Deals, Discounts & Savings Running During July

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Aerial Extreme; Summer Promo Code

Take advantage of 20% off this summer when you book online using the promo code SUMAE20. This promo code is valid on individual tickets with visits taking place between 23 July & 31 August 2016 for some great summer savings. Worth booking ahead!

Disneyland Paris Tickets – save up to 50% off

Save up to 50% off standard price tickets for Disneyland Paris with 365tickets on select dates during the season. This offer includes admission to both Disneyland Park & Walt Disney Studios with tickets priced at just £33.97 an adult/£27.97 a child, (3-11 years).

Hotel + Entry to 3 Attractions from £139 a family

Pick up a night in a 3 or 4 star hotel, breakfast & family entry to 3 visitor attractions of your choice in or around Leicestershire from just £139 for a family of 4, (larger families catered for too). This bespoke package offers entry to attractions such as Twycross Zoo, National Space Centre, Twinlakes Theme Park & Swadlincote Ski Centre.

You can see our thoughts following our Review of the Stay Play Explore Break recently to see how it works in practice.

 

 

Days Out For A Fiver

Follow our money saving ideas to enjoy a day out this summer for £5 or less!  From late entrance tickets, free entry offer and cheap football coaching sessions, we’ve plenty of ideas to help you entertain the family this summer on a budget.

More information available at Days Out For A Fiver.

Thorpe Park Tickets; 40% Discount

Take advantage of up to 40% off gate price tickets at Thorpe Park for those that book online that includes a Rainy Day Guarantee to hedge your bets against the weather! Ticket prices vary depending upon the number of days you can book in advance & with Derren Brown’s Ghost Train now open, there’s even more reasons to visit.

Gulliver’s £15.95pp Theme Park Tickets

Pick up discounted tickets to Gulliver’s Theme Park for just £15.95pp if you book online 2 or more days in advance.  With a great range of indoor & outdoor attractions, this family theme park is designed for children between the age of 2- 13 years and remember parking is FREE too!  You can take advantage of this offer running throughout the summer.

Eden Project; FREE Return Visits

Pick up an annual pass upgrade when you purchase day tickets to the Eden Project that offers FREE return visits during the year.  For double deals you can take advantage of online ticket discounts too and still upgrade to a free annual pass.  Thrill seekers will want to try out the zip wire above the biomes or ‘enjoy’ a giant swing with views across the setting, (additional charges apply).

 

 

Drayton Manor £23.50 Meal Deal Tickets

Look out for the Drayton Manor meal deal package that offers theme park admission, (including Thomas Land & Drayton Manor Zoo), plus a choice of meal options for just £23.50pp.   With availability throughout the summer this offers a 48% discount off the walk up price with a further option to upgrade to a 2 day ticket for those looking to extend their stay.

FREE Days Out

If you are looking for a day out on a budget, then you can’t do better than an attraction that offers FREE entry! We’ve put together 12 of our favourite free visitor attractions around the UK complete with hints & tips to help you plan a day out without spending a fortune.

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 the summer.

Madame Tussauds London; save up to £6pp

Save up to £6pp when you book online at Madame Tussauds London that includes entry to the NEW Sherlock Holmes Experience, Marvel Super Heroes 4D Cinema & Star Wars Experience. For those planning a few days in London, consider a discounted combination ticket that offers entry to London Eye, Shrek’s Adventure &/or the London Dungeon too.

 

 

Birmingham Thinktank; Kids Go Free, (August)

Here’s a chance for children to pick up FREE entry to Birmingham Thinktank on select dates in August. This offer is running 20 August to 4 September 2016 and offers up to 2 children, (under 16 years), free entry per adult paying full price admission. Simply print off the voucher and present at participating attractions including Birmingham Thinktank and Aston Hall, (thnx @Raring2goKiddi for the tip off).

FREE Annual Pass Upgrades

Plenty of visitor attractions around the UK offer FREE return visits during the year let alone the summer including Buckingham Palace, Leeds Castle & the Royal Yacht Britannia. Some attractions even allow you to take advantage of online ticket discounts too for double deals. To make the most of this offer it can be worth making a purchase early on in the summer.

Go Ape Promo Code; Tree Top & Segways

Take advantage of this Go Ape promo code that offers 10% off your total booking for both Tree Top Adventures & Forest Segways at settings around the UK. This code is valid Sunday – Friday, (excludes Saturdays) until 30 November 2016 and is valid during the summer holidays!.

Vue Cinema; Adults Pay Kids Prices

Vue Cinemas are offering adults the chance to pay the same price as children over the summer for a cheap trip to the movies.  Running until September 12 2016, the family ticket allows adults to pay the same price as children on 2D family movies rated U, PG & 12A.  A family ticket must contact a minimum of 1 child/teen & 1 adult.

 

 

Leeds Castle; FREE Return Visits

Purchase a full price day ticket to Leeds Castle & pick up unlimited free return visits throughout the year that offers substantial savings throughout the year, (some exclusions apply).  For double deals take advantage of online ticket discounts that still allow you to take advantage of FREE return visits too!

Membership Deals

Consider investing in an annual membership scheme that can offer savings throughout the summer. Look out for added benefits such as FREE child entry within particular memberships and/or access to a range of attractions around the UK.

Ironbridge Family Passport; Free Child Entry

Look out for the attractive family passport for Ironbridge Museum that includes FREE entry to all your children including grandchildren & step children that truly takes account of changing family structures.  Passports secure entry to 10 different settings including the popular Blists Hill Victorian Tower complete with live actors and the interactive Enginuity Discovery Centre.  Check out the range of additional activities running throughout the summer too!

Trentham Estate; Late Entrance Offer, (July & August)

Pick up late entrance ticket to Trentham Gardens this July for just £5.25pp, (£4.72 if you book in advance). This ticket is valid Sunday-Friday during July & August from 5pm with the gardens open until 9pm in July or 8pm during August.

 

 

2 for 1 Vouchers

Start collecting 2 for 1 vouchers that can be used at top visitor attractions around the UK during the summer break. Keep an eye out for excluded dates and the full terms & conditions as many vouchers can only be used against full price tickets.

2 for 1 Cadbury/Merlin Voucher; can be used at range of attractions including Thorpe Park, Chessington & the Dungeons on promotional packets of Cadbury chocolate.

2 for 1 Kellogg’s Voucher; can used at Merlin attraction including LEGOLAND Windsor, Warwick Castle & Sea Life Centres plus you can redeem online when you pre-pay full price tickets.

2 for 1 Vouchers for London Attractions; travel by train and take advantage of a wide range of 2 for 1 vouchers for top London attractions including the Tower of London & London Zoo.

Regional Tickets

Look out for combined ticket and/or short break packages that can offer value for money for those looking to explore a particular area within the UK. These offers can work well for those that live locally as well as those planning a short break or staycation with substantial discounts off standard price entry to top attractions around the country.

More information available at Top Regional Tickets & Breaks.

National Trust Membership Offer; Free £5 M&S eGift Card

Sign up for National Trust Membership & pick up a FREE £5 M&S eGift Card. This offer is valid for new NT members that pay by direct debit and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Simply sign up online for this offer & then proceed with your purchase of National Trust membership with one eGift card delivered per membership.

 

 

Chessington World of Adventures, (5+ days)

For those that can book 5+ days in advance you can take advantage of savings of up to 42% off standard price tickets that come with an Rainy Day Guarantee and you can bypass the queues at the ticket booths.

Alton Towers/Drayton Manor Short Breaks

How about hotel accommodation & breakfast, family theme park tickets + entry to 2 other visitor attractions from just £170 per family, (Drayton Manor) or £235, (Alton Towers)?

Your 2 other attractions include venues such as Water World, Trentham Monkey Forest, SnowDome, New Vic Theatre & Shrugborough with a choice of hotels within the area. Whilst all 3 attractions under the Alton Towers break must be completed within 3 consecutive days, there is a greater flexibility on when you visit under either the Drayton Manor Family Break or the Family Fun Break.

Lightwater Valley Summer Pass, (July – Sept)

Lightwater Valley runs an unlimited entry summer pass that offers value for money for those that can visit a number of times. Priced at £45pp, this summer pass will be valid from 23 July – 5 September 2016 and offers you the chance to pay once and then ride all summer!

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 until 31 July 2016 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!

To purchase go to English Heritage Membership and use the promo code EH2016.

 

 

Thorpe Park Combo Ticket/Meal Deal, (40% off)

Take advantage of this combined discounted package that offers Thorpe Park tickets plus a Pizza/Pasta meal deal. This ticket & food combo offers a 40% saving off the walk up price & allows you the option to upload your expenditure upfront on a day out at Thorpe Park.

Kids Week; Free Child Tickets to London Shows

Booking opens on 14 June for Kids Week that offers a FREE child ticket to top London shows when accompanied by a full paying adult. You can also pick up half price entry for 2 other child tickets per booking too.

Twycross Zoo; Summer Sundowns

Twycross Zoo is once more running a number of late entrance events during July & August that offers entry for just £5pp. Entrance includes access to the zoo and musical performances with tickets valid for use from 5pm on select dates during the summer. Events range from the Summer, Soul & Jazz Summer Sundown taking place on 30 July through to a Brass Band on 20 August 2016. With the zoo open until 8.30pm on these evenings, it’s a chance to pick up a cheaper ticket for a later visit.

Alton Tower Tik & Meal Deal

Take advantage of this discounted package that offers Alton Towers tickets plus a Burger Kitchen/Fried Chicken Co meal deal from Attractiontix that allows you to upload your expenditure upfront whilst you enjoy a day out at this popular theme park.

 

 

LEGOLAND Windsor Combo Ticket/Meal Deal, (27% off)

Take advantage of this discounted package that offers LEGOLAND Windsor tickets plus a Burger Kitchen/Farmer Joe’s Chicken meal deal that offers a 27% saving off walk up prices. A great way to upload your expenditure upfront on a day out at this popular theme park.

Free Bike Workshops, (Summer)

Booking are now being taken for the Halford’s FREE bike workshops running for children age 7-11 years that offers your child a chance to pick up some tips on bike maintenance.  We popped along recently to try out these workshops and you can see how we got along on our Halfords Workshops; Tried & Tested review.

London & Whipsnade Zoo; Promo Code

Book online at London Zoo or Whipsnade Zoo using the promo code ‘SAVER’ to receive a 10% discount when purchasing at least 1 adult & 3 children tickets or 2 adults & 2 children tickets. The other great advantage with this deal is that tickets booked online also offer you fastrack entrance into the zoo.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, (25% Discount)

Pick up discounted tickets to Blackpool Pleasure Beach from Attractiontix with 25% off standard walk-up price tickets when you book online. Flexible tickets include a wristband to access all the rides plus entry to Ripley’s Believe It or Not & Adventure Golf!

 

 

Short Breaks On A Budget

Follow our ideas to help you enjoy a short break away this summer without spending a fortune.  From combined attraction & accommodation offers to pet-sitting that comes with free accommodation, we’ve got it covered if you’re planning to get away for a few days.

Cheap Theatre Tickets

There are ways & means to get your hands on cheap theatre tickets both within London & at a range theatres around the UK. Cheap ticket offers include £1 standing tickets, FREE tickets for under 26’s & senior deals that makes a trip to the theatre much more affordable.

Check out our Guide to the Theatre on a Budget.

Visitor Attractions & Rainy Day Guarantees

Plenty of visitor attractions are now offering FREE Rainy Day Guarantees that allow you to hedge your bets against the great British weather.  These offer a free return visit later in the year if the weather takes a turn for the worse during your day out, (t& c’s apply).

More information available at Free Rainy Day Guarantees.

 

 

These deals ran during 2015 but we’ve yet to receive confirmation they are running again during July 2016.

1. Free Entry Offer for Birmingham Thinktank

Birmingham Thinktank have teamed up with Birmingham University, (Psychology Department), who are looking for young children to take part in a cognitive research project for around 20 minutes of your time.  As a thank you, the participating child and 1 accompanying adult can secure free entry to the Thinktank on the day.

Free Entry to Blackpool Sea Life, (10 July)

2. LEGOLAND Windsor £29 Tickets

Pick up LEGOLAND Windsor tickets for just £29pp in this Groupon special offer that is valid for visits until 16 July 2016. Your ticket includes entry to LEGOLAND Windsor theme park plus a digital photo download of your choice, (value £10) for just £29pp that offers great value for money. These theme park Groupon offers tend to run for only a short time so best to purchase quickly to avoid disappointment.

3. Free Tennis Weekends, (16 & 17 July)

4. 2 FREE Cineworld Cinema Tickets, (in-store promotion ends 19 July)

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By Liz Walsh