It is this time of the year that
mine and MadDad's mind turns to booking
weekend holidays for next year. We both like that we have something
to look forward to after the excitement of advent and christmas and this gets
us though the dark days and nights of January and February.
Now is a great time of
year to book to ensure that you get great deals too.
Weekend breaks do not always have to
mean hotels, take a look at alternative accommodation including
self catering apartment, youth hostels and camping.
Visit for free
The
UK is full of exciting, educational and family-friendly attractions that you
can visit for free. If you enjoy museums, London's Natural History
Museum, Science Museum and V&A are all free and within
walking distance of each other. In Yorkshire, Bradford's National Media
Museum is packed with interactive exhibits as is The National Railway
Museum in York.
If
you prefer to have your fun outside, it won't cost you a penny to browse local
markets, taking in the sights, sounds and smells and Sherwood
Forest near Nottingham is steeped in legend.
You can
also visit local parks, beaches and beauty spots. Try having
treasure hunts or geocaching. Make sure you plan your weekend by finding
out as much about the area you are travelling too as possible.
Annual
Memberships
If
you have annual membership to the National Trust or
English Heritage then check out their information for the area you
are visiting and make the most of your time by
visiting their attractions. You can always pack a picnic and
make it an adventure by pretending to be knights and princesses.
Eat
on the Cheap
Often
it is the food costs that increase the price of weekend breaks, so my tips are
to take a picnic and drinks when you go out, including a flask and milk.
Plan for your journey so you do not eat when you stop at the service
stations by packing food for the journey.
If
you are going to eat out make sure you keep an eye out for voucher deals.
Self
catering often brings the cost right down and is the perfect option if you have
fussy children.
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