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We aim to ensure all the vouchers in this section can be used by everyone and are checked with the company's press office where possible (unless stated).
Important! Ensure you know how to shop safely before trying these deals
Tips for shopping safely
Whether it's a retailer or restaurateur, airline or air-conditioner seller, computer shop or car rental company, there are always two main risks: either it's a dodgy company, or it's a legit company that has financial problems and goes bust.
The aim of these tips is to help you minimise the risks.
What happens if a company goes bust?
Quite simply, its customers are immediately transformed into creditors.
This hits hardest if you've ordered goods or tickets from them, and not had delivery, as then you are simply one of a line of people trying to get your money back out of the company's assets, and you usually get back much less than you paid in.
Even if you've had delivery, if the company you bought from goes under and there's a problem with the goods, it can mean you've no comeback.
While MoneySavingExpert.com endeavours to check deals are valid, we don't check companies' finances - even huge names like MFI and Woolies have folded - so it's very important you use the right strategies to stay protected where possible...
DO: Pay by credit card for goods over £100
Pay by credit card for something over £100, eg, flights, kitchens, sofas, and Section 75 laws super-charge your consumer rights.
Unlike debit cards, cheques & cash, pay in full or part (even just £1) on a credit card and by law the lender's jointly liable with the retailer. This means you have exactly the same rights with the card company as you do with the retailer, so if it goes bust, you can simply take your complaints there instead and get money back if no delivery.
Yet it's important you ALWAYS REPAY IN FULL each month, so there's no interest cost. See the Section 75 guide for a full guide and Cashback Credit Cards for how to earn cash on top too.
DO: Protect purchases under £100
Section 75 doesn't apply to purchases under £100, but there's still an option which can help. It's not a legal protection, just Visa rules, but it's a good secondary back up.
Spend on a Visa credit or debit card and, if the goods don't appear within 120 days, you can ask your bank to reclaim the cash from the seller's bank. See the Visa Chargeback part of the Section 75 guide for full details.
DON'T: Use unfamiliar sites without checking
Bogus websites are often set up to cash in on popular products like Ugg boots and Tiffany necklaces, so be wary if it's an unfamiliar site. And don't think that because it appears on a reputable search engine, that makes it a reputable site - always check.
DO: Check the site's legit
Most folks know to look for a security padlock on a website's bottom right, but that doesn't mean the site's legit, just that payment's secure.
To find out who registered the site and when, search the Whois database. Reputable firms should also appear on the Companies House site, the UK Govt's official companies register. Be very wary of businesses with just a PO BOX or email address.
Study the site's worldwide web ranking on Alexa. Anything in the top 100,000 means it's reasonably big - a good, though not foolproof, indication of legitimacy. Do a quick Google search for other shoppers' experiences.
DON'T: Let your anti-virus run out
Crucially, ensure your security's up-to-date - free software can be downloaded to your computer in five mins. Full details in the Free Anti-Virus Software guide.
DO: Know your distance selling rights
Many people are surprised to learn you've MORE rights buying online (or telephone/catalogue) due to the Distance Selling Regulations.
This gives a legal right to send most goods back within a week for a full refund (including outward delivery costs), even if there's no fault. You'll usually need to pay for the return delivery. Read Consumer Rights for a full guide.
However, of course this is balanced by the fact that, order online, and that automatically means a time gap between ordering and delivering - when the company has your money. So if it goes bust in that time, the distance selling rights don't help.
DO: Understand sometimes there's no protection.
Ultimately, there is always a risk that a company can go bust. If the above routes don't apply, then you have to make a decision about whether you're willing to take the risk of parting with your cash.
Don't be overly scared of this: every day we all make transactions based on trust, and this is part of that, but do balance up the amount you're spending against the risk. Don't give large amounts of money to a company you're not sure of.
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Online OfferFree swim sessions for all
Online offer
| What: Free swimming | Get by: Thu 30 Aug 2012 |
How: Go online to British Gas Swimming and enter your postcode to see participating pools near you. Choose a venue, a date, and enter your details. The free swim vouchers will then be emailed (you may need to ring the pool to book your session).
What do I get? The freebie varies depending on the pool, with each offering one or more of the following
- One, two or three general swims for up to one adult and two children.
- Two Aqua Tots sessions for one adult and one child.
- Two Aqua Aerobics sessions for one adult.
- One Taster Lesson for one adult or child.
The detail: You don’t need to be a British Gas customer to get this offer, though there are more options available if you are, such as buy one get one free swims.
British Gas tells us there are currently around 700 participating pools nationwide. All vouchers must be redeemed at your selected pool.
Online£10 racecourse tickets
Book in advance
| What: £10 tickets for 17 courses | Get by: Before 100k go or Thu 30 Aug 2012 |
How: Find your nearest participating racecourse online at the Get Britain Racing offer page. Select a date and book your tickets (max six per household), which will be delivered. Or collect at the course on the day if it's in the next five days.
What do I get? £10 'grandstand' or 'grandstand and paddock' tickets which also get one under-16 in free per adult. There are 17 courses with 129 racedays to choose from between Fri 1 Jun and Fri 31 Aug 2012, incl Doncaster, Chepstow, Windsor and more.
The detail: This isn't a bad deal as you could save up to £8 against door prices (where they cost £15-£18), plus kids get in for free too. There's limited availability per course and race, so go quick if you want them.
On-site parking's free at all race courses (on a first-come, first-served basis) except Great Yarmouth. There are no booking or credit card fees.
Voucher5,000 free Northern Home Show tickets
Online code
| What: Northern Home Show tix | Get by: 3pm 14 Jun 2012 or before 5k go |
How: We’ve blagged 5,000 free tickets (£8 on the door) to the Northern Home Show at the Trafford Centre in Manchester (10am Fri 15 Jun – 5pm Sun 17 Jun 2012). The tickets are available until 3pm on Thu 13 Jun or until 5,000 are claimed.
To get them, go to the Northern Home Show ticket site and enter the promotional code NHS. You’ll be asked to register a few details, including the email address where you want your tickets to be sent. There are no booking or delivery fees.
What do I get? Free entry for the entire three-day show.
The detail: Maximum two tickets per transaction. Under 16s go free and do not require a ticket.
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Online OfferFree two-week adventure holiday for 16-yr-olds
Register online - only available in England
| What: Two week hol + one week day camp for free, or up to £80 | Get by: June 2012 |
How: Enter details on the National Citizen Service page (parents get your child to do it) and to find out about your nearest scheme. You must be in school year 11 and have turned 16 by 31 Aug 2012. There's no official end date but NCS recommends you book as soon as possible.
About half the partners don't charge for the NCS, otherwise the max is £80 and meals are included. Bursaries are available as providers aren't allowed to turn away kids for financial reasons. This has been popular with MoneySavers before, see feedback below.
What do I get? There are 30,000 places in all areas of England for the NCS. The three-week scheme takes place from Jun-Aug 2012. Exact dates vary per provider.
- Week one (residential): Outdoor activities focusing on personal and social development.
- Week two (residential): Team tasks to help the local community. This week is also in a residential setting, but in participants' local areas.
- Week three (at home): Design & deliver a social plan to make a positive change to local communities.
After those three weeks, kids are encouraged to do 30 hours social work in their own time. They'll also get a certificate signed by the Prime Minister.
The detail: The NCS is a Government initiative and the providers include local charities such as Changemakers, Catch 22 and The Challenge Network. Qualified instructors and trained group leaders are around at all times to help with any problems.
MSE Penny says: See MoneySavers' feedback from last year:
"Highly recommend it, stops the kids being bored too." - Ann
"All food, activities, accommodation & equipment included, great value & a fantastic experience!" - Jeanette
"My son took part last year and it was well worth it!!! He had 2 residential trips and did community work at a day centre painting and gardening. He is applying to be an ambassador this year!!" - TrudyYou can also find feedback on the NCS Facebook page.
VoucherFree Disney ticket with P&O ferries
Book online or by phone
| What: Free Disney ticket with P&O Ferries | Get by: Sat 30 Jun 2012 |
How: Book a P&O Ferries* journey online or by phone (08716 646464) and you'll get a voucher when you check-in on the day of travel, which can be exchanged for a Disneyland Paris ticket at the theme park. You must book by Sat Jun 30 but can travel and use the ticket until Wed 7 Nov 2012.
Foot passenger tickets are excluded, so the cheapest valid P&O ticket is a £25 day return for a car and up to nine passengers. If you want to stay longer, prices start at £35 each way.
What do I get? A free Disney hopper ticket which includes entry to Disneyland Resort Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, valid for one day only. The ticket's worth £64.
The detail: There's a £4 credit card charge for bookings and calls cost 10p per minute (mobiles cost more).
Online or by phone£10-£40 West End theatre tickets
Book online or by phone
| What: £10-£40 theatre tickets | Get by: Thu 31 May 2012 |
How: Book online at Lastminute.com* or call the ticket hotline on 0800 083 4000.
What do I get? £10 - £40 tickets for West End shows throughout May, including:
- The 39 Steps, Wed 2 May - Sat 20 Oct, Mon-Sat, £10-£49.50 (usually £47.50-£49.50)
- Sister Act, Tue 5 Jun - Sat 16 Jun, £10-£20 (usually £23.50-£33.50)
- The King's Speech, Wed 2 May - Sat 12 May, £10-£30 (usually £17.50-£52.50)
- Chicago, Wed 2 May - Sat 26 Jan 2013, Mon-Sat, £15-£40 (usually £26-£67.50)
- Wizard of Oz, Wed 2 May - Sun 28 Oct, Tue - Sun £20-£40 (usually £32-£65)
The detail: You must book your tickets before Thu 31 May 2012. Tickets are subject to availability for specific performances, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Discounted tickets are available for over 50 West End shows for performances before January 2013. For a full list, see Lastminute.com's May Madness page.
There's a £2 or 10% booking fee per person.
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Discount CodeChill Factore discounts
Online codes for Manchester snow centre
| What: Various discounts | Get by: Thu 31 May 2012 |
How: On the Chill Factore website, select one of the activities below and add the following discount codes at checkout by Thu 31 May 2012.
What do I get? The discount codes offer:
- £20 for 2hr lift pass, midweek only, peak or off peak - use code ME220
- 20% off per party booking - use code MEPARTY20.
The detail: All the above exclude other offers and membership discounts. You can only use the codes for online bookings (telephone bookings for parties will incur a £2.99 booking fee). Age and group limits apply.
Voucher2for1 Shakespeare Houses
Click 'n' print
| What: 2for1 | Get by: Tue 31 Dec 2013 |
How: Print voucher
What do I get? 2for1 on any ticket purchased for one or more of the following Shakespeare houses in and around Stratford-upon-Avon:
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
- Nash's House & New Place
- Hall's Croft
- Mary Arden's Farm
An adult all-rounder ticket for all houses costs £19.50, a birthplace ticket (3 town houses) costs £13.50, a ticket to Anne Hathaway's cottage £8.50 and to Mary Arden's Farm £9.50. For children it's £12, £9, £5.00 and £6.50 respectively. If you're planning to visit more than one house then it's cheaper to get the all-rounder ticket. All tickets will give you unlimited entry for 12 months.
The detail: Excludes Family Ticket, special events/exhibitions and isn't valid with any other offer.
Print voucher
VoucherRipley's Believe It or Not 2 for £31
Print voucher for London attraction
| What: 2 tickets for £30.80 | Get by: Tue 31 Dec 2013 |
How: Print off this 2for1 Ripley's voucher and hand over at the ticket office.
What do I get? Ripley's Believe It or Not in Piccadilly Circus, London exhibits lots of bizarre displays (like a Tower Bridge replica made from matchsticks) as well as lots of strange events and facts which are almost unbelievable.
The detail: Valid for admissions after 7pm. Can't be used with any other offer.
VoucherFree football coaching for kids
Book online or by phone. England only
| What: Free football coaching | Get by: Ongoing |
How: Find your nearest participating venue, and book online or by phone on 0208 782 3310.
What do I get? Free football coaching at 36 venues across England during school holidays, for 5-11 year olds through FA Tesco Skills. Each session lasts two hours, from 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm, over one or two days.
The detail: Subject to availability. You must book at least two days in advance and it's max one session per day. Kids must be signed in by a parent / guardian. Excludes Christmas holidays.
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VoucherFree tennis coaching & court usage
Just turn up!
| What: Free tennis coaching | Get by: Ongoing |
How: Check if there’s a venue or free coaching near you and book online.
What do I get? Free tennis coaching sessions and free use of thousands of tennis courts across the UK through Tennis For Free. Courts are free at all times (unless otherwise stated), whilst free coaching sessions run during weekends and are suitable for all ages, with equipment also provided for free.
The detail: Excludes under 5s. Free weekly 2hr coaching sessions exclude Christmas and New Year.
Loyalty Card Deal75% off days out with Tesco Clubcard
Swap Clubcard points for Rewards vouchers
| What: 75% off days out | Get by: Ongoing |
How: Spend your Clubcard points on goodies from Tesco's Deals Brochure and you get four times the vouchers' face value, eg, £22 worth of Clubcard vouchers gets you an annual Legoland pass worth £88.80.
What do I get? Reductions for attractions such as Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds, Dickens World etc. There are nearly 200 days out on offer.
The detail: There are nearly 200 days out on offer, including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and National Trust Scotland properties. For a full list of ways to maximise Clubcard points, check out the Loyalty Schemes guide.
Cinema
VoucherVue Cinema school holiday £1.50 tickets
Weekend & school holiday offer
| What: £1.50 cinema tickets | Ends: Ongoing |
| Who for: Kids & guardians | Where: Vue cinemas |
How: Children aged 2-12 can get £1.50 tickets to select morning movies at weekends and in school holidays with the Kids AM offer. What's more, accompanying adults get in for £1.50 as well.
You can buy tickets on the day, but seats can always sell out, so go early if possible. To be safe you can book online/over the phone, though you'll pay a 60p booking fee (90p for phone bookings).The detail: Previous films in the offer include Tangled, Toy Story 3 and Despicable Me. See full listings and cinema details for all the info.
The films aren't always the most up-to-date, but with adult tickets usually costing from £6.10 and child tickets from £4.30, it's still a great deal.
VoucherCineworld 90p tickets on Sat mornings
Book online or buy at box office
| What: 90p tickets | Ends: Ongoing |
| Who for: Kids & guardians | Where: Cineworlds |
How: 90p tickets are only available online, they are £1 if bought at box office. They're for selected Saturday morning screenings. Adults and kids can both get in for 90p-£1 per head, though adults have to be with a child in order to get the offer. To find the tickets, visit the Movies for Juniors offer page, then choose your film and cinema.
The detail: Though you can buy £1 tickets at the box office on the day, you may want to book as these tickets can go quickly. As it's only for selected screenings in selected cinemas, check your local Cineworld's participating before you go. Kids' tickets are valid for 14s and under.
VoucherOdeon adults go free with £1 - £4 kids' tix
Weekend & school holiday offer
| What: Adults go free with kids' tix | Ends: Ongoing |
| Who for: Kids & guardians | Where: Odeon cinemas |
How: The offer is for selected movies on weekend/school holiday mornings. Check cinema listings for what's on and where. You can either just turn up at the cinema on the day and trust there'll be seats available or book online (though you'll pay 75p booking fee per ticket).
The detail: Screenings are obviously aimed at a younger audience (kids are classed as 12 and under), so you won't find anything above PG certificate. Recent films include Johnny English Reborn.
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VoucherCineworld £4 adult tickets, £2.50 child tickets
Swap Tesco Clubcard points for Rewards vouchers
| What: £4 Rewards = one ticket | Ends: Ongoing |
| Who for: Anyone | Where: Various cinemas |
How: Just go to the Tesco rewards website to exchange £4-worth of reward points for one Cineworld adult token, or £2.50 worth of points for a child token. For a full explanation of how this works, read the full Boost your Loyalty Points guide.
The detail: Your tokens will be sent to you within five working days. Take to your nearest Cineworld box office to exchange them for the ticket. Cineworld rewards tokens are non-transferable, and can’t be used in London’s West End cinemas (Chelsea, Fulham Road, Haymarket and Shaftesbury Avenue), nor can they be used in Jersey or Dublin.
OnlineFree preview cinema tickets
Register online
| What: Free film previews | Ends: Ongoing |
| Who for: Anyone | Where: Various cinemas |
How: Sign up to film preview websites and they'll email you screening codes for selected new films. Enter the code on their website, and if you're quick enough and a cinema near you is participating, you get in free.
Film preview sites you can sign up for include Show Film First, See Film First, Momentum Pictures and Disney Screenings. The more companies you sign up to, the more chance you have of getting a code.
Take a look at our Free Cinema Tickets forum and Free Cinema Tickets discussion threads, which are full of people on the hunt for free screenings, sharing codes, advice and reviews.
The detail:
Recent blockbusters shown for free include The Cabin in the Woods, Headhunters, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and Wanderlust.
Free tickets are given away to spread the word. Agencies are hired by studios to get people talking about new films, possibly with the hope that if you've seen a film for free you're more likely to give it good reviews. On occasion, they may request feedback via email or text message.
Only selected films have previews, and participating cinemas nationwide vary per showing, so there may not be any near you. Often there's more than one screening, with times/cinemas changing, so be quick to snag a seat!
Restrictions: The screenings are at less busy timeslots (so not weekend evenings), usually early on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Online OfferCEA card - 2for1 tickets
Fill in an online form
| What: 2for1 tickets | Ends: Ongoing |
| Who for: Carers and the person they care for | Where: Participating cinemas |
How: The person being cared for must apply, and to be eligible must either be in receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance or be registered blind.
Fill out the CEA card application form and post it together with a passport-sized photo, proof of eligibility (examples given on application form) and £5.50 (cheque or postal order - no cash). Alternatively, pick up an application from participating national cinema chains.
It will take roughly three weeks to receive the card.
Then you can check for your nearest participating cinema and simply show the CEA card at the box office whenever you go. The person in receipt of Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or who is registered blind must buy one full price ticket, enabling their carer (who can be a parent, family member, friend, care worker etc.) to get in free.
The detail: Carers and the person they care for can get 2for1 cinema tickets at 500+ cinemas nationwide with the CEA card. Carers must be over 16. The card is £5.50, and valid for as many films as you like for one year.
Theatre Tickets
Voucher£10-£40 West End theatre tickets
Book online or by phone
| What: West End theatre tickets | Get by: Thu 31 May 2012 |
How: Book online at Get Into London Theatre or call the ticket hotline on 0844 412 2703.
What do I get? £10 - £40 tickets for West End shows between Thu 21 Jun - Sun 9 Sep 2012, including:
- The 39 Steps, Mon - Fri, £10-£30 (usually £27.50/£37.50/£47.50)
- Shrek The Musical, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, £20-40 (usually £65/£55/£35)
- Stomp, Mon - Sun, £20-40 (usually £49.50)
- The Lion King, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun, £30-40 (usually £65/£62.50/£45)
- Wicked, Tue, Wed, Thu, £40 (usually £62.50)
You must book your tickets before Thu 31 May 2012. If you book in time, you'll get the discounted rate, though tickets are subject to availability for specific performances (especially at weekends), so book early to avoid disappointment.
The detail: Discounted tickets are available for over 40 West End shows between Thu 21 Jun - Sun 9 Sep 2012. For a full list, of shows, see the pricing guide.
Max eight tickets per customer per transaction. There are no booking or postage fees. Can't be used with other offers.
Discount Code£10 top price tix to Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain
Book online with a code
| What: £10 tickets (worth up to £25). | Get by: Fri 1 Jun 2012 |
How: Book online through the Nimax Theatre website and enter the code EXCLUSIVE when prompted. There's no booking fee. The offer valid for performances on Wed - Fri, Saturdays at 10.30am and Sundays at 5pm until Fri 1 June.
What do I get? £10 tickets to 'Barmy Britain', (part of Horrible Histories). It's a family show set in London about British history with all the nasty bits left in. The show's on at the Garrick Theatre, London.
The detail: Excluding Sats at 12pm and Suns at 3pm. Subject to availability. Cannot be used on tickets already bought or in conjunction with any other offer
Online OfferArts tickets in Northern Ireland
Book online
| What: Free arts tickets | Get by: Ongoing |
How: Choose your show online, fill in the form and your tickets will be sent in the post.
What do I get? Northern Ireland residents over 18 can get guest tickets to arts events across Belfast as part of the Test Drive The Arts programme, funded by Belfast City Council & Arts Council of Northern Ireland. The tickets are available for selected theatre, music, dance, cinema, comedy, family events and festivals.
The detail: Tickets are available at selected locations in Belfast & NI a minimum of three weeks before the show, and must be booked at least seven days in advance. There’s a limit of one show per person, and you’ll be asked to fill out a short survey the day after and the following year to provide feedback. Not available if you've attended a live performance at your chosen venue in past 3 years.
VoucherRoyal Opera House £10 student standby tickets
Register online
| What: £10 student standby tickets | Get by: Ongoing |
How: Register and book online and collect from Box Office. When tickets are available, you’ll get an email with a code and link to a booking website (sent a minimum of 24 hrs before the performance).
What do I get? Tickets to The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera at London’s Royal Opera House, usually worth £25 - £200. As well as standby tickets, ROH also offers discounted tickets for dedicated student performances for which you can purchase a maximum of two tickets per performance.
The detail: Tickets are subject to availability and are non-transferable. As they’re unsold tickets, Student Standby tickets aren’t guaranteed for specific performances. Max one ticket per student. Each ticket holder needs valid student ID.
Comedy
Discount CodeHighlight comedy £3.50/£4 tickets
Online code
| What: £3.50/£4 each for group comedy bookings | Get by: Sat 21 Jul 2012 |
How: There are two separate offers for the Foster's Comedy live shows at Highlight venues on Friday and Saturday nights depending on whether two or four people go. They're for performances up to Sat 21 Jul.
Groups of four: On the 'tickets' page enter discount code SUMMER4 online at Highlight Comedy. Each ticket will cost £3.50 which includes the £1 booking fee per ticket. The total will be £14.
Groups of two: On the 'tickets' page enter discount code SUMMER2 online at Highlight Comedy. Each ticket will cost £4 which includes the £1 booking fee per ticket. The total will be £8.
You can also get the offer by quoting the code over the phone (call 0844 844 0044, but there's a £1.50 booking fee per ticket).
What do I get? Entry to any of the five Highlight Comedy Clubs which run the Foster's Comedy live nights nationwide incl Camden (London), Birmingham and Leeds on Fri and Sat only. Tickets usually cost up to £18 each. There's only one price band per venue.
The detail: The code'll give you £3.50/£4 tickets for groups of four or two, which includes a £1 per ticket booking fee. The discount won't show up until you click 'next step' after selecting how many tickets you want. Book early in case tickets sell out.
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Free TV Audience Tickets
Online OfferFree audience tickets
Register online
| What: Free audience tickets | Get by: Ongoing |
How: See below
What do I get? Free tickets to TV shows, including...
- The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent & others. For big shows like this, register your details with Applause Store. Very big shows, like The X Factor, operate a reserve list system where you register your interest in the show and if you are successfully chosen, one of the site's researchers will be in touch with show dates.
- Deal or No Deal. If you go to the Deal or No Deal website you can apply for tickets to the show, or, if you're feeling brave, you can also apply to be on the show on Deal or No Deal's contestant page.
- Alistair McGowan's You Cannot Be Serious, Russell Howard's Good News. Visit TV Recordings. The shows it offers are mainly filmed in the London area.
- The Voice, The Graham Norton Show, Loose Women, Mock the Week & others. If comedy and game shows are more your thing register with SRO Audiences. Once again, the shows on this site are mostly made in and around London, but it does also offer tickets for Countdown, which is filmed in Manchester.
- Blue Peter's Big Olympic Tour 2012, Later... with Jools Holland & others. The BBC website has tickets for BBC programmes, although these tend to get booked out quickly. It also offers radio recordings for shows such as Radio 4's Quote... Unquote.
- The Cube, The Apprentice: You're Fired and Celebrity Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. If you'd like tickets for these shows, register your details with Lost in TV. Again, the shows on this site are also mostly filmed in studios around the south east of England.
The detail: A lot of these shows tend to overbook, so make sure you arrive at least one hour before the show is due to start to ensure you get a seat. Often, if you do get refused entry due to over booking, the organisers will try and arrange for you to get priority seating at the next week's showing.
Some of the bigger shows have a waiting list, so you might have to wait for a cancellation to get a seat at a very popular show. Always make sure you check out the lists for these free ticket shows, so you never end up paying money for them on eBay or other ticket sites. Depending on availability, you should always be able to get them for free.
Regional Days Out
Online or by phone£15 concert tickets
Two shows, various locations
| What: £15 'top price' tickets | Get by: Various end dates, see below |
How:
To book online, go to the Hooked On Live website and choose which concert you want to book tickets for by clicking on 'box office'.
Enter the code Clark in the 'promotional code' box when selecting your seat(s) to take the price down to £15. Alternatively, book over the phone, quoting 'Clark' to get the offer.
What do I get?
What they call 'Top price' tickets (usually around £32.50) for Hooked on Classics Live at the following locations:
- Fri 25 May 2012: Southend Cliffs Pavilion, Southend On Sea
- Sat 26 May 2012: Watford Colosseum, Watford
- Sun 27 May 2012: New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
- Mon 28 May 2012: Palace Theatre, Manchester
- Tue 29 May 2012: G Live, Guildford
'Top price' tickets (usually around £32.50) for Symphonic Beatles Live at the following locations:
- Wed 30 May 2012: Princess Theatre, Torquay
- Fri 1 Jun 2012: Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
- Sat 2 Jun 2012: Bournemouth Pavilion
Note that 'top price' doesn't mean the best seats in the house as there's also a 'VIP' section.
You can book until the day of each performance, but you should try to book early in case it sells out.
You can also download both soundtracks for free here.
The detail: Code only works on 'top price' tickets, not any other price category. Price doesn't include booking, postage and transactions fees, which can total up to £8.90 for one ticket, but vary depending on location. If you can book and collect tickets at the box office, you can usually avoid paying any fees, but check this with your chosen venue.
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VoucherThe London Bridge Experience 2for1 tickets
Online & click 'n' print voucher
| What: 2for1 tickets | Get by: 31 Dec 2012 |
How: 'Like' The London Bridge's Facebook page (Warning! There are scary pics on that page) and print the voucher (from the 2-4-1 tab). Use it on the day of your visit.
What do I get? 2for1 entry to The London Bridge Experience, a scary attraction that takes you through the Great Fire of London, how London Bridge was used to punish criminals and more. The ticket also gives you access to the London Tombs, which was formerly a plague pit. Adult tickets cost £23 and child tickets £17 so this is a good saving.
The detail: One ticket per day attending needed. 2for1 entry with one full paying adult. Only valid on tickets purchased at the box office on the day.
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Voucher2for1 Madame Tussauds, London Eye & more
Buy National Rail ticket & print vouchers
| What: 2for1 tickets | Get by: Ongoing |
How:
Choose your offer online from the Day Out Guide, register 'n' print the voucher, and bring it on the day with your two National Rail train tickets (sadly Oyster cards and London Underground tickets aren't accepted).
A valid ticket will have the double-arrow (or 'crows-foot') National Rail logo on it. You can print as many vouchers as you like; check the individual offer pages for full terms.
What do I get? 2for1 to loads of London attractions including Madame Tussauds, London Eye and The Churchill War Rooms.
The detail: The key here is you need to print a voucher AND have a valid rail ticket for the same day. It’s still often worth doing this even if you’re not travelling by train – a cheap single ticket is available for a couple of quid, far cheaper than the £30 entry ticket price. So just stop by the nearest station on your way and pick one up. Then present both to get your 2for1.
MSE Penny says: A one-way ticket from a central London station - e.g. Marylebone (for Tussauds) to Wembley - is £4.40 and both visitors must have a rail ticket. Entry to Madame Tussauds is £30, so with £8.80 spent on a train fare you save £21.20. Even if you don't use your train ticket for travel, the saving on your admission ticket makes it worth it.
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VoucherWest Midlands attractions 2for1s
Click 'n' print vouchers
| What: 2for1 tickets | Get by: Ongoing |
How: Go to the tourist website VisitTheHeart, click on any offer and print your vouchers straight off.
What do I get? Offers include: kids go free at Cadbury World with a full price adult ticket, saving you around £10.75, 2for1 at the National Sea Life Centre, saving you up to £18, and 2for1 at the Stratford-Upon-Avon Butterfly Farm, saving you up to £6.25.
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As well as the deals above, there are tons of permanent ways to cut the cost of family fun.
Take a stroll
There’s an innovative free exercise system which involves advancing the feet alternately in bipedal locomotion: walking. Great British country walks are among the best bargain days out, as well as being a great excuse for refuelling with a pub lunch or an afternoon tea. There’re loads of free walking ideas and trail maps on the sites nationaltrail.co.uk, ramblers.org.uk and walkingbritain.com.
Free high-tech treasure hunts
If you’ve a GPS navigation device, geocaching.com is a fun free way to put a smile on kids’ faces. It’s a giant high-tech treasure hunt, where you hunt for ‘geocaches’, tupperware boxes filled with tiny treasures, hidden by other geocach fans (we’re talking plastic kids’ toys, not iPods).
Just go to the website, type in your postcode and a map pops up with all the geocaches near you. Then enter the coordinates of the geocache you want to find on your GPS, and off you go. The treasures are hidden at spots like waterfalls and parks.
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