I save so much on theme parks and days out in the summer using a Kid’s Pass – here’s how to get one for free
WHEN it comes to the summer holidays, activities to keep the kids happy can quickly add up – and I’ve found a way to save some extra cash.
Called the Kids Pass, I managed to get one for free for six months after being given a code as a bonus when my son joined our local leisure centre to go along to a badminton session.
If you’ve got a Blue Light Card or something similar, many of the Kids Pass deals are much of a muchness with what you might find on there.
But two that have caught my eye so far are for Wicksteed Park, one of the oldest theme parks in the UK, and for Moorways Water Park in Derby.
I’ve not seen discount codes for either of these elsewhere so we’ll definitely be making the most of our Kids Pass this summer.
I’ve had some fantastic days out at Wicksteed near Kettering, which has been around for more than 100 years.
I’ve been visiting since I was a child and now I take my three boys every year.
Its historic water chute, the oldest in the UK, is still operational and there’s loads of rides for all ages to enjoy, as well as a huge playground and a train that trundles through the Northamptonshire parkland.
It’s free to visit Wicksteed, but ride wristbands cost between £20 and £25 in peak times – although this goes down to just £17 with the Kids Pass when booked online.
Another top trip out on our doorstep is Moorways Water Park in Derby, a great place if you want slides, flumes and a wave pool at leisure centre prices.
With 25 per cent off with Kids Pass, it’s even more affordable – a family of four using Kids Pass brings the price of a day out down to £28.35, instead of the £37.80 it would normally be.
One of the catches with Kids Pass is that you can’t always see what discounts are available before you sign up.
I’ve not had a card before as I’ve heard that it can be hard to cancel your subscription after your £1 trial period of 30 days, so getting a six-month membership without handing over any of my bank details was a result.
You can do the same if you’ve got an Everyone Active centre near you.
There’s about 200 across the UK so it could be an easy way to get a free pass in time for the summer holidays.
As well as signing up for swimming lessons or joining as a member, anyone booking a child’s birthday party will also receive a Kids Pass code, so there’s a few different options.
Where can I use the Kids Pass?
Some of the discounts vary depending on date and location, but here are some of the money-saving offers currently on the Kids Pass website:
- Up to 56 per cent off at Zip World and Go Ape
- Up to 50 per cent off on UK holidays at Parkdean and Haven
- Up to 56 per cent off at theme parks including Drayton Manor and Gulliver’s World
- Up to 30 per cent off cinema and snacks at Vue & Odean
- Up to 23 per cent off when dining at Smash Burger and Sizzling Pub & Grill
- Up to 30 per cent off trampoline parks such as Boost and Flip Out
The promotion runs until the end of March next year.
If you use cashback accounts, cards like Kids Pass or other ways to save like Blue Peter badges, it’s always worth taking a bit of time to work out which will actually save you the most money, especially if your day out is adding up to £50 or more just for entry prices.
The savings can soon add up and I’m looking forward to seeing how much further we can stretch the summer holiday budget, now I’ve got a Kids Pass to try out.
Other ways to get a free Kids Pass is by signing up to the Hungry Horse database.
And here’s another way I save money when buying attraction tickets with my family.
