Twenty UK family days out, all under £20 per person—and most actually cheaper than that. Farm parks, mini-golf, lidos, steam railways: no hidden charges, no misery.
The deal
A curated list of twenty budget-friendly family attractions across the UK, each costing £20 per person or less. The majority come in under £15pp. Activities include:
- Farm parks
- Mini-golf courses
- Open-air lidos
- Steam railways
No gimmicks, no surprise costs when you arrive.
Why we like it
School holidays and weekends don't have to cost a fortune. Most of these spots genuinely do come in under fifteen quid, which means you're not choosing between lunch and entry fees. The mix is sensible too—outdoor stuff, quirky local railways, plus the occasional rainy-day backup. Nothing here requires driving three hours to the Midlands unless you're already heading that way.
Fair warning: these are day trips, not overnight deals, so travel costs aren't factored in. If you're miles away, the maths change. But if you're local to any of these, it's proper value.
How to book
Head to The Boarding Pass Club's guide, which links through to each individual attraction. Most handle bookings directly—some offer online advance purchase (often slightly cheaper), others take walk-ups. Call ahead if it's a bank holiday or school-break week; popular spots can get rammed.
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