We know January is dragging on, but trust us, spring will be here before you know it, which means it's time to start planning those all-important activities for the Easter holidays.

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To help, Merlin Attractions has piped up with a tantalising offer on entry to Thorpe Park and Chessington World Adventures.

If you book a short break at either theme park between March and May, you can get a second day of theme park entry for free.

With the cost of entry normally starting at £29 for both adults and children, this is a huge saving that gets you a whole extra day of theme park entertainment and covers the Easter and May school holidays.

Short breaks at Merlin Attractions start at around £36.25 – based on a family room for two adults and two children – and there is a whole range of hotels and cabins to stay in.

This offer will last until 2nd March and be aware that some dates are excluded, so let's take a look at what you need to know. But don't forget to look at the best UK family theme parks and the best Chessington deals for more.

When can I use the Merlin second day free offer?

For Chessington, the second day free offer applies for bookings made between 21st March and 22nd May 2025. This however excludes the following dates when the theme park is closed: 24th – 27th and 31st March, 1st – 2nd and 28th – 30th April, and 5th – 7th, and 12th – 14th May 2025.

Meanwhile, for Thorpe Park, this offer is for any bookings made from 28th March to 1st June 2025, excluding 22nd– 23rd and 29th – 30th April and 6th - 7th, 13th – 14th May 2025.

How long does the Merlin second day free offer last?

This offer will only be available until 2nd March 2025, so you've got over a month to decide if it's worth it. Be aware though, it's subject to hotel availability.

How to get the Merlin second day free offer

To get the offer all you need to do is book a short stay at Thorpe Park or Chessington for one of the included dates above before 2nd March. Your first day entry ticket to the theme park must be included in your original booking.

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