December Days Out; Deals & Discounts
November 16th, 2016Chessington £9pp Winter Tickets
Whilst the theme park rides are closed, substantial areas within the resort remain open including the Chessington Zoo, Sea Life Centre, Zafari animals PLUS daily meet & greet animal shows. Take advantage of this early bird offer from Chessington with tickets priced from just £9pp for those that can book ahead. With the park open from 10am to 3pm, this offers a family treat at a budget price.
The Shard; Kids Go Free, (17-24 December)
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The View from The Shard, (photo; Phil Loach)
Gulliver’s Theme Park Family Ticket 2017 for £39
Here’s a chance to pick up a family ticket to Gulliver’s Theme Park 2017 for just £39 from LivingSocial. This ticket is valid for up to 4 people, (at least 1 adult & 1 child), & can be used at any of the 3 Gulliver’s Theme Park locations based in Warrington, Milton Keynes & Matlock Bath. Valid for use between 1 March & 31 August 2017, (your gift ticket must be redeemed for a Gulliver’s ticket voucher by 31 January 2017), this option will save you up to 49% off standard price tickets.
Kew Gardens Winter Ticket, (adults £9/child £3.15)
Take advantage of this discounted off peak ticket to Kew Gardens with tickets priced at just £9 an adult/£3.15 a child, (4-16 years). Whilst this does not include entry to Christmas at Kew, it’s a great chance to explore Kew away from the crowds.
Aerial Extreme 2017 Tik’s from £12pp
Save up to 50% off standard price tickets for Aerial Extreme in 2017 with this offer from LivingSocial. Enjoy an aerial adventure for just £12 a child/£14.50 an adult with 2017 tickets valid from 16 January – 30 April, (excludes Saturdays). All 5 Aerial Extreme settings are taking part in this cheap ticket offer that includes sites in Manchester, Milton Keynes, Trentham, Knowsley & Yorkshire.
Free Entry to Stonehenge, (Winter Solstice – now expired)
English Heritage offers guests free entry to Stonehenge as part of the Winter Solstice celebrations taking place on 21 December 2016. With sunrise taking place just after 8am, visitors will be able gain free entry to the monument as soon as it is light enough to do so safely, (around 7.45-10am).
Eden Project; FREE Entry Weekends, (Dec)
Here’s a chance to secure FREE entry to the Eden Project during the winter for community groups & businesses based in Devon & Cornwall. You can pick complementary entry for up to 2 adults & 3 children through to January 2017.
Drayton’s Magical Christmas; £21 ticket/meal deal
Pick up this early bird offer for Drayton’s Magical Christmas that offers discounted entry plus a meal deal for £21pp. Tickets include access to 25 rides & attractions open within Thomas Land plus The Polar Express, (4D cinema experience) & Ben10; Ultimate Mission Coaster, Drayton Manor Zoo, a meal deal worth £6.95pp PLUS a fireworks display! Whilst this package does not include a visit to Santa, you can purchase a ticket to the grotto on the day of your visit. For double deals children age 2-3 years can pay the £6 toddler rate at the gate and both serving and non-serving members of the armed forces can gain FREE entry.
Drayton’s Magical Christmas; Rob Lowe Photography.
LEGOLAND Santa Sleepovers & Winter Breaks
Whilst the theme park is closed, LEGOLAND Windsor runs an extensive range of themed breaks over the off-peak season that offer some great additional extras. Santa Sleepovers includes an Elves Magic Show, disco, meet & greet Santa in his grotto plus 20 rides & attractions open at the park. Look out for the Junior Builder Week that is always popular with LEGO fans or opt for a budget Winter Family Escape that includes a themed room, breakfast & use of the pirate themed splash pool.
National Trust Membership For Christmas
The National Trust looks after 300+ historic houses, more than 600,000 acres of land & 700 miles of coastline. Annual membership offers value for money for those planning a number of visits throughout the year that includes a great FREE parking perk. National Trust Family Membership includes up to 5 children, (17 years & under) that all live at the same address & and priced at £111 2 adult family membership or £69 1 adult family membership.
Stay Play Explore Gift Vouchers for 2017
Treat the whole family to a short break package that includes overnight accommodation, breakfast PLUS entry to 3 visitor attractions/activities from £149 for a family of four. Packages include family entry to a range of settings including Twycross Zoo, National Space Centre, Conkers or Tobogganing & Tubing at Swadlincote Ski Centre plus the great news is that you can leave the choice of settings up to the gift recipient!
National Trust Croft Castle, (photo; Phil Loach)
Meet Santa up the Spinnaker Tower, (save 10%)
Here’s a chance to meet Santa up the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, (did you know that the Spinnaker Tower is taller than the London Eye, Blackpool Tower and Big Ben?) Santa will be at the top of the Viewing Tower on select dates and is included within your admission ticket. This festive package is running on 10 & 11, 17-23 December and we’ve even found a 10% discount running with Atractiontix. Tickets priced at £8.96 an adult/£7.16 a child, (3-15
Christmas Sing-along Boat Tour
Enjoy a 30 minute sing-along boat tour plus a trip to Santa’s grotto with Lancashire Canal Cruises. Save up to 50% off standard price tickets from LivingSocial priced at £12pp and includes a boat tour, live performances and visit to Santa plus gift for all children.
Eden Project Locals’ Annual Pass 2017
The Eden Project is once again offering local residents the chance to pick up an annual pass from just £15pp/£43 a family. Simply book online or visit the Eden Project before 6 March 2017 to take advantage of this deal. Follow our guide below for further details on this offer including top tips to get best value for your money.
The Shard; Winter Offer, (save 35% off walk up prices)
Enjoy on off peak visit to The Shard this winter and enjoy savings of up to 35% off walk up price tickets. You can pick up discounted tickets from Attractiontix for just £20 adult/£15 a child when you visit before 23 December, (excludes Saturdays) for a festive treat at a bargain
London Eye on the Southbank, (photo; Phil Loach)
London BIG Ticket – 4 for the price of 2!
Pick up discounted entry to 4 of London’s top attractions that is valid for use over a 90 day period. Your ticket secures 1 entry to all 4 attractions; the London Eye, London Sea Life Aquarium, Shrek’s Adventure! London & Madame Tussauds. Tickets are priced at £55 an adult/£45 a child, (3-15 years) and offers plenty of fun over a 3 month period.
English Heritage; 10% Discount Promo Code
Take advantage of a 10% discount off membership prices when you book online at English Heritage using the promo code EH2016. This English Heritage promo code is valid on annual & gift memberships and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, (excludes Life Membership). Remember adult membership allows up to 6 accompanying children under 19 years FREE entry too!
Ironbridge Passport; Free Child Passport Voucher
Pick up a voucher from Visittheheart that offers you a FREE child’s annual passport when a full priced adult passport is purchased. Passports secure entry to 10 different settings including the popular Blists Hill Victorian Tower complete with live actors and the interactive Enginuity Discovery Centre. Vouchers must be redeemed by 31 December 2016 that offers 12 months entry to all 10 museums.
Egg Dancing at Blist Hill Victorian Town
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A Victorian Christmas at Blists Hill
Soak up the Victorian atmosphere in this traditional festive celebration at Blists Hill that is running 3 & 4, 10 & 11 December. Be transported back in time as the townsfolk make preparations for Christmas 1800s style complete with brass bands, festive choirs & a visit to see Father Christmas in his grotto. Additional activities include a Victorian style panto, a chance to pet Santa’s reindeer and even a chance to enjoy a tour on a horse-drawn cart, (a visit to Santa is in addition to your admission charges).
