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October 20, 2016
Three of Brighton’s top visitor attractions offer new Combi-Saver tickets in time for October half term
Visitors to Brighton this half term can save up to 20% on its top three paid-for attractions with combination tickets now available for British Airways i360, SEA LIFE Brighton and the Royal Pavilion.
Brighton Attractions Combi-Saver tickets offer visitors the chance to experience Brighton from three unique perspectives – from the sky with British Airways i360, from beneath the water at SEA LIFE Brighton and in retrospect at the Royal Pavilion. The attractions are within easy walking distance of each other and visitors can combine a flight on British Airways i360 with entry to either one, or both, of the partner venues, for use within seven days.
British Airways i360 opened in summer 2016 on Brighton seafront and is the world’s tallest moving observation tower, gently lifting visitors up to a height of 138m for breath-taking 360-degree views across the city, the South Downs and the beautiful Sussex coast. British Airways i360 is conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye.
SEA LIFE Brighton is the world’s oldest operating aquarium and is home to some 3,500 creatures including turtles and sharks. New for 2016 is Secrets of the Reef, an interactive display based on the marine world of the Maldives. For an extra charge families can take a glass bottom boat ride to admire sharks, turtles and rays, or book a behind-the-scenes tour.
The Royal Pavilion was built as King George IV’s pleasure palace when Brighton was at the heart of fashionable Regency society, and it remains one of Britain’s most eccentric and extravagant palaces, previously occupied by three monarchs George IV, King William IV and Queen Victoria. Today it has been restored to its original 1823 splendour with Indian-style architecture contrasted with interiors inspired by China.
Brighton Attractions Combi-Saver tickets can only be purchased at BritishAirwaysi360.com, at the British Airways i360 ticket office or by calling 03337 720360. Savings range from 10% to 20% with the greatest savings available for tickets purchased online more than three days in advance.
Halloween-themed fun is also planned this half term: at SEA LIFE Brighton there will be a pumpkin hunt, a Yucky Dip and spooky fact finding until Monday 31st October; and the British Airways i360 pod will be decorated for Halloween from Saturday 29th to Monday 31st October with ‘spooky’ cocktails available at the Nyetimber Sky Bar onboard the pod.
For a breath of sea air while in Brighton & Hove, families can take to the streets and hunt down the 44 giant Snowdogs which are positioned around the city as part of the Snowdogs by the Sea interactive art trail, which runs until the end of the November. Free art trail maps are available at the ticket offices at all three attractions, and each has sponsored a Snowdog. Look out for ‘Brighton Belle’ at London Victoria Station, welcoming visitors onto the Brighton train, ‘Under the Sea’ outside SEA LIFE Brighton and ‘Merry-Go-Hound’ in the Royal Pavilion Garden.
Eleanor Harris, British Airways i360 chief executive, said: “Half term is a lovely time to be out having fun with the family. British Airways i360 is delighted to be offering combined tickets with SEA LIFE Brighton and the Royal Pavilion to make visiting these top Brighton attractions simple and more cost-effective for families.”
Brighton Attractions Combi-Saver tickets
Combined tickets / Combined Price online advance** / Combined Price at gate/ online***Adult / Child / Saving* / Adult / Child / Saving*
British Airways i360 + Royal Pavilion + Sea Life Brighton / £33.40 / £23.10 / 20% / £35.50 / £24.55 / 15%
British Airways i360 + Royal Pavilion / £21.00 / £10.00 / 15% / £23.00 / £11.50 / 10%
British Airways i360 + Sea Life Brighton / £23.25 / £17.75 / 15% / £24.50 / £18.50 / 12%
* Saving calculated on the normal gate prices at the attractions
** Valid online if booked three or more days in advance
*** Valid either online if booked less than three days in advance or if purchased at the ticket office/ by phone.
Terms and Conditions
1. British Airways i360 flights must be taken at the booked date and time stated on the Combi-Saver ticket.
2. The Combi-Saver ticket can be redeemed once at each of the other attraction(s) purchased (SEA LIFE Brighton and/or the Royal Pavilion) within seven days of the date of the British Airways i360 flight.
3. The Combi-Saver tickets cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or voucher or exchanged for cash. No refunds or partial refunds can be made. Photocopies are not accepted.
4. At British Airways i360 and SEA LIFE Brighton, children under 14 must be supervised by an adult aged 18+ years at all times; at the Royal Pavilion children under 16 must be supervised. At British Airways i360 from 6pm onwards anyone aged under 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 years or over.
5. Children aged 3 years and under are not charged for Combi-Savers but they must have a ticket (and therefore must be booked in when purchasing tickets). Children aged 4 may visit the Royal Pavilion for free and therefore you are advised to purchase a 4-year-old’s Combi-Saver ticket (which includes child price entry at British Airways i360 and/or the SEA LIFE Brighton and free entry to the Royal Pavilion).
6. Combi-Saver child tickets should be purchased for 4-15 year olds at British Airways i360 and SEA LIFE Brighton. For the Royal Pavilion, the child age is for 5-15 years old.
7. Full terms and conditions for Combi-Saver tickets including disabled access information are available at britishairwaysi360.com/combi-saver.
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01273 448363
INFORMATION FOR EDITORS
ABOUT BRITISH AIRWAYS i360
British Airways i360 is conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye.
With an overall height of 162m, and a glass observation pod that glides up from ground level to 138m above Brighton beach, British Airways i360 is the world’s tallest moving observation tower and the world’s first vertical cable car. Visitors enjoy unprecedented unfolding views across Brighton and Hove, the South Downs and the beautiful south coast. ‘Flights’ carry up to 200 passengers depart every 30 minutes. While onboard, guests can enjoy a drink at the Nyetimber Sky Bar which serves a range of drinks from Sussex including Nyetimber, an award-winning sparkling wine.
At the base of the tower is the British Airways i360 beach building which houses a stylish restaurant, The Belle Vue Brighton, with sea views and a large terrace. Menus have been developed with Steven Edwards, former winner of Masterchef: The Professionals, and feature ingredients sourced from the local area. The beach building also has flexible beachside events spaces which can be hired for private functions and can accommodate between 10 and 1,100 people. British Airways i360 is licensed for weddings and couples carry marry in the pod, saying ‘I do’ at 138m above Sussex.
The British Airways i360 shop stocks gifts and souvenirs, many of which have been created by local Brighton artists.
British Airways i360 has worked with the West Pier Trust to reconstruct two of the original West Pier tollbooths using Victorian building techniques. The reconstructed buildings now grace the entrance to British Airways i360, and house The West Pier Tea Room and the British Airways i360 ticket office.
British Airways i360 holds the Guinness World Record for the World’s Most Slender Tower, with a diameter of just 3.9 meters at its widest point.
Website: BritishAirwaysi360.com
Twitter: @BA_i360
Instagram: @BA_i360
Facebook: BritishAirwaysi360
Pinterest: @BA_i360
Hashtag: #bai360
About Marks Barfield Architects
David Marks and Julia Barfield are the architect-entrepreneurs behind the creation of Brighton i360. They founded the company in 2005 and are its majority shareholders. Previously they performed a similar role creating the London Eye where they remained shareholders and directors until 2006. Together with a tight-knit group of extraordinary individuals, trusted consultants and companies, many of whom worked with David and Julia at the London Eye, they secured the planning permission, partners, land and funding for British Airways i360. Marks Barfield Architects is one of the UK’s most versatile and innovative architecture practices, established in 1989. David chairs the British Airways i360 board.
MarksBarfield.com
@marksbarfield
About British Airways
British Airways is one of the world’s leading global premium airlines and the UK’s largest international scheduled airline, carrying approximately 35 million passengers worldwide annually, on around 800 daily flights. The airline employs around 40,000 people, the vast majority of these at its sites throughout the UK, and has an annual turnover of £8.5 billion. It employs 2,500 people in Sussex, several hundred of them in Brighton.
Ba.com
@british_airways
ABOUT SEA LIFE BRIGHTON
The world’s oldest operating aquarium, open to visitors for more than 140 years, SEA LIFE Brighton is home to more than 3,500 creatures including sharks, turtles, seahorses, rays and an anaconda.
Highlights include feeding demonstrations throughout the day, an interactive rock pool and the fantastic 360-degree Ocean Tunnel.
SEA LIFE Brighton also offers visitors the opportunity to experience the marine world from the unique perspective of a glass-bottomed boat – the first aquarium in the UK to do so.
A popular attraction with visitors of all ages, SEA LIFE Brighton was named ‘The Best Place to Visit’ at this year’s Brighton and Hove Business Awards, testament to its enduring charm and appeal.
SEA LIFE Brighton is part of the Merlin Entertainments group.
The aquarium is open every day apart from Christmas Day, from 10am. Check current closing times on the website.
Visit www.visitsealife.com/brighton for more information.
Save up to 40% when booking your tickets online.
Merlin Entertainments plc
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 105 attractions, 11 hotels/3 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and c25,000 employees.
Among Merlin’s attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK. All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future.
Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.
ABOUT BRIGHTON’S ROYAL PAVILION
Built as King George IV’s pleasure palace when Brighton was at the heart of fashionable Regency society, the Royal Pavilion is one of Britain’s most eccentric and extravagant palaces, previously occupied by three monarchs George IV, King William IV and Queen Victoria. Today it has been restored to its original 1823 splendour with Indian-style architecture contrasted with interiors inspired by China. The Royal Pavilion is located in the cultural heart of Brighton and is surrounded by beautifully restored Regency gardens.
Save 10% when you book tickets online.
Royal Pavilion
4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton BN1 1EE
October to March: 10am–5.15pm (last tickets at 4.30pm)
April to September: 9.30am–5.45pm (last tickets at 5pm)
Call 03000 290901
E mail
www.brightonmuseums.org.uk