If you're one of the 45,000 workers in the emergency services, NHS, social care sector or the armed forces you can bag some discounted tickets to UK attractions. 

Blue Light Card holders have the opportunity to visit a range of attractions including Legoland and Thrope Park over a special week of heavily discounted tickets. 

The service days will see the parks only open for members of the Blue Light scheme along with their families, meaning you can take full advantage of small crowds and faster service. 

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The special day is to give thanks for all the work emergency workers, NHS, the social care sector and the armed forces do. 

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The events are all taking place over March and November and are hosted by Merlin Entertainments. 

The theme parks taking part are Alton Towers Resort, the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Chessington World of Adventures, Warwick Castle and THORPE PARK Resort.

Tickets for days will cost £12 with parking included and 20% off food and drink plus resort accommodation will also be heavily discounted. 

Blue Light Card CEO Tom Dalby said: "We're extremely grateful to be working with Merlin Entertainments to give back to NHS staff, emergency service providers and social care workers with our exclusive Services Day events, and we hope those taking part make the most of their well-deserved day off.

"To extend our token of thanks, we’re also delighted to be donating all proceeds from these event days to charitable projects and initiatives that improve the mental and physical wellbeing of our members."

How to apply for a Blue Light Card

Membership to Blue Light Card is quick and easy and can be done by registering online at their website.

If you are a member of the NHS, emergency services or a social care worker you can apply.

A card costs £4.99 and is valid for two years.

There's a variety of big brands also offering discounts to Blue Light Card members, including Boohoo, Gymshark and Samsung.

How to buy a Merlin Pass

The Merlin Pass is available to use at a variety of Merlin Entertainments’ attractions.

Several Merlin Pass memberships are available so if you’re not sure which one would best suit you, more information is available on the Merlin Pass website here.

The Discovery Pass is only available as an Annual Pass however the Silver Pass, Gold Pass and Platinum Pass are all available annually as well as monthly.

Each Pass comes with different benefits and prices, accommodating a variety of budgets.

You can buy a Merlin Pass via the website here and more information is available there too.