YOU don’t need to empty your pockets to visit big-name theme parks and resorts this summer.
Especially not when these major UK attractions are offering free extra return tickets and 89p admission for kids.
We’ve rounded up the very best offers at popular resorts like Alton Towers, Chessington, Legoland and Butlin’s that you can book this school summer holidays.
From half-price entry offers to kids tickets for less than £1, here are the ultimate theme park bargains for summer 2026.
Legoland Windsor Resort
Legoland are running a summer promotion that lets you unlock an extra day of theme park fun for the price of a single ticket.
There is an absolute mountain of things to do at this resort to keep both little ones thrill-seekers happy all day long.
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Tackle the park’s 55 rides and live shows, marvel at the Lego models in Miniland, or let the kids’ imaginations run wild in the brick-building zones.
While trying to cram the entire resort into a single day can feel like a mad rush, knowing you can return means you can relax and take in the park at your own pace.
The best part about this offer is that the free ticket you unlock doesn’t have to be used only at Legoland.
You can also redeem your free ticket for a trip to Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers or Thorpe Park instead.
Book your tickets to Legoland Windsor Resort from £29.75pp + claim an extra FREE return ticket
Gulliver’s Theme Parks
Save a massive 48% off a trip to a Gulliver’s Theme Park this summer at any of their four theme parks: Milton Keynes, Rother Valley, Matlock Bath, or Warrington.
With this Wowcher deal families can bag a ticket for £12.50 each, nearly halving the cost of buying a ticket direct for £25.
Whether you want to conquer the dizzying Gyrosaur, board the Rocky Ridge Railway, or meet live animals at the farm park, there’s plenty to do across all locations.
Throw in completely free parking and free entry for toddlers under 90cm, and you’ve got an affordable school holiday treat for the family.
Book your tickets to Gulliver’s Theme Parks for £12.50pp
Alton Towers Resort
Alton Towers is slashing the cost of a visit this school summer holidays with two theme park visits for the price of one.
The sprawling theme park is packed with world-class, white-knuckle rollercoasters for adrenaline junkies, alongside family-friendly rides like the new Bluey kids coaster.
There’s also exciting events this summer, such as the Minecraft Meet the Mobs from July 18 – August 28 plus the Bluey live experience with meet and greet, running throughout the summer.
To get the offer, make sure to claim the deal before July 27 and save your ticket and barcode from your first visit. Then you can claim yourself another visit to Alton Towers, or a free trip to Legoland, Chessington or Thorpe Park.
Book your tickets to Alton Towers resort from £29.75 + claim an extra FREE return ticket
Flamingo Land
Families heading to North Yorkshire this summer can slash up to 50% off their day out at Flamingo Land Resort thanks to a Wowcher deal.
Here you’ll find hair-raising rollercoasters like the 10-inversion Sik Coaster and the lightning-fast Velocity motorbike ride, which launches from 0-60mph in 2.8 seconds.
Smaller thrill-seekers in tow can explore the Peter Rabbit Adventure, brave the river rapids, or take a quick break from the rides to stroll the zoo.
Tickets can be used on any date until November and start at £29pp, plus there are extra discounts available if you purchase multiple tickets. For example, if you book for a group of six you will save an extra £18 on top of the deal, while groups of four can save an extra £19.
Book your tickets to Flamingo Land from £29pp
Chessington World of Adventures
Score two visits for the price of one on your next trip to Chessington World of Adventures.
Visitors can test their nerve by hurtling backwards on the terrifying Mandrill Mayhem in the World of Jumanji, or fly through the treetops on the popular Vampire coaster.
You could even tick off the World of Paw Patrol, a colourful themed land new for 2026 with gentle rides such as Chase’s Mountain Mission.
To claim the deal, buy a ticket online before July 27 to snap up a free return ticket that is valid for visits until September 25. As part of a combined summer promotion, you could also use your tickets at Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, or Legoland Windsor instead.
Book your tickets to Chessington World of Adventures from £29.75 + claim an extra FREE return ticket
Butlin’s
Kids can bag a day visit to Butlin’s for 85p when visiting with a full-paying adult this summer, plus under 2’s go free.
This means that for one adult and one child, your entire family day out would cost a total of £19.85.
A day pass drops you straight into the action with unlimited turns on the traditional fairground rides and access to massive outdoor play areas.
You can also pack your swimsuits and tackle the flumes and wave pools at the subtropical Splash Waterworld, before catching a live daytime stage show starring the kids’ favourite characters.
Available across their Bognor Regis, Minehead, and Skegness resorts, it’s a ridiculously cheap way to enjoy a fun-filled family day out.
Make sure to get in quick, because this offer is only available until July 16. However, from then, day tickets during the school summer holidays will be discounted by 15%.
Book your day tickets to Butlin’s – with kids tickets from 89p
*Prices correct at the time of publication. Terms and conditions apply.