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15 Tickets & Entry Passes in England Worth Booking

56 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Good tickets & entry passes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket - Getting through the gates without losing your bearings
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Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket

1.Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,677 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Enter the Tower of London for a full day of Tudor stories, medieval rooms, ravens, royal armor, and the Crown Jewels. Admission includes a public Yeoman Warder tour, usually starting every 30 minutes from the moat. Allow three to five hours, and check the day’s final tour time, especially in winter.

“Awesome tour-- great history provided by the Yeoman. He was engaging and hearing the history very beneficial. It is a must see and you definitely need to do it”

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Thorpe Park Admission Ticket - Why queues make or break the ticket value
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Thorpe Park Admission Ticket

2.Thorpe Park Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5,915 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $43

Spend a full day at Thorpe Park Resort, about 20 miles from central London, with admission to more than 30 rides, attractions, and live events. You can mix family rides with major coasters such as The Swarm, SAW, Stealth, Nemesis Inferno, and Hyperia. Mobile tickets are accepted, and Fastrack upgrades are available.

“Still a good park but it needs a revamp. A heavy investment to make it more attractive to visitors. Some rides looked old and in need of a good refurbishment.”

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Alton Towers Resort 1 Day Admission Ticket - CBeebies Land for younger children
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Alton Towers Resort 1 Day Admission Ticket

3.Alton Towers Resort 1 Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5,501 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $43

Spend one day at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire with mobile admission to more than 50 rides and attractions. Take on seven major roller coasters, including Nemesis, Oblivion, The Smiler, Rita, and Wicker Man, or head to CBeebies Land for Elmo, Funella, Postman Pat, and gentle family rides. Rides are included, but food, drinks, transport, and parking are extra.

“My Daughter and her friend had a lovely day both 13 yrs old.Great day out they really enjoyed the rides.”

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The London Eye Entry Ticket - Entering the Eye at your scheduled time
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The London Eye Entry Ticket

4.The London Eye Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,498 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Ride the London Eye in a glass capsule for one full 30-minute rotation. From 135 metres above the Thames, you can spot Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London. Choose a time slot, pass security, and use your mobile ticket for entry.

“Was great to see the views of London on this The experience was fun and was worth the price to do this”

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London Eye Fast-Track Ticket - The views are best when the weather cooperates
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London Eye Fast-Track Ticket

5.London Eye Fast-Track Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,456 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Take a 30-minute rotation on the London Eye in a glass, air-conditioned capsule 443 feet above the Thames. Fast-track entry cuts much of the queue, while clear-day views can reach 25 miles, including Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and possibly Windsor Castle. Check in 15 minutes early with your mobile ticket.

“Very efficient service, from quick queue to getting in the pod, staff helpful and friendly to guide us to the right place.”

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Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour - 24hr Ticket - Start at Gower Street or the waterfront
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Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour – 24hr Ticket

6.Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour – 24hr Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,555 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

See Liverpool from an open-top or enclosed bus, with commentary, 14 stops, and a 24-hour ticket. You’ll pass the Cavern Club, Beatles statues, cathedrals, museums, China Town, and the Baltic Triangle. Guides such as Kim add lively local stories, while a free glass of bubbly awaits at the Philharmonic Dining Rooms.

“Ended up upgrading to the Beetles blue line tour. This hop on hop off was very affordable because you got the route to see must see places in Liverpool regarding the Beetles and then you were able to get off and do the hop on hop off of Liverpool. Truly got a very good perspective of the city historically and as the home of the Beetles”

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Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket - Starting with royalty and famous faces
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Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

7.Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,534 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $37

Madame Tussauds London gives you 2 to 3 hours with more than 150 lifelike figures across eight themed zones. Pose with royalty, film stars, musicians, and superheroes, ride a classic black cab through London history, and visit Star Wars. A timed mobile ticket helps, but crowds can still slow the visit.

“Real Life Looking But Museum Needs More of the Royal Family at different ages. It was difficult to tell that most of the wax figures were not real! Only gave it a four because I felt like it needed more of the Royal family.”

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The London Dungeon Admission Ticket - Entering the Ten Bells and Whitechapel
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The London Dungeon Admission Ticket

8.The London Dungeon Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,133 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Step into London’s darker past at the English-language London Dungeon. Actors lead you through Sweeney Todd, Jack the Ripper, the Plague, Henry VIII, the Great Fire of 1666, Newgate Prison, and a short thrill ride. The 1-hour-50-minute experience uses dark humor, audience interaction, smells, sound, smoke, and tight passageways. Online booking guarantees your entry slot.

“This was a fun way to end our last night in London. Entertaining, informational about the dark history of London and got a few good scares and the thrilling ride at the end. A very good cast”

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Warwick Castle Admission Ticket - The Peacock Garden and grounds
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Warwick Castle Admission Ticket

9.Warwick Castle Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,096 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about six hours exploring Warwick Castle, from ancient towers and ramparts to the Peacock Garden, Horrible Histories Maze, Princess Tower, Kingmaker, and select live shows. Watch archery, falconry, jousting, and the Trebuchet Fireball Spectacular when scheduled. Castle Dungeons admission and parking cost extra.

“This was well worth the money. The grounds are extensive and they had shows included. The castle rooms were grand.”

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Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour - What you really see at the Changing of the Guard
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Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour

10.Buckingham Palace Entrance Ticket & Changing of the Guard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,720 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Meet at the Duke of York Column for a guided walk through St James’s Park, a guarded viewing spot for the Changing of the Guard, and entry to Buckingham Palace. Guides such as Louise, Aaron, Cecily, and Carla add lively royal context. Inside, explore the State Rooms at your own pace with an audio guide.

“Natalie was fantastic. Her knowledge and sense of humor was the best part of the trip. We saw the changing of the horse guards though we were supposed to see the changing of the foot guards. Had to cancel that because London was setting up for a marathon. But Natalie took us during our walking tour to where the horses switch just in case. And they did perform. She also kept a few of us from stepping in -well you know what - as we continued the walk. As for the Buckingham Palace tour, which she had nothing to do with other than get us in the door, I was…”

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London Eye River Cruise and London Eye Ticket Option - Continue east to St. Paul’s and the City
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London Eye River Cruise and London Eye Ticket Option

11.London Eye River Cruise and London Eye Ticket Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,431 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Start at London Eye Pier for a 40-minute Thames cruise with live commentary from guides such as George, Mitch, or Amelia. See Big Ben, St. Paul’s, Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, and more, then ride the London Eye within 90 days of your cruise for wide city views. The Eye ticket is flexible, but the cruise time is fixed.

“It’s a must do in London. But disappointing we were with a very rowdy inconsiderate family. The views we could see were amazing.”

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Windsor Castle Admission Ticket - Arriving at Castle Hill
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Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

12.Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,414 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $44

Explore Windsor Castle at your own pace with an admission ticket, paper voucher, and free English multimedia guide. Allow 2.5 to 3 hours for the State Apartments, St George’s Chapel, castle grounds, and seasonal Semi-State Apartments. You can also return to Windsor town for food with a re-entry permit.

“Windsor area itself is a beautiful town. Several good restaurants and shops to visit. Beautiful train station and 10 mins walk to the Castle. Well organized tour with great audio and very informative. Must see for history lovers, the doll house, state rooms, art works, furniture and the large dining room. St. George’s chapel is beautiful. Overall, Impressive tour.”

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The Beatles Story Experience Ticket - Recreated rooms bring the music story to life
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The Beatles Story Experience Ticket

13.The Beatles Story Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,393 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $27

Follow The Beatles from Liverpool childhoods to worldwide fame at The Beatles Story. Your ticket covers the Albert Dock and Pier Head sites, with Julia Lennon’s narrated multimedia guide, rare instruments and clothing, recreated Cavern Club and Abbey Road scenes, a Discovery Zone, Fab4 Cafe, and Beatles-themed shop.

“We just purchased the tickets for the Beatle experience (NOT to be confused with the Beatles museum on Mathew street). Different locations! It’s very doable to walk down the pier area to the location of the Beatles experience. It was very informative and very well done. You get headphones with the language that you choose and you can kind of do it at your own pace. There is a line when you get there (when you purchase the tickets they ask for a time slot) we showed up a little bit before that time slot still have a line as they only let so many in at a time but…”

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LEGOLAND Windsor Resort 2 Day Admission Ticket - More than rides: play, shows, and LEGO models
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LEGOLAND Windsor Resort 2 Day Admission Ticket

14.LEGOLAND Windsor Resort 2 Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 1,204 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $67

Your mobile ticket gives you two days at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, where you can choose from more than 55 rides, shows, play areas, and LEGO displays. Let children lead the day, from The Dragon to LEGO City Driving School, then make time for Miniland and its 42 million-brick landmarks. Parking costs extra.

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Alton Towers Resort 2 Day Admission Ticket - Wicker Man brings wood and fire together
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Alton Towers Resort 2 Day Admission Ticket

15.Alton Towers Resort 2 Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,198 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $60

Spend two consecutive days at Alton Towers Resort in Alton, England, with access to more than 50 rides and attractions. Expect major thrill rides such as Wicker Man, plus family entertainment with The Furchester Hotel Live Show and Go Jetters Vroomster Zoom. Mobile admission is included, but parking, food, and transport are extra.

“The first day was fantastic as we were only queued for 15 minutes to get on each ride. The Friday was just chaotic waiting in an hour in each queue so we only managed to get on 6 rides. Really disappointed that the river wasn’t open.”

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