SAVE MONEY ON YOUR DAYS OUT

The Credit Crunch doesn’t mean you have to stop having fun – especially with the great deals that can be had on days out across the UK..

Plan Ahead

Families can save nearly £50 on the cost of a trip to a theme park just by planning ahead – all the major parks offer cheaper online rates if you book in advance. Similarly make sure to check out sites for ticket deals.

Visit a Museum

In 2001, all national museums were made free to the public – leaving you no excuse to immerse yourself in some culture. Great examples are the Natural History Museum or the Tate Modern.

Join a Discount Club

Are you a regular day-tripper? Then a membership of daysoutuk.com may be for you. It costs £14.99 a year – however you get more than £2,000 worth of discount vouchers for anything from theme parks to wildlife parks.  Recent examples include 2-for-1 entry at Ramsgate Maritime Museum, and £10 off a family ticket to Cadbury World in Birmingham.

Take the Train

Live in London or the South-East? Then daysoutguide.co.uk lists more than 100 attractions, shows and restaurants where you can get a 2-for-1 voucher if you travel by train on the same day. Attractions include The London Dungeon and Madam Tussauds.

Sit in the Audience

Go and see your favourite TV show being filmed – broadcasters give away tickets to sit in the audience free. For BBC shows such as Later With Jools Holland try bbc.co.uk. For shows like the X Factor and Big Brother try applausestore.com.