School holidays can really put the pressure on already tight household budgets. However there are lots of fun things that you can do for free. Here are some ideas how you can save money in half term from Business and Personal Finance Expert Laura Rettie.
Be flexible about where you go
Being flexible about where you go and what you do means you’re more likely to bag yourself a last-minute bargain on travel and hosting websites. The more flexible you can be – the more likely you’ll find yourself an absolute steal.
Use your loyalty points
Check your loyalty card balance. You could be sitting on free tickets to a popular UK attraction. Dig out your passwords and check what your loyalty cards have earned you.
Make good use of free attractions
Every town and city in the country have free attractions – simply do a Google search for “Free things to do in…” and insert your location. You’ll be surprised at the number of galleries, museums and cathedrals that won’t charge an admission fee.
Visit public spaces
The UK has loads of beautiful beaches, lovely parks and breathtaking landscapes to explore that won’t cost you a penny – take a picnic and a frisbee for the kids.
Go geocaching
This is an outdoor activity where you use your mobile phone and other navigational skills to find and hide containers called “geocaches” or “caches” marked by coordinates all over the world. It’s a great way to teach your children about navigation and a fun real-life treasure hunt.
This is a guest post by Gloucestershire based Business and Finance Expert Laura Rettie.
Leading family blogger Emma Bradley also shares some fabulous ways to save money in half term in this blog post.
