Best Family Friendly Offers this Twixmas

If you love a special offer, here are the best family deals available to book now. All the offers come with their own terms and conditions so please have a good read before you book anything.

Please do let me know if you take advantage of any offers. I love hearing what you get up to.

Hoo Zoo in Telford

For animal and dinosaur loving kids Hoo Zoo is a great combination. There are currently discounts available on Wowcher and Groupon starting at £42 for 2.

https://www.hoo-zoo.com

https://www.wowcher.co.uk/deal/birmingham/activity/animals/e/hoo-zoo-animal-experiences

https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/wills-wild-animal-encounters-23

Twycross Zoo

There is an amazing offer currently available direct through the Twycross Zoo website- pay for a day and visit free for 12 months. To take advantage of the offer, you must purchase your ticket in advance online. Twycross zoo has some big animals such as giraffes, orangoutangs and a snow leopard. There are also a number of outdoor play areas and the newer Gruffalo Land.

https://twycrosszoo.org/tickets-experiences/

Drayton Manor

The Drayton Manor Twixmas offer has been extended to 31st December and offers excellent value at just £19 for a ticket. This offer is bookable direct and provides a chance to experience some of the festive entertainment still on offer.

https://www.draytonmanor.co.uk/events/twixmas

Merlin Attactions

2 for 1 on Merlin attractions when you travel there by train. This includes Bear Grylls Adventure at Resorts World in Birmingham which is accessed from Birmingham International Train Station.

https://www.daysoutguide.co.uk

Lower Drayton Farm

If you are a mum or dad who loves to plan, this is a great offer for you to take advantage of. Lower Drayton Farm in Penkridge has 30% off their gift vouchers. I have purchased these two years on the run and used them to pay for a Santa visit and a summer visit. This offer currently ends at midnight on 27th December. However, if you have missed out, follow them on social media because a January sale offer is likely too.

https://playatthefarm.co.uk

Artwork for The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe. There is a bright, multicoloured lion (Aslan) over the top of a blue, watery background

The Rep Theatre

I was searching for a really great offer to end on and then this one dropped straight into my inbox. Until 11.59pm on 28th December you can use the code REPPRESENT to book £20 tickets to The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe on 3rd January or 5th January at 7pm. The show is highly recommended. Look back a couple of blog posts to read all about it.

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