As the weather takes a turn, finding things to do with the kids over the autumn months can be tricky. To make your planning easier, we've pulled together our top places to visit across the UK this season. Plus, with your Blue Light Card, you can make the most of these days out for less with some handy discounts!
1) Take a trip to a SEA LIFE Centre
With locations across the UK, visiting a SEA LIFE Centre is the perfect way to spend a rainy day with the kids. You can explore an incredible underwater world of sea creatures all whilst keeping dry on a showery day. All you need to do is prepare to get up close to glittering scales, humongous tentacles and razor-sharp teeth. Take a wonder through different habitats, from the sweltering tropics to tidal rock pools, and discover all about their weird and wonderful creatures with fun and interactive learning experiences.
Why not join in the spooky fun at an Ascarium: Tricks & Treats event this October. You will follow an immersive trail to help the witches and warlocks find ingredients for their magic potions. All while discovering some of the spookiest sea creatures as you go on an adventure, exploring an underwater world. This fun event is all included in your standard admission ticket too! Just remember to book your SEA LIFE Centre tickets using your Blue light Card as you will save on entry.
2) Play around at Kidspace Adventures
When the cold weather hits, indoor soft plays are a great way to spend your time at the weekend or over a half term. That’s why visiting one of the UK’s biggest soft plays is a great choice for an autumn family day out. Introducing: Kidspace Adventures. Located in Croydon and Romford, there are hours of fun awaiting you and your little ones. They can feel the thrill on the go-karting track, climb adventurous heights on the soft play and zoom down slides. All while the admission being easier on your wallet – thanks to the Kidspace Adventures discount with Blue Light Card.
3) See a blockbuster at the cinema
One great way to spend the cooler months and dark evenings is by taking a trip to your local cinema to see the latest releases. On the way to the big screen in October is Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. Perfect for the little ones, they can immerse themselves in a world where Gabby's dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera. Gabby then sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together before it's too late. More of a Disney fan? Their anticipated Zootropolis 2 drops at the end of November where we see detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde take on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down.
And we couldn’t mention going to the cinema this autumn without mentioning Wicked: For Good. Following on from last year, we see Elphaba, now demonised as the Wicked Witch of the West, live in exile in the Ozian forest, whilst Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, revelling in the perks of fame and popularity. With your Blue Light Card, you can get discounted cinema tickets at a variety of chains, including Odeon, Vue and Cineworld. Search for your local cinema in our app and take a look at what we have to offer. Not only is there some handy discounts on tickets, but great savings on those expensive cinema snacks too!
4) Get the adrenaline pumping at Zip World
When the British weather does hold out, you should make the most of it and get your adrenaline rush at Zip World. Their activities are perfect for both the sunny and rainy days we’re prone to in the UK during the autumn months. Their overground experiences can be a fun activity to do with your friends or family. They have various sites across London, the North West and Wales where you can unlock a new adventure.
It’s not just zip lines you can discover but underground adventures and adrenaline fuelled experiences too! You could bounce below the surface at Llechwedd in an underground cavern with the kids or explore the caverns with your friends. The best part? Using your Blue Light Card and our Love to Visit offer, you can save an extra 5% on Zip World adventures!
5) Take the Game of Thrones Studio Tour
Did you know with our Lovetovisit offer, you can unlock discounted days out across the UK including Northern Ireland? This includes the Game of Thrones Studio Tour! Located in Banbridge, the studio tour allows you to step behind the scenes of Game of Thrones. Whether you're a fan of the show or simply curious about how an epic award-winning TV series is made, the experience takes you on a journey from the conceptual stages of the show and into the heart of Westeros where you’ll be in awe of giants and dragons, and the real Iron Throne. When you’re booking your admission, save yourself an extra 5% by booking using our Lovetovisit offer.
6) Enjoy our Chessington Member Day
Autumn sees our last Member Days of the year. Luckily for you, we still have tickets available for our Chessington World of Adventures Member Day. On the 9th, 15th & 16th November, Chessington will be opening their gates exclusively to Blue Light Card members. Enjoy a '3-in-1' day out for just £25 per person, with carers and kids under 3 going free. Enjoy their theme park, zoo, and SEALIFE centre without the usual crowds, as well as Member Day perks including free parking (saving you £12), discounts on food and retail outlets and 20% off VIP experiences.
Sound interesting? Make sure to check out our Member Days page for more information or book now by clicking here.
