With less than a month until schools break up for the six-week summer holiday in England and Wales, many parents are seeking affordable ways to entertain children. Theme parks offer classic family fun but can be expensive, especially during peak season. However, several parks are running discounts valid in July and August, helping families cut costs.
Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo – 58% Off
Wowcher is offering 50% off single tickets and 58% off when buying four tickets to Flamingo Land in Yorkshire. A family of four can enjoy the theme park, zoo, and other attractions for £97. The deal includes full school holiday availability. Attractions include thrilling rollercoasters, Dino-Stone park, and Muddy Duck Farm, where younger children can visit Peter Rabbit.
Gulliver’s – Up to 99% Off Children's Tickets
Gulliver’s, with four UK locations, has a unique offer tied to England’s World Cup performance. The discount equals the minute of England’s final goal in each group stage match. For example, if England’s final goal is at 75 minutes, tickets are discounted by 75%. The deal goes live on June 24 and June 28 from 10am, available for 24 hours. Alternatively, Wowcher offers 50% off Gulliver’s tickets for all locations (Milton Keynes, Rother Valley, Matlock Bath, Warrington) with good school holiday availability from £11.50.
Alton Towers, Chessington, Thorpe Park – Unlimited Visits from £16.99 a Month
Merlin annual passes offer excellent value for those near attractions like Alton Towers, Chessington, Thorpe Park, or LEGOLAND. The current sale includes essential passes from £139, while Gold and Platinum passes have £50 off, making them £189 and £249 respectively. The essentials pass excludes Saturdays in August, but other days are available. Monthly payment options start at £16.99 for Gold or £20.99 for Platinum. Passes also cover other Merlin attractions like the London Eye, Cadbury World, and SEA LIFE centres.
Drayton Manor – VAT-Free Tickets
Drayton Manor offers VAT savings as part of a government scheme to reduce family day out costs. Advanced peak tickets start at £25.80. A three-park ticket valid until July 31 costs £49.50, granting entry to Drayton Manor, West Midlands Safari Park, and Waterworld in Stoke-on-Trent, working out at £16.50 per attraction.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Tickets and Stay for £38.03 per Person
Virgin Experiences offers a family of four a night at the Big Blue Hotel in Blackpool plus Pleasure Beach tickets for £169. Using discount code DEAL10 reduces it to £152.10, or £38.04 per person. Day tickets alone start at £31.50. The deal excludes bank holiday weekends and Saturdays in July and August but is valid for other school holiday dates.
