5 Ways to Save Money during the School Holidays
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That time of year is fast approaching, as the weather gets nicer and the kids get more restless. That must mean the school summer holiday is nearly here. While your kids may be really looking forward to six weeks off from homework, you may have other ideas.
It’s hard enough to find things to do with your kids over the holidays, never mind how much all of that costs. With days out, trips to different places and activities your bills can soon go up. You don’t want to cut out on any of the fun but you don’t think that your budget can stretch that far.
If this sounds like you then read our guide on how to save money during the school holidays, making sure you’re not leaving out any of the fun stuff!
- Tesco
If you’re a regular shopper at Tesco and have a Clubcard with them then you’re already saving money every time you shop. However, they also send coupons and vouchers to those who use them regularly and these can be really great.
These vouchers include Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, Legoland and cinema tickets. These rewards are a great way to make sure that you’re saving money and still doing fun stuff with the kids.
- Free days
Keep your eye on places which are completely free to enter. There are a lot of places all over the country that don’t charge you for entering. These places include museums and castles, which your kid will love – even if they think they won’t. There are also lots of farms which offer open days during the summer meaning your children can get up close with animals and nature for a day.
Some places which normally charge admission have free days during the holidays too. Have a look for places which are involved in this scheme to secure you and your kids a great, free day out.
- Travel
With all this to-ing and fro-ing all over the country, your fuel costs are definitely going to feel the burn. Instead of choosing to stay nearer to home, why not purchase a railcard? Most train lines offer these at a discounted rate, and you can save even more when travelling with kids.
The kids will love adventuring on the train and it’ll not only save you money, but it will save you having to drive everywhere.
- Kids Pass
Kids pass is a great site which allows you to get money off nearly everything. They do deals on their site which means you can purchase an annual pass for far less than you usually would. These passes offer children under a certain age free or discounted entry into loads of attractions that you’d normally pay a fortune for.
The passes can also be used at certain restaurants so if you want a night off from cooking then you can choose one of these. One pass will cover an entire household, and in some cases even cover the adult pass too.
- Stay in
Okay, so you’re probably thinking that being stuck at home with rowdy children sounds like a nightmare, but not if you make it fun! Have theme days where everyone has to dress up, or teach your children to bake cookies. Build forts and have sleepovers in them. The possibilities are endless.
You can have movie days where you make your own popcorn or play board games. Search charity shops for lots of board games at ridiculously good prices. This is such a good idea when you have no other options, or if the weather lets you down and you don’t want to traipse around in the rain.
