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Secret hack to visit Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Chessington from only £12 per person

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Published 12:25 13 Jun 2025 GMT+1

Secret hack to visit Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Chessington from only £12 per person

Consider summer sorted

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Danielle Fowler

Danielle Fowler

Brits are using a 'secret' hack to visit Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, and Chessington World of Adventures from only £12 per person.

With summer in full swing, families are looking for fun ways to enjoy the sun, without having to shell out a small fortune.

In case you haven't heard about it yet, the pass in question will grant you access to the UK's biggest and best attractions for much less than face value.

Merlin Annual Pass
Merlin Annual Pass

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We're not just talking about theme parks either, as the likes of Cadbury's World, Madame Tussaud's, and Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play are on the list.

So, what is the discount deal everyone is talking about, and how much does it cost? Scroll down now to find out everything you need to know.

How to visit the UK's top theme parks from only £12 per person now

Listen up, the Merlin Annual Pass is back, and unlocks 364 days of access to the UK's most thrilling experiences, from theme parks and attractions to aquariums.

So, how does it work, and where can you visit for less?

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The Merlin Discovery Pass costs £99 and for a family of four, that comes to £396 per year. Based on a family of four visiting four attractions twice over the course of a year, that comes to an average of £12.62* each.

Merlin Annual Pass
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Where can you visit with a Merlin Discovery Pass?

From LEGOLAND and Alton Towers to Shrek's Adventure, you can find a full list of the theme parks and attractions on offer below.


  • Alton Towers
  • Chessington World of Adventures
  • LEGOLAND
  • Thorpe Park
  • Warwick Castle
  • London Eye
  • Sea Life
  • Madame Tussauds
  • The Dungeons
  • Blackpool Tower
  • Shrek's Adventure
  • Cadbury World
  • Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play

*This is an average figure based on term time prices and a family of two adults and two children aged over three. The Merlin Pass excludes entry during school holidays, select weekend dates, and special events. You can find the full exclusions calendar on the website here.

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Merlin Annual Pass
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Where to buy the Merlin Annual Pass now

The Merlin Annual Pass has landed in time for summer and is now available to purchase on the official website here. Your pass will be delivered digitally and will be ready to use instantly.

You must prebook a ticket online using the annual pass online. All passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. See you there?

Visit the Merlin Annual Pass website here to find out more.

Featured Image Credit: Getty/Adrian Dennis/Alton Towers

Topics: Travel

Danielle Fowler
Danielle Fowler

Danielle Fowler is the Affiliates Writer at LADbible Group, working across LADbible, Tyla, GAMINGbible, SPORTbible and UNILAD. She covers the latest trends in fashion and beauty, writes about standout gadgets, and reviews the must-have products everyone's talking about.

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