Top Membership Offers For Days Out On A Budget

Follow our round up of membership offers and promotions that can work out value for money for those planning to return a number of time over the year/season.

1. English Heritage Membership; Promo Code

English Heritage cares for 400+ historic settings including 66 castles, 7 palaces, 27 forts, 3 medieval villages and 1 cold war bunker.  The range of visitor attractions available coupled with an attractive family deal, (up to 6 children go FREE), makes English Heritage membership appealing.

Look Out For; FREE entry for up to 6 accompanying children, (under 19 years & within the family group), with either 1 or 2 adult annual membership.

Top Tip; New members can take advantage of a 15% discount if they pay via direct debit using the promo code AFFEH1526.

TO BOOK; English Heritage Membership.

2. RHS Membership; Free Guest Options

RHS Membership provides access to all 5 RHS Gardens; Wisley, Rosemoor, Hyde Hall, Harlow Carr & Bridgewater plus some really interesting perks that makes your membership go further.

Look Out For; Both individual & joint membership offers FREE entry options for a family friend and/or children each time you visit.

Top Tip; Look out for 220+ partner gardens that offer free entry with membership at select times of the year!

TO BOOK; RHS Membership Deals & Promotions – 25% off standard prices for new members.

Blenheim Palace

3. Twycross Zoo; Pay For A Day & Visit For A Year

Purchase your ticket directly from Twycross Zoo and you can take advantage of their ‘pay for a day and visit a year’ promotion.  This ticket option offers you FREE return visits through the year including The Gruffalo Discovery Land & free parking too.

Look Out For; book online at least a day in advance and you can secure up to 20% off standard tickets prices.

TO BOOK; Twycross Zoo; Pay For A Day & Visit For a Year Promotion!

4. Blenheim Palace; Buy One Day, Get 12 Months FREE

Take advantage of this ‘Buy One Day, Get 12 Months Free’ promotion at Blenheim Palace that offers value for money not just for the half term but extends out through the year.  Opt for a Palace, Gardens & Parkland Pass that offers you 12 months access from just £41 an adult/£24 a child, (3-16 years) that includes access to popular events, experiences & exhibitions.  This pass includes 12 months access to Blenheim Palace, Gardens & Parkland

Look Out For; this pass includes access to events such as the Flower Show, Food Festival & Jousting plus entry to the Rooftop Tour & Life Below Stairs experiences.

TO BOOK; Blenheim Palace; Buy One Day, Get 12 Months FREE Promotion.

Twycross Zoo

5. Leeds Castle; Pay For A Day & Visit Free All Year

Invest in a day ticket for Leeds Castle & you can pick up FREE return visits for 12 months.  Simply purchase a day ticket directly from Leeds Castle where this ‘pay for a day and visit all year’ promotion offers you the chance to make some substantial savings throughout the year.

Look Out For; their Explorer ticket includes entry to Leeds Castle alongside access to the children’s playground, maze, bird of prey displays & ‘Queen with Means’ cinematic experience.

TO BOOK; Leeds Castle Explorer Ticket from £33 an adult; FREE Return Visits for 12 months.

6. Eden Project; Free Annual Upgrade

Each year the Eden Project seemingly extends the range of attractions available to guests to explore and now you can take advantage of a FREE annual pass upgrade that offers great savings on subsequent visits.

Look Out For; a FREE annual pass upgrade when you purchase day tickets to the Eden Project.

More Information; Eden Project Deals.

7. National Trust Family Membership; Free Child Entry

The National Trust looks after 300+ historic houses, more than 600,000 acres of land & 700 miles of coastline. National Trust Annual Membership offers value for money for those planning a number of visits throughout the year that includes a great FREE parking perk. Keep an eye out for the number of children included within the family membership that offers great value for money for larger families.

Look Out For; National Trust Family Membership includes up to 10 children/grandchild, (17 years & under) for FREE.

TO BOOK; National Trust Membership.

Leeds Castle

8. National Trust for Scotland

The National Trust for Scotland offers entry to 100+ castles, gardens & historic houses that offers a varied range of settings to visit plus an attractive family membership offer.

Look Out For; family membership that offers up to 6 children free admission with either 1 or 2 adult family membership, (18 years & under).

More Details; National Trust for Scotland.

9. Joint London & Whipsnade Zoo Membership

Membership offers 12 months entry to both London & Whipsnade Zoo plus a whole host of secondary perks including free parking and discounts off secondary spend.

Perks; joint membership scheme between London Zoo & Whipsnade Zoo, family membership includes up to 4 children, free parking, (t&c’s apply) & discounts in the shops & cafes.

TO BOOK; ZSL London/Whipsnade Zoo Membership.

10. Free Annual Pass Upgrades

Many visitor attractions across the UK offer a FREE annual upgrade when you purchase full price day tickets that offers value for money on subsequent visits throughout the year.

Look Out For; settings that offer a free annual pass upgrade include Leeds Castle, Blenheim Palace, Cardiff Castle & the National Space Centre.

Top Tip; many visitor attractions offer a varied programme of events throughout the year that can make each return visit seem very different, (keep an eye out for any excluded dates).

More details; Free Annual Pass Upgrades.

Photo; Phil Loach

11. Gardeners’ World 2 for 1 Discount Card for 380+ Gardens

Not strictly a membership offer but if you can pick up a back copy of the Gardeners’ World magazine, (May & September editions), you’ll find a 2 for 1 discount card that offers substantial savings throughout the year on over 380 gardens.

Look Out For; this discount card includes Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Castle, Stourhead, Falkland Palace Garden, Blarney Castle, Hever Castle, Powis Castle & Packwood House including some English Heritage and National Trust nestled away within this offer.

Top Tip; whilst this card is set at adult entry only admission, some attractions may accept child/concessionary rates although worth double checking to avoid disappointment.

More Details; Gardeners’ World 2 for 1 Discount Card.

12. Forestry Commission; Discovery Pass

For those that enjoy the life outdoors, then a Forestry Commission Discovery Pass can be an ideal membership option.  This pass offers 12 months FREE parking at the forest of your choice plus plenty of local deals to boot.  Often these secondary deals can include discounts off cycle hire, food & drink as well substantial discounts of Go Ape activities, (restrictions apply).