Late Entrance Tickets

A number of visitor attractions now extend their opening times during the summer that can offer value for money for those that can plan a later visit. For those starting to Plan Days Out This Summer On A Budget, then why not enjoy a packed tea & take advantage of these late entry tickets.

Eden Project Late Entry Day Ticket

Running on selected dates from 24 July – 31 August 26, here’s a chance to enjoy a discounted later entry to the Eden Project. With late entry available from 3pm, you can access the attraction for up to 3 hours before closing time. Tickets are priced at £22.80 an adult, £9 a child & £19.50 for students but cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. More information available at Eden Project Late Entry Ticket.

The Eden Project, (photo; Phil Loach)

Trentham Estate; Evening Explorer Ticket

Trentham Gardens runs a popular late entrance ticket during the summer season that offers value for money. Running on selected dates from June to August 2026, here’s a chance to enjoy a discounted late entrance ticket for just £7pp.  With the gardens open until 8pm, (last entry 7.15pm), the Evening Explorer ticket offers you a chance to enjoy a later visit with friends & family in quieter surroundings. Access is available from 4pm on selected mid-week days during the summer with more information over at Trentham Gardens.

Birmingham Thinktank; £3 after 4pm

Birmingham Thinktank offers discounted entry for visitors wishing to visit for the last hour of each day. All tickets are priced at just £3pp for those who can enjoy a late entry between 4pm & 4.30pm. This reduced price ticket is not available online & only available onsite. More information available over at Birmingham Thinktank.

Trentham Gardens, (photo; Phil Loach)

Westminster Abbey; Evensong

Westminster Abbey remain free to those that wish to worship or join for Evening Song that regularly takes place during the year. Whilst this is a religious service rather than a sightseeing option, (you wont be able to explore the Abbey before, during or after the service), it does offer you an opportunity to take in Abbey from your seated position and enjoy the the choristers at work.  More information available at Westminster Abbey Evensong.

Puxton Park; Late Entry Admission

Enjoy a late entrance ticket to Puxton Park for just £6pp this summer.  Here’s a chance to enjoy late entry from 3.30pm for 2 hours of access to their soft play and adventure playgrounds.  Worth noting that last park admission is 5pm with manned attractions closing at 4.30pm.

London Zoo Penguin Beach, (photo; Phil Loach)

London Zoo Nights

Running every Friday from 5 June to 24 July 2026 from 6pm, here’s an adult only experience to enjoy the zoo after normal opening hours.  Billed as a quieter experience away from the kids and crowds, you can explore the zoo before enjoying an array of street food, relaxed music and liquid refreshment. Tickets are priced at £23.50pp that includes 4 hours of Zoo time and saves you 30% off standard day tickets. More details available at London Zoo Nights.

Tower of London; Ceremony of the Keys

The Ceremony of the Keys is the traditional locking up of the Tower of London that has been taken place, every evening, for 700 years.  Tickets for this historic event are a fraction of the price of a day ticket for the Tower of London but it does involve some pre-planning for those looking to book tickets.  Priced at just £10pp, this event doesn’t give you the full access to the Tower that comes with day tickets, but does allow you to immerse yourself within this 700 year old tradition & see the Tower of London out of hours.

Ceremony of the Keys tickets have now been released on the 1st working day of each month at 1pm, unless it is a Friday, when the release will take place the following Monday. Find out more information within our Guide to The Ceremony of the Keys.

Ceremony of the Keys, (photo ©Martin Usborne)

Westminster Abbey; Abbey Lates

Running on 24 June 26, Westminster Abbey offers a discounted late entrance ticket from 4.30 to 7pm, (last entry 6pm). Here’s a chance to enjoy the Abbey away from the crowds as there tends to be fewer visitors in the evening. Known as Abbey Lates, your ticket includes a self-guide tour and is priced at £15 an adult/£7 a child with more information available at Westminster Abbey.

Last year, Abbey Lates tended to run on selected Wednesdays during July & August so we’ll bring you more details if this runs again this summer.