Group Travel
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
Magna Science Adventure Centre
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Castle Howard
SNO!zone at Xscape, Castleford
Lightwater Valley Theme Park & Country Shopping Village
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
Group Benefits
- Priority entry - beat those queues
- One adult FREE with every four paying children aged between 1 and 12
- Under 1s are FREE
- FREE coach parking and a tea or coffee for the driver
- Meet and greet from a Eureka! Enabler
- FREE preview pass for group leader
- Exclusive groups events
- Regular mailings containing special offers and events updates
Group Prices
Children aged 3+:£4.50 per head
Children aged 1-2:£1.50 per head
Additional adults: £4.50 per head
We also run a series of events especially for groups including tailored Brownie and Cub Adventure Days where you can qualify for a badge.
For more information or to book please call 01422 330012 .Bookings must be made at least 7 days prior to your visit, to qualify for the Group price rate.
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Magna Science Adventure Centre
Group Benefits
We offer special rates for group bookings of parties of 12 or more, which must be booked at least a week in advance.
Group Prices
Adult Group: £7.95
Child Group: £6.50
Concession Group: £7.50
121 Carer: Nil
Outdoor
Outdoor Day*: £6.50
Outdoor under 4: £2.50
* Entry to Sci-Tek and Aqua-Tek only
For information on Group Bookings please call our team on 01709 720002.
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JORVIK
Group Benefits
- For an additional £1.00 per person we can offer your group their very own Viking tour guide.
- For an additional £5.00 per person your group can actually walk on the set* of the Viking City guided by one of our hosts. Your group will see up-close the details that enabled archaeologists to recreate the
- Viking city and find out more about the different processes used to reveal the past.
- Flat shoes are required. Tours start at 5pm only and include the walking tour and usual time machine tour (min 15 people / max 30 people per group). Prices for later bookings are available please ring for details.
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The Deep
Group Benefits
For group bookings of 10 or more people* the following benefits apply
- Fast track your entry - no need to queue!
- FREE group organiser entry for booking of 20+
Group Prices
Normal Rate Discounted Group Rate from 1 Feb 2009
Adult: £8.95 Adult: £6.95
Senior: £7.45 Senior: £5.45
Child: £6.95 Child: £4.95
Family 4: £28.50
Family 5: £33.95
For information about disabled access please view www.thedeep.co.uk or call our bookings line on 01482 381000.
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York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum welcomes groups and offers discounts for parties of 10 or more.
Group Prices
Adult: £6.00
Child: £3.50
Concession: £5.50
Under 5's free
Residents with a York Card - free
To make a booking or for further information, contact Group Bookings (Monday - Friday) on 01904 650333.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Group Benefits
Groups of 10 people or more who book in advance will benefit from discounted entry to Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
Discounted group rates are valid for pre-booked groups only with 10 paying visitors or more. One group organiser will enter free of charge.Coach drivers may also register to receive a voucher for a free meal.
Group Prices
Adults: £8.50
Seniors: £8.00
Child (aged 3 - 15 inclusive): £7.50
Under 2 year olds: £2.50
Official Toddler or Nursery groups will be charges £2.50 per child for toddlers under the age of 3 if there are more than 8 under 3's in the group booking.
A guided tour (approx one hour) may be booked with a ranger for a group of up to 15 people for an additional £15 per guide.
Special group visits can be booked in December to Yorkshire Wildlife Park to enjoy a 3 course Christmas lunch and a guided ranger tour to see the lions rescued from a Romanian zoo in February. The lions have been rehabilitated at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and now live in the 9 acre reserve Lion Country. This exclusive package for groups is for 10 paying visitors or more and costs £20 per person. It is available from December 1 - 22 and must be prebooked. Early booking is advised - for more information please email info@yorkshirewildlifepark.com or call the park on 01302 535057.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is open for groups who are pre-booked throughout the winter period.
To make a booking or for further information, contact Group Bookings 01302 535057.
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Group Visits
If there are 12 or more in your group, book your visit to Castle Howard in advance and enjoy the following privileges:
• Significant savings on full price admission
• Free entrance for coach driver and group leader
• Free food voucher for coach driver
• Flexible payment options
• Familiarisation visits at your convenience
Our Group Reservations team are always on hand to discuss how we can work to make your customers' visits an even great success. Please call us on 01653 648621.
Payment Options
Payment is due on the date of your visit, and can be made by cash, debit/credit card, or cheque made payable to Castle Howard Estate Limited. Invoicing can be arranged if agreed at the time of booking.
Group Rates
The following are our standard groups rates. Further discounts are available for travel trade making muliple bookings - please contact Groups Reservations on 01653 648621 for details.
House & Gardens: Adult £10.50, Concession £9.50, Child (5-18yrs) £6.00
Gardens Only:Adult £7.50, Concession £7.00, Child (5-18yrs) £5.50
How to Book
To qualify for group privileges and discounts, all groups visiting Castle Howard mush be pre-booked. Simply call 01653 648621 or email house@castlehoward.co.uk
You can also write to us at Group Reservations, Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA
Essential Information for Groups
Coach Driver Information: To reach Castle Howard from the A64 you are required to negotiate a Gate House. Please note that height restrictions do apply and any vehicles over 3.43m H x 2.60m W should access Castle Howard via Malton and Coneysthorpe. Brown signs will direct you from Malton town centre via Castle Howard Drive.
Access for All: A hearing loop is located in the Ticket Office. Facilities for wheelchair users, and those with restricted mobility, includes designated parking, onsite land-transport with disabled access and wheelchair loans. Wheelchairs can access to all areas of the House except for the Chapel and first floor of the Exhibition Wing. Access to the public rooms is by wheelchair lift (maximum weight of 190kg, size 1295mm x 710mm wide). In the Gardens paths and entrances are ramped for easy access. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Fountains: Operate daily from 10.30am until 4.00pm. Due to fluctuating water levels they may not be operating at all times.
Photographic Policy: Photography is permitted within the House and gardens, for personal use only. In the House, no tripods are permitted, and we also request that you are considerate to other visitors, therefore if you can use your camera without flash it would be much appreciated.
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Revel in an action packed value day at Lightwater Valley theme park and save up to 35% with our great value group rates! The more you bring, the bigger the saving! Free coach parking!
PRE-PAID (1 FREE PLACE IN 25 FOR 21+)
12 to 20 £13.95
21 to 99 £12.45
100+ £11.95
PAY ON ARRIVAL (1 FREE PLACE IN 25 FOR 21+)
12 to 20 £14.95
21 to 99 £13.95
100+ £12.95
Even better value rates for coach operators - call for details - and a coach driver benefits
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SNO!zone at Xscape, Castleford
One free place for every 10 paying customers. Offer available on:
- Children's Sledging Parties
- Sledging Sessions
- Recreational Skiing or Snowboarding
Monday to Friday - Special Discounted Price on Children's Parties.
Call 01977 523022 for more details
Discounted Group packages available for schools & youth groups.
Call 01977 523093 for more details
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Museum admission is free. If you are planning to bring a group to the Museum please speak to our Bookings Manager to find out what we can offer to enhance your party's visit.
Talks and Tours We offer talks and guided tours for pre-booked groups. For further information please telephone 0113 220 1888 or visit our website.
Information for Coach Drivers On-site coach parking can be reserved in advance by telephoning 0113 220 1888.
Access for all The Museum is wheelchair accessible and wheelchairs are available to borrow. Support dogs are welcome.
To make a booking or for further information, contact Group Bookings 0113 220 1888
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Relive a golden era of the railways at the award-winning National Railway Museum.
Perfect for groups of any size from large coach parties to small social groups, you can look forward to an array of discounts and other benefits when you pre-book a visit to the NRM along with FREE entry, secure coach parking, guided tours and a free lunch for the Coach Driver.
Special offers include 10% group discount in the shop, 2 for 1 on the Road Train from York Minster to the NRM and a free lunch for your Coach Driver.
Simply order your vouchers upon making your group booking to the NRM (telephone 01904 686263) and we'll have them ready for your group on arrival at the Museum. Or, if you prefer, we can mail them to you.
All special offer vouchers must be ordered when making a booking and will be issued to the group organiser or coach driver on arrival at the Museum.
Terms & conditions for all offers: 1 offer voucher per group member only. All vouchers are valid for pre-booked groups only. All vouchers are non transferable and there is no cash alternative. Only one transaction per voucher. All vouchers are subject to availability. Vouchers must be presented in order to receive discount. Vouchers for the shop may only be used on specified date of visit and can only be redeemed on full price items in the gift shop. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers. Please see individual vouchers for further terms relating to individual offers. Please note that these offers are currently not available for school visits.
Don't miss the return of Flying Scotsman this summer. Visit www.flyingscotsman.org.uk for further details.' ‘To find out more about making a group visit please call 01904 686263 or visit www.nrm.org.uk
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Lightwater Valley Theme Park & Country Shopping Village
Are you looking for an ACTION PACKED VALUE day out for your group this summer? Then look no further because Lightwater Valley is simply bursting with 175 acres of action-packed adventures, from the dark and mysterious subterranean world of Raptor Attack to the dizzying heights of Whirlwind, a typhoon of screams that'll twist even the bravest of souls.
As if that wasn't enough, our 2011 visitors are invited to join us on a swashbuckling adventure in Skeleton Cove, a brand new pirate-themed land where only the bravest buccaneers dare come ashore. So, assemble your raiding party and set sail to discover our five new rides ... and when it's time to relax and refuel, drift towards Hungry Harbour for a range of great value mutinous meals and snacks. Oh, and remember, the more you bring, the bigger the saving!
With over 40 rides and attractions for thrill seekers of all ages, the excitement never stops as your group bravely take on the challenge of Europe's longest roller coaster - The Ultimate, get swept high into the air by the powerful grip of the Eagle's Claw and 'feel the force' as they shoot the raging water of the Wild River Rapids.
To find out more about our theme park or to discover how easy we make it to book a visit for your group, please contact our customer service team on 0871 720 0011, email us on leisure@lightwatervalley.co.uk or visit www.lightwatervalley.co.uk.
