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Days Out With The Kids
Here you’ll find ideas for family days out across the UK, from free attractions and school holiday inspiration to discounted tickets and seasonal events. Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for something new to try, this page highlights options worth considering.
Hampton Court Gardens Free Days: 7 Dates You Can Visit for Free
Seven Hampton Court Gardens free days remain this year. See the dates, what’s included, plus £1 palace tickets and cheap visit tips.
Edinburgh on a Budget: Why Haymarket Can Be a Smart Base
Use Haymarket as a practical Edinburgh base, compare transport and luggage costs, find free attractions and avoid paying more than you need to.
How to Save Money on Your Holiday Without Missing Out
Cut the real cost of your next holiday with practical tips on flights, accommodation, villas, car hire, cashback, travel money and spending abroad.
M&S School Uniform 20% Off: What’s Included & The 28-day Return Rule To Know
Still sorting school uniform? M&S is offering 20% off for a limited time, including everyday basics and selected shoes. Here’s where the savings are.
Maximise Your Annual Leave: Best Dates Left in 2026 and 2027
Make your annual leave go further by joining it to weekends and bank holidays, with the best remaining 2026 dates and a 2027 plan for England and Wales.
Monday Deal Stacking: The Food Delivery Hack That Saves Me Serious Money
Discover how Monday grocery deals work, including Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo offers, plus how cashback can reduce your final bill.
IKEA Second-Hand Marketplace Is Coming to the UK: How It Will Work
IKEA’s new second-hand marketplace will let Family members buy and sell used furniture directly. Here’s what the UK terms already tell us before launch.
Co-op £5 Pizza Deal: 2 Pizzas and Ben & Jerry’s for £5
Co-op members can pick up 2 stonebaked pizzas and a tub of Ben & Jerry’s for £5, with a saving of upto £9.25 compared with the usual prices.
How to Avoid Turning a £100 Lockout Into a £400 Repair
A lockout can become an expensive repair if you rush the decision. Here’s how to check prices, avoid needless damage and protect your budget.
Mortgage Broker or Bank? How to Avoid Paying More Than You Need To
Before choosing a mortgage, compare broker fees, lender access, APRC and direct deals so you know whether mortgage advice is worth paying for.
IKEA Student Discount: How to Get £20 Off and Extra Cashback
Heading to university? IKEA students can get up to £20 off furniture and homeware, with more student offers and a cashback trick to cut the cost further.
Open House Festival Is Back: Explore London for Free
Explore buildings, neighbourhoods and guided tours across London without paying entry fees. Here’s how to make the most of Open House Festival.
Child Benefit After 16? Don't Risk Losing £1,406.60 a Year
If your teen is staying in education after GCSEs, Child Benefit may continue. Check what qualifies, when HMRC needs an update and what could stop payments.
Heritage Open Days: How to Find 6,000+ Free Days Out
Heritage Open Days gives you free access to thousands of historic places, tours and experiences across England for 10 days this September.
Aldi Baby Event Returns With Baby & Toddler Essentials From £2.49
Aldi’s Baby and Toddler Event returns on 23rd July 2026, with 30 Specialbuys from 79p. Here are the full prices, key dates and items worth checking.
Simple Ways to Elevate Everyday Style with Diamond Pieces
Diamond jewellery doesn’t need to be saved for special occasions. See how subtle pieces can work with casual clothes, office outfits and everyday wear.
Got a Disabled Bus Pass? You’ll Soon Travel Free All Day
Disabled bus pass holders will soon travel free before 9.30am and after 11pm. Here’s what the change means and who can qualify in England.
What Should You Prioritise When Comparing Car Tyres in Sheffield?
Need new tyres in Sheffield? Compare specification, wet-weather performance, fitting costs and expected lifespan before choosing on price alone.
Countries Covered by the Best Travel eSIM Plans for Global Connectivity
Planning a multi-country trip? See where international eSIM plans commonly provide mobile data and what to check before choosing coverage for your route.
Monzo Review: A Really Useful Free Money Management App
Monzo has become a really useful free money management app. Here's how I use it for saving, budgeting and family finances.
Could You Get the £2,500 Pylon Bill Discount? 43 Projects Are Now Named
Live within 500m of a planned pylon or grid upgrade? You could get £250 a year off your electricity bill for up to 10 years.
Need a Free Summer Activity Pack? This One Gets Kids Outdoors for £0
Need a free school holiday activity? The John Muir Trust’s new family pack turns a local park, garden, beach or woodland into something to explore.
Been Rejected for Buy Now Pay Later? The Rules Have Changed
Buy Now Pay Later now comes with affordability checks and stronger consumer protection, but the changes could also leave some shoppers unable to use it.
Free school breakfast clubs: could your family save £450 a year?
More schools are getting free breakfast clubs from September. Find out whether yours is included and what 30 minutes of free morning childcare could save.
Rent out your driveway: could your empty space make you £1,000 a year?
Thinking of renting out your driveway? I tried JustPark myself. Here’s what I earned, what it costs and what to check before listing your space.
Get 2 free Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets worth up to £36
Planning a renovation, extension or self-build? Penny Pincher readers can get 2 free Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets worth up to £36.
Healthy Start Vouchers UK: Who Qualifies, How Much You Get and How It Works
Healthy Start can help with milk, formula, fruit and vegetables. Check the latest payment rates, eligibility rules and how to apply for the card.
My Monzo for kids review: is the free Under 16s account worth it?
Monzo for kids gives 6 to 15 year olds a free card and app, while parents keep oversight. Here’s what we’ve found from using it with 2 children.
Can You Get Free Water-Saving Devices From Your Water Company?
Your water company may send you free shower heads, tap aerators and other devices. Here’s how to check what you can claim and use less water.
Kids Eat Free Deals Summer Holidays 2026: Full UK List of Free & £1 Meals
From supermarket cafés to big-name restaurants, here's where kids eat free or for £1 this summer, with all the dates, small print and money-saving tips.
Half a Million Tesco Clubcard Members Are Sitting on £100 or More in Unused Vouchers, Are You One of Them?
Got a Tesco Clubcard gathering dust? Half a million shoppers are sitting on £100 or more without realising. Here's how to find out if you're one of them.
Are You Paying Too Much for Your Family’s Mobile Plans?
Paying for more mobile service than your family needs? Compare contracts, separate handset costs and rethink how you manage temporary phone numbers.
Is Amazon Kids+ Worth £6.99 a Month After the Free Trial?
Amazon Kids+ offers books, games, videos and parental controls for children aged 3 to 12, but the monthly cost has risen since its launch, so is it worth using?
My Nous review: it found £300 in possible energy savings, but I couldn’t switch yet
Nous found possible savings across my household bills, including about £300 on energy. This review explains the costs, controls and drawbacks.monthly cost has risen since its launch, so is it worth using?
McQueens Dairies Review: Is Doorstep Milk Delivery Worth It?
We use McQueens Dairies every week for milk and everyday essentials. Here’s why we went back to doorstep deliveries, what it costs and how PENNY50 works.
Gousto Referral Discount Code: Get 70% Off Your First Box
Feed the family for 96p per portion with Gousto’s 70% new-customer offer, and see how delivery, meal choices, skipping and cancellation work.
Renters’ Rights Act: 8 changes that affect your home and rent
Renting privately in England? These 8 Renters’ Rights Act changes affect evictions, rent rises, pets, advance rent and how you can leave.
Free Theatre Tickets for Kids During London Kids Week 2026
Free theatre tickets for the kids in London's West End every summer sounds too good to be true, but it's real. Here's how the offer works.
30 Free and Cheap Summer Holiday Activities for Kids in the UK (2026)
Keep the children busy without draining your budget, with free workshops, low-cost days out, current family deals and easy activities for home.
Pay £80 and get £100: How Tax-Free Childcare works
Tax-Free Childcare can cut an approved childcare bill by 20%. See how it works, what it covers and the key Universal Credit rule for working families.
Co-op's £4 Steak and Fries Deal: What You Get, and How to Cook It Right
A proper steak dinner for the price of a meal deal sandwich? Co-op reckons so. Here's the deal, the small print, and how to cook the steak so it's good.
Could Content Creation Become Your Next Side Hustle?
You don’t need a studio or a large following to start creating videos. Here’s how content creation could develop into a practical side hustle.
Iceland over-60s discount: how to get 10% off every Tuesday at Iceland and The Food Warehouse
Iceland gives shoppers aged 60 and over 10% off every Tuesday. Here's who qualifies, the 2025 rule change you need to know, and exactly how to claim it.
My Approved Food review: Does buying short-dated groceries actually save you money?
Can Approved Food’s short-dated groceries really save you money? This review looks at prices, delivery costs, dates and whether the bargains add up.
CheckoutSmart review: How this supermarket cashback app works
An up-to-date guide to how the CheckoutSmart cashback app works, who it suits, and how to use it without spending more than planned.
Rakuten Cashback UK Review: The Real Rates and £25 Free for New Members
We checked Rakuten's actual cashback rates, read the small print nobody reads, and worked out who the £25 sign-up bonus really suits. Here's the honest verdict.
Octopus Energy Free Coffee has changed , And I Think It Is a Shame
Octopus Energy is changing its popular free coffee reward. I tried the new scratchcard, did not win, and think loyal customers are losing something useful.
Only making minimum credit card payments? What you need to know
Millions are finding credit card repayments a burden. Here’s what persistent debt means, why minimum payments drag on and what help lenders should offer.
Tesco is joining Uber Eats and Deliveroo, but will it actually save you money?
Tesco groceries are coming to Uber Eats and Deliveroo. Here’s what Clubcard members need to know about prices, fees and the launch before ordering.
Got Prime? Are you missing free Deliveroo Plus worth £42?
Loads of Prime members are paying for Deliveroo delivery they could be getting for free. Here's how to switch on your free year of Plus and start saving.
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