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The Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Universal Credit households can get 10 free days out this half term – see the full list
FAMILIES on Universal Credit can bag up to 10 bargain days out this May half term – with some attractions slashing prices to just £1 or even free of charge. With budgets squeezed tighter than ever, thousands of Brits claiming means-tested benefits can still enjoy top days out without breaking the bank. 1 The half term fun kicks off this weekend and runs through to Sunday June 1, with some of the country's biggest attractions offering discounted entry. From zoos and palaces to museums and gardens, we've rounded up the best deals for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Tax Credits and other benefits. York Castle Museum – FREE Step into Britain's past at this popular Yorkshire museum. Claimants can get in totally free – and that's a saving of up to £17 per adult. Kids under five also go free, making this a great day out for families on a budget. Tate exhibitions – FREE Entry to the main galleries is free, but exhibition access at Tate Britain, Tate Modern and Tate Liverpool is just £5 for benefit claimants. You'll need to show benefit proof when attending. Kew Gardens – £1 entry Wander through 300 acres of stunning green space and glasshouses at London's iconic garden spot for just £1. Anyone receiving Universal Credit or Pension Credit qualifies. You can bring up to four extra guests, though they'll need standard-price tickets. You can also bring up to four guests – though they'll pay full price – and you must book online. ITVX teams up with HayU for 750 hours of new TV Historic Royal Palaces – £1 per person Get royal treatment on a budget with £1 tickets to the Tower of London, Kensington Palace or Hampton Court Palace. You'll need proof of benefit, but you can take up to five guests with you on the discount. Standard adult tickets can cost up to £33.60 – so this is a huge saving. RHS Gardens – £1 tickets for six The Royal Horticultural Society is offering £1 access to its gardens, including Wisley, Harlow Carr and more. You're eligible if you receive Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, or Tax Credits. The deal applies to benefit claimants plus five guests. London Transport Museum – £1 annual pass Just £1 gets you a full year's entry to the London Transport Museum. This applies to those on either Universal Credit, Pension Credit or Tax Credits. Bring your benefit letter and get access again and again for less than the price of a Tube ride. Westminster Abbey – £1 adult, free child One of London's most iconic landmarks now offers £1 entry to Universal Credit holders, plus one child goes free. All you need is your benefit letter on the day. With up to £60 in savings per visit, these deals could help families cram in multiple days out for less than a tenner – just in time for the school break. Make sure to check the terms and book in advance where needed, and don't forget to bring proof of your benefit when visiting. London Zoo – from £3 Animal fans can grab tickets from just £3 per person – a steal compared to the usual £34.50 adult rate. Meaning that two adults can save over £60. The deal covers up to six people per household – but you'll need to book online and bring benefit proof on the day. The deal is available to those on Universal Credit, Income Support, ESA, JSA, Housing Benefit, Tax Credits and Pension Credit. Chatsworth House – from £3 Explore the grand house, gardens and farmyard for just £3 if you're on Universal Credit. Kids aged 3–16 pay £1 and under-threes go free. Proof is needed and tickets must be pre-booked. Edinburgh Zoo – tickets from £7 Up in Scotland? Families on Universal Credit can enjoy the zoo for as little as £7 per person. Again, online booking and proof is required. Free cash schemes if you're struggling Many of us are still struggling with the high cost of living - but there's help you can get. New or expectant parents can get up to £442 a year to spend on food through Healthy Start scheme. Some new parents can get £500 via the Sure Start Maternity Grant. The money is designed to help you cover the costs of having a child. Councils also offer support through the welfare assistance schemes, to help cover the costs of essentials, from buying new furniture to food vouchers. The amount you can get varies but an investigation by The Sun found that hard-up Brits can apply for help worth up to £1,000. Discretionary Housing Payment is a pot of money handed out by councils to those struggling to keep a roof over their heads. A scheme is available for those who find themselves unable to cover housing costs, though the exact amount varies as each local authority dishes out the cash on a case-by-case basis. Many energy forms offer grants to help cash-tight customers. The exact amount varies depending on your supplier and you circumstances, but could be as much a £2,000.
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
10 free days or for as little as £1 for anyone on Universal Credit on May bank holiday
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THOUSANDS of Brits on Universal Credit and other benefits can score discounted or even free entry to top UK attractions this Early May Bank Holiday. Families feeling the pinch can still make the most of the long weekend with savings of up to £60 on big-ticket days out. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 There's plenty of free and cheap days out for families on Universal Credit Credit: Getty With some attractions offering tickets for just £1, and others completely free, it means you could enjoy up to three days out across the May 4-6 weekend for next to nothing. We've rounded up the best deals to help you plan your break without breaking the bank. London Zoo – Tickets from £3 Animal lovers on Universal Credit and other means-tested benefits can grab London Zoo tickets from just £3 per person. The deal is available to those on Universal Credit, Income Support, ESA, JSA, Housing Benefit, Tax Credits and Pension Credit. The offer is valid for up to six people per household and must be booked online in advance. Peak adult tickets usually cost up to £34.50, so two adults can save over £60. You can find out more by visiting the London Zoo website. York Castle Museum – FREE entry Dive into hundreds of years of British history for free at York Castle Museum. Universal Credit claimants can get completely free entry at the door, saving up to £17 per adult. Kids under five also go free, making this a great day out for families on a budget. ITVX teams up with HayU for 750 hours of new TV Kew Gardens – Entry for £1 Enjoy 300 acres of gardens, glasshouses and exhibitions at London's Kew Gardens for just £1. Anyone receiving Universal Credit or Pension Credit qualifies. You can bring up to four extra guests, though they'll need standard-price tickets. You'll need to book online and bring proof of benefit when you visit. RHS Gardens – £1 tickets for up to SIX Royal Horticultural Society gardens across the UK are offering £1 tickets for benefit claimants and up to five guests. You're eligible if you receive Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, or Tax Credits. Just book online and show proof on the day. Historic Royal Palaces – £1 entry to major landmarks Explore the Tower of London, Kensington Palace, or Hampton Court Palace for just £1 if you receive Universal Credit or similar benefits. The discount applies to up to six people in a household. Just one person needs to show proof. Standard adult tickets can cost up to £33.60 – so this is a huge saving. London Transport Museum – £1 for unlimited annual access If you're on Universal Credit, Pension Credit or Tax Credits, you can get a year-long pass to the London Transport Museum for just £1. That's less than the price of a bus ride. Proof of benefit is required on the day. Chatsworth House – Day out for £3 Entry to the historic Chatsworth House estate costs just £3 for Universal Credit claimants. Kids aged 3-16 go for £1, and children under 3 are free. Book online and bring your benefits letter to gain access to the house, gardens, adventure playground and farmyard. Edinburgh Zoo – Tickets from £7 Heading to Scotland for the weekend? Edinburgh Zoo offers reduced price tickets from £7 for those on Universal Credit and other means-tested benefits. Book in advance online and bring proof of eligibility on the day. Tate Exhibitions – Free entry While general gallery entry is usually free, exhibitions at Tate Britain, Modern and Liverpool are £5 for Universal Credit claimants. You'll need to show benefit proof when attending. Westminster Abbey – Free child entry Since October 2024, Westminster Abbey now offers £1 tickets for Universal Credit recipients. You can bring one child for free too. Just show your benefits letter at the door. That's up to ten ultra-low-cost days out between May 4 and May 6 – perfect if you're looking to entertain the family on a budget this Early May Bank Holiday. Just remember to pre-book online where required and bring proof of benefit with you on the day.
BBC News
01-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
York Museums Trust unable to afford venue repairs
The charity that runs a trio of York museums is at a "a critical juncture of its existence", a report has warned. The report from the York Museum Trust - which manages the Yorkshire Museum, York Castle Museum and York Art Gallery - said its current cash reserves covered less than two months of operating costs. The report stated trust was unable to afford improvements to the facilities, including urgently-needed repairs of the Yorkshire Museum's roof, which remained unfunded after it missed out on a £5m Arts Council bid. The report stated: "With continued are relying on a £1m letter of credit from the council, which is supporting us as a last resort." It added: "The council and the Trust are working together to look at the Trust's funding model, to ensure all venues can continue to meet the expectation of visitors and protect the generation of income."The Trust is set to end the financial year with an £111,000 deficit, up from £54,000 in 2023-4, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. This year's budget is set at £321,000, which accounts for falling visitor numbers, with the council giving £300,000 to the trust annually - down from £600,000 in 2015 and £1.1m in figures showed York Castle Museum's visitor numbers for 2024-25 were forecast to be 234,650 by March, up from 209,235 in the previous was compared to the overall total for the Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum and York Art Gallery, which fell from 406,014 in 2023-4 to 386,500 in are set to discuss the report at the Children, Culture and Communities Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
