Best October Deals; Ideas for a Day Out on a Budget
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Dudley Zoo Tickets from £6pp
Pick up entry to Dudley Zoo from for just £6 an adult/£4 a child, (3-15 years), during November. This offer from LivingSocial also includes a family ticket option for 2 adults & 2 children priced at just £19 that offers savings of up to 56% off standard price tickets.
Aerial Extreme; October Half Term Offer
Take advantage of a 25% discount off standard price tickets at Aerial Extreme this October Half Term! Running from 21 – 31 October 2016, families can enjoy an end of season aerial ropes course and pick up a half term special offer to boot. Simply select the family ticket option & the price quoted on the site will automatically include the 25% discount.
Gulliver’s World Fireworks Display – Promo Code
Gulliver’s World in Warrington are hosting a fireworks display complete with musical acts on 5 November 2016 and we’ve found a great promo code that offers a 25% discount off standard price tickets! Simply book online using the promo code WIRE25 before midnight 31 October 2016.
Ripleys London; £11 Tickets
Pick up discounted tickets to Ripleys London for just £11pp over October Half Term. Attractiontix is running this ticket limited offer, (only 1000 tickets available) for visits taking place between 22 – 30 October 2016 that includes FREE fastrack entry too!
Fright Night Tickets from £29pp
Take advantage of Thorpe Park Fright Night tickets from £29.99pp. Not only will pre-booked tickets guarantee entry, (worth remembering that Thorpe Park reached capacity on a number of Fright Night dates last year), but also offers you the best online savings to be found.
Thorpe Park Fright Nights
Thrill Hopper Ticket, (Oct & Nov)
Look out for the Thrill Hopper ticket that offers you one admission to all four of the following; Drayton Manor, Alton Towers, Water World & Tamworth Snowdome, (limited to specific activities). This is a substantial saving against the cost of four separate entries with Thrill Hopper tickets priced at £60pp or £170 for a family of 4! This ticket works well for those looking for a short break or alternatively for those looking to space out their trips during the season.
Ironbridge Passport; Save 33% with TravelZoo
Take advantage of this Ironbridge Museums Passport offer from TravelZoo priced at just £15pp. The Ironbridge Gorge Museums Passport offers 12 months unlimited entry to all 10 museums including the popular Blists Hill Victorian Town & family friendly Enginuity Discovery Centre, (excludes ticketed events). Priced at just £15pp or £39 a family this offers great value for money throughout the year.
Go Ape Sunday Code
Pick up a 20% promo code off Go Ape activities taking place on a Sunday during October 2016, (valid 16, 22 & 30 October). This Promo Code can be used on the following Go Ape activities; Tree Top Adventure, Forest Segway, Tree Top Junior & Zip Trekking Adventure and is available to use at 29 Go Ape locations, (excludes Go Ape Battersea).
Conkers; Family Ticket for £19.75
Pick up 40% off standard prices with family entry to Conkers for just £19.75 for a family of 4 from Livingsocial. This family ticket offers entry to 1 adults & 3 children, (3-15 years) or 2 adults & 2 children where additional adults/children can be added to this offer for just £8 an adult or £6 a child. This voucher is valid for use until 30 November 2016.
Bath & NE Somerset Museums Week 2016
Here’s a chance for Bath & North East Somerset residents to pick up FREE entry to 20 local visitor attractions during Museums Week 2016. Attractions include No 1 Royal Crescent, Roman Baths Museum & Victoria Art Gallery where this free entry offer is running during October Half Term.
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.
More Ideas for October Half Term
Follow our Guide to October Half Term 2016 packed the latest seasonal deals & discounts plus ideas for days out under £20 to help you keep the costs down. Also included is a round up of Halloween/Scare Attractions, best value offers and short break ideas.
Chessington Howl’o’ween
Alton Towers Scarefest 2016
Alton Towers Scarefest 2016 will be kicking off on select dates from 8 October complete with a NEW horror maze; Altonville Mine Tours; Uncover the Legend of the Skin Snatchers! Follow our guide to Scarefest packed with information on VALID 2 for 1 vouchers, additional maze costs, what’s new for 2016 and special Scarefest offers.
Birmingham Thinktank; £10 Student Offer
For a limited time students can pick up annual membership to Birmingham Thinktank & other museums for just £10pp. Membership includes 12 months entry to the Thinktank & other Birmingham heritage sites plus 10% off in cafes & shops. This offer is available until 30 November 2016.
Chessington Howl’o’ween
Packed with spooky fun including a popular scare maze, enchanted trick or treat wood & rides in the dark, Chessington Howl’o’ween kicks off over October Half Term. You can currently take advantage of an early bird offer with tickets available from £27.60pp.
Thorpe Park Fright Night Combo Ticket/Meal Deal
Take advantage of this combined discounted package that offers a discounted Fright Night ticket PLUS a meal deal from £35pp. Opt for a pizza & pasta buffet or a hot dog & fries meal that both include a soft drink. This package allows you to upload your expenditure upfront at Thorpe Park whilst taking advantage of online savings too.
The London Dungeon; The Witch Hunter
The London Dungeon has a NEW Halloween themed attraction lined up for 2016; The Witch Hunters. Early bird tickets are currently available with savings of up to 30% off standard price tickets that includes entry to the Witch Hunter as well as access to 19 shows, 20 live actors & 2 thrilling rides.
English Heritage; 10% Discount Promo Code, (Oct)
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 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!
Thorpe Park Fright Nights; Platform 15
Drayton Manor; 4 Tik’s for £70
For a limited time you can pick up 4 tickets to Drayton Manor for £70 that works out at just £17.50pp! Running until 21 October 2016 this Attractiontix deal offers 1 day entry to the Theme Park, Thomas Land & Zoo. This offer is valid for both adults & children, (for children age 2-3 years best value to purchase a toddler ticket for just £6 at the gate).
LEGOLAND Windsor; Brick or Treat/Firework Events
Take advantage of online discounts at LEGOLAND Windsor of up to 26% off standard price tickets including Brick or Treat & Firework Events. Online tickets guarantee you entry on busy days at the park such as the Brick or Treat/Firework Nights and allows you to bypass the ticket booths.
The London Dungeon, (inc drink & souvenir)
Pick up discounted entry to the London Dungeon that includes a FREE drink at The Tavern, (the all NEW Victorian pub experience that is located within the attraction), plus a London Dungeon souvenir that’s worth up to £6pp. Tickets are priced from £25.25pp, (£20.75 a child) from Attractiontix that includes the NEW Witch Hunter.
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.
Drayton Manor; Troublesome Trucks
KidZania London; Late Entry Ticket
Save up to 43% off standard price tickets at KidZania London where children can explore over 60 professions through real-life role play. This late entry ticket available from Attractiontix offers discounted entry from 2.30pm during weekdays, (not valid weekends, school holidays or bank holidays) with tickets priced from £5 an adult/£15 a child.
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.
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.
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!.
Go Ape Forest Segways, (photo; Phil Loach)
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!
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.
Ironbridge Passport; Blists Hill Victorian Town
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.
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!
Blackpool Resort Pass
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.
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).
