A Merlin Pass gets you access to 29 of the UK’s top theme parks including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Legoland, and we found a hidden deal that gets you the pass for less
If you’re still looking for ways to keep the kids occupied during the summer holidays, a Merlin Pass is the perfect way to save yourself some money. The annual pass gets you access to 29 of the UK’s top theme parks and attractions including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and Legoland, and saves you money on buying individual tickets in the process.
However, to help save you even more, we’ve managed to track down a little known deal that gets you the Gold Merlin Annual Pass for even less. Thanks to Virgin Experience Days, you can snap up the gold pass for £239, which lets you visit all 29 attractions as often as you want within a 12 month period, plus gets you £5 off fast pass tickets, free parking and 20% off food, drink and shopping.
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The annual pass is usually priced at £249 directly from the Merlin website, and whilst £10 might not be a huge saving, it quickly adds up if you’re buying multiple passes for family members. The Gold Merlin Annual Pass also comes with plenty of additional benefits that help lighted the financial load, including:
- 340 days entry with fewer exclusion dates than a typical ticket
- Free parking
- £5 off fast track vouchers
- 20% off retail, food and drinks
As well as these bonuses, you’ll also be given access to 29 attractions across the UK, which make for a great day out. From thrilling roller coaster rides and up close interactions with animals to historical days out for history buffs, there’s plenty of options for everyone of all ages to enjoy.
The full list of attractions you can visit with the Gold Merlin Annual Pass are:
- Alton Towers Resort
- Chessington World of Adventures Resort
- LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
- Thorpe Park Resort
- Gardaland Resort
- Heide Park Resort
- SEA LIFE Centres
- Madame Tussauds London
- The Dungeons in Edinburgh, London, and York
- LEGOLAND Discovery Centres
- DreamWorks Tours: Shrek’s Adventure! London
- Warwick Castle
- The London Eye
- Cadbury World
If you just want to save on individual experiences, rather than committing to a full annual pass, sites like Virgin Experience Days and Red Letter Days also have great discounts on one off activities and experiences. For example, Red Letter Days has slashed the price of Two Entry Tickets to the London Dungeon from £62 to £45, whilst Wowcher has deals on everything from safari parks to virtual reality experiences up for grabs.
However if you’re looking for the best way to save some money and give you and the family plenty of options on how to spend the next 12 months, the Gold Merlin Annual Pass is now available for £239 per person at Virgin Experience Days.
