16 Jul 2019
Summer holidays are just around the corner and Picniq have put together their top ten ideas for summer holidays on a budget.
95% of families around the UK have said they prioritise keeping their family entertained and happy while 89% said finding good deals is the most important (Short Term Rentalz 2019).
Picniq, which was founded by former Headteacher and mother of three Claire Skerrett, is here to help parents make those priorities a reality.
When it comes to days out, 85% of parents said outdoor activities were the top priority, followed closely by trips to major attractions or theme parks (Short Term Rentalz 2019).
Offering ideas and information about over 4,000 days out through their website, Facebook page and blog, Picniq save families money by offering the best deals for tickets to attractions, events and festivals around the UK.
See the top 10 summer activity deals here:
- Save up to 33% at The Mary Rose Museum – Portsmouth
£28 Family (2+3), £12.00 Adult 16 yrs+, £6.00 Child 5-15 yrs
Take in the amazing sight of the only Tudor ship on display in the world from the 'Upper Deck Gallery'. Watch the crew at work via the stunning projections and gain a real sense of what life was like for the men on board.
- 20% off at Oxygen Free Jumping – Leeds
£7.56 1hr Session
Enjoy 'bouncetastic' fun across 9 different zones and 120 trampolines! Take on the challenge of the awesome assault course. Test your skills on the giant airbag and trial the world's first fitness reaction track.
- Save up to 22% at Body Worlds – London
£67.50 Family Special Offer, £20 Adult 16 yrs+, £14 Child 6-15 yrs
Explore Dr Gunther von Hagen's original BODY WORLDS exhibition, at its new permanent home in the heart of Piccadilly Circus London, and journey through the human body in an awe-inspiring environment featuring over 200 fascinating exhibits, which celebrate life.
- 20% off tickets at Cheddar Gorge – Somerset
£15.96 Adult, £11.96 Child, Free for Under 5's
At Cheddar Gorge explore stunning stalactite caverns and see the dramatic cliffs which rise 450ft above the ground. There are two very different caves to explore, a museum, cliff top walk and lookout tower!
- Up to 12% off at UP at the O2 – London
£27 Weekday, £32.40 Sunset, £32.40 Twilight
This exhilarating guided expedition will find yourself taking in the views of London from 52 metres above the ground! The impressive O2 walkway is 380 metres long and at it's steepest point has an incline of 28 degrees on the way up and 30 degrees on the way back down. With three different climbs to choose from, there's plenty of opportunity to take the climb that best suits you.
- Save up to 20% at Lightwater Valley – Yorkshire
£22.50 Over 1.3m, £15 1-1.30m, £8 <1m, Free for Under 3's
Lightwater Valley is full of action-packed excitement and adventure, with over 35 rides and attractions for the whole family! Ride Europe's longest rollercoaster, The Ultimate! Spin above the treetops on Apollo and discover the mysterious subterranean world of Raptor Attack's and take to the skies in the powerful grip of the Eagles Claw!
- Up to 20% at Longleat – Warminster
£27.96 Adults, £20.95 Child, £25.16 Seniors
Explore Longleat's incredible attractions; Jungle Kingdom, Drive Through Safari, Main Square adventure park, Longleat House and much, much more! A full-on, fun-packed day for all the family. With creatures from around the world, from the majestic and exotic to the cute and cuddly, there's always another animal adventure just around the corner.
- Up to 29% off tickets at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure – Norwich
£12.00 Over 90cmand free Under 90cm
Grab the family and head to Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure for a roarr-some day of family-fun adventures of the Jurassic kind! With animatronic dinos, a Secret Animal Garden, Neanderthal Walk, Dinosaur Trail, a huge Adventure Play Area and much more, there's plenty for intrepid dino hunters of all ages to explore.
- Save up to 20% on tickets at The National Museum of The Royal Navy – Hartlepool
£8.00 Adult, £6.50 Child, £24.50 Family (5)
Set in an authentically-created historic quayside of the 1800s, The National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool will captivate the minds of all of the family as you travel through Britain's story of the Royal Navy and its rich maritime heritage.
- Up to 40% off at KidZania – London
£19.75Child 4-14yrs, £16 Adult, £10 Child 1-3yrs
Let kids live out their dreams of becoming a pilot, firefighter, radio presenter, police officer or more at KidZania, the indoor city where kids rule the roost!
The above activities are based across the UK and are appropriate for children of all ages. With thousands of ideas and tickets for family days out across the country available on Picniq's website, wherever you live, there will be an activity near you.
Picniq also has fantastic ideas on their blog for free activities across the UK. From parks, arts and crafts and outdoor games ideas, this summer there will be plenty to keep you kids entertained and all without breaking the bank!
For more information and ideas for summer fun visit: https://www.picniq.co.uk/events/