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Theme park short breaks & day tickets from £19: the best deals at popular parks for summer 2021

THEME PARKS across the UK are offering some great deals this summer, so families can enjoy a thrilling break on a budget.

From great value short breaks to reduced price park entry, there are plenty of opportunities for family fun that won't break the bank.

We've found the best deals on short breaks and day trips to the UK's top theme parks
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We've found the best deals on short breaks and day trips to the UK's top theme parksCredit: Alamy


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Theme parks will be able to reopen from April 12, with outdoor hospitality resuming for part of the Easter holidays.

This includes other outdoor venues such as zoos, but the lockdown dates only apply to England, not Wales and Scotland.

Self-catered accommodation will reopen from April 12, which includes caravan parks and holiday homes, as long as it is with your own household.

Overnight staycations and hotel stays will resume from May 17 (two households or rule of six from different households) and then from June 21 with no limit on groups.

If you're planning on heading to any of the theme parks across the country during the summer, there are bargains to be had on breaks if you book now.

And if you only want to visit for the day, make sure you plan ahead - many will have ticket offers that are available online only.

Here are some of the best deals for summer 2021:

Alton Towers

Make savings on day tickets and short breaks at Alton Towers
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Make savings on day tickets and short breaks at Alton TowersCredit: Alamy

The theme park and resort complex in Staffordshire has 2021 short breaks - and stays at Alton Towers Hotel, Enchanted Village Woodland Lodges and Splash Landings Hotel are all included.

Resort packages include breakfast, evening entertainment and a free round of nine-hole Extraordinary Golf.

Those who want to visit for the day can make if they book online at least five days in advance. It means a ticket that would normally cost from £53 on the day will be reduced to £34 online.

Thorpe Park Resort

Rollercoaster fans will love a visit to Thorpe Park
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Rollercoaster fans will love a visit to Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park in Chertsey, home to the SAW, Stealth, Colossus and Nemesis Inferno rollercoasters, currently has 30 per cent off 2021 overnight stays.

The park has great value overnight stays, with breaks at Thorpe Shark Cabins, based on a family of four sharing, .

Thorpe Shark Cabins has self-contained cabins that are right on the Thorpe Park resort, so you're just a short walk from the rides and attractions.

Overnight stays include two-day theme park entry, breakfast on the second day, free parking, Wi-Fi and 10 per cent off at the park shops and restaurants.

Guest can also in advance, reducing the cost of a ticket from £50 on the day to £35 per person online.

Legoland Windsor Resort

Legoland is offering up to 40 per cent discount on day tickets
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Legoland is offering up to 40 per cent discount on day ticketsCredit: Alamy

The family theme park Legoland in Windsor has overnight stays in a Legoland Resort or a hotel close to the park .

Breaks include one-day entry to Legoland and breakfast.

The park is also offering up to booked at least seven days in advance, which means tickets are from just £29 per person.

Chessington World of Adventures

Stay overnight at a Chessington Resort and get entry to the park and the zoo
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Stay overnight at a Chessington Resort and get entry to the park and the zooCredit: Alamy

Not only is Chessington World of Adventures a theme park with over 40 rides, it also has its very own zoo and a hotel complex.

Those looking for a family break in and around book an overnight stay at a hotel either on-site or close to the park, with

Day tickets can be booked for .

Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park

Peppa Pig World is ideal for younger children
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Peppa Pig World is ideal for younger childrenCredit: Alamy

Based in Hampshire in The New Forest, Peppa Pig World is part of Paultons Park, with a combined total of 70 rides and attractions across both parks.

Paultons Park is planning to open on April 12, including Peppa Pig World and the park's new themed world, Tornado Springs, which will open to the public for the first time.

Those who book a Paultons Park break can stay for two nights at a nearby hotel and save up to £50. Guests also get a second Park Day entry for free. Breaks start .

Gulliver's Land Theme Park Resort

Gulliver's Land in Milton Keynes has several offers for the summer
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Gulliver's Land in Milton Keynes has several offers for the summerCredit: Gulliver's Land

A great option for families with younger kids, Gulliver's has over 50 family-friendly rides, shows and attractions.

The park currently has day , and it's worth keeping an eye on , who frequently offer discounts on family tickets to the parks.

The Stay & Play packages typically include overnight accommodation and theme park entry for up to four people.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is famous for the Big One rollercoaster
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach is famous for the Big One rollercoasterCredit: Alamy

Head to Blackpool's South Shore for a day spent at its Pleasure Beach theme park, famous for being the home of the legendary Big One rollercoaster.

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The park is planning to open for its 125th season later in the year and those who book tickets in advance online can bag from £33 per person.


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