FAMILIES can grab a great deal this summer thanks to a number of offers from some of the UK’s most popular theme parks.
From half price tickets to free entries, a day out doesn’t have to break the bank.
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But if you’re planning to head to one of the theme parks, make sure you book ahead – many will have ticket offers that are available online only.
Here are some of the best deals you can book now:
Drayton Manor – half price tickets
The Staffordshire-based theme park is giving families the chance to bag tickets for almost half the original price this summer.
It has launched a brand new ticket type, which allows four people of any age to enter the park for just £22 each.
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It’s a tempting discount considering adult tickets usually cost around £39 per person at the gate while a regular child ticket would set you back £29.
The new tickets will be available all summer long until September 1 and you can already book it online on Drayton Manor Park’s website.
Go Ape – Four tickets for the price of three
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The outdoor adventure park is offering four tickets for the price of three for their Treetop Challenge courses in London.
This means that four adults tickets will cost you £99 instead of £132.
All you need to do is book your tickets online on Go Ape’s website and it will automatically apply the savings.
But you’ll have to be quick as the offer expires on July 14.
Alton Towers – Save £20
The theme park is giving a £20 discount for anyone who buys their tickets online and in advance.
You’ll need to book your tickets at least five days in advance to take advantage of the deal.
This means that a standard ticket will cost you a discounted £34 per person.
Interested? Head to Alton Tower’s website to grab the deal and check their latest offers.
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Legoland – 40 per cent off tickets
Families heading to Legoland Windsor can save up to 40 per cent on tickets this summer if they buy them online.
Tickets cost just £36 per person instead of £60 when booked online one day in advance during the school holidays.
This falls to £28 for visits to the park on any date until November 2.
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Chessington World of Adventures – up to £21 off
To get the best ticket prices at Chessington World of Adventures, you should book at least five days ahead.
But even if you’ve left it to the last minute, they still have tickets for this week from £34.50 per person.
If you live nearby, it might be worth waiting until 3pm when you can get late entry tickets for just £20.50.
It’s a big saving compared to the £50.50 that you’d have to pay on the door.
Thorpe Park – 40 per cent off tickets
Guests booking in advance online can save up to 40 per cent on their Thorpe Park tickets.
Adults can save over £20, with day passes costing £33 instead of £55.
The discount is in celebration of it’s 40th birthday, which also includes treats for anyone turning 40 as well.
Gulliver’s World – 25 per cent off tickets
Like wither other parks families heading to Gulliver’s World should book online at least two days in advance to save at least 25 per cent on their visit.
Warwick Castle – 19 per cent discount
Thanks to a flash sale, Brits booking a Warwick Castle stay can bag a glamping break for a discounted price this summer.
The castle is giving families to bag an overnight stay for a discounted £139 for a family of four – a 19 per cent discount compared to its usual £172.
The stay includes accommodation in a tent, two days’ castle entrance, car parking, and buffet breakfast: all of that for a family of four.
Bear in mind that the sale will end on July 11t so you’ll have to be quick.
Visit Warwick Castle website to make your booking and find out more.
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Other great theme parks to visit this half term include Peppa Pig World and Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Make sure you check before you travel though as the theme parks do get full.
Many theme parks in the UK have a rainy day policy, which gives you free tickets to come back if it rains continuously during the day.
