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The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
How to get two theme park visits for the price of one this summer
The cost of summer holiday activities can quickly add up, which is why we're always on the hunt for cost-effective ways to have fun. Case in point: if you're looking for a cheap family day out this summer, we've found a deal that will save on theme park visits. Until Sunday 17 August, when you book a ticket for Alton Towers, Chessington, Legoland Windsor or Thorpe Park, you'll get a ticket for a second visit for free. This doesn't mean visiting the same theme park twice, as it can be used at any of the four parks. In order to qualify, you'll need to pre-book a 'twice the fun' ticket to get your hands on the freebie. You'll then receive a confirmation email with a barcode, which you can use to make your second booking, so keep this handy. The second ticket is valid until Tuesday, 30 September, so there is plenty of time to squeeze in a second visit. It is rare for a free ticket offer to come along, particularly during peak season. Advanced tickets to the theme parks typically start from around £34, so if you're visiting as a family, that's a chunky saving for your second visit. You can book your visit using the links below, or keep reading if you want more inspiration on which of the theme parks to visit this summer. Alton Towers If you've got little thrill-seekers to entertain this summer, Alton Towers is worth a visit. There are nine roller coasters to enjoy, including the Toxicator, which is new for 2025, while younger kids can head to the rides and attractions in CBeebies Land. Alton Towers is located outside of Stoke-on-Trent, so if you're based in the north of England, this is likely to be your nearest major theme park. Chessington World of Adventures There are plenty of adventures for kids of all ages to enjoy at Chessington, with rides inspired by the fantasy board game Jumanji, the tales of the Gruffalo and more. Your ticket also includes a visit to the park's zoo and aquarium, with the chance to see penguins, giraffes, monkeys and zebras. The park is based just outside of London, and there are regular train services running from the capital to Chessington South, which is around a 10-minute walk away. Legoland Windsor There are more than 50 rides and attractions to enjoy at Legoland Windsor. Kids can cool off on a hot day in the splash safari water play park, hop aboard the Lego submarine as part of the deep-sea adventure, get behind the wheel at the Lego driving school and lots more. The theme park is two miles outside of Windsor town centre, with shuttle services available from nearby train stations. Thorpe Park If you or your youngsters can't get enough of roller coasters, a visit to Thorpe Park is a must. The theme park is home to Hyperia, the UK's tallest and fastest rollercoaster, plus five other rides for those that want an adrenaline-filled day out. There are also plenty of rides and play areas for little ones, so the whole family can enjoy the day. The theme park is located in Chertsey, which is about 30 minutes outside of London, with shuttle buses running to the park from nearby train stations.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
China's first Legoland opens in Shanghai
A giant 26-metre (85-foot) Lego figure named Dada welcomed visitors to the new Legoland resort in Shanghai. The resort, which opened on July 5, is the first in China. It is one of 11 parks worldwide and was built with 85 million Lego bricks. Among the main attractions is Miniland, which replicates well-known sights using Lego bricks. It features landmarks across China, like Beijing's Temple of Heaven and Shanghai's Bund waterfront. There is also a boat tour through a historic Chinese water town built with Lego bricks. 'My first impression is it is a good recreation, like a real fairyland of Lego,' said Ji Yujia, a Lego fan who visited on opening day. The resort was developed in conjunction with the Shanghai government by Merlin Entertainments and the Lego Group. The resort also features performances by Legoland characters. Tickets start at 319 yuan (HK$349 or US$44).
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jennifer Ellison heartbroken after dance studio broken into and possessions stolen
Brookside actress Jennifer Ellison begged fans for help after someone broke into her dance studio and stole her and her kids' belongings Jennifer Ellison said she felt 'physically sick' after somebody broke into her dance studio and stole a number of her possessions. The 42-year-old actress said her children's iPads, bikes, laptops, and some drinks had been stolen from the Liverpool studio after a male suspect broke in at 5am on Wednesday. She took to her Instagram Stories to share CCTV footage of the items being stolen and urged anyone with information to come forward. Jennifer wrote: "Tell me who this rat is and where he is and I'll give you a huge cash reward!!! Broke into our studios at 5am took all my kids bikes laptops, iPads, everything. The RAT!" READ MORE: New deal offers 'two parks for the price of one' at Alton Towers, Legoland, Thorpe Park and more The star also shared a screenshot of the suspect's face as she added: " Come on Liverpool. Share share share!!!!! PLEASE." Jennifer later returned to her Stories to share footage of the person walking out with a bike, adding: "RATTTTTTT!!!!!" Jennifer showed the CCTV video of him going through the cash register and wrote to fans: "The rat went everywhere!!!!!! Took drinks." The suspect went through many rooms and was seen tip toeing about in an office room. Jennifer said she felt "physically sick" in one post. A few hours later, she revealed she got one of the stolen bikes back thanks to the help of a good Samaritan. Along with the picture of the person, she added: "1 bike back. Thanks so much to this guy. Liverpool is great." The Brookside actress also shared the footage to her grid and wrote in the caption: "Anyone who tells me who this RAT is and where he ll be or lives I'll give a HUGE reward!!!! "DM me or send me a message. He's broken into our school at 5am took all of our bikes, laptops I pads!!! THE LOT!!!!! For anyone who can give me any info DM me." Shocked fans rushed to the comment section to share their support for the shaken star, with one writing: "Wow! So sorry, hope you find him," and another posting: "Hope everything gets returned safely. horrible horrible people." Another said: "Oh my god!! Awful hope you find out who it is!!" and one follower advised: "Oh my god. How awful. Hope you manage to get it all back. Share on Facebook and set to share."
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
How to save big on theme parks this summer with TWO for the price of one and an unlimited monthly pass
THEME park enthusiasts need to take advantage of this two-for-one offer over the summer holidays. Thrill-seekers wanting to spend their break on adrenaline-pumping rides can visit two theme parks for the price of one, or get a three-month pass to use throughout July and August on unlimited rides and attractions. 5 A two-parks-for-the-price-of-one offer has launched this summer 5 Four theme parks are included - Alton Towers, Legoland, Chessington and Thorpe Park Credit: Alamy The new summer offer has been launched by Merlin Entertainments across four of the UK's top theme parks - If you book your theme park trip between July 21, 2025, and August 17, 2025, you can visit two parks for the price of one. The tickets are called Twice the Fun and have savings of at least £29 per person. It is the perfect way to entertain kids during the six-week-long summer holidays. To bag the deal, make sure to select a 'Twice the Fun' ticket at any of the four park's websites which cost from £32. The offer can either be used at the same park, or you can mix and match. Dates are flexible, too, and visitors can redeem their second visit at any point before September 30, 2025. To claim the second theme park visit you'll still need to pre-book your visit using your second 'free' ticket which will have a barcode that can be used to reserve your slot at the park. Most read in Family For anyone who wants to go back to the theme park more than twice this summer, you might be interested in the three-month pass. Alton Towers unveils 'highest ride of its kind' in TV advert 5 You can visit Legoland and take a look at all the attractions 5 Or head to Alton Towers for big rollercoasters This offer applies to the same four parks - Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, Chessington, and LEGOLAND Windsor. Tickets cost £59 per person and the offer allows unlimited access to rides, shows, and attractions during the summer. The main difference with this pass is that it's for one park only - you can't mix and match. Once chosen, you can use it in that particular park whenever you like during the selected three-month period. If you have trouble deciding which park to visit, one Sun writer headed to Alton Towers to try out the thrilling Nemesis Reborn rollercoaster. He also checked out the Rita ride which goes from 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds as well as the more chilled out Gangsta Granny ride and Runaway Mine Train. Another checked out There are gentler rides, or the Croc Drop which plunges 82 feet. And of course it's where you'll find the world's only Jumanji coaster which flips you upside down. At Legoland, there's a Minifigure Speedway as well as the Lego-themed indoor golf experience. Car enthusiasts can head over to , an interactive attraction that sees guests create their own Ferrari race car . One fan of Thorpe Park has been going for 22 years and maintains it's even better now that she's an adult. She admits that Colossus is still just as terrifying, and there are plenty of other scary rides too like Nemesis, Stealth, Saw: The Ride and The Swarm. Read more on the Irish Sun Here's more on the And here are the 5 Take advantage of these summer offers to theme parks
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
How to save big on theme parks this summer with TWO for the price of one and an unlimited monthly pass
Plus, check out what our writers have to say about each park RIDE ON How to save big on theme parks this summer with TWO for the price of one and an unlimited monthly pass Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THEME park enthusiasts need to take advantage of this two-for-one offer over the summer holidays. Thrill-seekers wanting to spend their break on adrenaline-pumping rides can visit two theme parks for the price of one, or get a three-month pass to use throughout July and August on unlimited rides and attractions. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 A two-parks-for-the-price-of-one offer has launched this summer 5 Four theme parks are included - Alton Towers, Legoland, Chessington and Thorpe Park Credit: Alamy The new summer offer has been launched by Merlin Entertainments across four of the UK's top theme parks - Alton Towers, Legoland Windsor, Chessington World of Adventures and Thorpe Park. If you book your theme park trip between July 21, 2025, and August 17, 2025, you can visit two parks for the price of one. The tickets are called Twice the Fun and have savings of at least £29 per person. It is the perfect way to entertain kids during the six-week-long summer holidays. To bag the deal, make sure to select a 'Twice the Fun' ticket at any of the four park's websites which cost from £32. The offer can either be used at the same park, or you can mix and match. Dates are flexible, too, and visitors can redeem their second visit at any point before September 30, 2025. To claim the second theme park visit you'll still need to pre-book your visit using your second 'free' ticket which will have a barcode that can be used to reserve your slot at the park. For anyone who wants to go back to the theme park more than twice this summer, you might be interested in the three-month pass. Alton Towers unveils 'highest ride of its kind' in TV advert 5 You can visit Legoland and take a look at all the attractions 5 Or head to Alton Towers for big rollercoasters This offer applies to the same four parks - Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, Chessington, and LEGOLAND Windsor. Tickets cost £59 per person and the offer allows unlimited access to rides, shows, and attractions during the summer. The main difference with this pass is that it's for one park only - you can't mix and match. Once chosen, you can use it in that particular park whenever you like during the selected three-month period. If you have trouble deciding which park to visit, one Sun writer headed to Alton Towers to try out the thrilling Nemesis Reborn rollercoaster. He also checked out the Rita ride which goes from 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds as well as the more chilled out Gangsta Granny ride and Runaway Mine Train. Another checked out Chessington World of Adventures trying out the rides and attractions as well as the zoo and aquarium. There are gentler rides, or the Croc Drop which plunges 82 feet. And of course it's where you'll find the world's only Jumanji coaster which flips you upside down. At Legoland, there's a Minifigure Speedway as well as the Lego-themed indoor golf experience. Car enthusiasts can head over to Lego Ferrari Build and Race, an interactive attraction that sees guests create their own Ferrari race car. One fan of Thorpe Park has been going for 22 years and maintains it's even better now that she's an adult. She admits that Colossus is still just as terrifying, and there are plenty of other scary rides too like Nemesis, Stealth, Saw: The Ride and The Swarm. Here's more on the new dining packages available at Alton Towers. And here are the UK's best theme parks with record-breaking rollercoasters.
