There’s a host of fun activities available for little to no cost nowadays and with the cost of living escalating and the cost of a family day out now costing upwards of 20% more than last year, it's ever-more important to seek out fun, spontaneous things to do at lower costs, so lets find out what some of our favourites are..
- Pick your own flowers
Picking your own flowers is a fun, romantic day out. Costing a small amount and offering a day out in nature surrounded by calming, colourful settings makes for a special day to remember. Simply google ‘pick your own flowers near me’ to find local farms in your area that offer this service.
- Catch up with an old friend
Got an old friend that you feel like you haven’t seen in forever? Pick up the phone and invite them over for a cup of tea, a cake and a catch-up! With the cost of living affecting all of us in different ways, we can feel isolated as we fear spending money, so socialising with friends at your house instead Is perfect.
- Geocaching
Partake in the world's largest treasure hunt. All you need is a phone, GPS and their app, and you can start hunting fun treasures in your local area. Visit the website here: https://www.geocaching.com/play
- Visit a local museum
Despite us all hoping that as the first bank holiday comes with hot sunshine, that isn’t always guaranteed. A local museum is a perfect way to spend a day, regardless of the weather. Most museums are free up and down the country, so why not immerse yourself in some history and culture on your day off?
- A trip to the beach
Unlike the last one, this one is slightly more weather dependant, but in the hope the sunshine does come, a good old-fashioned day to the beach is a must. Pack the car up with snacks and beach toys and head to the coast! Whether you’re building sandcastles, eating your bodyweight in fish and chips, getting overly competitive in the arcade or having a quiet, relaxed picnic, a beach day out is the ideal setting for good vibes.
- Using a voucher and eating at a new restaurant
Eating tasty new food from a different part of the world is always exciting and promotes supporting new businesses too. Heading over to a voucher website like Groupon or Wowcher and typing in your town or post code will allow you to get large discounts and coupons available to use at restaurants in your local area.
For example, in Northamptonshire where we’re from, there's currently an up to 46% off voucher available on Groupon to use at the Harvester.
