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Free & cheap things to do with kids

Activities to keep kids entertained, including school holidays

Cheap family days out

Ongoing

A baaa-gain day out for families

You don't have to be out in the countryside to get a taste of rural life. Your little ones can make furry or feathery friends by visiting local children's farms, even in the big cities.

It's best to check the farm's website before you go as some require you to book, especially during school holidays. Some farms will ask for an optional donation.

While we can't check the whole of the UK, here are a few farms we spotted that are free to enter:

  • Deen City Farm near Wimbledon, South-West London. Open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from 10am to 4.30pm. Booking is recommended, and essential during school holidays.

  • Stonebridge City Farm in Nottingham. Open every day from 10am to 3.15pm. No need to book.

  • Bath City Farm near Bath. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 9.30am to 4pm. No need to book.

  • Surrey Docks Farm in South-East London. Open every day from 10am to 4pm. Booking is required for groups.

  • Vauxhall City Farm in Vauxhall, South London. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.30am to 4pm. Booking required for groups of eight or more.

Ongoing

See our round-up of free museums and art galleries across the UK

Culture vultures can stroll through the history of dinosaurs, find out about forensics or see the evolution of toys at more than 200 free museums and galleries. These include:

  • RAF Museum in Hendon, London

    Walk through five buildings with aircraft, artefacts, aviation memorabilia and photos of the history of aviation. MoneySaver J McEntee said:

    "This is a fantastic museum. It is very child-friendly with lots of interactive things for children to do. There are picnic areas both inside and outside the museum if you want to bring your own food and snacks. Great for families and all ages."

  • House of Marbles between Exeter and Plymouth, Devon

    See marbles and glass being made, with handmade artisan glass marbles and trinkets on display. Enjoy interactive marble runs including the largest in the UK. MoneySaver Jamie M said:

    "There's loads to see and do, including watching the artisans at work. There's a restaurant but also space outside to eat, and the gift shop is mesmerising for kids."

  • Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester

    Explore the city's industrial and scientific history through its collections. MoneySaver Irene Djan said:

    "Went with the family (10yr old & 3yr old) and can't fault it! Staff were friendly and well informed and the activities, exhibitions and demonstrations were fantastic."

  • National Museum Cardiff

    Be a part of Welsh history from early periods to the present day, including archaeology and geology. MoneySaver Rebecca M said:

    "It has loads of different things to see, including a brilliant geology and dinosaur section, as well as a hands-on room where you can handle exhibits. The art collection is superb too with lots of impressionist paintings and pieces by very famous artists."

Discount off the online price

For up to six people with a valid train ticket (we've a trick if not travelling by train)

If you register with Days Out Guide and buy a National Rail ticket, you can get 33% off the online advance ticket price for Merlin theme parks and attractions, including Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures, Legoland, and Thorpe Park – see 'More info' below for the full list.

How to get 33% off

  • Choose which theme park you want to visit at Days Out Guide and you'll be given a 33% off code.

  • Go via Days Out Guide to the theme park's own website and use the code to book advance tickets online. You can book up to a maximum of six tickets per code. You'll need to do it by 11pm the day before you want to visit.

  • On arrival at the theme park, you'll need to present your tickets alongside a valid train ticket (one for the station nearest the attraction) dated for the same day. Each person needs a valid train ticket.

Some dates are excluded, and tickets are limited during peak times. See full terms & conditions.

What if I live near the attraction/am travelling by other means?

If you're not travelling by train but this deal would still work out cheaper for you, you can buy a cheap single ticket (usually for a couple of quid) to the nearest station to your attraction – just get a train ticket from the next station along.

More info

Which Merlin attractions are included?

  • Alton Towers Resort

  • Chessington World of Adventures Resort

  • Thorpe Park

  • Legoland Windsor Resort

  • Warwick Castle, Cadbury World

  • The London Eye, Shrek’s Adventure! London

  • Madame Tussauds Blackpool

  • The Dungeons (London, York, Edinburgh, or Blackpool Tower)

  • The Blackpool Tower Eye

  • Legoland Discovery Centres (Manchester or Birmingham)

  • Sea Life Aquariums & Centres (London, Birmingham, Great Yarmouth, Loch Lomond, Blackpool, Brighton, Manchester, Scarborough, Hunstanton and Weymouth Adventure Park)

Ongoing

Including Eden Project, Longleat Safari and many more

Convert Tesco Clubcard points into Tesco Reward Partners vouchers and on many attractions you get two-times the vouchers' face value to use on tickets, for example £5 in points converts into £10-worth of vouchers. They can be used at theme parks, wildlife parks and more.

Here are some of the popular theme parks you can choose:

  • Alton Towers

  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort

  • Chessington

  • Drayton Manor

  • Legoland Windsor

  • Thorpe Park

And some of the other attractions:

  • Eden Project

  • Blackpool Zoo

  • Longleat Safari

  • National Sea Life, Birmingham

  • Cadbury World

For how to fully maximise Clubcard points, see our Boost Tesco Clubcard guide.

Free kids' in-store workshops

Every month

First Sunday of every month and during summer holidays

If you go online to Dobbies Garden Centre (find your nearest store), you can book your child a place on one of its free workshops for 4-10-year-olds.

These include Little Seedlings, which run on the first Sunday of every month, at its stores across the UK (excluding a few locations).

You can also attend during the summer holidays which is themed on summer scents – this can be booked via this link.

Little Seedlings workshops get children planting and learning about nature and wildlife. Each workshop is on a different topic and lasts around 45-60 minutes. Children will be given a welcome pack containing stickers and a folder to store the activities each month. There’s also an attendance card and each child will receive a certificate after their third, sixth and twelfth workshops. 

It told us parents will need to stay with their children during the workshops.

See cheap days out for more ways to save on family fun.

Until 22 February

During February half term

If your kids love animals, this could make for a fun and informative free day out. Pet products retailer Pets at Home is running totally free 'My Pet Pals' workshops for kids in most of its 450+ stores. These are running from Saturday 14 February until Sunday 22 February, though dates will differ depending on where you live (find your nearest store).

You'll just need to book your place online by filling in a form.

Sessions run at 2pm and last for 45 minutes. The workshops include activities such as creating and designing animal characters and learning how to care for pets. Plus, every child will receive a certificate, sticker and character headband and activity sheets to take home.

Children don't need to bring anything as all materials will be provided. Children of all ages are welcome, but sessions are designed for kids aged four and older, and they will need to be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian. You need to book online for your chosen store, date and time.

See cheap days out for more ways to save on family fun.

Free sports & fitness

Various dates

Weekend events in England, Scotland & Wales

If your kids dream of being the next Andy Murray or Emma Raducanu, you can 'net' free tennis sessions or coaching as part of Barclays Big Tennis Weekends, organised by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). They're on at more than 60 venues across England, Scotland and Wales (sadly it's not available in Northern Ireland).

These weekends run all year round – you can look online to find your nearest, so the ball's in your court to decide when and where to play.

Events and activities vary between venues, but will include cardio tennis, coaching and free play. It's aimed at young families, but everyone is welcome – all ages and abilities (though under-18s must be accompanied by an adult). Rackets and balls will be provided.

How to book

The LTA suggests you visit its website to book online in advance, but in some cases it's fine to turn up on the day as long as there's room. At some smaller venues, you won't be able to book in advance and are advised to just turn up – though if that's the case, it's always worth calling ahead to prevent a wasted trip.

More info

Excludes Northern Ireland. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult, but the adult doesn't need to participate. Although it's completely free to take part, there may be a charge for off-court additional activities and extras, such as food.

If you book online, you'll be asked to create a ClubSpark account (if you don't have one already). It's a free booking system run by a third-party called SportLabs (a software and digital services company). You'll have to agree to it and/or LTA contacting you and using your personal details. You can opt out of being sent marketing material and it sharing your details with other third parties though. You can cancel your account after the event by emailing enquiries@sportlabs.com.

Every Sunday

Weekly 2K run for 4 to 14 year olds

Children aged 4 to 14 can take part in weekly timed 2K runs in parks all over the UK on Sunday mornings (usually at 9am). A parent or guardian will need to accompany a child under 11 to and from the event, and can take part as well. Children can walk, jog, skip or run the course. See Junior Parkrun FAQs.

Children any age are also welcome at the on Saturday mornings, but these are usually busier.

Free or cheap books & magazines

Suitable for kids aged 5-9

Sign up to get it in the post four times a year

If your child is aged 5-9, you can sign up to be sent a totally free Lego Life Magazine in the post four times a year.

The magazine includes Lego news, themed games and puzzles, character comics, posters, and sneak peeks at future Lego sets.

An image of a Lego Life Magazine
Ongoing

Online and in store

Get more bang for your book, when you head online to The Works* or into a store (find your nearest*), as you can get 10 kids' picture books for £10 as part of a bundle multibuy offer.

The offer's valid on all kids' picture book bundles in the 'Mix & Match' multibuy section*. If you're shopping in-store, this selection of books will be clearly marked. No discount code is needed, this deal is automatically applied at the checkout.

If you order online, you'll qualify for free Click & Collect when you spend £10, too. Alternatively, standard delivery is £3.99, or free when you spend £30 or more. Both options will take around three working days to be delivered in-store or to your delivery address.

The Works has told us that this is an ongoing offer with no specific end date.
RRPs for these books are usually between £4.99-£6.99, while The Works usually sells them for £2 each.

Kids' restaurant deals

During February half term

Via app and when an adult buys a main meal

If you dine in at an Ask Italian restaurant (find your nearest) during February half term until Sunday 22 February, up to two kids aged up to 10 years old can eat for free when an adult main is purchased. This offer is available every day of the week from restaurant opening time until closing. 

To get this deal, you'll need to download its app (available for free on Apple and Android) where you'll get a code to show staff when you order.

Little ones will be able to get a starter, main, dessert and a babyccino with this offer which would normally cost £7.95.

This offer isn't valid for takeaway, delivery or click & collect orders, and can't be used alongside any other offer or set menu including ASK Perks, Tastecard or Tesco Clubcard.

See our Restaurant deals and vouchers page for other dining out deals.

During school holidays

Valid every day until café closing time

If you're visiting a Morrisons Café (find your nearest*), you can get a completely FREE bowl of Kellogg's cereal and a piece of fruit every day of the week from opening until café closing time during selected school holidays. To claim the deal, you just need to ask for a 'Kellogg's breakfast' at the till point.

Kellogg's has teamed up with Morrisons for this offer, and it's available in all Morrisons Cafés, while stocks last. This is a total freebie with no minimum spend required, but it's limited to one bowl of cereal and fruit per customer, per day.

The offer will be available until Sunday 22 February, and then again during the following dates:

  • Monday 30 March to Sunday 19 April

  • Monday 25 May to Sunday 31 May

  • Monday 29 June to Sunday 6 September

  • Monday 12 October to Sunday 1 November

  • Monday 21 December to Sunday 3 January

This is open to both children and adults, and you can choose from Cornflakes or Rice Krispies with a choice of dairy and non-dairy milk. You can also claim one free portion of fruit too and a glass of water.

Morrisons Café doesn't currently sell cereal as an item on its café menu, nor any fruit, so we can't say how much this would usually cost. 

Kellogg's is hoping this offer will provide a meal to those who may need it during the holidays when school breakfast clubs are unavailable. Even if this offer is not for you, please do pass the info on to someone who'd find it useful.

See our Restaurant deals and Free (or cheap) food guide for more ways to save.

3 days left

When adults buy a burger meal. Claim via Burger King app

If you order an adult burger meal via the Burger King app (available for free at the App Store or Google Play), a child can get a King Jr Meal for free (normally £3.99) until closing time on Sunday 22 February.

To claim your free kids' meal, sign in to the Burger King app, go to the offers tab until you find the 'free kids King Jr Meal' offer. Select either 'add to order' and choose your nearest participating branch, or select 'use at restaurant' to redeem it at the kiosk, till, or through click & collect.

The King Jr Meal includes a main such as a cheeseburger, hamburger, chicken nuggets or vegan nuggets, a side of fries or apple slices, and a drink. The adult meal must be an adult burger meal (King Saver burgers and all Melts burgers are excluded from the offer). 

This deal is limited to one free kids' meal per transaction. You can also get the free kids' King Jr Meal via Deliveroo, but with a minimum £25 spend.

This offer is available at all restaurants, excluding train stations, airports, service stations, and holiday parks.

See more places kids eat for 'free'.

Weekdays only

When an adult makes any purchase (cheapest 65p). Clubcard members only

Kids can eat for free at any Tesco café (332 of them – find your nearest*) when an adult makes a purchase in the café, and scans their Clubcard on weekdays during February half term (excludes weekends). If you're not a Clubcard member, you can register online for free.

This offer is available on different dates depending where you live:

  • Scotland: Monday 9 February – Friday 20 February

  • Northern Ireland: Monday 9 February – Friday 13 February

  • England and Wales: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February

You can get one free kids' meal per item purchased by an adult in the café.

The great thing about this offer compared to many other kids eat 'free' deals is there's no fixed minimum spend, or requirement to buy a 'main meal'. This means you could pay just 65p for a piece of fruit in a Tesco café to claim the freebie.

Kids’ meals usually cost up to £3.50, and they can choose from a breakfast (such as beans or avocado on toast), a hot meal deal (such as fish fingers or mac and cheese with a vegetable side dish), or the pick 'n' mix deal (sandwich, drink, fruit and two snacks). What's available may vary across different cafés.

See more places kids can eat for 'free' or £1

During February half term

Via app and when an adult buys a main meal

From Monday 16 February, if you dine in at a Côte ‎Brasserie restaurant (find your nearest), kids aged 12 and under can eat for £1 if you're signed up to its app (available for free on Apple and Android) and purchase a full-price adult main meal.

The offer is available every day until Friday 20 February from restaurant opening time until closing.

You'll be able to get either a kid’s breakfast with every adult hot breakfast purchased, or a two-course kids' meal with every full-price adult main meal. A kids' main meal alone would usually cost up to £7.50.

You can't use this offer alongside other promotions, and you can only redeem this via the app.

Fancy eating somewhere out? See our Restaurant deals page for the latest offers.

Ends Friday 20 February

When you purchase an adult main meal

If you dine in at a Frankie & Benny's restaurant (find your nearest) during February half term, kids aged 11 and under can eat for free with every paying adult (when you purchase a main meal).

No voucher is needed to claim – Frankie & Benny's told us you'll just need to let staff know at the point of ordering that you'd like to redeem this offer. The dates this deal is on will differ depending on your location:

  • Scotland: Tuesday 10 February to Friday 20 February

  • England, Wales & Northern Ireland: Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February

Frankie & Benny's told us a kids' meal would usually cost up to £8.30, but this can differ depending on your location. You can get one kids' meal for each adult meal purchased, and this valid for up to six guests in total per table (including kids).

The adult mains must come from the main or gluten-free menus, while a kids' meal counts as any dish from the kids' menu. It's not valid on the breakfast, set menu or event menus.

This offer can't be used alongside any other deal, and it's not valid at Frankie & Benny’s airport locations or London Covent Garden and Paddington restaurants.

See more restaurant deals where kids can eat for free.

Weekdays during February half term

When an adult buys a main meal

From Monday 16 February, if you dine in at a Bill's restaurant (find your nearest), you can get up to two free kids' meals (normally £7.45 each) when purchasing an adult main meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner). This deal is valid on weekdays only and ends Friday 20 February.

As up to two kids aged 10 years old and under can get a free meal when an adult orders a full-price main, it could be a great option for single parents, or if you're out solo with two kids.

The free kids' meal comes with a main, side and dessert. The following items are some main meals available on the kids' menu: buttermilk pancakes, mac & cheese, and fish fingers & chips.

There's no code needed as this offer is automatically applied to your bill. This cannot be used alongside another deal or discount code and doesn't apply to set menus.

See more places kids can eat for free.

During February half term

When an adult buys a main meal

If you dine in at Bella Italia (find your nearest), little ones can eat for free Sunday to Thursday during February half term when an adult main is purchased from the 'A La Carte' menu.

This deal runs from restaurant opening time until closing during from Sunday 15 February until Thursday 19 February.

Bella Italia told us there is no code needed to claim this deal, this is automatically applied to your bill. Kids will be able to get a starter, main, pudding and Cawston pressed juice. Kids meals usually cost between £6.49 and £8.49.

This offer is not available at restaurants within Center Parcs, Edinburgh Northbridge, Milton Keynes Stadium on event days, London Cranbourn St, Irving St, Queensway 110, Queensway 55, St Martins Lane, Strand, South Kensington, Shaftesbury Avenue and Wellington Street. 

This cannot be used alongside any other offer, set menu, voucher or Tesco Clubcard deal, and is a dine-in only offer. There is currently no end date to this deal. 

Check out our Restaurant deals page for the latest offers. 

During February half term

When an adult buys a main meal

From Sunday 15 February, if you dine in at a Banana Tree restaurant (find your nearest) during February half term, you can get one free kids' meal when an adult buys a main meal from the All Day menu until Friday 20 February.

No code is required, the promotion is automatically applied to the bill. The free kids' meal includes a main and a dessert which would normally cost £7.75. This deal applies all times of the day until restaurant closing time.

This freebie can't be used with any other offer or promotion, and it's not valid for delivery, takeaway, click & collect or at the O2 Arena restaurant on event days.

See our Restaurant deals and vouchers page for other dining out deals.

Ongoing

When an adult buys a main meal. Valid every day

If you're visiting a Morrisons Café (find your nearest*), you can get a free kids' meal (normally costing £3.50) when purchasing an adult main meal for £5 or more. The offer is valid every day, all times of the day until cafés close. Morrisons has confirmed this is an ongoing offer, but we'll update you here if that changes. This offer isn't valid on café specials. 

The free kids' meal comes with a piece of fruit and Tropicana kids' orange or apple drink, or bottle of water. Kids can choose between a hot meal on the café kids menu or a pick 'n' mix style meal, including a sandwich, snack and drink. The following items are some main meals available on the café kids' menu:

  • Macaroni cheese 

  • Bangers and mash

  • Fish fingers and chips 

  • Chicken nuggets, chips and peas

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See our Restaurant deals for more ways to save.

More info

Only one free meal from the kids' menu with any one adult meal with a value of £5 or over.
Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer except Teatime Meal Deal.
The child must be under 16 years of age and present at the time of purchase.

This is available at all Morrisons Cafés.

You don't need to be a hotel guest

When an adult orders full a main meal

From Friday 13 February, if you head to selected Premier Inn hotels and order a main meal (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner), you can get up to two free kids' meals. There’s no code or voucher needed, this applies automatically.

It doesn't matter whether you're a guest or not at Premier Inn hotels, this applies to all. The deal is only valid at selected sites (there are over 250 locations taking part – find participating locations) and it's valid every day of the week until Sunday 1 March.

Up to two children aged under 16 can get a meal for free per paying adult.

Check out our Restaurant deals page for the latest offers.

Ongoing

When an adult buys a main

If you dine in at a Las Iguanas restaurant (find your nearest) during February half term, children aged 12 and under can eat for free when you purchase a full-price adult main meal.

This offer is valid all day until restaurant closing time from Monday 16 February until Friday 20 February.

Kids will be able to get a main, dessert and a drink which normally costs £7.50.

This offer is available at all Las Iguanas restaurants, but excludes event days at the O2, Wembley, Resorts World, Cardiff, Mill Lane and Brindley Place locations and at Las Iguanas Center Parcs.

It can only be used when eating in store (not available for click & collect or delivery). You can get one free kids' meal for each full-price adult main meal purchased. You can't use this offer alongside other promotions.

Fancy eating somewhere out? Check out our Restaurant deals page for the latest offers.

Ongoing

Or for £1 in some locations. When an adult buys an unlimited breakfast

Up to two children aged under 15 can get a 'free' breakfast at some Travelodge hotels (find your nearest) when accompanied by an adult buying an unlimited cooked breakfast. In other locations, it'll cost £1 for a kids' breakfast per paying adult.

This offer is valid during breakfast hours every day of the week (though this will vary depending on location) and there is no code needed to claim this deal, it's automatically applied to the bill. This is an ongoing deal with no specific end date.

An unlimited adult breakfast normally costs from £9.99. It doesn't matter if you're a guest or not at Travelodge hotels, this offer applies to walk-ins too. This offer doesn't apply to 'Breakfast To Go'.

Check out our Restaurant deals page for the latest offers.

Ongoing

When an adult spends £15

If you dine in at any The Real Greek restaurant (find your nearest) on a Sunday, you can get one free kids' meal for each adult spending £15 or more. The £10 spend is valid across all menu items, including drinks.

This deal applies all times of the day, on Sundays only.

No code is required, the promotion is automatically applied to the bill. The free kids' meal includes a main (choose from a souvlaki wrap or a meze selection), a drink and an ice cream or sorbet dessert. A kids' meal would usually cost £7.

Children must be under 12 and this can't be used with any other offer or promotion. One free kids' meal per adult spending £10. 

See our Restaurant deals and vouchers page for other dining out deals.

Ongoing

When an adult spends £4 in café

If you're visiting a Dunelm* (find your nearest*) and fancy a bite to eat, head to its in-store café, Pausa, and kids can eat for 'free' when an adult spends £4. 

No code is required, the promotion is automatically applied to the bill. This offer is available in all Pausa Cafés across the UK every day of the week, from opening until cafés close. Dunelm told us this is an on-going deal with no end date.

The 'free' kids' meal includes a main (example dishes include a jacket potato with cheese, chicken & pesto wrap, or a cheese pizza), as well as two snacks and a drink. This would usually cost up to £5.25. 

The £4 spend must be made in the Pausa Café (not Dunelm) and the deal applies to the entire kids' menu. One child can eat for free with every £4 spent, so if you spend £8 then two children can claim a free meal. 

See our Restaurant deals for more ways to save.

Ongoing

When an adult buys a cooked breakfast. Valid every day

Up to two children aged under 16 can eat a 'free' breakfast at any Beefeater restaurant (find your nearest) when accompanied by an adult buying an unlimited cooked breakfast, which costs £10.99.

This offer is valid during breakfast hours every day of the week and there is no code needed to claim this deal, it's automatically applied to the bill. Beefeater told us this is an ongoing deal with no specific end date. 

Kids can choose from either a full cooked breakfast including bacon, sausages (meat or vegan options), eggs, hash browns, beans, cooked tomatoes, mushrooms and black pudding. Or they can opt for a continental selection including toast, yoghurt, porridge and pastries.

This deal is also available at all Premier Inn hotels and its integrated or adjoining Whitbread restaurants including Bar + Block, Brewers Fayre, Table Table, and Whitbread Inns.

Check out our Restaurant deals page for the latest offers. 

Ongoing

When adult buys a cooked breakfast. Valid every day

Up to two children aged under 16 can eat a 'free' breakfast at any Brewers Fayre restaurant (find your nearest) when accompanied by an adult buying an unlimited cooked breakfast. An adult cooked breakfast costs £10.99.

This offer is valid during breakfast hours every day of the week and there is no code needed to claim this deal, it's automatically applied to the bill. Brewers Fayre told us this is an ongoing deal with no specific end date. 

Kids can choose from either a full cooked breakfast including bacon, sausages (meat or vegan options), eggs, hash browns, beans, cooked tomatoes, mushrooms and black pudding. Or they can opt for a continental selection including toast, yoghurt, porridge and pastries.

This deal is also available at all Premier Inn hotels and its integrated or adjoining Whitbread restaurants including Bar + Block, Beefeater, Table Table, and Whitbread Inns.

Check out our Restaurant deals page for the latest offers. 

Ongoing

When an adult buys a cooked breakfast. Valid every day

Up to two children aged under 16 can eat a 'free' breakfast at any Table Table restaurant (find your nearest) when accompanied by an adult buying an unlimited cooked breakfast. An adult cooked breakfast costs £10.99.

This offer is valid during breakfast hours every day of the week and there is no code needed to claim this deal, it's automatically applied to the bill. Table Table told us this is an ongoing deal with no specific end date. 

Kids can choose from either a full cooked breakfast including bacon, sausages (meat or vegan options), eggs, hash browns, beans, cooked tomatoes, mushrooms and black pudding. Or they can opt for a continental selection including toast, yoghurt, porridge and pastries.

This deal is also available at all Premier Inn hotels and its integrated or adjoining Whitbread restaurants including Bar + Block, Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, and Whitbread Inns.

Check out our Restaurant deals page for the latest offers. 

More info

Breakfast, light bites, bar snacks, junior meals, festive and set menus are excluded.

Ongoing

When an adult buys a main meal

If you head to your local Dobbies Garden Centre restaurant (find your nearest store), kids can eat for £1 when an adult main meal is purchased (£8.95-£11.75). There's no code needed, this is automatically applied to your bill. 

This deal is available daily from 9am until restaurant closing time, but this may vary depending on location. There is currently no end date for this offer but we’ll update you here if that changes.

Kids can choose from the children's breakfast and lunch menu, which includes hot food, as well as the pick & mix box – both are served with a drink. Kids' meals usually cost £5.20. There's no limit to how many free meals can be claimed either, so for every adult main meal purchased, one free kids' lunch main or box is redeemable.

This offer is not available in any of the 'Little Dobbies' stores, and the following Dobbies’ stores: Andover, Lelant, Marple, Reading, York and Anchorwood.

See our Restaurant deals and vouchers page for other dining out deals.

Ongoing

No minimum spend required

Kids aged 16 or under can eat for £1 when dining in at any Asda café (find your nearest). There's no minimum spend or purchase required, and this deal is valid all day, seven days a week.

Asda told us there's a maximum of one meal per child, per day. The kids' menu includes dishes such as fish fingers, all-day breakfast and chicken nuggets which would normally cost £3.20. Kids can choose from either a hot or cold meal, and now all meals come with a piece of fruit.

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For babies under 18 months, you can get one 70g free pouch of Ella’s Kitchen baby food as part of this deal.

See our Restaurant deals and vouchers page for other dining out deals.

Ongoing

When an adult buys a main meal

If you go into your local Hungry Horse pub (find your nearest) during February half term, kids can eat from £1 when an adult purchases a main meal (normally £7.29-£8.49). There's no code or voucher needed, the discount is applied automatically.

This deal usually runs on Mondays only, but has been extended for half term so you can get this from Monday 16 February until Friday 27 February.

With this deal, children can choose from either a small chicken burger or kids' lasagne for £1. The build your own tacos, large chicken strips meal, mini fish & chips, dirty beef burger, large chicken burger, kids' chilli and large chicken wings will be slightly more at £1.50.

This offer includes a main meal only, so if you want to do the meal deal and add a drink and pudding, this will increase the price up to £3 or £3.50, depending on their main meal option. 

Kid's meals usually cost between £3.69 and £4.29. 

Up to two children can eat with one adult paying full price. The offer is for dine-in only.

See Hungry Horse website for full T&Cs.

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Ongoing

When an adult buys a main meal

If you head to your local Sizzling Pub (find your nearest) and purchase a main meal (usually between £6-12), you can get a kids' meal for £1 when ordered at the same time. There’s no code or voucher needed, the discount will be applied automatically.

This offer is an ongoing offer, valid Monday to Friday from 3pm.

The kids' menu includes dishes such as fish fingers and Quorn nuggets which would usually cost from £2.49.

This is valid at all Sizzling Pubs restaurants. All food must be purchased in the same transaction for this deal to apply. This offer won't work on the breakfast or any other set menu.

Sizzling Pubs confirmed there is no age limit to kids claiming the £1 meal, however some users have told us they tried to redeem it and were told it is only for children aged five and under, so it may be worth checking with your local branch before claiming this offer.

Check out our Restaurant deals page for the latest offers. 

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