Free and cheap family days out
We're constantly on the look out for free or great value days out across the UK. With so many attractions costing £25 a ticket now a days, it's costing a fortune to take a family out for the day - even a pub meal can break the bank. If you want to stay in the loop of our latest finds, make sure you join our newsletter (below).
Free and cheap day out ideas
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Free attractions in the UK
Check out our map of free things to do in the UK, from year around attractions to one off events. There's plenty of fun to be had without spending lots on a day out. If you've got anything to add to the map, you can add it here.
Kids eat free of for £1
We're compiling a huge map of places around the UK where kids can eat for free or for very little (we're limiting it to £1 for our map). If you know somewhere not on the map, please add a free listing and tell us in the short description about their kids offer and we'll make sure it gets onto the map. Always check the location's own website incase their offer has changed, or has small print - for instance, what age counts as a "child"; for some people it's 10 and under, for others it's 16 and under.
Free return entry within 12 months
There are lots of places in the UK where, once you've paid to get in for a day, you can return anytime within 12 months for another visit. From zoos to gardens to model villages, if you know you'll be in the area more than once, they're a great way of getting more for your money. This map is very new - if you've got anything to add, you can do so here.
Days out offers and deals
We scour the web daily to bring you all the best money saving offers, deals and freebies to make your weekends and days out even more fun.
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21 Birthday freebies to make your special day even more special
5th Mar 2025
It’s always great when it’s your birthday - but I’ve been compiling a list of treats to make birthdays even better! There are lots of places who will give you a freebie when it’s your special day so bookmark this post and be sure to refer back to it ahead of your next Birthday.Read article -
Visit Bristol Zoo Project for just 1p
4th Mar 2025
During March 2025, Bristol Zoo Project's Pay What You Can scheme can help you get cheap entry at certain times.Read article -
Last minute Valentine's presents for quality time
13th Feb 2025
BuyAGift and Red Letter Days currently promotions on their "Activities for Two" and "Afternoon Tea for 2" box sets, along with lots of other options, for a great Valentine's Gift idea.Read article
Money saving hacks for cheap days out
How to get free entry to the Eden Project and lots of other UK gardens
If you're visiting Cornwall any time this year, or intend to visit a famous garden around the UK such as Kew Gardens in London or The Newt in Somerset, make sure you read our money saving hack so you can get free entry to lots of locations.
Our year with a National Trust membership - and how I'd save money next time
There's a little known trick to paying less for your National Trust membership... you can save up to £17 per adult membership by just buying it in a different way.
How to use Tesco Club Card vouchers to save money on days out
Tesco Club Card lets you double the value of your Tesco vouchers and redeem them against days out across the UK, at attractions such as Legoland Windsor. However, if you're finding the process a little confusing, this article should help.
Free self guided walking tours in London and Bristol
Free walking tour of London's film and TV locations
In this self-guided walking tour, you'll see spots that were used in classic tv programmes and films such as Paddington, Bridget Jones and Harry Potter. If you were to walk it end to end, without stopping, it'd take you around 2 hours and 40 minutes, so that's probably around 4 hours by the time you've stopped for a coffee or some lunch along the way.
4 hour self guided walking tour itinerary of film locations in London, UK
This walking tour, the 2nd of our London tours, is better for Marvel fans, as we kick off Spider-Man: Far from Home and Thor: The Dark World. Strictly speaking the last bit isn't walking, as it involves a Thames Clipper Boat, which is a great way to see London.
Bristol tv and film locations: self guided walking tour
We've designed a free self guided walking tour of the lovely small City of Bristol, focusing on locations featured in films and TV shows. The route will take you to famous spots, including filming locations from Sherlock, Doctor Who, Becoming Elizabeth, and others, whilst it's also a great way to get to know Bristol.