Sometimes it’s hard to find things to do at the weekend or when you are on vacation when you don’t have much spare cash. Here we have a few ideas to help families have a great day out with only a little spending.
1: Always take a picnic - Picnics and spare drinks save loads of money during the day. Especially if you can pack a few snacks and drinks for the afternoon too to keep everyone happy and well fed.
2: There are many free ‘green’ places to visit in your local area, check out your local wildlife trust for a list of nature reserves in your area. Also check out your local country parks. You can spend a whole day at a nature reserve or country park, not just walking around looking at trees, but also playing games with your children. Guess the sound, be an animal, etc. There are loads of nature based games (details to follow) which are ideal to play at either a nature reserve or a country park.
3: Local events are happening all the time in towns, cities and villages. Sometimes, however these events are not that well advertised, so always check your local newspapers, your council websites, your local tourist information centres and if you have a town notice board, check that too!
4: Town museums - Some towns have small museums dedicated to the local history of that town, these museums are normally either free or very cheap to get it in. Museums don’t have to be boring, as you walk around with your children, involve them! Tell them stories from your family as you walk around, bring your town and your towns history to life.
5: Find a local park and take outdoor games with you. Everyone loves a kickabout with a football or a game of catch.
6: Check out your local swimming pool as sometimes they offer free taster sessions for kids so you and your children can get in for free.
7: Keep an eye out for attraction vouchers. 2 for 1 entry or half price admission for UK based family attractions. You can find these in daily newspapers, at your local train station, your local tourist information and also sometimes at the checkout at the supermarket.
8: Organise a group of you to all go together, as group entry is normally cheaper in various attractions plus you can also share travel arrangements and this then will be cheaper too.
9: Local libraries often have events actually in the library, such as storytelling, stories through craft etc. These are normally free of charge.
10: Think about joining the National Trust or English Heritage if you are in the UK as although this is a hefty pay out in the beginning, you and your family will then get a whole year of free entry to places of interest.
It doesn't matter how much money you have on holiday, you can still have a good time!
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