IF you want to make 2026 the year of family-friendly days out from theme parks to aquariums, castles and waxwork museums – take advantage of the Merlin Black Friday Sale.
You can save up to £60 on an annual pass that will allow you entry to around 20 attractions across the country – but the offer ends very soon.
Until December 21, you can get £60 off a Merlin Essential yearly pass, costing just £79 rather than £139.
With this, you can enter over 20 top attractions for 339 days out of the year.
Some of the attractions include Alton Towers which is perfect for families who love rollercoasters, or those wanting to try out the Bluey ride in its CBeebies Land.
The pass also allows entry to Chessington World of Adventures, which has a new PAW-Patrol themed land, and Legoland Windsor Resort.
Over at Thorpe Park, thrill-seekers can try out the UK’s tallest rollercoaster Hyperia which is 236ft high and 81mph.
It’s not all rollercoasters and rides though, as those who want a more relaxed day can delve into history at Warwick Castle.
In London, step onto the red carpet at Madame Tussauds or go back in time to explore the capital’s scary past in London Dungeon.
For foodies, in Birmingham there’s Cadbury World families can uncover the story of Cadbury chocolate – and get to taste some too.
Jordan Middleton, Head of Merlin Annual Pass, commented on the sale: “Just in time for the festive season, our Black Friday Magic Sale has great savings of up to £60.
“With offers starting at just £79 – which is equal to just £1.52 per week – Merlin Annual Pass is the gift for those who you have no idea what to buy.”
There are two other pass options.
One is the Gold Pass which is also in the Black Friday sale for £199 rather than £239 – a saving of £40.
This has extra benefits including free parking, up to 20 per cent discount on food, drinks and retail, up to 20 per cent off short breaks at themed Resort hotels.
And there’s discounted entry for family and friends and less restricted access to the attractions.
The Platinum annual pass remains at £299 per person per year with all the perks of the Gold Pass, along with guaranteed entry all year round with no restrictions.
Platinum Passholders will also receive free Fastrack Resort Theme Parks and free tickets for family and friends, with no restrictions throughout the year.
All attractions included in the Merlin yearly passes…
Alton Towers Resort
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Legoland Windsor Resort
London Eye
Thorpe Park
Sea LIFE – London, Birmingham, Manchester, Blackpool, Brighton, Weymouth, Great Yarmouth, Hunstanton, Scarborough, Loch Lomond
Warwick Castle
Madame Tussauds, London
Shrek’s Adventure! London
Legoland Discovery Centre, Birmingham & Manchester
London Dungeon
York Dungeon
Edinburgh Dungeon
Cadbury World
Plus, check out inside the Alton Towers’ new Bluey-themed hotel room – where the theme tune plays as you enter.
And here’s more on the UK’s ‘best’ castle with live jousting tournaments, Zog playground and brand-new medieval-themed hotel.