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i-SPY book giveaway

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Get more when you travel with Thameslink this summer

The summer holidays are here which means the chance to spend more quality time with the family.

So why not jump on a train to explore our fun-filled destinations this summer and create great memories to cherish forever. Open the door to a host of exciting attractions and activities waiting for you and your family that will keep even the fussiest kids happy and entertained.

FREE ‘i-SPY On a Train Journey’ book giveaway*

Travelling with bored and restless kids is no fun for any parent. This summer we have teamed up with Collins i-SPY books to help keep the kids entertained on the train and reduce screen time so you can truly connect with your little ones. A win-win situation!

Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 train journey sights to find. From information and departure boards to electrification, they’ll learn all about train travel along the way. And once they’ve scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.

With more than 40 i-SPY books to collect, there’s something for everyone! To find out more, visit www.collins.co.uk/ispytrains.

*Terms and conditions apply. Book giveaway is only available at participating stations (while stocks last) when purchasing a Kids for £2 ticket. Limited time only – ends 31st August 2024.

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Where to get your FREE i-SPY book

The ‘i-SPY On a Train Journey’ book will only be given away at participating stations for free (while stocks last) when you purchase a Kids for £2 ticket.

The participating stations are:

  • London Blackfriars
  • Denmark Hill
  • East Croydon
  • St Albans
  • Stevenage
  • Brighton
  • Eastbourne

If you purchase a Kids for £2 ticket online, just show your ticket at one of the participating stations above to claim your free i-SPY book, subject to availability. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity, book your Kids for £2 ticket today!

WIN one of five Kids Pass annual memberships and an i-SPY book bundle

And if that wasn’t enough summer joy, we are also giving you the chance to win one of five Kids Pass annual memberships and an i-SPY book bundle worth more than £50!*

Kids Pass logo

Kids Pass offers over 1,000+ discounts on zoos, theme parks, cinemas, restaurants and more, saving members on average £400 a year**. For example, you can get free child vouchers for Hastings Aquarium, up to 25% off gate prices at Drusillas Park or for the adventurous family, up to 10% off at Go Ape in Battersea Park. For more information, visit the Kids Pass website.

i-SPY logo

i-SPY books are packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points and once they’ve scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 40 i-SPY books to collect, there’s something for everyone! To find out more, visit www.collins.co.uk/ispytrains.

*The annual Kids Pass is for a family of four; 2 adults and 2 children. The i-SPY book bundle includes 12 books from the series.

**Saving is based on a family of four visiting a theme park, zoo and trampoline park once a year, and eating out and visiting the cinema four times a year (including popcorn & drink bundles for all the family)

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