Although it may not have felt like summer over the last few weeks, the Stray Ferret’s voucher page is here to ensure endless fun for all the family during the holidays.
From pizza and castles to the St Leger and virtual reality, we’re offering our readers unmissable discounts to keep your children and your bank balance happy!
So whether you’re seeking culture, excitement, furry friends or just some full tummies, be sure to check out our vouchers to make your summer shine.
The Park Playground: 50% off 60-minute group VR experience for 4!
Fancy transporting to a different reality? Well, at The Park Playground, Leeds, you can do just that!
The hottest new virtual reality experience in Yorkshire is giving Stray Ferret readers 50% off a 60-minute group VR experience for 4 – that’s half the price for double the fun.
Discover a thrilling adventure with your friends and family in a unique, free-roam environment and enter a world of breathtaking virtual reality.
Work together or battle against each other in an ultra-real virtual world, like hunting zombies in The Hallow, or solving puzzles in ancient Egypt in The Mask of The Pharaoh.
Thrill seekers can face their fears in Don’t Scream, or even take part in your very own TV game show in The Snitch.
Click here to buy your voucher and go on an incredible journey beyond your imagination at Park Playground.
Major Tom’s Social: 2 pizzas for just £12!
Calling all pizza lovers! Major Tom’s Social is offering Stray Ferret readers 2 Margherita pizzas for just £12 – one pizza is usually at least £10, so don’t miss out on this tasty deal.
Known for its delicious stone baked pizzas, made in house using flour and tomatoes imported from Italy, Major Tom’s Social is the place to go if you’re looking for great quality food and drinks.
So, gather your friends and head down to Major Tom’s after work to enjoy a full-size pizza for a fraction of the price!
Click here to claim your voucher.
Ripley Castle Guided Tour – Two adult admission tickets for the price of one!
If you’re looking for some fresh air and culture this summer, Ripley Castle is offering two adult tickets for the price of one with this exclusive deal.
That’s right…a family of 2 adults and children under 12 can enjoy a guided tour of the castle, as well as admission into the gardens and grounds for just £15!
Ripley Castle has been home to the Ingilby family for over 700 years — the tour will share fascinating stories about the history the family, as well as the castle itself.
Immerse yourself in the grounds and walled garden that surrounds the estate with floral and shrub borders, a kitchen garden with a range of vegetables, a herb garden and a fruit orchard. A true garden-lovers dream.
Don’t miss out on this exclusive deal – buy your voucher here.
DogFest – 2 for 1 tickets!
Struggling to find somewhere to have fun with your four-legged friend? Then look no further as we’re bringing you 2-for-1 tickets to DogFest!
You and your hound can enjoy a day of non-stop fun at the nation’s favourite dog-friendly festival!
Expect a day of agility courses, hay bale racing, doggy diving and even a giant ball pit for your dog to enjoy.
Owners will be invited to attend ‘Breed Meet Ups’, where families with the same breed are encouraged to swap stories, share notes, and take photos.
Visitors can also take part in the Big Dog Walk’s 2km or 4km walk around the grounds of the estate.
Enjoy all that andmore for just £20 – grab your discounted voucher here.
Harewood House – Half price Family Ticket!
Prepare to explore 100 acres of gardens and grounds this summer with half price family tickets to Harewood House!
Fancy a bit of adventure? Get lost in the winding paths of the Himalayan Gardens or stroll around the lake to discover the famous Walled Garden.
The site also offers a Woodland Wonderland play area and adventure playground for your little ones to burn off some steam, as well as a variety of walks to enjoy the natural beauty on display.
Get your half price voucher here.
Doncaster Racecourse: 37% off Betfred St Leger Legends Day – Grandstand tickets
The Stray Ferret is bringing you discounted tickets to one of the oldest and most prestigious races in Britain – the Betfred St Leger at Doncaster Racecourse!
Featuring the Leger Legends Charity Race, the Legends Day will showcase an array of ex-professional jockeys to celebrate the final day of the historic four-day racing festival.
Whether you’re looking for some family fun or just a good knees-up with some friends, the Grandstand tickets will grant you access to public bars, eateries, and betting outlets along with views of the racing action including the parade ring and pre-parade ring.
Children can expect a kid’s disco, meet & greets with Doncaster Knights players, an air ambulance simulator, stilt walkers and more!
The race will take place on Sunday, September 17 — U18’s go free!
Find our special offer here.
Click or tap here to see our vouchers page.
How to keep the whole family happy this May half-termWhether you’re a parent worrying about keeping your children entertained this half-term or just looking for a bit of early-summer fun, the Harrogate district and beyond has lots on offer to keep a smile on the whole family’s face.
From a day at the races to castle tours, we have collated a list of activities taking place over and around the May half-term period.
Fun for all the family: Doncaster Races
Derby Day Rocks feat. Magic Queen
If you’re looking for something to keep both parents and children happy, Derby Day Rocks at Doncaster Racecourse could be the perfect way to spend the half-term weekend!
With 8 races to be enjoyed, as well as a live streaming of Epsom Derby to watch, and even a Queen Tribute act, it’s no doubt your day will rock.
Derby Day Rocks will take place on Saturday, June 3 – gates open at 11.30am.
And if that wasn’t enough, the Stray Ferret has teamed up with Doncaster Racecourse to bring you discounted County tickets! Watch all the races from the second floor of the main stand – the perfect place to see your winning horse cross the finish line.
To buy your discounted tickets, click here – be quick!
Superhero Family Fun Day Raceday
If you’re thinking of merging some belated half-term fun with Father’s Day celebrations, then Doncaster Racecourse has another event which will be sure to make the whole family smile!
While parents can enjoy 7 horse races, children can meet their favourite superheroes, dance at the disco, and even go on the fairground rides! What more could you ask for?
Superhero Family Day will take place on Sunday, June 18 – the first race begins at 2.15pm.
The Stray Ferret has teamed up with Doncaster Racecourse to bring you discounted tickets Grandstand admission! This gives you access to public bars, eateries, betting outlets and views on the racing action including the parade ring and pre-parade ring.
Get your discounted adult tickets here — be quick! The tickets will sell out fast.
For a little bit of history…
Ripley Castle
If you’re interested in embracing both the history our local area has to offer, as well as some beautiful gardens in bloom, then Ripley Castle will be the perfect solution!
Enjoy six of the Castle’s rooms on your guided tour and bring a taste of history to life this half-term.
Take a stroll around the Castle’s Walled Gardens to discover the beauty nature has on offer, including an extensive collection of hyacinths, a variety of tree specimens and an abundance of spring flowers. The range of hot houses contain an impressive range of tropical plants, ferns and cacti, whilst ancient wisteria and clematis trail across the south-facing walls.
The Walled kitchen garden contains an extraordinary herb bed and many rare vegetables.
Get lost in the deer park in the grounds of the Castle and meet plenty of wildlife along your way — including fallow deer and herons.
To add to all the excitement, the Stray Ferret has teamed up with Ripley Castle to bring our readers 2-for-1 admission over the half term period — meaning two adults and two children can enjoy a guided castle tour, as well as the gardens and grounds for just £15! Now that will be a happy half-term…
Click here to buy tickets.
One for the parents in need…
Whittaker’s Gin
If you’re a parent looking to let off some steam this half-term — or simply just love gin — then Whittaker’s Gin will be exactly what you’re looking for!
Whittaker’s Gin Distillery, the home of all things gin (and now whisky), is located in Dacre Banks, just outside Harrogate.
Enjoy a complimentary G&T on arrival followed by a tour with the Whittaker’s distillers around the distillery, where they will go through the gin and whisky production process, and then into the whisky barrel warehouse.
When you get back into the bar area, there will be a sit down tasting of 9 different gins with delicious nibbles of Weatherheads Butcher’s pork pies.
To round off, there is another complimentary G&T of your choice or alternatively you can take a 5cl bottle home to have your G&T later.
With our exclusive offer, Stray Ferret readers can enjoy two tickets for the price of one! The voucher offer grants you and a guest access to the guided distillery tour, as well as the extras mentioned above.
Click here to buy your ticket — hurry…these are selling fast!
For some summer air…
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden:
May half-term Trail
For those that enjoy that great outdoors, Fountains Abbey’s May half-term trail may be a good option.
Visitors can explore the ‘sanctuary for nature’ in the Deer Park. Learn about the variety of wildlife that resides in the grounds by exploring grassland, freshwater, woodland and much more!
No booking is needed, and the trail is free to enjoy.
The trail will take place within the Deer Park from May, 27, to June, 4, between 10am and 4.30pm.
Find more information here.
Create your own mini bug house!
Fountains Abbey is also hosting a drop-in workshop in which visitors can design and create their very own bug house.
Once complete, attendees can explore the estate to gather some wriggly residents for their bug house! The perfect recipe to combine fresh air and crafts…
The workshop is free to attend but normal admission charges for the venue apply – a family ticket is £27.
The workshop will take place in Swanley Grange – located near the Visitor Centre – from May 27 to June 4, between 11am and 3pm.
Click here for more information.
Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park:
Flower Power Nature Weaving
To continue the mixture of fresh air and creativity, Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park, near Ripon, is inviting families to take part in its Flower Power Nature Weaving.
Visitors can pick up a collectors bag from the ticket office and venture through the park to see what nature provides to weave into the Earth Loom.
The event will take place daily from May 27 to June 4, from 10am.
For more information, click here.
To shelter from the (potential) rain…
Harrogate Theatre: The ‘Not So’ Grimm Twins
For those of you looking for a potential rainy-day activity, Harrogate Theatre’s production of The ‘Not So” Grimm Twins could be a good option for you.
Storytellers, Jake and Will Grimm, will guide you through some re-worked versions of your favourite fairy tales and will need the audiences help along the way!
The play will take place on Saturday, May 27 at 11am and 2pm.
Tickets start at £12 – click here for more information.