Summer activities
This summer, keeping the kids entertained is more affordable thanks to a VAT cut from 20% to 5% across the UK, which automatically lowers the price of children's meals, cinema and theatre tickets, and attractions like theme parks and soft play.
There are also plenty of free activities to enjoy, from visiting galleries and museums to joining the Summer Reading Challenge or exploring the outdoors. To find out more about discounted tickets, free travel, and budget-friendly summer ideas, visit the gov.uk website.
Free local bus services in England (not including London)
Children between the age of 5 and 15 can travel on local bus services in England for free throughout August. Whether you're going on a day out or going to visit family, travel is one less thing to think about.
This applies to local bus services in England. It doesn’t apply in London, where children’s free travel is already in place through Transport for London.
*Excludes Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, where travel support is managed separately.
Find your local bus route here.
