Our Top 10 money saving ideas
Great England, good value...
You don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy a day out in England. In fact, you may be surprised to find how many top attractions, particularly in the cities, are free to visit. With a little bit of planning, and by keeping your eyes open when you arrive, it is possible to get excellent value for your hard-earned money. So check out our Top 10 money saving ideas below.
But we'd also like to hear about the ways you've been seeing and enjoying England on a budget.
1. Take a two-for-one and get 50% off
Browse hundreds of winter offers on attractions and accommodation. Take advantage of 2 for 1 and Kids go free offers on theme parks, museums, castles, gardens, zoos and hundreds more attractions, and up to 50% off a superb range of accommodation.
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2. Discounted theatre offers
Make the most of some top discounts on theatre tickets in the West End. Get reduced prices on Hairspray, Avenue Q, Billy Elliot and loads of other shows...
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3. Take advantage of a restaurant deal
Find a restaurant offer to suit your tastes, from gourment burgers to Spanish tapas. Simply pirnt out the vouchers and make the most of these tasty 2 for 1 deals.
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4. Stroll on a seaside pier or take a walk in a Royal Park
The seaside piers around the coast of England stand as a powerful reminder of the achievements of Victorian engineers and there are dozens of them, often full of amusements and fairground-style rides, and admission is usually free. Or watch the world go by in one of London's Royal Parks: beautiful at all times of year and there's a programme of free events, too.
Find out about seaside piers and London's royal parks
5. Visit a film location
Visiting the locations of a favourite film has become incredibly popular of late and the beauty of such trips are it costs nothing to stand where the actors and directors have stood. Films shot in england include: The Full Monty (Sheffield, Yorkshire); The Railway Children (Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, Yorkshire); An American Werewolf in London (Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, London Zoo); The French Lieutenant’s Woman (Lyme Regis, Dorset); Brassed Off (Barnsley, Doncaster, Halifax, Birmingham); Brief Encounter (Carnforth, Lancashire); Kes (Barnsley, Yorkshire); and Shadowlands (Oxford and the Wye Valley).
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6. Cycle the national network
Cycle the national network. England has a remarkable National Cycle Network – well signposted and much of it traffic-free – which makes an excellent way of seeing town and country and keeping fit. Beg, borrow or rent a bicycle and sample some of the growing 10,000 miles of route, managed by the charity Sustrans.
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7. Overnight in a youth hostel
There are more than 200 hostels with excellent facilities in the towns, cities and countryside of England. All age groups are welcome and you don’t have to be a member. This January take advantage of the YHA's Crunch Buster sale - with prices from £8 pppn!
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8. Enjoy London’s free attractions
The capital has some of Europe’s best museums and galleries, filled with priceless treasures and intriguing art in landmark buildings both old and new. Among those that offer free admission (except for special exhibitions) are the National Gallery, the British Museum, Tate Modern, Tate Britain and the National Portrait Gallery (marking its 150th anniversary). In South Kensington are the Victoria and Albert, the Science and Natural History Museums, while Thames-side Greenwich has the National Maritime Museum.
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9. See how far you can go for £1
Megabus, a low-cost bus service, offers online bookings and, for as little as £1 (plus booking fee), travellers can book a journey on the growing network – from Sheffield, Yorkshire, to London.
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10. Get a pass to Britain’s heritage
The Great British Heritage Pass provides unlimited entry to almost 600 castles, stately homes and gardens all over the country. There are four, seven, 15 and 30-day options, all offering considerable savings if you plan to visit several properties.
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