Best Budget UK Family Days Out – Fun for Less!
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Looking for cheap days out in the UK for the whole family? From action-packed theme parks to free outdoor adventures, we’ve rounded up the best ways to enjoy unforgettable family time, without breaking the bank.
🎟️ Flamingo Land Resort - theme park and zoo
First up, if you’re searching for cheap theme park deals, this is one you don’t want to miss.
Flamingo Land, located in North Yorkshire, is one of the UK’s top family attractions, with thrilling rides, a zoo home to over 140 animals, live shows, and plenty of fun for kids of all ages.
Right now, you can grab an exclusive half price Flamingo Land family ticket with us, making it one of the best value days out you’ll find anywhere in the UK.
Normally priced at £197, with this offer you can get a family pass for 4 people for less than £25 per person! Get your Flamingo Land half price tickets here!
Perfect for school holidays, weekend treats, or spontaneous fun, and you'll save a small fortune in the process.
🧪 Life Science Centre – Newcastle
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, the Life Science Centre is a brilliant interactive attraction for kids (and adults!) who love science, space and technology. Explore hands-on experiments, live science shows, and even a planetarium, all included in one ticket.
Adult tickets from £12 and under-5s go free! Keep an eye on their family deals and school holiday events too.
🦖 World Museum – Liverpool
With everything from dinosaurs and ancient Egypt to an aquarium and planetarium, the World Museum is a fantastic (and free!) indoor day out. Perfect for wet weather or curious kids.
Entry is free but donations are welcome, great for a spontaneous low-cost day.
🐠 The Deep – Hull
The Deep is an award-winning aquarium is home to sharks, turtles, rays and hundreds of fascinating sea creatures. It’s immersive and educational, and kids love the glass lift through the tank!
Every standard ticket is an annual pass for 12 months when you Gift Aid your ticket.
🐘 Knowsley Safari – Merseyside
Drive through the safari trail, walk around the foot safari, and enjoy daily displays and keeper talks at Knowsley Safari in Prescot. It’s great value and perfect for animal-loving families. Prices start at £19.25 for adults, £17.50 for children aged 3 to 15 years old.
Tip: Look out for off-peak and online ticket discounts.
🐷 Piglets Adventure Farm – York
Especially great for younger children, Piglet Adventure Farm in York includes farmyard fun, play areas, tractor rides and animal encounters. There are seasonal activities too like pumpkin picking and an Easter egg hunt.
Prices vary depending on the event, summer and annual memberships are available.
🛤️ Severn Valley Railway – Worcestershire
Step back in time and take a steam train ride through the English countryside. It’s a nostalgic experience for all ages, and they often run themed events like Peppa Pig or Paddington Bear days.
Save with family tickets and kids go free on selected dates. Find out more here.
🦉 Alnwick Castle – Northumberland
Kids will recognise this from the Harry Potter films, and the castle offers broomstick training, medieval crafts and fun garden trails. All tickets purchased online at Alnwick Castle are automatically valid for 12 months from your first visit, with unlimited re-visits during opening hours.
Best visited if you're nearby or plan to return – under 4s go free.
Need More Inspiration?
Other great value UK days out include:
🦋 Tropical Butterfly House (Sheffield)
🧗 Clip ‘n Climb centres (nationwide)
🧜 Alpamare waterpark (Scarborough)
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