If you have children aged 5-15, its worth applying for a free Blue Peter Badge through the BBC. Badge holders can get free entry to more than 200 UK attractions, often allowing a child to visit for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Participating venues include major attractions such as Stonehenge, the Eden Project, Edinburgh Zoo, castles, museums, wildlife parks and more across the UK. More examples below.
Key details:
Free Blue Peter Badge (application required- see instructions below)
Available for children aged 5-15 but once gained valid until they turn 16. Thats (years of possible use for some)
Free entry to 200 participating attractions
Adult usually needs to pay normal admission
Valid identification may be required with the badge
Full attraction list available via the BBC Blue Peter website
A great freebie for families who regularly visit UK attractions, with potentially significant savings throughout the year.
How to get a badge
Kids can apply by:
Sending a drawing / story / model / photos / recipe
OR writing a 50 word letter
Send to:
Blue Peter, MediaCityUK, Salford, M50 2BH Include: name, address, DOB why they deserve a badge Takes up to 12 weeks, so apply early for summer
How the free entry works
Must have badge ID card
Child must go with a paying adult
Works at 200 attractions across the UK
Some places may require booking / can refuse entry if full Example attractions by location London
Tower of London
Kensington Palace
ZSL London Zoo
Shakespeares Globe Exhibition
Charles Dickens Museum Manchester / North West
Science & Industry Museum
Quarry Bank (National Trust)
Tatton Park
East Lancashire Railway
World Museum Liverpool Birmingham / Midlands
Black Country Living Museum
Warwick Castle (check availability)
National Space Centre (Leicester)
Thinktank Birmingham
Tamworth Castle Cornwall / South West
Eden Project
Tintagel Castle
Bodmin Jail Attraction
Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
Pendennis Castle Newcastle / North East
Bamburgh Castle
Alnwick Castle
Beamish Museum
Jarrow Hall AngloSaxon Farm
Woodhorn Museum Things to know
Must bring the Badge ID card (badge alone wont work)
Not valid at Merlin attractions (Alton Towers, LEGOLAND etc.)
Cant combine with most other offers (e.g. 2for1 rail deals) Pro tip: Go for high-ticket attractions (Tower of London, Eden Project, castles, zoos) to maximise savings
