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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The FIVE free days out for your kids this summer – and you don't need to be on benefits
THERE are still weeks left of the school summer holidays and many families will be struggling for ways to keep their kids entertained for less. Planning days out and trips can easily cost a small fortune, but many attractions offer free or discounted entry for children. 1 We share the five free days out for your kids that can help you save The accompanying adult may still have to pay entry, but it can help lessen the financial load if your little ones can have fun for free. Better yet, these activities are free or discounted regardless of whether you are on benefits or not. Let's take a look below. National Railway Museum, York The National Railway Museum in York is free to enjoy for the whole family. Both kids and adults can enter the facility for free but you are encouraged to make a donation. The venue is home to a number of historic rail vehicles including Mallard, the world's fastest steam locomotive. Visitors can also get a look at the iconic Japanese "bullet train". Plenty of other museums also offer free entry for kids, including the Science museum in London and the National History museum. Free workshops If your children are animal obsessed then why not apply for one of Pets at Home "My Pet Pals" summer workshop. These events will run until Sunday August 17 in Scotland and Northern Ireland . And will run until Sunday August 31 in England and Wales. You can make school cake in the air fryer with just 6 ingredients - it's ready in minutes & perfect for an after-school snack These workshops focus on the five needs of animal welfare, with a different theme each week of the holidays. Kids will receive a pocketbook full of activities, a My Pet Pals certificate, and have the chance to meet some animals. You can find out more by visiting £1 cinema days Families can head to the cinema for £1 per person at Cineworld locations. These movies are not the latest releases but include big hits from the past year or so including Paddington and the Minecraft Movie. Upcoming films across all Cineworld locations include. Moana 2 – August 8 to August 14 Paddington in Peru – August 15 to August 21 A Minecraft Movie – August 22 to August 28 While a select number are showing: Transformers One – August 8 to August 14 Disney's Snow White – August 15 to August 21 Dog Man – August 22 to August 28 You can find out if your local branch will be home to one of the selected films by visiting You can book your discounted tickets online. Free view of London skyline A day trip to London can be very pricey if you are not careful. For example, a trip to The Shard in London usually costs £28. But if you head to the Sky Garden, which is just a 15 minute walk away, you can see the same view for free. You can book your free tickets online by visiting: Free courses for teenagers Islington Council runs a number of free courses for teenagers and young adults through its Summerversity scheme. In the past, classes have included archery, football camp and photography lessons. You can book a maximum of eight courses to keep your teenager entertained over the holidays. You can sign up by visiting And there are still a number of courses available to sign up for including swimming lessons and kickboxing. Of course you will need to live in the London borough to get access to the scheme. But if you don't it may be worth ringing up your local council to see if it runs a similar event.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Three genius ways to reduce water usage and bring down your bills
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EVER rising water bills are becoming a drain on household's finances. But there are some useful ways to reduce your water usage and bring down your bills. 7 We have three genius ways to reduce water usage and bring down your bills Credit: Getty WASTE LESS: Before you do anything else, fix any leaks such as a dripping tap. Then, look at how you can use less. Showers use the most water, so set a time limit of four minutes. To help you stick to it, search for 'four-minute shower hits' on Spotify and the playlist from charity WaterAid. Also, get yourself a water-saving shower head, from £10, and turn off the tap when brushing your teeth. In the kitchen, always use dishwashers and washing machines on eco mode. NO-HOSE SAVINGS: Instead of using a hose, target plants in need with water from a can instead. Wash fruit and vegetables in a filled washing-up bowl instead of running the tap and then use the leftover water in your garden. Water early morning or late evening to reduce evaporation. If you've been meaning to set up a water butt or barrel to collect rainwater, don't put it off any longer. BILL BUSTERS: You can't change your water company, but there are ways to get extra help. Check your bill to see if you are on a water meter and, if not, it's free to switch to one. How to cut energy costs and get help with FOUR key household bills Generally, if there are fewer people living in your home than bedrooms, a meter could save you money. Use the Consumer Council for Water's calculator at to see how much you'd pay if you had a meter installed. If you receive certain benefits and need to use a high amount of water, you might qualify for the WaterSure scheme, which caps your bill if you have certain medical conditions or three or more children under 19. If you're a low earner in England and Wales, you could apply for your water company's cheaper social tariff. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. DEAL OF THE DAY 7 This Radley suitcase is down from £199 to £99.50 at John Lewis Credit: John Lewis THERE'S no need to scrimp on holiday packing with the Radley spring floral four-wheel large suitcase from John Lewis, down from £199 to £99.50. SAVE: £99.50 CHEAP TREAT 7 Get Gu frozen clotted cream & chocolate crunch sundaes for £3.75 with a Tesco Clubcard Credit: Tesco ENJOY four Gu frozen clotted cream & chocolate crunch sundaes for £3.75 with a Tesco Clubcard, down from £5.50, in glass ramekins you can reuse. SAVE: £1.75 What's new? KIDS can learn about which animals enjoy living together at 45-minute My Pet Pals workshops at Pets at Home, running daily until June 1. Book at TOP SWAP 7 This set of four green glasses is £26 from Next Credit: Next 7 But this Asda set is just £12 Credit: Asda FOR a green, green glass at home, take a look at the Hollis set of four, £26 from Next, or pour your tipple into the green Scallop glasses set from Asda, £12. SAVE: £14 Little helper ENJOY a lie-in even when you're camping with the Crivit four-person pop-up blackout tent from Lidl for £129, or £99 with Lidl Plus. Shop & save 7 The 60-piece Mega Bloks big building bag is down from £15.99 to £7.99 at The Entertainer, Credit: The Entertainer BUILD imagination one block at a time with the 60-piece Mega Bloks big building bag at The Entertainer, down from £15.99 to £7.99. SAVE: £8 Hot right now OVER the Bank Holiday weekend, save 25 per cent on six or more bottles of wine at chains including Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
