Local Family Activities - Summer Holiday 2024
Are you looking for summer holiday activity inspiration?
There are lots of local activities taking place, including many FREE events, which you can find details about below.
Do you receive benefits and are looking for some discounted days out?
There are lots of lots of popular attractions offering affordable tickets starting from just £3, take a look below.
Looking for budget friendly meals out with the family?
Scroll to the bottom of the page for local establishments offering children's meals for FREE or £1!
There are lots of local activities taking place, including many FREE events, which you can find details about below.
Do you receive benefits and are looking for some discounted days out?
There are lots of lots of popular attractions offering affordable tickets starting from just £3, take a look below.
Looking for budget friendly meals out with the family?
Scroll to the bottom of the page for local establishments offering children's meals for FREE or £1!
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Click on the image left to open the Families Upon Thames booklet, with lots of summer activity details enclosed!
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Universal Credit Days out - Heavily Discounted Tickets
Eligibility criteria for the discounts below are typically tied to whether you receive specific benefits, so do check carefully.
Eligibility criteria for the discounts below are typically tied to whether you receive specific benefits, so do check carefully.
LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM
If you receive Universal Credit, you can purchase tickets to the London Transport Museum for just £1. Additionally, children under the age of 17 can visit for free! You will need to bring proof of your latest benefit correspondence. Book here.
LONDON ZOO & WHIPSNADE ZOO
Families can purchase tickets starting at £3 (children under 3 are free) for any day of the week until September 2024. To be eligible, you must be receiving Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, or Jobseeker’s Allowance. Book London Zoo here and Whipsnade Zoo here.
KEW GARDENS
Anyone who is in receipt of Pension credit or Universal credit can pre-book online at www.kew.org or pay £1 on the gate. Proof of Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) must be presented upon arrival.
HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Until September 2024, individuals who are in receipt of Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, or Jobseeker’s Allowance will be eligible to purchase £1 tickets to Hampton Court Palace. You can book the tickets here. When you present your £1 ticket, you’ll also enjoy a 50% discount on food at their cafés (some exclusions apply).
TOWER OF LONDON
Until September 2024, individuals who are in receipt of Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, or Jobseeker’s Allowance will be eligible to purchase £1 tickets to Hampton Court Palace. You can book the tickets here. When you present your £1 ticket, you’ll also enjoy a 50% discount on food at their cafés (some exclusions apply).
CUTTY SARK
Royal Museums Greenwich has introduced a new £2 ticket for the famous tea clipper Cutty Sark. This offer is available to visitors receiving Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, or Jobseeker’s Allowance.
MUDLARKS FAMILY GALLERY
Mudlarks is an interactive space for children aged up to 8 years old and their parents or carers at the London Docklands. Visitors who receive Universal Credit or other legacy benefits can visit Mudlarks for free during off-peak times.
GUILDFORD SPECTRUM
If you’re planning a visit to Guildford Spectrum for some fun at their leisure pool, ice skating, or bowling, consider their concessionary tickets designed for senior citizens, full-time university students, individuals receiving DLA or PIP, or those on Universal Credit. Remember to verify your concessionary status upon ticket collection. Please note that these discounted tickets apply to individuals only and not the entire booking. Click here for more information about Guildford Spectrum.
If you receive Universal Credit, you can purchase tickets to the London Transport Museum for just £1. Additionally, children under the age of 17 can visit for free! You will need to bring proof of your latest benefit correspondence. Book here.
LONDON ZOO & WHIPSNADE ZOO
Families can purchase tickets starting at £3 (children under 3 are free) for any day of the week until September 2024. To be eligible, you must be receiving Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, or Jobseeker’s Allowance. Book London Zoo here and Whipsnade Zoo here.
KEW GARDENS
Anyone who is in receipt of Pension credit or Universal credit can pre-book online at www.kew.org or pay £1 on the gate. Proof of Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) must be presented upon arrival.
HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Until September 2024, individuals who are in receipt of Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, or Jobseeker’s Allowance will be eligible to purchase £1 tickets to Hampton Court Palace. You can book the tickets here. When you present your £1 ticket, you’ll also enjoy a 50% discount on food at their cafés (some exclusions apply).
TOWER OF LONDON
Until September 2024, individuals who are in receipt of Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, or Jobseeker’s Allowance will be eligible to purchase £1 tickets to Hampton Court Palace. You can book the tickets here. When you present your £1 ticket, you’ll also enjoy a 50% discount on food at their cafés (some exclusions apply).
CUTTY SARK
Royal Museums Greenwich has introduced a new £2 ticket for the famous tea clipper Cutty Sark. This offer is available to visitors receiving Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, or Jobseeker’s Allowance.
MUDLARKS FAMILY GALLERY
Mudlarks is an interactive space for children aged up to 8 years old and their parents or carers at the London Docklands. Visitors who receive Universal Credit or other legacy benefits can visit Mudlarks for free during off-peak times.
GUILDFORD SPECTRUM
If you’re planning a visit to Guildford Spectrum for some fun at their leisure pool, ice skating, or bowling, consider their concessionary tickets designed for senior citizens, full-time university students, individuals receiving DLA or PIP, or those on Universal Credit. Remember to verify your concessionary status upon ticket collection. Please note that these discounted tickets apply to individuals only and not the entire booking. Click here for more information about Guildford Spectrum.
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Looking for some budget friendly meals out in the summer holidays with your children?
There are local establishments offering free children's meals or just £1 a head, mostly where adults are also eating - take a look at the list below: |
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ASDA CAFES
Children can eat a hot or cold meal for £1, all day. Asda will also include a free piece of fruit with the hot meal option. Ella's baby food pouches are FREE for children under 18 months with any purchase.
Nearest venue:
ASDA Woking Sheerwater, Forsyth Road, Sheerwater, Woking GU21 5SE
Children can eat a hot or cold meal for £1, all day. Asda will also include a free piece of fruit with the hot meal option. Ella's baby food pouches are FREE for children under 18 months with any purchase.
Nearest venue:
ASDA Woking Sheerwater, Forsyth Road, Sheerwater, Woking GU21 5SE
BEEFEATER & BREWERS FAYRE
2 children under 16 get FREE breakfasts daily with one full paying adult.
Offer available at these local venues:
Monkey Puzzle, Leatherhead Road, Chessington KT9 2NE Tel: 01372 744060
Haywain, 4 St margarets Drive, Off Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7LB Tel: 01372 720691
Heathside, Brighton Road, Burgh Heath, KT20 6BW Tel: 01737 353355
2 children under 16 get FREE breakfasts daily with one full paying adult.
Offer available at these local venues:
Monkey Puzzle, Leatherhead Road, Chessington KT9 2NE Tel: 01372 744060
Haywain, 4 St margarets Drive, Off Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7LB Tel: 01372 720691
Heathside, Brighton Road, Burgh Heath, KT20 6BW Tel: 01737 353355
HUNGRY HORSE
Children eat for £1 on Mondays.
Local branches:
Midday Sun, Outwood Lane, Chipstead, CR5 3NA
https://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/pubs/surrey/midday-sun/
Kiss Me Hardy, Unit 5, Priory Retail Park, London SW19 2PP
https://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/kiss-me-hardy/
Children eat for £1 on Mondays.
Local branches:
Midday Sun, Outwood Lane, Chipstead, CR5 3NA
https://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/pubs/surrey/midday-sun/
Kiss Me Hardy, Unit 5, Priory Retail Park, London SW19 2PP
https://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/kiss-me-hardy/
SIZZLING PUBS
Every Monday to Friday between 3-7pm all children's mains are £1 with every adult main purchased.
Local venue:
Chessington Oak Pub, Moor Lane, Chessington, KT9 1HX Tel: 020 8397 3406
https://www.sizzlingpubs.co.uk/findapub/london/thechessingtonoakchessington
Every Monday to Friday between 3-7pm all children's mains are £1 with every adult main purchased.
Local venue:
Chessington Oak Pub, Moor Lane, Chessington, KT9 1HX Tel: 020 8397 3406
https://www.sizzlingpubs.co.uk/findapub/london/thechessingtonoakchessington
IKEA
Children's pasta or mac and cheese meals are 95p everyday from 11am. Other children's meal options available for £1.50.
Local branch:
IKEA Croydon, Purley Way, CR0 4UZ
For more information on Ikea restaurants visit:
https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/stores/restaurant/
Children's pasta or mac and cheese meals are 95p everyday from 11am. Other children's meal options available for £1.50.
Local branch:
IKEA Croydon, Purley Way, CR0 4UZ
For more information on Ikea restaurants visit:
https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/stores/restaurant/
MORRISONS CAFES
Children eat FREE all day, everyday with a purchase of a £4.50 adult meal.
Local branches:
Weybridge, 15 Monument Hill, KT13 8RT
Sutton, 31 High Street, SM1 1DD
Reigate, 23-32 Bell Street, RH2 7BA
https://my.morrisons.com/kids-eat-free—tscs/
Children eat FREE all day, everyday with a purchase of a £4.50 adult meal.
Local branches:
Weybridge, 15 Monument Hill, KT13 8RT
Sutton, 31 High Street, SM1 1DD
Reigate, 23-32 Bell Street, RH2 7BA
https://my.morrisons.com/kids-eat-free—tscs/
PIZZA EXPRESS
FREE children's meals from Monday 22nd July to Sunday 11th August all day, for children 10 and under.
For branches visit: https://www.pizzaexpress.com/
FREE children's meals from Monday 22nd July to Sunday 11th August all day, for children 10 and under.
For branches visit: https://www.pizzaexpress.com/
TESCO
Available Monday to Friday, Monday 22nd July to 30th August, children can eat free at Tesco cafes when an adult makes any purchase in the cafe. You will need your clubcard.
There are local branches in: New Malden and Weybridge
For more locations visit: https://www.tesco.com/zones/tesco-cafe/kids-men
Available Monday to Friday, Monday 22nd July to 30th August, children can eat free at Tesco cafes when an adult makes any purchase in the cafe. You will need your clubcard.
There are local branches in: New Malden and Weybridge
For more locations visit: https://www.tesco.com/zones/tesco-cafe/kids-men
PAUSA CAFE @ DUNELM
FREE children's menu with every £4 spend, available all day, everyday.
Nearest branches:
Colliers Wood: Priory Retail Park, 131 High Street SW19 2PP
Croydon: 18 Daniell Way, Purley Way CR0 4RJ
For more information visit: https://www.dunelm.com/info/about/pausa-coffee-shops
FREE children's menu with every £4 spend, available all day, everyday.
Nearest branches:
Colliers Wood: Priory Retail Park, 131 High Street SW19 2PP
Croydon: 18 Daniell Way, Purley Way CR0 4RJ
For more information visit: https://www.dunelm.com/info/about/pausa-coffee-shops
YO SUSHI
Between 1st July-30th August, one child eats FREE with a £10 adult spend. If you spend £20, two children can eat free so and so on, with a maximum of three children per booking able to eat gree. Offer available Monday-Fridays.
Local branch: Kingston, Bentalls Shopping Centre, KT1 1TP
For more information visit: https://yosushi.com/restaurants/kingston
Between 1st July-30th August, one child eats FREE with a £10 adult spend. If you spend £20, two children can eat free so and so on, with a maximum of three children per booking able to eat gree. Offer available Monday-Fridays.
Local branch: Kingston, Bentalls Shopping Centre, KT1 1TP
For more information visit: https://yosushi.com/restaurants/kingston