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Top Visitor Attractions Offer Discounts To Low Income Families

It’s good to see some of the top visitor attractions acknowledging the difficulties low income families have in accessing leisure facilities at this time.  We’ve put together a round-up of some of the discounted ticket programmes that have been tailored to those on low incomes at visitor attractions such at London Zoo, RHS Gardens, York Castle Museum, Kew Gardens & the Eden Project.

More information available at Discounted Tickets for Low Income Families.

FREE Attractions Around The UK

We’ve put together some of our favourite free visitor attractions around the UK that helps you save money this summer.  Some require some pre-planning, others are limited to select days of the week and there’s even a quirky deal added into the mix for those that own a pre-1980 car!

More details available within our Guide Top Free UK Visitor Attractions.

 

Short Breaks

Alton Towers Short Breaks; Second Day FREE & Early Ride Time

Extend your theme park visit & take advantage this second day FREE promotion plus early access to Nemesis Reborn and The Curse at Alton Manor.  Your standard short break includes accommodation, breakfast, evening entertainment, FREE 9 hole round of Extraordinary Golf & FREE parking. For a limited time only, when you add 1 day theme park entry to your break you will be given an option to add a FREE 2 day theme park entry.  Great to see this offer available on dates running from 9 July to 3 September 2024 for guests staying on-site at the Alton Towers Resort.

You can also take advantage of some extra perks that includes Early Ride Access to Nemesis Reborn & The Curse of Alton Manor for those booking stays from 20 July to 1 September 2024.  This offers you 60 minutes early access to the park before standard opening times, (rides subject to availability), that’s a great way to get ahead of the queues.  Available for new bookings only.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Short Breaks; Second Day Free & Early Ride Time from £44pp.

Chessington Short Breaks; Early Ride Time

Extend your visit with a stay within Resort hotel accommodation and take advantage of Early Ride Time. Simply select to stay at Chessington’s Safari & Azteca Resort Hotels and pick up  Early Ride Time that secures you early access to select rides and attractions before the park opens to the public – a great way way to get ahead of the queues!

TO BOOK GO TO Chessington Short Breaks; Early Ride Time for Resort Hotel Accommodation.

Thorpe Park Summer Breaks including 2 Day Theme Park Entry

Extend your break with an overnight stay at the onsite Thorpe Shark Cabins & take advantage of TWO day theme park entry.  Enjoy overnight accommodation, breakfast & 2day theme park entry plus additional perks such as free parking & discounts off snacks and merchandise. Look out too for the FREE one hour fastrack, (available on the first hour or last hour of your second day), and whilst it excludes Hyperia, it does allow you to get some of the main coasters under your belt without having to queue. Look out for options to upgrade to a themed cabin that comes with some additional fastrack perks that are worth looking out for.

TO BOOK GO TO Thorpe Shark Cabins; On-Site Accommodation, Breakfast & TWO day theme park entry.

LEGOLAND Short Breaks; Early Ride Time

Look out for LEGOLAND short breaks that includes accommodation, breakfast & 1 day theme park entry.  Opt to stay at a Resort Hotel that comes with some nifty extras that includes Early Ride Time, (early access to rides & attractions within LEGO City from 9:30am), free parking and evening character meet & greets.  Early Ride Time is a great way to get ahead of the queues by accessing rides & attractions before they open to the public.

TO BOOK GO TO LEGOLAND Resort Short Breaks; Accommodation, Breakfast & Early Ride Time.

 

Days Out + Extra

Cadbury World + SEA LIFE/LEGOLAND Discovery Centre/Warwick Castle

For this visiting the Midlands this summer, there are some great Multi Attraction Tickets currently available that offers substantial discounts off single-price entry. With a range of options, you have 90 days in which to visit any/all of the following attractions; Cadbury World, Warwick Castle. SEA LIFE Birmingham & LEGOLAND Discovery Centres Birmingham.

More information available at Cadbury World +Warwick Castle/SEA LIFE & LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Multi Attraction Ticket.

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. For double deals, book online at least a day in advance and you can secure a further 15% off standard tickets prices.

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

FREE Annual Pass Upgrades

Plenty of visitor attractions around the UK offer FREE return visits during the year including The Eden Project, 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.

More information available at FREE Annual Pass Upgrade Offers.

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.  Their Explorer ticket secures you entry to Leeds Castle alongside access to the children’s playground, maze, bird of prey displays & ‘Queen with Means’ cinematic experience.

TO BOOK GO TO Leeds Castle Explorer Ticket from £31.50pp; FREE Return Visits for 12 months.

 

Free Child Tickets

SEA LIFE; 50% off Child Tickets, (2-15 years)

Save up to half price off standard price child tickets to SEA LIFE attractions around the UK this summer.  Children age 2 to 15 years can take advantage of 50% savings off standard price tickets with dates available from 8 July to 3 September 2024.  Ticket prices vary from just £8.50 at SEA LIFE Loch Lomond, £9 at SEA LIFE Brighton, £12.50 at SEA LIFE Birmingham to £18 at SEA LIFE London Aquarium.  Tickets are subject to availability where you can purchase up to 3 discounted child tickets per one full price adult ticket, (children must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years).

TO BOOK GO TO HALF Price SEA LIFE Child Tickets This Summer,(2-15 years)

Warwick Castle Child £19 Tickets, (under 16’s)

Take advantage of cheap online discounts with child tickets available for £19pp tickets for those under 16 years. There are 20,000 Warwick Castle £19 tickets available this summer for children under 16 years old with dates available through until 3 September 2024.  For those that purchase tickets online, should it rain for 1 hour or more during your visit, you can return for FREE to visit Warwick Castle, Grounds & Gardens, (t&c’s apply). You’ve also the option to upgrade your ticket and add access to the Castle Dungeon too.

TO BOOK GO TO Warwick Castle Child Tickets for £19pp, (under 16’s).

The London Dungeon £14.50 Child Tickets, (2-15 years)

Save up to half price off standard price tickets to the London Dungeon this summer for children age 2 – 15 years.  With dates available from 8 July to 3 September 2024, tickets are priced at just £14.50 a child this summer, (subject to availability).  There are 50,000 tickets available across the promotion including the London Eye, Madame Tussauds & SEA LIFE London. You can purchase up to 3 discounted child tickets per one full price adult ticket and children must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years.

TO BOOK GO TO THE London Dungeon Tickets for £14.50 for children, (2-15 years) this summer.

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre; 50% off Child Tickets, (2-15 years)

Save up to half price off standard price child tickets to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre this summer.  Children age 2 to 15 years can take advantage of 50% savings off standard price tickets with dates available from 8 July to 3 September 2024.  Tickets are priced at £10.75 a child at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester or £12.50 a child at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham and subject to availability.  The good news is that you can purchase up to 3 discounted child tickets per one full price adult ticket, (children must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years).

TO BOOK GO TO LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester Child Tickets for £10.75pp OR LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham Child Tickets for £12.50pp.

 

London

London Eye £19 Tickets for Children, (2-15 years)

Save up to half price off standard price tickets to the London Eye this summer for children age 2 – 15 years.  With dates available through the summer until 3 September 2024, tickets are priced at just £17.50 a child this summer.  You can purchase up to 3 discounted child tickets per one full price adult ticket and children must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years.

TO BOOK GO TO London Eye £19 Tickets for Children, (2-15 years) this summer.

Budget Views of London

If you’re planning a few days in London over the summer break, then worth checking out our budget views of London packed with tips and tricks to enjoy the city on a budget.  Whether you are looking to complement popular attractions such as the London Eye or looking for a cheap stand alone settings, we’ve got plenty of ideas to share with many of them set at free of charge!

More information available over at Budget Views of London.

The National Theatre; Friday £10 Rush Tickets

Here’s a chance to pick up £10 tickets at the National Theatre in this Friday Rush promotion.  With £10 theatre tickets available on select performances over the summer this is a great way to enjoy a budget trip to the theatre. Participating productions vary and bookings are limited to 2 Friday Rush tickets for each production.  Each Friday afternoon, between 12.30pm & 1pm, a Friday Rush link appears on the National Theatre’s website site offering up available tickets for the following week from just £10pp.  Simply click on the link to join the queue for tickets where a random queue number will be assigned for everyone trying to book. This promotion is subject to availability, so whilst there is no guarantee of cheap tickets being available, we would suggest being ready to go as the booking link opens. For more information go to National Theatre Friday Rush Tickets.

Top Tips For Visiting London On A Budget

Follow our budget guide to London packed with tips and tricks to enjoy a visit and keep the costs down this summer. Included within, you’ll find out how you can straddle the Meridian Line for free, pick up deals on theatre tickets or plan ahead by take note of lifting time for Tower Bridge.

Find out more within our Guide To Visiting London On A Budget.

London Zoo Deals

London Zoo is always a popular attraction with our readers and, for those planning a trip, look out for our roundup of deals.  Promotions running at London Zoo vary from £3 tickets for low income families, kids go free offers and online ticket discounts. More information available at London Zoo Deals.

FREE Child Tickets to London Shows

Take advantage of a FREE child ticket to top London shows this summer including Disney’s The Lion King,  Mama Mia, Les Misérables & Hamilton.  You can pick up a free child ticket for those age 17 years and under when you purchase a full price adult ticket under this summer promotion.

Booking is now open so find out more information over at Kids Week 2024 – free child tickets.

 

Membership Offers

English Heritage Membership; 20% off Promo Code

Look out for this promo code that offers new members a 20% discount off all gift and annual memberships when they sign up by direct debit.  Remember that family English Heritage membership  that includes up to 6 children up to FREE of charge and you’ve always the option to cancel the direct debit if you change your mind next year. Simple use the promo code SUMMER20 at checkout when you purchase online, (valid until 31 August 2024) .

TO BOOK GO TO English Heritage Membership – use the promo code SUMMER20 for a 20% discount.

Top Membership Offers Available The Summer

It can be worth investing in particular membership schemes that not only offer unlimited entry but often come with an array of additional perks too.  From complimentary child entry to bringing a guest for free, there are many different memberships offers currently running that are worth a browse.

More information within our Membership Offer Guide.

RHS Annual Membership Deals

Look out for RHS Annual Membership that offers entry to 5 RHS Gardens; Wisley, Rosemoor, Hyde Hall, Harlow Carr & Bridgewater over a 12 month period. This is a great way to enjoy regular access to your local RHS garden plus a chance to explore settings further afield.  Membership comes with some nifty perks that includes free entry for a family guest plus the chance to enjoy complimentary entry to 200 partner gardens too, (t&c’s apply).

TO PURCHASE GO TO RHS Membership- free access to 5 RHS Gardens.

National Trust Family Membership includes up to 10 Children/Grandchildren FREE

Did you know that the National Trust Family Membership includes up to 10 children or grandchildren free of charge?  This offer relates to children age 5 – 17 years, (all children under 5 years gain free entry), so a family subscription can offer substantial savings over the course of the year. Good to see that offer relates to both the 1 & 2 adult family membership rates and includes all children for whom you have parental responsibility or who are living with you, including children who are fostered or placed with you for adoption plus grandchildren too.

TO BOOK GO TO National Trust Family Membership.

Tesco Clubcard Vouchers & Days Out

Regular Tesco shoppers can redeem clubcard vouchers against admission charges this summer.  Participating attractions include Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Alton Towers, Colchester Zoo, West Midlands Safari Park, Leeds Castle, The View from the Shard & SEA LIFE Loch Lomond & many more.  You’ve the option of topping-up the price difference with another payment method if you haven’t quite enough vouchers so can be a cost effective method to reduce your entry fees.

 

Generic Offers

National Rail Promotion; Discounts Off Visitor Attractions

If you are planning on visiting by train, look out for this National Rail promotion that offers some great savings on a days out around the UK.  Promotions vary but look out for 2 for 1 offers and a third off standard admission tickets and includes some popular visitor attractions.  Participating in this offer includes London Zoo, Tower Bridge, Rhuddlan Castle, Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park, City Cruises York plus discounts off promotions running at Cadbury World, Thorpe Park & London Eye.

More details available at National Rail 2 for 1 Voucher.

£5 Theme Park Discount Code

Look out for promotional soap items from Carex that are currently offering a £5 discount code off theme park tickets. Whilst there is a chance to win Alton Towers themed prizes, it’s the consolation prize that is of interest to us as all entrants not winning a prize can claim a promo discount code.  valid until 31 October 2024, this code can be redeemed against online priced theme park tickets at Alton Towers.

More details available over at Alton Towers Carex £5 off Discount Code.

Late Entrance Tickets

Some visitor attractions look to extend their opening hours during the summer time & can offer value for money. For those that have flexibility to enjoy a later visit, these late entrance tickets can be worth considering particularly for those taking along a packed tea.

More details available over at Late Entrance Tickets.

Mid Morning Cinema Ticket Promotions

There are plenty of ways to reduce the cost of your trip to the cinema including mid morning movies during the summer break that are often a fraction of the price of standard tickets. Whilst not newly released movies, these listings can be ideal for those that can be flexible on what they see and when the visit.  Listings vary from cinema to cinema but you can find out more information within our Cinema Ticket Guide; Deals & Discounts.

Blue Peter Badges; 2 for 1 Entry Promotion

Did you know that valid Blue Peter Badgeholders can gain free entry to a huge range of attractions including Edinburgh Zoo, Trentham Gardens, London Zoo, HMS Belfast, Twycross Zoo & National Botanic Garden of Wales.  Dig out your badge or encourage your young person to apply and start planning a day out this summer. Applicant must be age 5 to 15 years and badges can take up to 10 weeks to arrive so best to get cracking with this as soon as possible. Look out for restrictions on dates with this offer at specific attractions with more information available at Free Entry for Blue Peter Badgeholders.

FREE/Discounted Entry TO UK Gardens

There are plenty of gardens with child friendly activities and/or play parks that offer up some great options for families this summer. We’ve put together some handy hints & tips to enjoy free or discounted entry to a range of gardens that could help you save money.

More information available at Free/Discounted Garden Entry.

Gardeners’ World 2 for 1 Discount Card, (order a back copy)

If you managed to pick up a Gardeners’ World 2 for 1 discount card earlier in the year then it’s time to dig it out, (if not, why not try ordering a back copy).  This promotion runs each year offering you the chance to pick up discounts off hundreds of gardens around the UK including family favourites Leeds Castle, Bowood House, Penrhyn Castle and many more.  The 2 for 1 discount card is valid throughout the year, (some restrictions on dates), so there are plenty of savings to be had.

More information available at Gardeners’ World 2 for 1 Discount Card.