STAY FOR A NIGHT, PLAY FOR A YEAR! SHORT BREAKS BOOKED IN FEBRUARY UNLOCK ENTRY TO 20 UK MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS’ ATTRACTIONS
Book between 3rd February and 1st March 2026* to turn a short break stay into a year of adventure with an Essential Merlin Annual Pass (MAP) for every guest
Valid for stays at selected onsite hotels from now until 26th June 2026** at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Alton Towers Resort, Chessington World of Adventures, Thorpe Park, and Warwick Castle
Families can now unlock entry to some of the UK’s most exciting attractions this February with the ultimate short break deal.
Merlin Entertainments is offering guests an Essential Merlin Annual Pass with every short stay booking* from now until 1st March.
From 3rd February to 1st March 2026, guests who book overnight stays at Merlin’s incredible onsite accommodation** will unlock the Stay For A Night, Play For A Year offer – where each guest will score a year-long pass to more than 20 incredible UK attractions.
The fun begins from the moment you check-in to your short stay – whether that’s at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Alton Towers Resort, Chessington World of Adventures, Thorpe Park, or Warwick Castle. Guests can expect themed accommodation, delicious complimentary breakfasts and two jam-packed days in the park of your choice.
If that is not enough, select attractions sweeten the stay with exclusive perks – such as a tee off with 9 holes of golf included at Alton Towers Resort or special events, such as LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort’s 30th birthday bash, kicking off with the ultimate Brick Days build party this February Half-Term (14–23 Feb 2026).
The Essential Merlin Annual Pass is your ticket to a year packed with adventure, offering access to UK Merlin attractions for 339 days and delivered digitally to your inbox. With an incredible variety of experiences, explore thrilling theme parks, cultural icons and London favourites such as the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, and The London Dungeon.
On top of unlimited fun, Essential Passholders enjoy 10% off Fastrack products and food and beverage. With so much to explore, it’s the easiest way to turn days out into unforgettable adventures all year long.
So why settle for just one day of fun when you can enjoy a whole year of adventures? Book now, pack your bags, and let the memories begin.
Please see Merlin Annual Pass for further information and Merlin Attractions for the full list of attractions included.

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