Stay 1 Night, Get a Year of UK Theme Parks Free (Explained)
Is the Merlin short break deal actually worth it for families? I’ve spent a few hours trying to work it out. Spoiler: yes.

This offer is now over, but I’ll let you know if they do it again.
Right now you can book a short break at a selected Merlin resort and get a FREE Merlin Essential Annual Pass included. Now, these passes are already a pretty good deal – I’ve had my eye on them before.
But, THIS is the time to buy.
I’ve paid £299 for a night at Splash Landings Hotel with free adventure golf, breakfast, entertainment and parking – and got three Merlin passes for the year to keep us busy.
Juggling a real-life budget but still wanting big days out is tough – those entrance fees add up. This could be the answer.
