Top Family Days Out and Money Saving Tips
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Top tips on how to save money on family rail travel and our top 5 family days out in London
There are some great savings to be made on train travel if you book your train tickets through theTrainline.com - an average of 39%! With the looming recession and kids to entertain all year round, read on for more tips on how to save money on family rail travel and our hand-picked top 5 family days out in London.
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For just £25 you can buy a Family & Friends Railcard and save a third on most adult rail fares and 60% on child fares. Not only that, but it gives you a Days Out UK membership for only £4.95 (usually £14.99), great offers on food and hotels and many more discounts.
To use your Family and Friends Railcard on thetrainline.com, just select it from the ‘Railcards and other discounts’ drop down menu when you make your booking.
To buy a Family and Friends Railcard, find out about all the savings you can make with it, or to read the terms & conditions, see the Family and Friends website.
The GroupSave ticket allows 3 or 4 people to travel together during off-peak times for the price of only 2 adults to hundreds of destinations in London and the South East. Even better, up to four additional 5-15 year olds can each travel for only £1, single or return!
If you’d like to make great savings on your group travel, just select the ‘GroupSave 3’ or ‘GroupSave 4’ option from the ‘Railcards and other discounts’ drop down menu when you book with the trainline.com.
For more information on GroupSave tickets, including terms & conditions, exclusions and example prices, see the Days Out Guide website.
If you travel by train to London, you can get over 100 fantastic offers for the City’s best attractions, restaurants, theatres and much more. Just visit the Days Out Guide website to see what’s available and to download your 2 for 1 voucher.
Any questions? Read this FAQ section on the Days Out Guide website.
The Science Museum and IMAX 3D - All the best bits of science under one roof!
Have you ever felt the breath of a dinosaur on your neck or been to an atomic disco? For all things weird, wonderful and downright amazing, The Science Museum is a brilliant mish-mash of brain-bending displays and interactive science fun. There’s nothing better than breaking up the day than by sitting back to a mind-blowing IMAX film in the museum’s own 3D cinema. From magnificent sea monsters and dinosaurs, to Egyptian wonders and breathtaking space voyages, imaginations will run wild. And the best bit? Entry to the museum is totally free, although there are charges for the IMAX 3D Cinema, simulators and some special exhibitions.
Info & Tickets: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Top outdoor day out - Hampton Court Palace - Hobnobbing with the Tudors!
A lovely day outside, this beautiful historic site on the fringes of London was once home to Henry VIII and his court. However old your children, they are sure to be entertained here. There are family trails packed with activities, costumed tours, a skill-testing maze and even the opportunity to try your luck at singing, dancing and Tudor games. The Tudor kitchens come complete with sights and smells from the past and the Haunted Gallery lets you explore the palace’s many ghost stories. Set within enchanting riverside gardens, there is plenty of room for kids to run around while you soak up some sun and admire the view.
Info & Tickets: www.hrp.org.uk
Top teens day out - The London Bridge Experience and London Tombs - Scare yourself silly ...
Recently quoted the scariest attraction in London, this spine-chilling experience uses Hollywood effects and actors to re-create what London Bridge was really like in the past. Basically, not very nice. You’ll learn about its gruesome punishments for criminals, whilst dodging pick-pockets and surprises along the way. If you haven’t jumped out of your skin by then, you can descend deeper into the London Tombs, located directly below the London Bridge. Once the plague pits of the 14th century, these dark cavities have been filled with even more gruesomeness to truly shake those senses. Cool.
Info & Tickets: www.thelondonbridgeexperience.com
Top kids day out - The London Zoo - Find your inner monkey!
Zoos are always a hit with the kids, and this one really tops the bill. Over 750 species of animals are on display, including the popular Blackfooted penguins and Moon jellyfish, amongst the more classic lions and giraffes. Kids can get up really close to creepy crawlies with the Megabugs presentation, or watch the penguins gulp down whole fish during feeding time, with many more daily events taking place. The brilliant ‘Meet the Monkeys’ enclosure allows visitors to walk through a recreation of a Bolivian rainforest, with no barriers between them and the animals! A specially designed play area encourages visitors to imitate the movement of monkeys and teaches them about some of the tools they use to get around. These are just some of the highlights of a truly magical day for all the family.
Info & Tickets: www.zsl.org
London wild card - London Ducktours - A tour with a twist!
Once you’ve climbed aboard this quirky yellow amphibious vehicle, you’re in for a real treat. This guided tour of the capital starts on land, taking you through the city of Westminster past London’s marvelous landmarks. An engaging commentary provides interesting facts on the city and the history of the ‘Ducks’, which were once used in the D-Day landings. Watch the amazement on your kids’ faces as your tour vehicle glides straight from land into the Thames to continue its informative river-cruise.
Info & Tickets: www.londonducktours.co.uk
