Merlin Entertainments is giving families a massive reason to book an early 2026 getaway — with a free Essential Merlin Annual Pass included for every guest.
In what could be one of the best-value UK theme park offers of the year, guests who book a short break before 1st March 2026 will receive an Essential Merlin Annual Pass for each person staying, unlocking access to 20+ top attractions across the UK for an entire year.
The limited-time deal combines a single overnight stay with a full season of days out — effectively turning one trip into a year’s worth of adventures.
One Night = 12 Months of Attractions
The promotion applies to bookings made between 3rd February and 1st March 2026, with stays valid from 28th March to 1st June 2026.
Each guest on the booking receives an Essential Merlin Annual Pass, which includes entry to major UK favourites such as:
- Alton Towers Resort
- LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
- SEA LIFE centres
- The London Eye
- Warwick Castle
- Madame Tussauds
- Thorpe Park
- Chessington World of Adventures
- and many more
How the Offer Works
To qualify:
Book a Merlin short break between 3rd Feb – 1st March 2026
Stay dates between 28th March – 1st June 2026
Each person staying receives an Essential Merlin Annual Pass
The passes are included as part of the package, so there’s no extra cost to upgrade your year of fun.
Why This Could Be One of 2026’s Best Deals
Merlin has offered short break bundles before, but including a full annual pass for every guest significantly raises the value.
For example:
- A family of four booking one night could gain four annual passes
- Just two theme park visits could exceed the cost of the stay
- Everything else becomes essentially “free days out”
For UK theme park fans or families planning multiple attractions this year, it’s hard to beat.
With the offer only running until 1st March, it’s likely to be popular — and availability on resort stays tends to disappear quickly once word spreads. If a year of Merlin adventures is on your 2026 bucket list, this is probably the cheapest way you’ll get it.
