This is your last chance to get a free Merlin Annual Pass worth £139 when you book a short break
This deal, in which you can snag a free Merlin Annual Pass, is one of the best-value Merlin deals we've ever seen— don't miss out!
It's your last chance to snag a free Merlin Annual Pass, as Merlin's latest excellent deal is coming to an end.
The Stay for a Night, Play for a Year deal is set to expire at the start of March, giving you just over a week to make the most of it.
When you book a short break on selected dates at either LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, Alton Towers, Chessington, Thorpe Park, or Warwick Castle, you'll get a Merlin Essential Annual Pass for no extra cost.
This pass is usually worth £139 and grants you 339 days' entry to over 20 of the top attractions across the country.
This is one of the best Merlin offers we've ever seen, and the Made For Mums team know a thing or two about a great theme park deal!
Here's how you can make the most of free park entry over the next year— but be sure to act fast!
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at Alton Towers
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at Thorpe Park
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at LEGOLAND Windsor
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at Chessington World of Adventures
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at Warwick Castle
Take a look at our Thorpe Park review and Chessington World of Adventures review.
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- What is the Merlin short break offer?
- Merlin short break deal start and end dates
- How to get a free Merlin Annual Pass
What is the Merlin short break offer?
The 'Stay for a Night, Play for a Year' offer gets you a free Merlin Annual Pass when you book a short stay at selected hotels at Warwick Castle, Alton Towers, LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, Chessington or Thorpe Park.
This deal applies to the Merlin Essential Annual Pass, which will get you 339 days of entry to over 20 attractions in the UK. Plus, Essential Pass holders get 10% off Fastrack products and food and beverages.
All you have to do is book your short break before 1st Mar 2026 to get your hands on a free Merlin Essential Annual Pass. This deal is for trips that take place from now until 26th June 2026.
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at Alton Towers
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at Thorpe Park
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at LEGOLAND Windsor
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at Chessington World of Adventures
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at Warwick Castle
Merlin short break deal start and end dates
The Merlin short break deal is available right now, having gone live at the start of February 2026.
This offer will expire on 1st March 2026, and your trip must take place before 26th June 2026.
How to get a free Merlin Annual Pass
Are you convinced? Yep, we thought so! Now, how do you make the most of this amazing offer?
Simply head over to the Stay For a Night, Play For a Year page on the theme park of your choice, where you'll find all the relevant information about selected dates and on-site accommodation.
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at Alton Towers
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at Thorpe Park
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at LEGOLAND Windsor
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at Chessington World of Adventures
- Get a Merlin Annual Pass with your short break at Warwick Castle
For more Merlin offers, here are our roundups of the best Warwick Castle deals and the best Thorpe Park deals.