Keeping kids well-fed and entertained during half term without breaking the bank can be a challenge. However, there are plenty of free and cheap options available if you know where to look. Here are some of the best ways to have fun as a family without spending a fortune.
Fun Activities
Big attractions can be expensive, but local venues often offer wallet-friendly educational or creative activities for kids during the school break. For example, Pets at Home is hosting free half term workshops on how to keep animals happy and healthy in winter. Kids can also enjoy crafts at Hobbycraft or participate in kids' craft activities and games at Ikea.
If you're looking for something more active, Tenpin bowling centres and Hollywood Bowl have discounted rates for bowling games. And if you prefer a trip to the movies, Amazon Prime members can unlock discounted tickets at Odeon cinemas.
Days Out
Many museums and galleries offer free entry and special activities during half term. Swansea Museum, for example, is hosting space science activities, while the Museum of London in Docklands has migration-themed activities. The Fujifilm House of Photography in Covent Garden has a free Arctic Adventure exhibition, and the Hull and East Riding Museum is exploring the science of frost and ice formation.
Other options include Bodmin Keep, Cornwall's Army Museum, which is opening for free, and the Eden Project, where children can enjoy explosive science experiments.
Cheap Eats
Plenty of restaurants are offering cheap or free meals for children during half term. Asda, for instance, offers children a hot dinner for just £1 with no adult spend required. Ikea has discounted pasta meals, while Tesco cafes are offering free kids' meals with certain purchases.
Other options include Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Dunelm, and various restaurant chains such as Cafe Rouge, Greene King pubs, and Bella Italia, where children can eat for as little as £1.
For breakfast, Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Whitbread Inns, and Travelodge are all offering deals where kids can eat for free or at discounted prices.
And if you're in the mood for a treat, McDonald's is offering special Mr Men and Little Miss Happy Meals for just £1.99.
Remember to check with your local branches to ensure they are participating in these offers before visiting.
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