How to Keep the Kids Entertained During the School Holidays for Less
From picnics to nature trails, enjoy budget-friendly family fun throughout the school holidays
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Posted: 03/08/26
Six weeks of school holidays can feel like a long time to fill, but family fun doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag! From treasure hunts to crafting, there are plenty of affordable ways to keep boredom at bay. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite low-cost and unusual school holiday activities that will keep the kids smiling while helping you stick to your budget!
Museums
Museums are the best of both worlds, a fun and educational way to entertain your children!
By exploring new interests and learning about fascinating topics, it’s a fun and interactive way to keep your children engaged. Perfect for all weathers and ideal for an affordable day out!
Local splash park
Splash parks are a popular favourite during warm weather; they’re often free or low cost making them a budget friendly way to spend your day. Perfect for children of all ages and a great way to cool down. Make sure to pack plenty of sun cream to help stay protected outdoors.
You can stock up on a range of kid’s sun cream available at Savers!
Nivea Sun Kids Trigger Spray Spf50 250ml
£8.99
Nivea Sun Kids Ultra Cream Spf50 150ml
£7.49
Nivea Sun Kids Roll-On Spf 50 50ml
£4.99
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Picnic
A simple yet budget friendly activity is taking a picnic to a local park. Children can enjoy the freedom of playing outside while burning off energy, staying active and enjoying hours of outdoor play. Also, a picnic is a great way to meet up with friends or family and make more summer memories.
From crisps and sweets to refreshing drinks, packing a picnic doesn’t have to break the bank. Explore Savers great-value range of food and drink to help make your day out even more enjoyable.
Golden Wonder Goalden Balls Smoky Bacon 150g
£1.00
Chewits Strawberry 4 Pack
£1.00
McVitie’s Penguin Milk Bars 7 Pack
£1.00
Mcvities Iced Gems 5 Pack
£1.00
Slush Puppie Strawberry 250ml
£1.00
Ribena Pineapple & P/Fruit Light 500ml
£1.39
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Camping in the garden
Fancy an adventure without going away? Camping in the garden at home can be just as fun! Even if you don’t have all the correct equipment, building your own camping set up using bed sheets or blankets, is another cost-effective way of creating an adventure this summer.
Capture their imaginations and get creative by giving your children a challenge and see what they create!
Nature trails
Whether you’re exploring a local woodland, park or a nature reserve, a nature trail is a great way to see wildlife and allow children to learn about the world around them. Spending quality family time together at a little cost is why nature walks are a perfect school holiday activity this summer!
How to Keep the Kids Entertained During the School Holidays for Less
Six weeks of school holidays can feel like a long time to fill, but family fun doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag! From treasure hunts to crafting, there are plenty of affordable ways to keep boredom at bay. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite low-cost and unusual school holiday activities that will keep the kids smiling while helping you stick to your budget!
Museums
Museums are the best of both worlds, a fun and educational way to entertain your children!
By exploring new interests and learning about fascinating topics, it’s a fun and interactive way to keep your children engaged. Perfect for all weathers and ideal for an affordable day out!
Local splash park
Splash parks are a popular favourite during warm weather; they’re often free or low cost making them a budget friendly way to spend your day. Perfect for children of all ages and a great way to cool down. Make sure to pack plenty of sun cream to help stay protected outdoors.
You can stock up on a range of kid’s sun cream available at Savers!
Picnic
A simple yet budget friendly activity is taking a picnic to a local park. Children can enjoy the freedom of playing outside while burning off energy, staying active and enjoying hours of outdoor play. Also, a picnic is a great way to meet up with friends or family and make more summer memories.
From crisps and sweets to refreshing drinks, packing a picnic doesn’t have to break the bank. Explore Savers great-value range of food and drink to help make your day out even more enjoyable.
Camping in the garden
Fancy an adventure without going away? Camping in the garden at home can be just as fun! Even if you don’t have all the correct equipment, building your own camping set up using bed sheets or blankets, is another cost-effective way of creating an adventure this summer.
Capture their imaginations and get creative by giving your children a challenge and see what they create!
Nature trails
Whether you’re exploring a local woodland, park or a nature reserve, a nature trail is a great way to see wildlife and allow children to learn about the world around them. Spending quality family time together at a little cost is why nature walks are a perfect school holiday activity this summer!
Be prepared for every summer walk and top up your hay fever and insect protection essentials from Savers.
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