The best cheap or free Groupon days out in the summer holidays
by Alex Saint
Nationwide days out deals | London and the South East | The South West | The Midlands | The North East | The North West | Wales
Summer’s here and it’s time to get creative with ways to keep the kids busy. Fortunately, our guide to a fantastic range of Groupon days out is tailor-made for enjoying the Great Outdoors with the family.
Wherever you may be in the country, we’ve rounded up our best value attractions for days out in the summer holidays. Our family days out vouchers not only provide discounted entry, but some also offer free entry for children of a certain age or height. Free days out for the kids? You can’t possibly say no!
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Nationwide days out deals
Top deals: family membership from £126 per year, kids under five go free
Unlock access to some of the UK’s best historical sites and areas of outstanding beauty with a National Trust membership, and you’ll always have somewhere to visit this summer. Pack a picnic and enjoy the fresh air!
Top deal: 10% off all tickets
Round up the troops and head to the treetops for a day of woodland adventures. Whiz down the ziplines and test your nerves on the high ropes — with sites all over the country, this is one of our favourite Groupon family days out.
Top deal: 50% off for family and friends for passholders
There’s no better way to swerve summer holiday burnout than by investing in a Merlin’s Annual Pass. For £89, you’ll gain entry to a host of exciting UK attractions, including Alton Towers, LEGOLAND, and even Sea Life Centres (you need something for those drizzly days!). Plus, you’ll score summer days out deals for your friends and family too.
London and the South East
Top deals: 23% off tickets and children under four go free
Discover this beautiful botanical world with the kids and get to know London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site. Step into a green oasis with 130 hectares of landscaped gardens featuring tropical greenhouses and a magnificent treetop walkway. This is one of the best days out in London for families who want to escape urban life.
Top deals: park entry for £22 or cheaper, kids under two go free
Visit this hidden Hertfordshire gem to meet over 800 animals, including big cats, primates and anacondas — this award-winning wildlife park really has it all. If real-life animals aren’t quite enough for you, follow the World of Dinosaurs trail, one of the best animatronic dinosaur days out in the UK.
Peppa Pig World at Paulton’s Park
Top deals: 18% off tickets and kids under one metre go free
Little ones may get to meet their cartoon pig hero, but there’s enough fun to be had at Paulton’s Park to keep the whole family happy! With various exhilarating roller coasters, gentle, family-friendly rides and daily shows, the family bonding starts here. Plus, kids under 1 metre go free!
Top deal: afternoon tickets from just £22
LEGOLAND might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re looking for cheap days out in London. But with our family days out deals, you won’t have to pay full whack! Just take the kids for the afternoon rather than a full day, and save big on the entry ticket.
The South West
Top deals: 38% off tickets and free entry for kids under 92cm
Planning a trip to Cornwall this summer? We’ve got just the idea for a fun family day out… especially if the kids are under 92cm. This park is filled with family-friendly attractions from a mini log flume to a water balloon fight zone. Just what you need to cool down in the summer!
The Midlands
Top deals: 30% off tickets and kids under three go free
Zoo days out are big in the Midlands this summer, so we’ll kick off the offers with one of the greats. Home to some of the world’s most beautiful and endangered animals, West Midlands Safari Park offers more than just a safari drive-through. Follow the African Walking Trail to see elephants and giraffes on foot, and save some time for the theme park with its rip-roaring selection of rides.
Top deals: 40% off tickets, 20% off child tickets and kids under two go free
Give the kids a history lesson as well as a taste of the natural world at this impressive West Midlands zoo — it comes complete with its very own castle. Get acquainted with some of the world’s rarest animals, meet friends on the farm and explore 40 acres of ancient woodland.
Twycross Zoo & Gruffalo Discovery Land
Top deal: 30% off tickets and kids under two go free
While a variety of species call Leicestershire’s favourite zoo home, Twycross is particularly famous for its endangered primate breeding programme. If you’re lucky, you might even spot some babies! Don’t forget to check out the new Gruffalo Discovery Land trail — it’s an interactive adventure that will captivate the kids.
Top deal: adult tickets from £14.50 in advance, kids under 95cm go free
Set in 100 acres of countryside and featuring over 40 rides and attractions, this family-friendly theme park will keep holiday boredom at bay. The water park is a summer highlight with its unique lagoons, slides and waterfalls — book online through Groupon for a cheap day out.
The North East
Top deal: 20% off tickets and free for kids under four
Cut loose with the kids at one of the best family days out in Yorkshire. With everything from fun-filled fairground rides to activities like Jurassic Adventure Golf on offer, there’s something for big kids, little kids and everyone in-between.
Top deal: 30% off tickets, free entry for kids under three
Why choose between theme parks and zoo days out when you can have the best of both worlds? With some of the most exciting theme park rides in Europe and a zoo with more than 140 different animal species, the kids will be flying high after a Flamingo Land visit.
The North West
Top deal: 10% off all tickets
Spice up the ultimate British seaside experience at the UK’s most ride-intensive amusement park. Thrill-seeking teens will have a blast trying out the white knuckle roller coasters while Nickelodeon Land will delight your toddler with all their favourite characters.
Wales
Top deals: Adult tickets from £14, kids under two go free
If you’re anywhere near the picturesque seaside town of Tenby, plan a roar-some day at one of the best dinosaur days out in the UK. Inspired by everyone’s favourite dinosaur franchise, Jurassic Park, the winding trails will bring you face-to-face with some of history’s most interesting reptiles.
Top deals: annual family pass for £200, adults £21.95 and kids under two go free
This kid-friendly farm houses an assortment of exotic animals as well as the usual donkeys and pigs in the barn. Invest in the annual family pass to get your money’s worth in just two visits — with adventure play areas and vintage fairground rides to discover, it’s a summer holiday paradise.
Make summer 2022 one to remember with cheap family days out. Get outside with Groupon and save a few quid while you’re at it.
Looking for more ways to save? It’s easy with Groupon.
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- Stay in and save on family meals with our takeaway discount codes — from Uber Eats to Food Hub, we've got your Friday night in sorted.
- Check out Groupon's best summer discounts for discounts from the likes of Easyjet, Booking.com and B&Q. Some of these deals are exclusive offers you won’t find anywhere else!
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