UK Visitor Attractions; Free Entry for Blue Peter Badgeholders
Here’s a great tip for those looking for FREE entry to 170+ visitor attractions around the UK; apply for a Blue Peter badge. Valid badgeholders can pick complementary entry to a wide variety of settings including safari parks, aerial assault courses, museums & theme parks. Whilst Merlin Attractions are no longer participating within this scheme, there plenty of other attractions continuing with this promotion.
Find more money saving ideas over on our TOP TIPS to enjoy a day out on a budget!
Aerial Extreme Assault Course; free for Blue Peter badgeholders
What Attractions Offer Free Entry with a Blue Peter Badge?
There are now over 170 visitor attractions around the UK that currently offer free entry to Blue Peter Badgeholders. Attractions include theme parks, zoos, museums, wildlife parks, historic houses, aquariums & London attractions including Woburn Safari Park, Chester Zoo, Eden Project, London Zoo, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum and Eureka!
Whilst the Blue Peter badge free entry offer remains in place for plenty of visitor attractions around the UK, unfortunately all Merlin Attractions, (such as Alton Towers, LEGOLAND Windsor and Sea Life Centres), are no longing participating in this scheme. This new policy came into effect from 1 January 2017 with more details over at Important Changes for Blue Peter Badgeholders.
Enjoy FREE annual pass upgrades at these fabulous attractions around the UK!
Blue Peter badgeholders can enjoy free entry to the Eden Project, (photo; Phil Loach)
Blue Peter Badgeholder; The Detail
To secure free entrance Blue Peter bageholders must be aged between 6 & 15 years & be accompanied by a full paying adult. You must also be able to show your Blue Peter badge & accompanying Blue Peter badge card at the ticket kiosks on the day of your visit. There are some restrictions on dates with this offer at specific attractions so worth double checking entry requirements to avoid disappointment. Full terms & conditions are available at Blue Peter Terms & Conditions.
Take a look at our round up of the best annual membership schemes running around the UK, (in our view).
Tiger Enclosure at London Zoo, (photo; Phil Loach) Free entry to Blue Peter badgeholders!
How To Apply For A Blue Peter Badge
There are a selection of Blue Peter Badges available so there is sure to be something that will appeal to your child. Whilst some badges are difficult to achieve, (such as the gold badge), others are quite easy to achieve, (such as the purple badge that simply asks your child to complete a review of a Blue Peter episode). Simply check through the options and find the badge of choice.
For more details and to apply go to Blue Peter Badges.
Liz
Should be able to go to Drayton Manor. 🙁
Hi Gabriel, unfortunately Drayton Manor is not available under this free entry offer. Adventureland, Digerland and Crealy Theme Park are all included within this Blue Peter badge offer.
Hi, can I use my BP badge to get free visits to theObscura & World of Illusions attraction in Edinburgh?
Hi Orla, unfortunately the Obscure & World of Illusion is not valid under the Blue Peter free entry offer although both Edinburgh Zoo & the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith are both included in this offer.
I am really happy that I sent my drawings to Blue Peter because now I can visit loads of parks and attractions, I hope I will get a diamond badge
Well done Sophie, there are plenty of free entry offers to take advantage of when you visit with an adult paying full price entry.
I think blue Peter is really funny exiting exiting
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I think blue Peter is really funny and exiting
Hi Rebecca, glad you enjoy Blue Peter and all the free entry offers & benefits that come with Blue Peter badges, Liz
I think you are cool 😎
Can you use blue peter badges to go in to eastnor castle ledbury
amazing
Thanks Amy for getting in touch – yes the Blue Peter free entry offer can offer some great savings.
I’m trying to find a badge attraction in York can you tell me some
Hi Sam, try DIG, Jorvik Viking Centre, York Maze or Yorkshire Museum of Farming that all come under the umbrella of Blue Peter attractions that offer free entry with valid blue peter badges & badge cards when accompanied by a full paying person, Liz
WHAT ATTRACTIONS CAN YOU GET INTO THEN WITH YOUR CARD???
Hi Grace, there are 170+ visitor attractions around the UK that are included with the Blue Peter badge scheme that offer free entry when accompanied by a full paying adult. You can find the full list over on the Blue Peter website but includes museums, non-merlin theme parks, sporting museums and even a safari park, all the best, Liz
thanks blue peter card I am so happy I can get into oyan towers for free
Hi Harrison, unfortunately the Blue Peter badge free entry offer no long applies at Alton Towers or any of the Merlin Attractions:( However there are still plenty of visitor attractions that have signed up to this free entry offer.
i think its really good and active its updative and cool
Good to hear you’re interested in this free entry offer with valid Blue Peter badges – makes for some great savings!
I want a blue peter badge I have never had one I watch your videos on the tv every day and if I get a blue peter badge it will change my life and family’s life
Hi Jasmine, thanks for getting in touch. We are independent of Blue Peter, (Topdogdays simply lets you know how to make best use of your Blue Peter badge) and you will need to apply via Blue Peter. Good luck with your application, Liz
were can you go with your blue Peter card
Hi Paul, there are 170+ visitor attractions around the UK that you can visit with your Blue Peter Badge. Check out the full list over at Blue Peter attractions for more information.
Hello can the bpb be used at Drayton manor park.
Hi Delroy, unfortunately the blue Peter badge free entry offer is not valid at Drayton Manor Theme Park:(
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Hi Emily, perhaps showing my age but I had to look up what your message meant:) I’ve taken from Google; The symbol of idealism, intuition, energy, inspiration, determination, courage, but also tensions and contradictions.
Hi, is the bpb accepted at London zoo or whipsnade zoo? Thanks
Hi Alan, yes you can use this blue Peter free entry offer at both ZSL London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo. To gain free entry, each child must have a badge and valid badge card, and be accompanied by a full paying adult.
Do Children get free entry to Alnwick Castle with the Blue Peter badge and card ?
Hi Rachel, unfortunately Alnwick Castle is not one of the attractions valid under the Blue Peter badge offer:(
Can Blue Peter badge holders get free entry to all National Trust properties
Hi Anne, whilst there are a number of historical attractions within the Blue Peter badge offer, (such as Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Audley End House & Beeston Castle), this offer does not offer free entry to National Trust properties.
Where can they be used in London as the web still includes some Merlin attractions
Hi Jake, there are still plenty of attractions within London that run the Blue Peter badge offer including HMS Belfast, Tower of London, ZSL London Zoo, London Transport Museum, Ripley’s London & St Paul’s Cathedral. Unfortunately the Merlin attractions are no longer included with this free entry offer.
Hi can we use blue peter badges for entrance to the think tank science museum birmingham?
Hi Tracy, unfortunately the blue peter badge offer cannot be used at Birmingham Thinktank museum although they are valid at Black Country Living Museum is that is any use. You can find more cheap ticket offer over on our Birmingham Thinktank attraction page.
Can you use the BPB at the sandcastle water park in blackpool.
Hi John, unfortunately you cannot use the blue peter badge at either Blackpool Pleasure Beach or Sandcastle Water Park, (although it is valid at Blackpool Zoo Park if that is any use to you). All the best, Liz
Thank you, hey that’s great take anything for free these days
Very welcome John, I know what you mean! To gain free entry the valid badgeholder will need to be age 6-15 years and present both badge and badge card and be accompanied by a full paying adult. Enjoy, Liz
You can use it at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, not too sure about Sandcastle though, was wondering myself hence I found this thread. 🙂
Hi, you can use Blue Peter badges at Blackpool Zoo Park but unfortunately not at Blackpool Pleasure Beach nor Sandcastle Waterpark.
Hi ya ,
My son has had a blue peter badge and pass for a couple of years now and has made a very good use of it, which has been much appreciated by myself.
I have heard though that they are stopping the badges and passes this week, is that true please as my son has another 2 years.
kind regards
toni.
Hi Toni, we know that all Merlin Attractions are pulling out of the Blue Peter badge offer from 1 January 2017, (including Alton Towers, Legoland Windsor & Thorpe Park), but my understanding is that the Blue Peter badge scheme will still continue with the non-Merlin attractions, (although Topdogdays is independent of both Merlin & Blue Peter so unfortunately I do not have any insider knowledge). Hope this helps, Liz
Is Warwick castle good.Also when is the best time of the year to go
Hi Anna, I suppose it will always depend upon what you are looking for in an attraction. The advantage at Warwick Castle is there is plenty to do within the setting including displays, the Dungeon and exploring the castle. However plenty of additional spend activities to be sure to set a budget before you go. Warwick Castle is all year attraction but you’ll probably get more from your day in better weather, Liz
Oh no! So I have a Marlin pass, daughter has a blue peter badge. We want to go to London eye, it is included with the Marlin pass but not with the blue peter. What is the best deal, so that I can take her on the London eye.?
Hi Freyabelle, unfortunately the London Eye is not included within the Blue Peter badge free entry offer:( The London Eye is included within a Merlin Pass although there are restriction if you are using a standard Merlin Pass, (excluded August & bank holidays).
Yes but I am confused. I have a premium merl in pass, want to
Hi Freyablelle, you can use a Premium Merlin Pass to gain entry to the London Eye. However you cannot use a Blue Peter badge to gain entry onto the London Eye – the London Eye is not included within the Blue Peter badge scheme.
Can I use it in conjunction with the Chessington annual pass
Hi, there is nothing in the full terms & conditions regarding using a Blue Peter badge in conjunction with an annual pass although we’ve had reports from readers that they have been able to combine the two offers in the past. You are perhaps best contacting Chessington World of Adventure directly prior to your visit to ensure this is actually possible to avoid disappointment.
Yes, u definitely can use a blue peter badge in conjunction ?
Does blue peter send a badge to everyone who applies
Hi, you’ll need to apply for the Blue Peter badge of your choice – there is a wide variety of badges available so hopefully you can find one that suits your interests.
Bubbleworks at Chessington is sadly closing.
Ah so sad to hear that Bubbleworks is closing at Chessington World of Adventures at the end of summer 2016:( After 26 years in operation at the theme park, it’s an end of an era.
Blue peter sent me two badge cards ids, what shall I do
Hi, Topdogdays is independent of Blue Peter, (we simply let you know where the deals are currently running), so you are perhaps best contacting the Blue Peter team directly to answer your query regarding duplicate badge cards.
D u need to be accompanied by an adult per person, or just, 2 kids to an adult
Hi Nabvi, the Blue Peter free entry offer cannot be used by more than one Blue Peter badge holder for each paying adult.
London eye, pls be includes
Hi Nabvi, unfortunately London Eye is not included in the Blue Peter badge free entry offer:(
Can u use it in conjunction with a merlin pass
Hi Nabvi, there is nothing in the full terms & conditions that specifically relates to whether you can use a Merlin Pass in conjunction with a Blue Peter badge. We have received feedback from readers to say they have managed to use a Merlin Pass with this free entry offer but I’m uncertain if this is down to the discretion of each attraction. Perhaps best to double check with the visitor attraction you are looking to visit prior to your trip to avoid disappointment.
I have a blue peter badge that is new and I earned it by being in the Shakespeare play but they never gave me a card will i still get entry?
Hi Zain, you will need both the Blue Peter badge & a valid badge card to secure free entry. You will also need to accompanied by a full paying adult too.
Why can’t u use it on the London eye??
U CANNOT use a merlin pass with two blue peter badges, but u can with one
U can’t use it at London eye tho
Thanks for the feedback, that’s right that you cannot use the Blue Peter Badge offer on the London Eye. Often the London Eye is excluded from Merlin offers & deals which I imagine is because it is such a popular London attraction.
I think u can use it on London eye
Hi Oriya, whilst you can use a valid Blue Peter Badge at many Merlin Attractions around the UK at select times of the year, unfortunately the London Eye is not included within this offer:(
U can use it at Shrek! I did
Thanks for the feedback. Whilst Shrek’s Adventure is not showing on the Blue Peter list of attractions, I can see in the Merlin terms & conditions for the Blue Peter offer that it includes Shrek’s Adventure! London so good to know this works in practice too.
I should get a badge because when people are sad of have been left out I ask them to join our game I care for them, help them up when they are hurt and I don’t let anyone bully them PS.I would love this badge
Hi Rio, there are many different Blue Peter badoes you can apply for. Check out the Blue Peter site for further details and apply for the badge that best suits you, Liz
I am taking my 9 year old grandchild to Windsor Castle for a birthday treat. She has a Blue Peter badge. Can I use this to take her to the castle?
Unfortunately Windsor Castle is not one of the valid attractions under the Blue Peter badge scheme. You can find the full list of valid attractions available at Free Entry With A Blue Peter Badge Offer.
My 7 year old Jessica got her blue peter badge for making a model and she is so proud of her badge and modle we have one very happy little girl.her sister and brother are busy messing my kitchen up to get there badge..thankyou bluepeter
Hi Dena, that’s lovely news and great to see the savings that can be made with a Blue Peter badge with over 200 visitor attractions offering free entry when accompanied by a full paying adult. Whilst topdogdays is independent of Blue Peter, we do think this badge offer offers great value for money. Good luck to the little ones striving to achieve their Blue Peter badges too:)
Hi just reading some comments below I can confirm that I have a Merlin Annual Pass and have used it at the ticket office at Legoland, Thorpe Park and Chessington so far to get my son in with his Blue Peter badge. I contacted Merlin before I bought my pass and they confirmed the Merlin pass can be used in conjunction with a Blue Peter badge
Thanks Claire, that’s good to know:)
That is good, innit? Saves 209 pounds. Dead gr8
I am 13 and have a blue peter badge do I need to have a paying adult to use it ? Or can I just get in for free
Hi John, unfortunately you do need to be accompanied by a full paying adult to pick up free entry with a blue peter badge.
I want to go to Thorpe park with a friend
I have a friend who is 12 and a half do they count as an adult ? Also if they pay with a merlin pass can I get in with my blue peter badge for free ?
Thank you
Hi John, adult prices kick in at Thorpe Park for those age 12 years & over. Unfortunately you will not be able to combine free entry with the Blue Peter Badge with someone using a Merlin Pass as you cannot use both options together:(
so excited got my first blue peter badge your website is so useful for so many things thank you for let me use your website, definitely will be using it again.
Hi Robbie, congratulations on your first Blue Peter badge, that’s great news. There are plenty of visitor attractions where you can use this across the UK but remember to take along your badge card and an accompanying adult to secure your free entry.
I love the blue peter card
Hi Kailen, yes so do I! Easy to apply and achieve plus fantastic free offers around the UK for Blue Peter badge holders too:)
i went to s s Great Britain it was cool! but not just that i went free! COOL!
Hi Bethany, yes plenty of things to do in the UK and all the better if you can take advantage of free entry with a Blue Peter badge!
We have adult merlin annual passes. Would the blue peter badge be valid with these
Hi Lucy, to secure free entry with a valid Blue Peter badge, badgeholders must be accompanied by a full paying adult. Unfortunately Merlin Passes will not be accepted as the accompanying full paying person:(
I didn’t think so but I wanted to double check before our renewal was up
Shame isn’t it as it would be a great way to make some savings!
We make sure that we get our money’s worth out of the merlin annual passes.
Hi Lucy, given that it’s quite an initial investment purchasing a Merlin Pass, I do think that if you use them all year, at a range of Merlin Attractions, then they certainly do work out value for money:)
Sorry it’s for madam tussuards and aquarium.
2 adults and 2 children
Can I book 2 adult tickets online and just use my 2 children’s blue peter badges for free entry for them
Hi my 2 children have blue peter badges.
Can I book 2 adults tickets online then my 2 children will just gain free entry ?
Hi Rebecca, the Blue Peter terms & conditions state that ‘to gain free entry each child must have a badge and valid badge card, and be accompanied by a full paying adult.’ From the Merlin terms & conditions for Blue Peter badge holders it states that children with a valid blue peter badge can secure free entry when accompanied by a ‘ticket bearing adult’ & cannot be used against any combination tickets. Whether this allows you to purchase tickets online in advance, I have to say this is unclear. You can find the full terms & conditions over at Merlin Blue Peter Badge Terms & Conditions. One other thing to note is that only ‘one badge holder can attend per ticket bearing adult and per transaction.’ If you could possibly feedback plse if find out any further information, it would be great to pass this onto our readers.
Hi, we are planning visits to Cadbury world and Drayton Manor for half term, do you know if they accept Blue Peter badges please?
Hi Tallulah, unfortunately you cannot use the free entry offer with your Blue Peter badge at either of these attractions:(
Hi I was wondering can I use my blue peter card to get into the shriek world I couldn’t find it on the website because I think it’s so new but maybe you could find out for me I need help and fast !!!!!!!
Hi Bella, whilst you can use your Blue Peter Badge at other London Merlin Attractions, unfortunately you cannot use this at the Shrek’s Adventure! London at present. We’ll keep an eye out to see if this Shrek attraction signs up for this Blue Peter offer in due course.
Hi, If I book my adults ticket on line to save time later it is also cheaper. Does this class as full paying as no voucher is being uses, just booking in advance online?
Thank you
Hi Kelly, which attraction are you planning to visit with your Blue Peter badge?
I am also interested in the reply as I would like to book tickets for adults online first and then take Blue Peter card/badge bearing child with me. Does this still count as a full paying adult?
Many thanks
Kari
Hi Kari, which visitor attraction in particular are you interested in visiting with a Blue Peter Badge?
Yes, it does count
I’m 31 and got a Blue Peter badge aged 11. I still have it, but the cards weren’t around when I got mine! Can I still use my badge as an adult even though I don’t have ID? 🙂
Hi Laura, I like your thinking but unfortunately you have to be between 6 & 15 years old to take advantage of this offer:(
I love blue peter that’s why I want a badge
Good for you Jack – there are plenty of ways to apply for a Blue Peter badge so good luck:)
Are you allowed to got to ZSL Whipsnade for free with a blue peter badge it is not specified on both the blue peter website and ZSL
Hi Nisha, I can see ZSL Lonodn Zoo on the list of Blue Peter attractions but unfortunately not ZSL Whipsnade:(
I have a child with a blue Peter badge but also want to take another. can I use in conjunction with a kids go free voucher?
Hi Heidi, I like your thinking but unfortunately you will not be able to use the free entry with the Blue Peter badge offer & the voucher at the same time:( All 2 for 1 vouchers state that they cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discounted ticket rate.
Does there have to be a picture on the blue peter badge card to get the free entry and if so, how do i do that?
where can you find the list of 200 places you can go with a blue peter badge
Hi Emma, you can find more information about valid attractions under the Blue Peter Badge offer over at Blue Peter.
I am going to send a report of the lynx coming back to the UK.
the lynx is in the cat family it had been extinct but some people
say it is nice to see the lynx back in the forests and exotic places
Hi Surabhi, good luck with your report & I’m sure Blue Peter will be interested in what you discover:)
Hi have read the T&cs re blue peter badge entry – it’s not clear – is it one adult to accompany more than 1 badge holder – not a ratio of 1 adult per child?
Just my daughter and her friend are badge holders so just 1 adult required?
Thanks
Hi Becki, in the terms & conditions it states that ‘only one badge holder can attend per ticket bearing adult and per transaction.’ So you would need an adult per badge-holder child for this offer.
Does any Blue Peter badge count? My son has a Blue Peter Sports Badge – I assume that this gets him free entry to these attractions just like the other badges, but I can’t see this specifically written down anywhere.
Hi Victoria, valid Blue Peter badges include Blue Badge, Silver Badge, Green Badge, Orange Badge, Purple Badge, Sport Badge & Gold Badge. Remember that the badge holder will need to present the Blue Peter badge & the badge winners card on the day and must be accompanied by a full paying adult
My son received a blue peter photo I’d card but never expected a badge that every states you need both. We’ve never used it as always scared of being turned away because he never got issued a badge. This seems such a waste. His card has his photo on, is this accepted on its own?
Hi Paul, they do stipulate you will need both the Blue Peter Badge & the badge winners card to ensure you can take advantage of the 2 for 1 offers running under this scheme. Perhaps worth querying directly with Blue Peter at Blue Peter, MediaCityUK, Salford, M50 2BH.
How do you put the picture on the card? Does it have to be any special sort of photo?
Hi Kirsty, unfortunately I cannot find any specific information relating to the photo on the Blue Peter Badge Card. Was there no specific instructions that came with the badge card?
My daughter has a blue peter badge, can she use this for entry to Madame Tussauds, London. Thank you
Hi Michelle, I can see on the Madame Tussauds site that it states that ‘Blue Peter Badge Holders upon presentation of a Blue Peter Badge and Badge Winner’s Card, are entitled to free entry if accompanied by a ticket-bearing adult.’ Badge holders must be age between 6 & 15 years with only one badgeholder per transaction.
love this got a badge the other day
Great news Lauren, well done:) Remember to take along both your badge & badge winners card to gain free entry to over 200 visitor attractions when accompanied by a full paying adult.
Planning a trip to London – my son (11) has a BP badge and pass.
Looking to use the 2 for 1 vouchers for my daughter, but pay full price for myself. Do you know if this is allowed?
2 for 1 vouchers are generally very specific that they cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, offer or concession. However, if you can split into 2’s at the ticket kiosk to purchase tickets, (I am assuming there is a 4th person in your party to cover the full price person for the 2 for 1), then this could be worth a try.
For your son to gain free entry, he will need to be accompanied by a full paying adult plus meet the age requirements & hold both the badge & badge winners card.
Thank you for the answer – sadly there’s only 3 of us, idea was to get one in on a BP badge, one in on a 2 for 1 and pay for myself. Call me a cheapskate but find the entrance prices extortionate – was looking for a cheap day out at some of the sites!
I like your thinking, but unfortunately won’t work but I’m with you, always looking for the best deal out there to keep the costs down. If you are planning a trip to London, have you seen our Budget Views of London or Ideas for London on a Budget for a few ideas? Have a great trip:)
My daughter has a blue peter badge. I understand that she needs a full paying adult with her (the Blue Peter website actually says a ‘fee-paying’ adult). If I purchase my ticket with Tesco clubcard – does that count?
Hi David, my understanding is that to secure free entry the badge holder, (aged between 6 & 15 years) will need to show both his/her blue peter badge, badge winners card and be accompanied by a full paying adult. Unfortunately any discounted ticket, (including those purchased with Teco clubcard vouchers), would not be valid.
If you have the blue peter cards does it matter if you use the card and the adults use a annual pass to go in or do they have to pay, so that i can use the card?
To make of use your Blue Peter card you must be between 6 & 15 years and present both your badge & badge winners card at the ticket kiosk. You must also visit with a full paying adult so unfortunately, you accompanying adult will not be able to your their annual pass for this offer.
i have four kids all blue peter bage cards holders. do i need 4 paying adults. we are a family of six.
thanks in advance
Nish, unfortunately I do think you would need 4 full paying adults to take full advantage of this offer; the Blue Peter site states “Badge Attractions will admit one badge winner (with a badge and badge winners card) when accompanied by a full paying adult.”
i have four kids all with blue peter badge holder cards, should there be four paying adults. this is difficult. we are a family of 6
Hello ,
I need Blue Peter Badge for my 5 year old daughter.
Many thanks,
Sona
Sona, unfortunately only applicants between the ages of 6 & 15 years can apply for a Blue Peter badge. You can find more information regarding Blue Peter Badges below;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/articles/apply-for-a-blue-peter-badge
please can u say how i can get hold of wednesdays booking form for lego land i have mislaid them carol