Merlin for Groups is the home of great days out for groups and memorable overnight experiences at top UK attractions. We'd love to hear from you!
From youth groups to group travel organisers, groups of friends to hens & stags - we're here to keep you up to date with what's on at our 32 UK attractions and provide you with information on how you can access great discounts and added benefits when visiting with your groups. We are an official corporate partner of The Scouts Association too, so when you see us at events at Gilwell Park - be sure
to stop by and say hello! If you've visited any of our attractions with your group, share your photos with us and they may just appear on our website's homepage. Or send us a story for our blog - maybe you visited as part of a group celebration or have had a sleepover at one of our attractions and want to tell others about it.
Happy New Year!
Have you missed us?
Well don't worry, we're still around, but now you can find us at Youth Fundays!
So what are you waiting for? Go and follow us to stay up to date with all things Merlin and be in with the chance of winning some great prizes throughout 2019!
Who's visiting Scarefest this weekend? Come and find us with Youth Fundays for some terrifying tricks and tasty treats 👻🎃
Don't forget to collect your FREE collectible cloth badge at our BIG WEEKEND event THIS WEEKEND!
It's the moment we've been waiting for all year. We can't wait to welcome youth groups all across the country to come together and celebrate our BIG Weekend
Have the best day ever and don't forget to share your pictures with us across the weekend :)
Your adventure starts with Base Camp!
Tickets on sale now for the brand NEW Bear Grylls Adventure at the NEC, Birmingham!
Visit www.youthfundays.com for more information or find them on facebook - Youth Fundays
The world’s first Bear Grylls Adventure is now open! 🎉🎉🎉
From skies to mountains to seas, we have brought together the most EPIC and adventurous challenges. We’ll get visitors to climb, dive, fly, jump and test their limits.
But don't just take our word for it, check out what Bear has to say about his latest venture.
For more information on group trips, visit youthfundays.com or check out Youth Fundays here on Facebook
Bear Grylls has been speaking to ITV News Central's Andy Bevan ahead of the opening of The Bear Grylls Adventure at the Birmingham NEC. Get breaking news and...
Only 2 weeks to go until our BIG Weekend 2018! Here's the information you need to collect your FREE exclusive cloth badges.
We'll also be sending an email around with all of the information so if you know anyone who's coming to doesn't have access to Facebook or email, please spread the word!
For those of you who haven't booked onto our event yet, please visit www.merlinforgroups.com
Thank you to everyone who came to see us at Gilwell Reunion on Saturday. Our latest attraction, The Bear Grylls Adventure created a huge buzz and well done to everyone who was brave enough to try our tasty snacks!
If you would like more information about The Bear Grylls Adventure or any other one of our attractions, just comment down below and we'll get in touch as soon as possible.
Looking for some ideas for bonding trips with your new group next year? Why not join groups from across the UK and take part in our BIG WEEKEND 2018.
On this special weekend, not only will you benefit from even BIGGER discounts but each person will receive a FREE collectable cloth badge to take home!
For more information and to make a booking, visit www.merlinforgroups.com
Only 1 week to go until The Scouts ! Along with our competition, we'll be giving away Bear Grylls Goodie Bags!
We'll also have some tasty meal worms to try! Tag in the comments who you're nominating to try some! 😝
We've got lots of exciting stuff at Gilwell next weekend to celebrate our latest attraction, The Bear Grylls Adventure!
Come and say hello and enter our exclusive competition to win 16 free places for Base Camp for your group.
Stay tuned this week to find out what else we've got lined up for you!
(Tickets must be redeemed before end of Dec 2018)
Don’t miss 'Inside Alton Towers' this tonight at 9pm on Channel 4. This one-off documentary goes behind the scenes at the UK’s best-known theme park Alton Towers as the team launch their new wooden roller coaster, Wicker Man. If you've ever wondered what it takes to design, build and launch a new roller coaster - make sure you watch!
Who's heading to Gilwell Reunion this year? We'll be there on Saturday 8th to chat to you about all our amazing attractions and the discounts you can benefit from for being a member of The Scouts!
Ready for your mind to be blown? The costume that our Captain America figure wears is actually from the film! Who's seen him up close at Madame Tussauds London? 😲
It’s so let’s fly back in time and look at the original Vampire trains at Chessington World of Adventures Resort…
Who can remember their first time riding Vampire? 👻
Grab your sun lotion, pack your sunglasses and head to the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort for a Summer of Fun! Find out more: http://fal.cn/yZJi
Not long now until schools break up for the 6 week holiday and groups finish for another year :(
Don't fret... we've got the perfect event running in Septemeber to bring together your new group for 2018/2019!
Big Weekend 2018 brings together youth groups from all across the country for a big fun day out at our Theme Parks! With extra discounts and FREE cloth badges, it's the perfect group day out!
We've just reached 800 likes! We'd like to thank everyone for your support and to celebrate, we're giving away three Warwick Castle pin badges!
To enter, just comment below with your favourite Merlin Attraction which you've visited with your group and we'll pick three winners at random on Thursday 12th July.
Good Luck!
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Wow, how cool is this video from StreetArtPhotographer of the Coca-Cola London Eye
Brand new attraction coming to Birmingham this autumn! The Bear Grylls Adventure. Tickets on sale soon with Youth Fundays. Sign up for more information at www.youthfundays.com
Test your limits as you take on some of the world's most incredible mental and physical challenges inspired by Bear’s love of adventure. We’ll get you geared up and ready to climb, dive, fly, zip, leap, scramble and explore.
Escape the ordinary and push yourself to achieve the remarkable at The Bear Grylls Adventure.
4 days until LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham officially opens for everyone to play!
It's the perfect space for Cubs, Beavers, Rainbows and Brownies to enjoy a 4D cinema, Kingdom Quest laser ride, Merlin’s Apprentice.. and more!
To find out more and to make a booking please visit www.merlinforgroups.com
Did you know LEGOLAND Windsor Resort has its own miniature landscaping team whose job it is to look after real-life miniature plants and trees in Miniland!
Chessington World of Adventures Resort is the perfect attraction for children aged 2 - 12 years old. With a balanced mix of rides and animals, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy.
Chessington is based in Surrey, only 35mins outside of London and a 10mins walk from the nearest station.
If you would like more information or to make a booking please visit www.merlinforgroups.com
Chessington World of Adventures Resort is the perfect attraction for children aged 2 - 12 years old. With a balanced mix of rides and animals, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy.
Chessington is based in Survey, only 35mins outside of London and a 10mins walk from the nearest station.
If you would like more information or to make a booking please visit www.merlinforgroups.com
Which attraction are you visiting for Big Weekend this year? Use the Facebook reactions and comments box down below.
If you are not joining us already, you can book online by visiting www.merlinforgroups.com!
Get together with thousands of youth groups across the country and enjoy even more discount and a FREE exclusive cloth badge.
Obsessed with Love Island? Well THORPE PARK Resort is holding their very own Love Island Lates Event!
Running from 26th July - 1st September, join us on the beach as the sun sets and immerse yourself in the UK’s only Love Island fan experience.
Take on Love Island-inspired challenges for the chance to win prizes, hit the dance floor with our live DJ or simply sit back and enjoy a themed cocktail every Thursday, Friday and Saturday during summer.
Make a perfect reward trip for your older groups by visiting www.merlinforgroups.com. Prices start from £22.00 per person.
A group of 40 cubs became the first group ever to sleep at the top of The Blackpool Tower with Youth Fundays!
Looking for an out of this world overnight experience with your group? Visit www.youthfundays.com for more information
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham is now LIVE on merlinforgroups.com!
Opening 5th July at Arena Birmingham, The attraction will boast a 4d Cinema, two rides, a build and test zone to improve all of you LEGO building skills, as well as a LEGO cafe to sit back and enjoy after a day of building. It's also located next to SEA LIFE making it the perfect duo for a group day out in Birmingham.
Prices from £7.25 per child
We’re pleased to announce that Chessington World of Adventures Resort recently won a BIAZA Gold Education award after teaching children in the local area the right foods to feed ducks. Did you know the bread you might normally feed them can cause water pollution?
What would YOU feed them?
Are you a badge collector? We'll be giving out collectible cloth badges for every youth group who comes along to our Big Weekend 2018! Book online now at www.merlinforgroups.com
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Brand new attraction coming to Birmingham this autumn! The Bear Grylls Adventure. Tickets on sale soon with Youth Fundays. Sign up for more information at www.youthfundays.com Test your limits as you take on some of the world's most incredible mental and physical challenges inspired by Bear’s love of adventure. We’ll get you geared up and ready to climb, dive, fly, zip, leap, scramble and explore. Escape the ordinary and push yourself to achieve the remarkable at The Bear Grylls Adventure.
Chessington World of Adventures Resort is the perfect attraction for children aged 2 - 12 years old. With a balanced mix of rides and animals, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy. Chessington is based in Surrey, only 35mins outside of London and a 10mins walk from the nearest station. If you would like more information or to make a booking please visit www.merlinforgroups.com
Chessington World of Adventures Resort is the perfect attraction for children aged 2 - 12 years old. With a balanced mix of rides and animals, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy. Chessington is based in Survey, only 35mins outside of London and a 10mins walk from the nearest station. If you would like more information or to make a booking please visit www.merlinforgroups.com
Land of the Tiger at Chessington World of Adventures Resort is complete! Nick Baker has returned to meet the Team responsible for caring for the four new Amur tigers and finds out more about how they're settling into their new home. Enjoy a special discount with Youth Groups with prices starting from £18 per child. www.merlinforgroups.com
MINILAND has been at the heart of LEGOLAND Windsor Resort since it opened in 1996. Check out the latest editions including MINILAND USA and Explore the World NEW for 2018!
Wow! How amazing does the new footage of Wicker Man look! Check it out below
Did you know, the Wicker Man Structure at Alton Towers Resort stands 17.55m tall? That's the size of a 6 story building! See if you can flip your pancake 6 times today, or even try and beat Alton Towers Resort's record!
Steve Woods, Health & Safety Director at Alton Towers Resort, explains how we've approached safety on Wicker Man. Find out more about our approach to safety: https://www.altontowers.com/…/bl…/a-thrilling-balancing-act/ #wickermanride
NEW FOR 2018: Wicker Man at Alton Towers Resort - the world's first rollercoaster experience fusing wood and fire. Wicker Man is the UK’s first new wooden rollercoaster experience in 21 years, reconnecting riders with the primal essence of rollercoasters. A Wicker Man structure standing at 57.57ft (17.55m) tall – the height of a six-storey building – will dominate the very centre of Alton Towers Resort, appearing to burst into flames as the wooden track races three separate times through the structure. https://www.merlinforgroups.com/world-first-rollercoaster-experience-fusing-wood-fire/
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort has made an exciting announcement for 2018! Watch to learn more about the staggering new iconic landmarks for the world famous MINILAND and an awesome digital LEGO® reef!
Alton Towers Resort World Class Experience Opening Spring 2018 In the woods surrounding Alton Towers Resort a mysterious group have emerged. They’ve come to escape the outside world and reconnect with nature. Cut off from modernity, they’re striving to forge a simpler way of life. Living and working together, the group have become single minded in their pursuit. They developed their own language and belief system. They’re working towards something... something big. As the sun’s warmth gives life to the earth, so they believe that their efforts can bring change. Delivering them from modern society to a simpler, brighter future.
How Leaders feel at work on a Monday morning after a weekend camp!
We're at Gilwell with Youth Fundays! Come & say hello and pick up some goodies!
Did you know London is the world’s most popular tourist destination with over 30 million visitors each and every year! So there's no wonder we have 5 amazing attractions in London with 4 attractions next door to each other! Hop on the Coca-Cola London Eye in the morning and visit SEA LIFE London in the afternoon or call in to see Shrek and Donkey at Dreamworks Tours Shrek's Adventure! London. Learn about London's dark side at The London Dungeon then come face to face with world famous Celebs at Madame Tussauds London. With lots to chose from, where would you go?
We can't believe how amazing Madame Tussauds Blackpool's new figure is! Meet Professor Brian Cox not once, but twice with an extraordinary 3D hologram of the physicist – the first of its kind in the UK – along with his very own wax figure. Come along to educate yourselves on the wonders of the universe. From orbiting planets and moons, black holes to multiverses – the secrets of our solar system will be revealed right in front of your eyes! Your group will certainly be seeing stars! ✨⭐🌟
Breaking News! Put your pens down! Youth Group Discount for Go Ape at Chessington World of Adventures Resort is now live! Anyone over 1m can enjoy taking part and you don’t need a ticket for Chessington World of Adventures Resort to experience Go Ape, it is located in the Explorer Car Park Bring your group down to swing through the trees and unleash their inner Tarzan More informaiton can be found at merlinforgroups.com
Catch us next weekend at Fundays 2017 & get involved! We've got plenty of activities including Ninjago origami, The Gruffalo colouring sheets and our favorite, Jellyfish crafting!! Here are some we made earlier so make sure you swim on by and say hello!
WARNING! You have only 3 days to pledge your allegiance to red or white! The all NEW, heart pumping, fist thumping, live action show starts THIS SATURDAY (27th May 2017) at Warwick Castle! Let the battle commence!
Cbeebies Land grew even better this year with the introduction of two new rides - Go Jetters Vroomster Zoom ride and The Furchester Hotel Live Show! Did you know that Cbeebies Land is 5 Acres in size and is filled with 14 rides & attractions to chose from? If you aren't convinced that this is the perfect place to bring your Beavers, Cubs, Rainbows and Brownies this year, check out what our celebrity guests had to say at the Launch of Go Jetters Vroomster Zoom ride. 🤣
Do you have any Shrek Fans in your group? DreamWorks Tours Shrek's Adventure! London is perfect for Cubs, Beavers, Rainbows and Brownies looking for a brand new madcap Shrek adventure! Be part of the 10 live fairy-tale themed shows where you can visit Shrek’s swamp, find your fortune in the crystal ball, get lost in the Mirror maze and reveal your inner Ogre when needed! Now that's enough from us, we'll hand over to Donkey to explain the rest!
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