The Best Value Annual Passes for North East England 2025

Buying an annual pass can save you lots of money on days out across the year. I always think they\re a fantastic idea for birthdays or Christmas gifts as they really are the gift that keeps on giving!

They are also a great investment to make at the start of the year as you can use them throughout every school holiday if needed (in most cases).

It also means that once you've paid the one-off cost, your day out is free (or super cheap) and it's nice to know you have the option to enjoy a day out when you're skint and need to get the kids out of the house.

My Current Annual Passes 

Now obviously I'm a days out blogger so I may have more annual passes than the average person. These are the ones I have currently purchased: 

National Trust 

I have been a National Trust Member for over 10 years now and will continue for the rest of my life. We are regular visits and love their grounds for walks, their fab cafes, how dog friendly they are plus their full programme of events across the year. I will never get bored! Also handy when travelling around the UK. 

English Heritage 

Likewise, I love my English Heritage membership and will continue this one for the rest of my life too. I have noticed we used it less than ever this year but I will keep this one up as I like to visit Belsay in Spring and know that our membership goes towards the good work English Heritage does. 


Historic Houses

I joined Historic Houses two years ago and as it's fairly pricey, I did think I'd buy it for one year only. However we actually used it loads and have renewed our pass. We use it to visit Alnwick Castle, Auckland Palace, Chillingham Castle, Ushaw House, Bamburgh Castle and Raby Castle - we definitely get our money's worth with this one. 

We have already used this pass to use it to visit Bamburgh Castle and Raby Castle and have plans to visit Alnwick Castle, Auckland Castle, Chillingham Castle and Ushaw Historic House this year. 

Woodhorn Museum 

Woodhorn Museum is local to use and it's less than £20 for a family membership so completely worth it for us. I love their seasonal events, free crafts and cafe. Dogs are welcome in the grounds and we visit a couple of times across the year. I like that Woodhorn is free for under 18s too - handy for us with teens. 

Beamish Museum 

We use our Beamish Pass at least three times per year so for us, it's worth it. I love, love, love visiting at Christmas time and take the kids in the summer hols too. It's one of our go-tos if we'd like to take Fozzy on a dog friendly day out too. 


Alnwick Garden 

I purchased my Alnwick Garden annual pass mid-April last year to visit the Cherry Blossom and I think I've used it 6 times this year - hopefully I will get to see the Cherry Blossom with it this year before it expires too. It has definitely been worth it for me but this is a pass I only buy every few years as it can be a little samey so when it expires, I'll be taking a little break but will repurchase at some point in the future. 

The Best Value Annual Passes

There are so many annual passes to choose from so I've decided to compare some of the region's favourites and try and figure out which offer the best value for money.

I am basing prices on a family of four  - 2 adults, 2 children (aged 6+) including gift aid if applicable who are paying in one go as a one-off payment. I have not included any one-off discounts or concessions. 


This post was first published in 2019 and has been updated (in bold) with prices / info in January 2022, 2023, 2024 and again in Jan 2025 (prices checked 16 Jan 2025 and are subject to change). 



Life Science Centre

Life Science Centre is conveniently located in the heart of Newcastle next door to Central Station. It is super convenient to get to via public transport (train, bus or metro).

There are various science exhibitions, shows, demonstrations and a chance to get hands on too. These change a couple of times throughout the year.

Life is accessible (you can read their accessibility statement here) and I really like that there is an indoor picnic area where visitors can bring their own food as well as a lovely cafe. Facilities include ear defender hire, level access, a changing places toilet, wheelchair loans, induction loops and more.

• January 2025 update - An annual pass for 2 adults and 2 children is now £147 which is an increase of £8 on last year and an increas of £55 across the past five years. Standard entry is £49.50 so if you visit more than 3 times across the year, this pass is worth it.
  
  
• January 2024 update - Family membership is now £139, this is an increase of £34 from last year. A one off family visit is £47 so you'd need to visit 4 times across the year to make your money back. 
  
  
• January 2023 update - Family membership remains at £94 but they do say that this is due to change in April 2023. You can read about the new under 7s play zone here. 
  
  
• December 2022 update - Family membership is now £105 which is an increase of £11.
  
  
• December 2019 price - Family membership is £92

Alnwick Garden

Alnwick Garden is open throughout the year (they usually close for most of January) and a lovely place to visit if you enjoy the great outdoors & beautiful flowers. They also run special events across the season and especially offer a good range of activities in the summer holidays (usually at no additional cost).

Despite being outdoors, Alnwick Garden is not dog-friendly.

Alnwick Garden have their own dedicated car park (£3 per car per day) and a number of buses serve Alnwick Town Centre direct from Newcastle.

Alnwick Garden is accessible (you can read their full access statement here). Facilities include free wheelchair and mobility scooter hire, level access and a changing places toilet.

Read about our visit to see the Cherry Blossom in Spring here.

• January 2025 update - An annual pass is £50 for two adults and up to eight children, this is an increas of £4 from last year and an increase of 50p over the past 5 years. Standard family entry is £26.20 so you would need to visit twice across the year to make this pass worth it. 
  
  
• January 2024 update - An annual family pass is £46 (two adults and up to eight children). This is an increase of £4.10 from last year.  Standard family admission is £24.20 (two adults and up to eight children). You would only need to visit twice to get your money back. 
  
  
• January 2023 update - An annual family pass is now £54.50 and as of July 2021, under 16s now go free (up to 4 per paying adult) so general admission has slightly reduced to £20.70 for a family of 4. This does reflect the lower winter admission cost and will increase in the summer months. 
  
  
• December 2022 update - An annual pass (for two adults as children are free) is now £41.90 which is a reduction of £12.60. This is great news! A day ticket is currently £22 for two adults and up to four children. This does reflect the lower winter admission cost. 
  
  
• December 2019 cost - Annual family membership was £49.50

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle is one of the best castles in Northumberland and probably best known for where some of the scenes featuring Hogwarts were filmed as part of the Harry Potter franchise. There is something for everyone though (not just Harry Potter fans) with a Dragon Quest, Broomstick Lessons, Courtyard Games, Dress Up & special events all included with admission.

The Castle is open from the end of March - October Half Term so not the best annual pass to invest in if you are looking for year-long fun. Personally, I would STRONGLY recommend buying Historic Houses and using that pass to visit instead. 

Alnwick Castle shares a car park with Alnwick Garden (£3 per car per day) and is super easy to walk to from Alnwick Town Centre which is served by regular buses from Newcastle.

Due to the historic nature of Alnwick Castle, disabled access is limited in some areas (you can read their accessibility statement here). Alnwick Castle offer free wheelchair and mobility scooter hire (although there is limited access in some areas) and accessible toilets.

• Read our review of Alnwick Castle here. 
  
  
• January 2025 update - An annual family pass is £55.65, a £2.65 increase on last year and £14.50 increase over the past 5 years. A day pass is the same price as an annual pass so make sure you convert your ticket. 
  
  
• January 2024 update - An annual family pass is £53 (an increase of £2.50 from last year)
  
  
• January 2023 update - An annual family pass is now £50.50 which is quite a jump in two years. 
  
  
• December 2022 update - Alnwick Castle is currently closed for the winter and their ticket prices are not currently available. 
  
  
• December 2019 price - An annual family pass is £41.15

Adventure Valley

Adventure Valley is a family farm park in County Durham offering various indoor and outdoor attractions and events throughout the year.

On-site parking is free and the number 62 Arriva bus from Durham to Brasside stops outside.

I struggled to find much in the way of an accessibility statement on their website. As far as I can see, the top part of the site is completely accessible and the two outdoor areas have been covered in tarmac but are on an incline  (I do not know by how much). I could find no information about accessible toilets.

• January 2025 update: An annual family pass is now £360 (an increase of £60 from last year and £100 across the past 5 years). I can't find any info on their term time pass this year. Standard family admission is £59.80 so you'd need to visit 6 times across the year to make this pass worth it.
  
  
• January 2024 update: The term time pass is now £35 per person (an increase of £5 on last year), a family annual pass is now £300 (an increase of £20 on last year). Standard family entry is £41.80 meaning you'd need to visit 7 times to get your money back. Adventure Valley do run various deals including kids go free in Jan. 
  
  
• January 2023 Update : Adventure Valley is now offering 500 term time passes for just £30 per person which seems like a huge bargain! I would snap this one up if I was at home with a preschooler during the week . A standard annual pass for a family of 4 is now £280 with a one off admission costing £40-£48 depending on when you visit. 
  
  
• December 2022 Update - Term Time Passes of £30 per person are still available (bargain!) and a standard annual pass remains the same at £280. 
  
  
• December 2019 Price - A family annual pass is £260 

Whitehouse Farm

Whitehouse Farm is one of our favourite North East attractions. Open from February, they offer lots of indoor and outdoor fun and special events throughout the year.

The farm offers free onsite parking but is unfortunately fairly difficult to reach via public transport (I think a taxi would be needed from Morpeth).

Whitehouse Farm is accessible with wheelchair hire and mobility scooter hire available (with a small refundable deposit). There is an accessible toilet and most of the farm is flat with tarmac walkways.

Read our guide to Whitehouse Farm here. 

• January 2025 update : Prices are not currently available 
  
  
• January 2024 update: Prices are not currently available 
  
  
• January 2023 update : An annual pass for a family of 4 is now a £303 which is a huge increase in two years. Your pass is only valid from February - October too. Standard admission is now £48.95. 
  
  
• December 2022 update: An annual pass remains £303 
  
  
• December 2019 price - £196 for a family of 4

WWT Washington

WWT is a lovely place to visit with a play park, outdoor work and many birds & wetland habitats to experience and enjoy. Unfortunately at time of writing, their website is not working. I will pop back and include more information when I can.

Click here to read our review of WWT Washington 

• January 2025 update : An annual family pass is £87 per year which is an increase of £9 from last year and £15 across the past 5 years. Standard admission is £34.50 so you'd need to visit 3 times across the year to make this pass worth it.
  
  
• January 2024 update: An annual family pass is £78 which is actually a decrease of £18 from last year. One off family admission is now £32.25. You'd need to visit three times to get your money back. 
  
  
• January 2023 Update : An annual pass for a family of 4 is now £92 and one off admission has actually decreased slightly to £27.09. You can pay for an annual pass monthly too. 
  
  
• December 2022 Update - An annual pass for a family of 4 has now increased slightly to £96 
  
  
• December 2019 Prices - £72 for a family of 4

English Heritage

We tend to buy English Heritage membership every other year. You need to pay it all in one go so it is a bit of a big outlay but there are lots of days out you can enjoy. This membership is perfect for history lovers and English Heritage run special events and trails during school holidays at no additional cost to members. Roman school on Hadrians Wall and Vikings Invade Lindisfarne Priory have been some of our favourites.

Sites to visit include Belsay Hall, Tynemouth Priory, Warkworth Castle, Corbridge Roman Town, Hadrians Wall, Lindisfarne Priory and Dunstanburgh Castle. Click the blue links to read more and see photos.


Most are accessible via public transport and offer free on-site parking. Please see individual site websites for accessibility statements.

English Heritage sites are usually dog-friendly.

• January 2026 Update: English Heritage Family Membership is £126 which is an increase of £6 from last year and £21 over the past 5 years. Entry fees to English Heritage sites does vary, but if we use Belsay Hall as an example, day entry is £32.50 for a family so you'd need to visit 4 times across the year to make this pass worth it.
  
  
• January 2024 Update: English Heritage Membership is now £120 per family per year which is an increase of £5. There are regularly discount codes available though if you have a google. 
  
  
• January 2022 Update: English Heritage Membership is now £111 per family per year (with the option to pay monthly). 
  
  
• December 2022 Update : Englishg Heritage Membership is now £115 per family per year but if you use code 'YORE20' you will receive a 20% discount which reduces this down to £90. 
  
  
• December 2019 Price - £105 for a family of 4

National Trust

We have been National Trust members for over 10 years now and think it is probably a membership we will keep up forever (if I had the funds, I would definitely invest in lifetime membership).

National Trust offer a diverse range of days out and lots of activities during the school holidays at a small or no additional cost. Their properties are home to some of the best play areas in the North East too. There is always something new to see and do.

Sites across North East England include Cragside, Seaton Delaval Hall, Wallington, Gibside, Washington Old Hall, Lindisfarne Castle, Souter Lighthouse and Cherryburn. Click on the blue links for more information and photos.

Most sites offer free on-site parking. Please see individual websites for accessibility and public transport options.

National Trust sites are usually dog-friendly.

• January 2025 Update: Family National Trust Membership is £159 which is an increase of £12.60 from last year and £33 across 5 years. Entry to National Trust Sites does vary, but if we use Cragside as an example, family day entry is £66 so you'd need to visit 3 times across the year to make this pass worth it. 
  
  
• January 2024 Update: Family National Trust Membership is £146.40 which is an increase of £12.60
  
  
• January 2023 Update : National Trust Membership has remained the same price and is still £126 per year per family with the option to pay monthly. 
  
  
• December 2022 Update : National Trust Membership is now £133.80 per year which is an increase of £7.80. 
  
  
• December 2019 Price : £126 for a family of 4

Beamish

Beamish is a fantastic day out at any time of the year. There is always something new to see and do and the range of events on offer is fantastic. Expect everything from Twelfth Night to Harvest Festivals, Parades, Live Music and more. Beamish is an attraction that truly does change with the seasons. Beamish is one of the free

Beamish offers free on-site parking and is accessible by bus. In fact, if you travel by bus, you can receive a 25% discount on your annual pass (see here for details).

Beamish is accessible (read their full accessibility statement here) and offers a multi-sensory experience. Some of the older buildings may not be accessible to all. Free wheelchair hire is available and there is an accessible bus which can accept up to four wheelchairs at a time. There are multiple accessible toilets across the site as well as a changing places toilet in the 1950s welfare hall. An induction loop system is available.

Beamish is dog-friendly.

Click here to read our review of Beamish by bus. 

• January 2025 Update : A family annual pass is now £71 which is an increas of £7.50 from last year and £20 over the past 5 years. Day entry is not available as standard. 
  
  
• January 2024 Update: A family annual pass is now £63.50 which is an increase of £9.50
  
  
• January 2023 Update : An annual pass has remained the same price (£51 for a family of 4).
  
  
• December 2022 Update: An annual pass is now £54 for a family if 4 (an increase of £3) 
  
  
• December 2019 Cost : A family annual pass is £51

Woodhorn Museum

Woodhorn Museum offers one of the cheaper annual passes and is a great option for families living in Northumberland. There is a museum, play park, cafe and lots of lovely events and craft sessions across the year which are usually included with admission/your annual pass.

Woodhorn has a free on-site car park and is a 15 minute walk from Ashington Bus Station (see here for details).

Due to the historic nature of the buildings, not all are fully accessible. The museum offers a multi-sensory experience, the team have undertaken dementia friends training and regular quiet sessions are offered. You can find out more about accessibility here .

Woodhorn is dog-friendly in some areas. 

Click here to read our review of Woodhorn 

• January 2025 Update: A family annual pass is £19, an increase of £6 from last year and £6 overall. An annual pass is the only way to visit Woodhorn, all under 18s visit for free. 
  
  
• January 2024 Update : A family annual pass remains the same price (£13 for a family of 4)
  
  
• January 2023 Update : An annual pass remains the same price (£13 for a family of 4)
  
  
• December 2022 Update: An annual pass remains the same price (£13 for a family) 
  
  
• December 2019 Price : A family annual pass is £13 

Tynemouth Aquarium

Tynemouth Aquarium is a mostly indoor attraction by the coast. There is paid for parking nearby or Cullercoats Metro is a 10 minute walk. The Arriva 306 or Go North East 1 bus services stop nearby.

Tynemouth Aquarium is accessible and has an accessible toilet and cafe on site. You can find out more about accessibility here. 

• January 2025 Update: A family annual pass is £159.30 which is an increase of £12.03 from last year and £42 over the past 5 years. 
  
  
• January 2024 Update: A family annual pass is now £147.27 which is an increase of £7.77. One off family admission is £54 meaning you'd need to visit three times to get your money back. 
  
  
• January 2023 Update - A family annual pass is now £139.50 and a day ticket is £46.50 
  
  
• December 2022 Update - A family annial pass has remained the same price (£139.50) 
  
  
• December 2019 Cost: £117.30 

Tanfield Railway

Tanfield Railway is said to be Britain's Oldest Railway. You can enjoy train rides and various events throughout the year.

There is free on-site parking and the Go North East X30 and X31 (from Newcastle, Gateshead and Stanley) stop outside of St Andrews House Station.

The railway is situated in the countryside and largely open to the elements. There can be rough, slippery paths and loud noises. Read more about accessibility at Tanfield Railway here. 

Tanfield Railway is dog-friendly and dogs travel FREE.


Click here to read our review of Tanfield Railway. 

• January 2025 Update : A Tanfield Unlimited Family Ticket is £145 which is an increase of £45 from last year and £55 across 5 years. A standard family ticket is £43.04 so you would need to ride 4 times to make this pass worth it.
  
  
• January 2024 Update : A Tanfield Unlimited Ticket is still £100 for a family of 4. I cannot find standard admission prices at the moment. 
  
  
• January 2023 Update - at the moment, unlimited tickets / annual passes are not available. 
  
  
• December 2022 Update - Tanfield Unlimited Tickets are back! They're priced at £100 for a family of 4. 
  
  
• December 2019 Price - A Tanfield Unlimited Family Ticket was £90

Preston Park 

Preston Park features a number of attractions including an open air museum/Victorian street, indoor museum, walled garden, adventure playground and skate park. Preston Park offers a full programme of events throughout the year, many of which are included with admission/annual pass.

There is free on-site parking and there are lots of regular buses which stop nearby.

The park has a range of accessible paths but there are also some which may be unsuitable for wheelchairs. There are accessible toilets on both floors of the museum, hearing induction loops are available, you can hire wheelchairs and walkers and there are regular relaxed openings. Find out more about access at Preston Park here. 

Click here to read our review of Preston Park. 

January 2025 Update: Prices have remained the same and an annual pass is just £15 per family.

January 2024 Update: Prices have remained the same and an annual pass is just £15 per family. 

January 2023 Update : Prices have remained the same and an annual pass is just £15 per family. 

December 2022 Update - Prices have remained the same and an annual pass is £15 per family. 

December 2019 Price - £15 for a family of 5

Other Annual Passes (updated Jan 2022)

Hall Hill Farm 

• January 2025 Update : A family annual pass is £176 which is acrually a decrease of £6 from last year. Standard entry is £46 so you'd need to visit 4 times across the year to make this pass worthwhile. 
  
  
• January 2024 Update: A family annual pass is now £182 (an increase of £14)
  
  
• December 2022 Update - an annual pass for a family if 4 is now £168. 

Down at the Farm 

Annual Passes will be available to purchase from Spring, they often offer a mega discount beforehand so keep an eye on their social media. Find out more here. 

December 2022 Update - the farm is currently closed for winter and pricing has yet to be updated. 


Northumberland Country Zoo 

• January 2025 Update: An annual pass is £246 per family - this price has remained the same as last year. Standard family entry is £58.50 so you'd need to visit 5 times across the year to make this pass worthwhile. 
  
  
• January 2024 Update: An annual pass is now £246 - an increase of £16 
  
  
• December 2022 Update - An annual pass is now £230 which is quite a big increase of £65. 

Read our recent review of Northumberland Country Zoo here. 


Broom House Farm 

Lots of people love the Broom House Farm Forest Adventure Annual Pass however at time of publishing, they are not available. Read our review of Broom House Farm Forest Adventure here. 

Annual passes are still no longer available. 


Northumberland College Zoo 

This zoo is fairly small but it's a nice few hours out with a variety of animals. In January, they are offering a family pass for £60 which is a bargain! Use code JANSALE25 and purchase before 31 Jan 2025.  After this time, the cost is £120 which still isn't bad. 

Standard family admission is £27.50 so you'd need to visit 3 times (using sale prices) to make this worthwhile. This zoo regularly offers discounted tickets on wowcher etc... too. 



Lightwater Valley 

Lightwater Valley is a popular attraction and I know their annual pass is popular. At the moment, there is no info on pricing for this year online but keep your eyes peeled. Find out more here. 

• January 2025 Update - This year's pricing is not available at the moment. 
  
  
• January 2024 Update - A Season Pass is £316 per family. A day visit for a family is £120 so you'd need to visit three times to get your money back. However Lightwater Valley usually run various promotions with cheaper entry across the year. 
  
  
• December 2022 Update - Lightwater Valley is closed until April 2023 and prices will be updated then. 

Jarrow Hall 

• January 2025 Update :  an annual pass is now £28 which is an increase of £2 from last year. 
  
  
• January 2024 Update - an annual pass is now £26 per family 
  
  
• December 2022 Update - an annual pass is now £24 for a family of 4. 

Ushaw Historic House & Gardens 

• *Unlimited entry to Ushaw Historic House is included with Historic Houses membership
  
  
• January 2025 Update : A family annual pass is £49 which is an increase of £10 from last year and £24.50 if you're local (£5 increase). Day entry is £32 so you'd need to visit twice to make an annual pass worthwhile. 
  
  
• January 2024 Update: A family annual pass remains at £39 (£19.50 if you're local) 
  
  
• December 2022 Update - an annual pass has remained the same price (£39 per family). 

Bamburgh Castle 

• *Unlimited entry to Bamburgh Castle is also included with Historic Houses membership
  
  
• January 2025 Update: An annual pass is £70 per family which is a £10 increase from last year. Standard day entry is £56.30 so you'd need to visit at least twice to make an annual pass worthwhile  
  
  
• January 2024 Update: An annual pass remains at £60 for a family 
  
  
• December 2022 Update - An annual pass is now £60 per family. 

Raby Castle 

• *Unlimited entry to Raby Castle, Gardens and Deer Park is also included with Historic Houses membership (does not include Plotters' Forest) 
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• January 2025 Update: The Raby Castle Membership now includes admission to the Castle, Deer Park, Gardens, High Force and Plotters' Forest. It is £139 per family. Day prices vary a lot depending on offers / which areas you'd like to visit but overall, I would say if you visit more then 3 times across the year, this pass is worth it. 
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• January 2024 Update: An annual family pass is now £80 per family (Castle, Deer Park and High Force) - an increase of £20. Or £120 to include Plotters' Forest (and increase of £20). 
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• December 2022 Update - An annual pass is £60 per family (Castle, Deer Park & High Force) or £99 to also include Plotters' Forest. 

Historic Houses 

Membership includes unlimited admission to places including Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Chillingham Castle, Ushaw Historic House, Raby Castle, Paxton House, Auckland Palace and more. 

• January 2025 Update: I can't seem to find a child price for this pass now so it looks like it is £248 per family of 4. I think it is probably better to buy a pass for 2 adults (£128) and pay any applicable child entry on the day. 
  
  
• January 2024 Update - A family annual pass is now £168 (an increase of £20) 
  
  
• December 2022 Update - A family annual pass remains at £148. 

Art Pass 

The National Art Pass is currently £92 per family of 4 if you pay by annual direct debit. It includes free entry to Wallington, Beningbrough Hall, Cherryburn, Preston Park, Seaton Delaval Hall, Berwick Museum, The Auckland Project, Bowes Museum & more (do check their website to ensure these attractions are still included)

 Again, a good option if you are looking for an annual pass which covers a varied selection of days out. Find out more here.  Always double check what's included / restrictions before buying. 

• January 2025 Update - The Art Pass is £92 per family if paying by annual direct debit 
  
  
• January 2024 Update: The Art Pass is now £103.50 per family. 
  
  
• December 2022 Update - The Arts Pass is currently £92.50 per family if you pay by annual direct debit. 

Merlin Annual Pass 

We bought Merlin Annual Passes in 2019 and loved them! We planned trips around every school holiday staying in Premier Inns / Camping and it worked out to be good value. You can access loads of attractions across the UK such as LEGOLAND, Alton Towers, Chessington......These passes are brill if you plan on spending the year travelling around the UK. 

• January 2025 Update : A Basic Annual Pass (with some restrictions) is still £99 per person (so £396 per family). There are various options up to £299 for a Platinum Pass (£1196 for a family of 4)
  
  
• January 2024 Update: A Basic Annual Pass (with some restrictions) is currently £99 per person (so £396 for a family of 4). There are various options up to £299pp for a Platinum Pass (£1196 for a family of 4).
  
  
• December 2022 Update - There are currently black Friday deals running and annual passes are available from as little as £69 per person (so £280). These are the cheaper passes though and they do have quite a lot of restrictions. A gold pass is currently on offer for £179 per person which is a fair bit cheaper than last years price. 

Gardeners' World 2for1 

Look out for the Gardener's World 2for1 deal which is usually part of April's magazine and may work out better than annual passes. Find out more here. 

Which Annual Passes offer the Best Investment for 2025? 

For me, I couldn't justify buying a farm annual pass. They're just so expensive and I would much prefer to spend the £ visiting a few different farms across the year rather than the same farm 6 times +. The exception to this is Northumberland College Zoo which is a bargain if you buy their annual pass in the sale. 

I always say National Trust membership is a fantastic investment - brilliant playgrounds, walks, houses and different events across the school holidays so there's always something new to see and do and you can take your dog. You can spread the cost by monthly direct debit too. 

Woodhorn and Preston Park Museum are both less then £20 for a family annual pass and offer loads of events across the year. Definitely worth considering these ones, especially if you're on a budget. 

If you love a good day out, although expensive, I'd say Historic Houses is worth looking at as it includes entry to quite a few attractions which have pricey entry fees so if you're likely to use it regularly, you will save £.

We love this one and use it for various events across the year from visiting Alnwick Castle over Easter and enjoying the Rhododendrons at Ushaw Historic House in Summer to Visiting Raby Castle in Autumn and a Christmas at Bamburgh Castle in December. We pay for an annual pass for 2 adults and just pay for the kids on the day if they want to join us. 

For most annual passes to be worthwhile, you need to visit 3 times + across the year. However with Alnwick Garden, Bamburgh Castle and Ushaw Historic House, you only need to visit twice across the year to make upgrading to an annual pass worthwhile.

Also, a shout out to Hall Hill Farm - their annual pass is the only one which has reduced in price this year and a special mention to Preston Park Museum & Grounds - their annual pass is the only one which has stayed at the same price of £15 for the past 5 years (and this is for 2A,3C too). 

If you are looking for more ideas for days out, I post lots of ideas and recommendations over on Instagram. You can follow North East Family Fun here. 

Let me know if you have a favourite annual pass.

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