Easter holidays can be an expensive time - with the price of Easter eggs rocketing this year, amid 'awful April' and rising bills.
So, finding something entertaining for the family that doesn't break the bank is a priority for many families over the school holidays.
Here's a selection of the best deals and discounts, with venues across the country, with fun for your little Easter bunnies and enough money left for a hot cross bun and a cup of tea while you're there.
English Heritage membership
From Pendennis Castle in Cornwall to Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland, gather the family and join the team for a cracking adventure. Hunt for clues around the sites, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest any day of the school holidays for just £2 on top of the ticket price.
If building is more your thing, why not come along to one of their LEGO® Brick Build events at sites across the country.
Become an English Heritage member, with free entry to over 400 sites plus free or discounted access to an events programme throughout the year, so rather than just one day out, it's a whole year of fun.
Memberships start at £42, with details on the website
Family Pass deals
Family Pass has a discount at the moment, where for £1, families can get 30 days of discounts. This includes some great Easter days out.
Go Ape
Take your pick from more than 35 enormous adventure playgrounds around the country, suitable for adults and kids, and become king or queen of the forest in a treetop adventure, with a series of bouncy nets above the woodland floor, linked by swinging walkways.
There are sites from the Scottish highlands right down to the south coast. Family Pass holders get 10% off.
Odeon
There’s no better way to entertain the kids than with a trip to the cinema.
Enchant them with the most spellbinding fairy tales and animated films, plus buckets of popcorn and a snack or two.
Half term sees screenings of Dog Man and Captain America: Brave New World are screening across the country. Family Pass holders get up to 40% off.
City Sightseeing buses
Be a tourist in your own city or take a trip to somewhere new and see it in style with the world's leading open-top bus tour operator.
Distinctive buses and friendly staff, selected cities with multilingual commentary or live guide, and exclusive Kids Commentary in some destinations: sightseeing has never been so much fun.
Hop on and hop off as much as you like at any of the bus stops on the route and see all the best sights and attractions your chosen town or city has to offer. Family Pass holders get 20% off in lots of locations.
Zip World
Whether you’re looking to try the fastest zip line in the world or a Tree Hopper course for smaller adventurers, there’s plenty to get the adrenaline pumping at sites including Penrhyn Quarry, Betws-y-Coed, Rhyl and Blaenau Ffestiniog, plus Heaton Park in Manchester, Brockholes near Windermere and Hirwaun in South Wales.
The Velocity 2 now reaches speeds of over 100mph. Suitable for zippers taller than 1.2 metres, it’s a 1.5-kilometre suspended line, with views of the Snowdonian mountains. Family Passes get 10% off.
The deal
The current Family Pass deal is £1 for 30 days. After that, it renews automatically at £29 per year if you don't cancel. This is usually £49 for an annual membership.
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This offers subscribers:
- Digital membership card in the App
- One Family Pass covers the whole household
- Up to 40% off at cinemas nationwide, 7 days a week!
- Up to 56% off at thousands of family days out
- Kids eat free at tonnes of restaurants
- Savings on UK family breaks
Check the website for full terms and conditions.
Experience Days
Experience Days offers activities and excursions with a difference, across the country. From walking tours to food tastings, creative classes and daredevil activities, there's a great range at prices that don't break the bank.
Highlights include:
London Harry Potter Film Locations Tour
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Harry Potter on a magical London Walking Tour that’s sure to delight fans of all ages. This two-hour adventure takes you through the heart of the city, visiting iconic filming locations straight out of the beloved films. From the bustling streets to hidden gems, this tour brings the wizarding world to life in a way that is both informative and entertaining.
Tickets are £15, at Experience Days
Newcastle Silent Disco Dance Adventure
Dive into the vibrant energy of Newcastle with a Silent Disco Adventure. This unique experience invites participants to swap the usual night out for a fun-filled, musical escapade through the lively streets of the Toon. Whether you’re a local looking for a fresh way to enjoy the city or a visitor eager to explore, prepare for an unforgettable journey that will have you dancing and singing with joy.
Tickets are £18.50, at Experience Days
Half Day Paintballing Experience plus 100 Paintballs
This fantastic, adrenaline-fuelled Half Day Paintballing Experience is the perfect experience gift for a daredevil friend, but also a great opportunity to put your own nerves and aim to the test!
With centres across the country, this awesome experience can be enjoyed by just about anyone, and you are guaranteed to have an exhilarating, action-packed day out.
Prices start at £10, at Experience Days
Easter Bonnet workshops
Hobbycraft, the UK’s largest arts and crafts retailer, has everything you need to keep kids entertained this spring with its Kids' Easter Bug Bonnet Workshop.
Designed to help kids of all ages get creating, each maker will be left with a brightly coloured, bug-inspired bonnet – ready for any competition. Booking details are here.
Priced at £10, the retailer’s bonnet making workshop is a great way for kids to explore their creative side this Easter.
They can choose from a ladybird or bee design or opt for a unique idea of their own. Those taking part will be given glue, googly eyes, tissue paper and more during the hour-long workshop.
Can’t make it into the store? Hobbycraft has you covered with its huge range of bonnet-making products and free ideas, so you can keep the creative fun going at home, from as little as £1.
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