Pass offers entry to all 77 Historic Scotland paid attractions including Edinburgh Castle, Glasgow Cathedral, Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace & St Andrews Castle. Whilst you can only visit each site only once, multiple sites can be visited within any single day.
Flexibility; opt for a 3 day pass that can be used on any 3 days within a 5 day period or select a 7 day pass that is available to use on any 7 days within a 2 week period. This allows for rest/travel days within your trip to Scotland.
Top Tip; pick up priority entrance to both Edinburgh & Stirling Castle that allows you to bypass the queues at these popular attractions.
9. London Pass, (60+ London Attractions)
The London Pass offers entry to 60+ top visitor attractions in London including the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, Tower Bridge Exhibition and a Thames River Cruise. For those planning a trip to London this pass can offer value for money plus the priority entrance at select attractions allows you to bypass the queues at busy times of the year.
Flexibility; passes are available for use over 1, 2, 3, 6 or 10 days that offers you the chance to match your pass to your trip to London.
Top Tip; the London Pass comes with a nifty fastrack entrance to popular attractions such as to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace & London Zoo that helps you pack more into your trip to London.
York Dungeon under a York Pass.
10. York Pass, (30 Attractions in & around York)
This sightseeing pass includes entry to 30 top attractions including York Minster, Castle Howard, DIG, The York Dungeons & the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. You can purchase 1, 2 or 3 day passes so you can match your pass to the number of days you plan to be in York.
Flexibility; buy a three day York Pass & use it over six days from the first day of activation for greater flexibility during a short break.
Top Tip; ideal for those planning a short break to York & the surrounding areas. Worth keeping an eye out for secondary offers available on food, drink & transport options too.
