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To blanch at the cost of UK attractions

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Monket · 27/03/2024 11:19

Thinking ahead to the summer holidays, entertaining a 4yo and 6yo (and newborn) in London, and everything is so expensive… I appreciate we can do some free activities, park/picnic etc, but I’d like to take them to some more attractions eg. the Aquarium, London Eye etc. The reviews of the Merlin passes are very poor, so not inclined to purchase one.

Aibu to think prices are crazy, and to ask for tips and tricks to get cheaper entry?

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WithACatLikeTread · 27/03/2024 11:26

You are AIBU in that this is very well known.

Monket · 27/03/2024 11:25

Sealife seems to have a multi pass thing where you can buy entry for up to 5 attractions, and visit within 90days of each other… I need to look at the details.

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rooftopbird · 27/03/2024 11:22

You're not wrong. I cannot fathom who the heck is affording those prices.

OhhhhhhhhBiscuits · 27/03/2024 11:22

For Merlin stuff you can use Tesco Clubcard vouchers. They have other days out on there as well. Not as good as it used to be but 2x is better than nothing.

I agree at some of the prices though. My daughter wants to go to the tower of London but the price plus travel costs are extortionate.

theusualwednesday · 27/03/2024 11:20

They are insane, we have just paid £150 for entry to two linked historical ones, not even ‘major’ obvious ones like Tower of London or anything.

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