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Finding fun, affordable days out as a family doesn’t have to be a challenge. Whether you’re looking to fill a weekend, a school holiday, or just make the most of a sunny afternoon, there are plenty of ways to spend quality time together without spending a fortune. We’ve put together a list of low-cost family
The Flying Fish was one ride that the boys rode again and again together. Both at the front and the back. In fact sometimes they didn’t even get off!
The boys were also able to go on X, Zodiac, Banana Ride, Rocky Express, Storm in a teacup, The Detonator and Wet, wet, wet. We had an amazing couple of days at Thorpe Park and stayed in the Crash Pad, which is kind of like being in a caravan, compact, but has everything you need.
Top tips for getting the best value:
Book your tickets at least two days in advance at home
Print them off
Second day from £6.00
Consider staying onsite if you live any distance away.
My friend Cass at Frugal Family has a super competition at the moment to win tickets to Thorpe Park, so get yourself over there and enter.
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