How to Get Free Entry to 200+ UK Attractions with a Blue Peter Badge
If you’re looking for ways to save money on family days out, this is one of the best tips I can share.
Did you know children with a Blue Peter badge can get FREE entry to over 200 attractions across the UK?
Yes — completely free.
For families who regularly visit zoos, museums and theme parks, this can save hundreds of pounds per year.
What Is the Blue Peter Badge Scheme?
The Blue Peter Badge Scheme rewards children for creativity, achievement and contribution. Once your child earns a badge and receives their official Badge Card, they can access free entry to participating attractions.
To qualify, children must be aged 5–16 years old.
There are currently nine different Blue Peter badges that children can apply for, and each badge has slightly different application criteria.
How My Daughter Got Her Blue Peter Badge
My daughter applied for the Blue Badge by submitting an art piece. Blue badges are awarded for sending in:
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Letters
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Stories
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Drawings
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Poems
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Creative ideas
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Appearances on the programme
A quick tip: make sure you include your child’s full name, date of birth and home address with the application. We had to resend ours because I forgot to include these details the first time — and it delayed everything.
Once the badge was awarded, she received an official letter with instructions explaining how to apply for the Blue Peter Badge Card.
After following the instructions, the card arrived a few weeks later. We simply attached a passport-style photo, and it was ready to use.
The Badge Card remains valid until your child’s 16th birthday.
How Does Blue Peter Free Entry Work?
Every participating attraction has slightly different rules, so you must always check individual terms before visiting.
For example:
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At some attractions, badge holders must be accompanied by one full-paying adult.
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Some venues allow multiple badge holders per paying adult.
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Others require each child to be accompanied individually.
Always check the official participating attractions list before planning your visit.
Popular participating attractions have included places like:
London Zoo
Howletts Wild Animal Park
(Availability can change, so always confirm directly.)
Is the Blue Peter Badge Worth It?
Absolutely.
Not only does it unlock free entry to over 200 UK attractions, but it also gives children a genuine sense of achievement. They’ve earned something — and they can continue collecting more badges over time.
If you’re a parent looking for ways to reduce the cost of days out in the UK, this is one of the smartest money-saving tips available.
