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1 Current Deal

Normally up to £12

Including Glasgow on 10 to 11 May as well as shows in London, Edinburgh and more

You can get two free tickets for the Homebuilding & Renovating Show* at multiple locations this year when registering online via our special link. Tickets normally cost up to £12 online, or up to £18 on the door.

Choose from the following 2025 shows:

  • 10 to 11 May, Glasgow SEC – 6,000 free tickets

  • 28 to 29 June, Sandown Park, Surrey – 4,000 free tickets

  • 19 to 21 September, London ExCel – 15,000 free tickets

  • 4 to 5 October, Edinburgh RHC – 6,000 free tickets

  • 31 October to 2 November, Harrogate Convention Centre, North Yorkshire – 10,000 free tickets

  • 15 to 16 November, Bath and West Showground, Somerset – 6,000 free tickets

You need to claim your ticket before 3pm on the day before each event starts, though there's a possibility the free ticket allocation could have gone by then, so it's best not to wait. Tickets will be emailed to you and you'll need to either print them beforehand, or print them out at the show's ticket desk. Children aged 16 or under can attend for free and don't need to book in advance.

Important: Tickets are completely free for these shows, so if you're asked to add any card details, go back and try the above link again.

What is the Homebuilding & Renovating Show? It includes big brands exhibiting their latest products, plus free seminars and masterclasses, and one-to-one advice led by experts within the industry on topics such as design, self-builds, energy efficiency, and budgets.

For savings around the home, see our Home & Garden deals round-up.

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FREE The Baby Show Birmingham tickets

At the NEC, Friday 9 to Sunday 11 May. Aimed at expectant and new parents

If you're a new parent or have a baby on the way, we've 500 free tickets (normally £28 each on the door or £18 n advance) for The Baby Show – a pregnancy, baby and parenting event happening at the Birmingham NEC from Friday 9 until Sunday 11 May.

How to get tickets

Simply enter the code PTMSE online at The Baby Show. You can get up to two free adult tickets per household, and children aged 14 or under go free – there's a separate option for child tickets, and these don't count towards the 500 free tickets allocation.

It's first-come, first-served and you'll need to choose which day you want to go when booking your tickets. The offer will end at 11.59pm on Thursday 8 May, or when all tickets have been claimed, whichever's sooner. This is a total freebie – if you're asked to add any card details, try again.

Image of a man showing a baby seat to three members of the public at a previous Baby Show

Need-to-knows

When will tickets arrive? They’ll be emailed to you within 20-30 minutes of booking and you’ll need to show them on your phone upon arrival.

How much are they worth? Adult tickets currently cost £28 each on the door, or £18 online in advance, plus a £2.50 transaction fee – waived for this deal.

Which days can I go? You can choose one of these three days: Friday 9 May, Saturday 10 May or Sunday 11 May.

What’s The Baby Show about? You'll be able to try, compare, and shop exclusive offers from hundreds of brands. There will be over 350 baby and boutique baby brands and 1,000s of products, including buggies, bouncers, cribs, car seats and more. In addition, you can attend a selection of free expert talks with insights and tips on a range of topics. The show also offers a range of complimentary facilities such as the buggy testing track (an immersive feature which allows you to test-drive strollers and prams), as well as the baby changing area and baby feeding café.

The Baby Show is open on Friday 9 and Sunday 11 May from 9.30am to 5pm, and Saturday 10 May from 9.30am to 5.30pm.

For more tips and tricks on how to save as a new parent, see our Baby checklist guide.


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FREE Ideal Home Show Scotland tickets

For SEC Glasgow, Friday 23 to Monday 26 May

If you're looking for some interior inspiration for your home, we've arranged for the Ideal Home Show Scotland to give away 10,000 pairs of free one-day tickets for Friday 23 May to Monday 26 May at SEC Glasgow – there are 2,500 pairs of tickets for each day. You'll also get free entry to the Eat & Drink Festival at the same venue.

How to get tickets

Simply enter the code IHSSMSE online at Ideal Home Show Scotland. You can get two free adult tickets per household, though children aged 15 or under can go free (maximum of two children per adult). Child tickets don't count towards the free tickets allocation.

It's first-come, first-served and you'll need to choose which day you want to go when you book your tickets. The offer will end when all tickets have been claimed.

If you're asked to add any card details, something's gone wrong, so try again.

Need-to-knows

When will tickets arrive? They’ll be emailed to you within five days after booking, and you can show your tickets on your phone or print them out at home.

How much are they worth? Adult tickets usually cost £13.

What’s the Ideal Home Show Scotland about? It includes live talks from celebrity guests, home & garden inspiration and free one-to-one advice from experts. Brands are divided into the following areas: Travel & Leisure, Lifestyle, Gardens, Interiors and Home Renovation. This year's guests include Laura Hamilton, Banjo Beale and Anna Campbell Jones. The show's open daily from 10am to 5pm. See venue & travel information for how to get to SEC Glasgow.

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Free protection for all shopping!

There's a little-known piece of legislation that turns any credit card into a financial self-defence superhero. 'Section 75' of the Consumer Credit Act means your plastic must protect anything you buy for more than £100 for free, so if there's a problem or the company goes bust, you can still get your money back.
And although Section 75 doesn't apply to debit cards, there is something else to fall back on if you've paid using a debit card, or used a credit card for a purchase under £100. Known as Chargeback, this is part of banks' and card companies' internal rules and not a legal requirement. Read full details of Section 75 or Chargeback, plus how to claim, in our guides.
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