London’s a pricey city, so if you want to make the most of it, it pays to save some money wherever you can. These discount and membership cards can cut hundreds of pounds off your days out… giving you MORE DAYS OUT!
1. Eating In London Membership Card
The Eating In London Membership card ensures you benefit from concierge-negotiated discounts, without needing to be super fancy and employ a concierge. Dine at the best spots, and never pay full price again. It’s the VIP life.
2. Merlin Annual Pass
Merlin’s epic annual pass is your money saving piece of magic, giving you entry to the whole gamut of Merlin attractions (all over the UK) for 365 whopping days! London attractions include: the London Eye, SEA LIFE London, Shrek’s Adventure!, and Madame Tussauds. Thorpe Park and Legoland are within easy reach of London for a full theme park experience.
3. The London Pass
The London Pass works on a credit system. Load up your card with enough credits for however many days exploring you’d like, and then you have two whole years to use your credits! Probably the most flexible city pass going.
4. Visitor Oyster Card
The London Underground is THE way to get about town, and the cheapest way is to get yourself a Visitor Oyster Card when you arrive. The Visitor Oyster Card is a smart card that gives you the cheapest train travel on the network – basically, this card will make sure you never pay more than a local would.
5. English Heritage Membership
Intrigued by London’s rollercoaster history? An English Heritage Membership pass gets you into over 400 monuments and buildings across the country, with many in the capital. Go as many times as you like throughout your membership.
6. National Art Pass
This special little card gives you free access to hundreds of the best art galleries and museums in the UK, as well as half-price tickets for major exhibitions. Options to bring a plus one with some memberships.
7. National Trust Membership
The National Trust is one of the largest landowners in the UK, conserving British landmarks in town and country for the next generation. Membership gives you unlimited entry to National Trust properties and gardens, as well as free parking in National Trust carparks. Fun volunteering opportunities if you live nearby…
8. Taste Card
2 for 1 on meals out all over London! Sounds like a plan, right?! The Taste Card also gives you access to discounted cinema tickets for the latest big blockbuster release, or a rainy day activity. Half price tickets for attractions are thrown in for members too. A great card.
9. BFI Membership
If cinema is your thing, then grabbing a membership at the BFI – British Cinema’s spiritual home – is well worth it. You’ll get two free tickets, plus a load of other benefits like discounts at the bar and on the BFI’s streaming service. You’ll also be front of the queue for some of London’s best film festivals.
10. National Rail 2 for 1 Days Out
If you’re getting a National Rail train to get to London, make you ticket work harder for you by taking advantage of National Rail’s 2 for 1 Days Out special offer. Your train ticket can half your entry price at a huge number of top London attractions, including museums, restaurants and family fun.