January Deals, Discounts & Special Offers On A Day Out

January deals have now expired for 2016 but we’ll bring you more details for January 2017 in due course.

Spinnaker Tower; Kids For A Quid

Take advantage of this Kids For A Quid promotion running at Emirates Spinnaker Tower over February half term.  This offer is running from 13 – 21 February where a child, (5-15 years) can pick up entry for just £1 when accompanied by a full paying adult, (only 1 discounted child entry per full paying adult).

Go Ape Promo Code

Here’s a promo code from Go Ape for Tree Top Adventures that is valid for use on visits until 30 March 2016, (valid Sunday – Fridays).  Simply book online using the stipulated code to pick up a 10% discount off your total cost.

Half Price Tickets to Hampton Court & Kensington Palace

Take advantage of half price tickets to both Hampton Court and/or Kensington Palace if you visit before 10 February 2016, (some restrictions on dates). The half price ticket prices quoted include a voluntary donation that you can opt out of if your prefer for greater savings plus for double discounts Kids Go Free too!

 

 

Trentham Gardens Winter Sale

Pick up cheap tickets to Trentham Gardens, Staffordshire for just £4.50pp for any day until 12 February 2016. Even better news, RHS members can take advantage of FREE entry to Trentham Gardens up to the end of March 2016, (simply flash your membership card at the ticket kiosk to gain complimentary entry).

Merlin Pass Sale

The Merlin Pass Sale is now on for those considering investing in an annual pass that offers entry to LEGOLAND Windsor, Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures, Warwick Castle, London Eye & many more.

Discounted Entry to Kew Gardens

Visit Kew Gardens before 5 February 2016 & take advantage of discounted entry from £8 an adult, £2.50 a child, (4- 16 years). The cheapest prices are reserved for those that book online in advance but take note that Kew Palace is closed during the winter season.

 

 

Half Price Disneyland Paris Ticket Offer

Disneyland Paris have teamed up with Attractiontix to offer a 52% discount off standard price tickets. That’s better than half price! This special offer is valid for visits taking place before 16 March 2016 with tickets priced at £33.89 an adult, £28.61 a child, (3-11 years).

London Duck Tour

Ever fancied a go on the London Duck Tour that travels by both road & along the Thames?  Here’s a chance to pick up discounted tickets from Groupon priced at £17.50pp and valid for use until 24 March 2016, (some exclusions on use).

£12 Gulliver’s Tickets, (inc Feb Half Term)

Pick up ticket to Gulliver’s Theme Park for just £12pp for select dates until 13 March 2016.  The great news is that promotion includes February half term.

 

 

Ripley’s Tickets; up to 60% Discount

Take advantage of cheap tickets for Ripley’s that offers up to 60% off standard price tickets. This winter special includes fastrack entry plus access to the mirror maze & laser quest.

Kids Go Free at The Shard, (February Half Term)

Plan ahead for February half term and take advantage of this Kids Go Free offer from The Shard.  Running between 15 & 21 February 2016, you can take up to 2 children, (4 -15 years), free when accompanied by a full paying adult.

Disneyland Paris; Kids Go Free Offer

Take advantage of this Kids Go Free deal that offers children under 7 years free accommodation & part tickets! For double deals you can also secure up to 30% off Hotel & Park ticket packages if you book before 29 February 2016. This offer is available on 2, 3 or 4 night stays, (some restrictions on use), with visits taking place before 23 March 2016.

St Andrews Aquarium Winter Family Pass

Here’s a chance to pick up a winter family pass for St Andrews Aquarium for just £17.50 for a family of 4, (additional adult & child prices available). This pass is valid for 2 adults & 2 children, (3-15 years), and can be used up until 29 February 2016.

Chessington Zoo Days From £9pp, (Jan – March)

Take advantage of an off peak ticket to Chessington Zoo from just £9pp, (children under 90cms go free), for those that book 5 or more days in advance. Ticket includes entry to the Zoo, Sea Life Centre & Wanyama Village & Reserve.

Conkers; £16.95 Family Ticket

Pick up family entry to Conkers for just £16.95 for a family of 4, (standard price usually £32.95), that is valid for use until 20 March 2016. This Groupon deal stipulates that a family ticket offers entry to 1 adults & 3 children, (3-15 years) or 2 adults & 2 children. Additional adults/children can be added to this offer for just £8 an adult or £6 a child.

 

 

Free Cinema Previews

Sign up with a Cinema Preview Site that offers FREE movie screenings ahead of public release dates. If you can be flexible, this is a great way to enjoy a movie on the cheap.

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.

Eden Project Locals’ Pass For £12

If your primary residence is in Cornwall or Devon, you can pick up a Local Eden Project Pass from just £12pp! This offer is available to local residents between 1 November 2015 & 7 March 2016 with passes valid until 31 October 2016.

National Trust Membership Offer

Sign up for National Trust Membership & pay by direct debit to take advantage of 2 months membership for FREE. This offer is only available as a first year introductory offer but check out the family membership that includes ALL your children!

Free Annual Pass Upgrades

Many visitor attractions offer a complementary annual pass upgrades with your initial purchase but did you know that only about 20% of eligible visitors actually return? Why not dig out those FREE annual pass upgrades and plan your return visit.

 

 

Family Movies from £1.99 per person

Enjoy a mid morning family movie from just £1.99pp during the weekend/school holidays. They may not be the latest releases, but they have some popular titles running for those that can be flexible.

Kent’s Big Weekend, (ballot now open)

Kent residents can enter the ballot for thousands of FREE tickets to 119 visitor attractions including Leeds Castle, Diggerland, Dover Castle, Howletts Wild Animal Park & many more. The ballot is now open until midnight on 14 February 2016 with free tickets available for use over the weekend of the 12 & 13 March 2016.

Apply for Trooping the Colour Tickets

Trooping the Colour runs each June to officially celebrate the Queen’s birthday.  This year Trooping the Colour will take place on Saturday 11 June 2016 & you can apply for tickets for the seated stands, by ballot, before the end of February 2016.  Tickets are priced around £25 per person and you are limited to a maximum of 3 tickets per household.

 

 

These offers ran last January but we’ve yet to receive confirmation that they are running again in 2016.

1. M & D’s Scotlands Theme Park £1 Promotion in January.

2. Free Entry to Kempton Park Races, (21 February).

3. Free Entry to Bletchley Park Community Day, (14 February).

4. Cheap Tickets to Ripley’s London.

5. Gulliver’s Theme Park; Indoor Attractions Offer, (9 &10 January).

6. Cheap Tickets to Thinktank Birmingham.

7. Colchester Zoo Special Offer.

8. Free Guided Walks Around London, (23 & 24 January).

9. Free Weekend Offer for the Eden Project, (23 & 24 January).

10. 3 Odeon Cinema Tickets for £12.

11. Blue Planet Aquarium Wednesday Offer, (27 January).

12. Visit York Free Weekend Resident’s Festival, (30 & 31 January).

13. Big Garden Birdwatch, (30 & 31 January).

 

By Liz Walsh