Attraction Passes - The Perfect Present
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS!
Travelling can be expensive! But it’s the little additional charges that get you. When you turn up to that attraction and payout for tickets, you almost don’t notice it’s happening! But fear not. There are ways of cutting these costs drastically and making that holiday outing just a little bit less painful.
We all know that friend or family member that can’t seem to get enough of the world! And being so adventurous, they don’t care much for your average Christmas gift. So instead, get them something they will appreciate... Experiences.
The National Trust is arguably the most influential force in preserving the UK’s most precious treasures. They are a non-profit charity, but those fees on the door will still set you back quite a bit! Of course, like most things, there’s a way around this. For Christmas this year, buy a loved one the gift of Membership for free access to hundreds of sites and hundreds of thousands of acres of stunning national treasures! Prices start at £60 for a year and go all the way to a life membership for around £1480. Don’t worry though; if you buy a shorter package, you can delay its start date for up to 3 months until the weather improves!
Waddesdon Manor in the heart of Buckinghamshire
With the National Trust stretching so far and wide, we cannot suggest cottages for every location – but Waddesdon Manor seems like a fantastic place to start. So here are two cottages from Buckinghamshire that you can use as a base of operations!
A beautiful cottage in a sleepy village. The cottage is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, so you can never be bored!
SCOTTISH HERITAGE PASS
If you’re looking for something a little more specific, or maybe more single-holiday focused, then the Scottish Heritage Pass will be a fantastic present! The pass will be valid from April to October and grants access to wondrous attractions all around Scotland, helping you save over 25% if you visit as few as five attractions. The £49 adult pass will be available for seven days, so there’s plenty to see!
Edinburgh Castle
If you want to make the most of those seven days, you will want to book a wonderful Scottish cottage; here are a few of our favourites!
HISTORIC SCOTLAND PASS
The Historic Scotland Explorer Pass will provide free entry to 78 properties, as well as daytime events and money-off audio guides at Edinburgh Castle. However, the most appealing thing about this pass is how you can skip the queues and get right on with your Historic adventure! You can get an adult pass for £24 or £32, depending on if you want the 3-day or 7-day deal. But don’t think you have to see all of Scotland in 7 days! Instead, you can spread those seven across two weeks. That leaves plenty of time to experience Scotland at your own pace.
The York Pass
If the previous passes and memberships seem a bit daunting, or if the receiver is more of a city explorer, then the York Pass should be right up their street! Being a small, confined city, you should have no trouble getting your money’s worth from this 1 to the 3-day ticket. Prices start at £19 a day if you get a 3-day pass.
The magnificent Castle Howard is one of the attractions included!
We can’t offer you a cottage this big, unfortunately. But we can provide you with the following our favourite North Yorkshire holiday cottages nearby!
Theatre Passport
Maybe all this standing and walking is too much – perhaps they are more of a nightlife person and would much rather watch a play! Well, this is the pass for them. This Passport entitles you to the best available seats in a selection of musicals and plays in London.
Thanks for reading our guide to exploring the UK; I hope you got some great ideas for Christmas presents or are even considering treating yourself to some time away! If you do get away next year, check back on our site for some fantastic Holiday Cottage offers to set your mind at ease.