Theme park deals

For up to six people with a valid train ticket (we've a trick if not travelling by train)

If you register with Days Out Guide and buy a National Rail ticket, you can get 33% off the online advance ticket price for Merlin theme parks and attractions, including Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures, Legoland, and Thorpe Park – see 'More info' below for the full list.

There's a simpler 25% off theme parks via Kellogg's packs deal, which in some cases could save you more, so have a look to see which works out better for you.

How to get 33% off

• Choose which theme park you want to visit at Days Out Guide and you'll be given a 33% off code.

• Go via Days Out Guide to the theme park's own website and use the code to book advance tickets online. You can book up to a maximum of six tickets per code. You'll need to do it by 11pm the day before you want to visit.

• On arrival at the theme park, you'll need to present your tickets alongside a valid train ticket (one for the station nearest the attraction) dated for the same day. Each person needs a valid train ticket.

Some dates are excluded, and tickets are limited during peak times. See full terms & conditions.

What if I live near the attraction/am travelling by other means?

If you're not travelling by train but this deal would still work out cheaper for you, you can buy a cheap single ticket (usually for a couple of quid) to the nearest station to your attraction – just get a train ticket from the next station along.

Via £1-£4 Kellogg's snack & cereal packs. Valid for up to two people

If you buy a Kellogg's promotional snack pack or box of cereal, you can get 25% off the price of up to two online advance entry tickets for 28 Merlin attractions including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures, and Legoland – see the full list. It's for visits until Tuesday 30 June 2026.

This is a simple deal, but you may be able to save even more with this 33% off theme parks with a National Rail ticket offer, so have a look to see which works out better for you.

How to get 25% off

• Buy a Kellogg's promotional snack pack or box of cereal (about £1 to £4 when we checked) and scan the QR code on the pack, or visit the Kellogg's Merlin site. You'll need to register/sign in to a Kellogg’s account.
  

• Enter the 10-digit code you'll find inside the pack (starting with a K). You'll be emailed a discount code within 24 hours, and it's valid for one visit until 30 June 2026.
  

• Go to the offer claim site to enter the code and book your tickets. One code is valid for up to two people, and includes both adult and child tickets. You need to book by 11pm on the day before you want to visit.

Some dates are excluded, and tickets are limited during peak times. See full terms & conditions.

Which Kellogg's products are included?

If you're just after the 25% off, snack packs are the way to go. The cheapest we found was £1.18.

Here's the full list of participating snack packs:

• Nutri-grain Raisin 6x45g and Chocolate 6x45g

• Rice Krispies Squares Marshmallow 4x28g and 8x28g, Chocolatey 4x36g and 8x36g, and Caramel & Chocolate 4x36g

• Rice Krispies Cereal Bars 6x20g

• Frosties Cereal Bars 6x25g

• Coco Pops Cereal Bars 6x20g

• Special K Red Berry Bar 6x21.5g

Here's the full list of participating cereals:

• Krave Chocolate Hazelnut 410g and 750g, and Milk Chocolate 410g and 750g

• Corn Flakes 450g, 670g and 1kg

• Coco Pops 420g, 650g and Chocos 430g

• Rice Krispies 310g, 430g, 660g and Multigrain 350g

• Crunchy Nut 300g, 720g, 840g, 1kg, Clusters 400g and Salted Caramel 375g

Important: Make sure you check the Kellogg's cereal/snack you're buying for the '25% off great days out' messaging, as it's only these ones that are valid.

For example, £29 Alton Towers advance vs £68 on the day

Theme park tickets aren't cheap, but you can often make big savings by planning ahead and buying tickets online in advance, rather than buying on the day at the gate. The ideal time to book varies by theme park, but as a general rule, it's best to book more than two days in advance to get the best price.

Below, we've outlined how much you could save by booking in advance at several major theme parks, based on the cost of an adult day ticket. Since online prices are demand-based (you'll often pay more on weekends and during the summer), the savings you make may vary depending on when you want to visit.

Including Eden Project, Longleat Safari and many more

Convert Tesco Clubcard points into Tesco Reward Partners vouchers and on many attractions you get two-times the vouchers' face value to use on tickets, for example £5 in points converts into £10-worth of vouchers. They can be used at theme parks, wildlife parks and more.

Here are some of the popular theme parks you can choose:

• Alton Towers

• Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort

• Chessington

• Drayton Manor

• Legoland Windsor

• Thorpe Park

And some of the other attractions:

• Eden Project

• Blackpool Zoo

• Longleat Safari

• National Sea Life, Birmingham

• Cadbury World

For how to fully maximise Clubcard points, see our Boost Tesco Clubcard guide.

Via cashback sites or certain bank accounts

It's often possible to get cashback when buying theme park tickets. Check the following:

Topcashback. When we checked, you could get 2% back at Alton Towers and Chessington World of Adventures.

Quidco. When we looked, you could get 1.6% back at Alton Towers and Thorpe Park.

Bank accounts & credit card offers. Certain banks and credit cards offer cashback deals, and we've previously spotted theme parks included. For example, in June 2025, Halifax had 10% cashback on Merlin attractions such as Thorpe Park, Alton Towers and Chessington World of Adventures. Of course, you shouldn't open an account, or sign up to a credit card, just for these offers – see our Best current accounts and Credit card rewards guides first. Always read carefully before choosing a card to make sure it'll work for you, and pay it off IN FULL each month to avoid getting hit with interest.

It's important to note that cashback is never certain, as things can sometimes go wrong, such as your purchase not tracking properly. Always see cashback as a bonus, not a guarantee. See our Top cashback sites guide for full info.