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Discounted Days Out

Why not create a wonderful day out with the family this summer. By planning ahead you can make great memories. You can make savings on the day by taking a picnic, snacks and drinks, these can be expensive at attractions.
Kids Week Theatre Shows
A child aged 17 and under goes free when accompanied by an adult paying full price. Plus, an additional two children can attend for half price.
During Kids Week some shows will run activity sessions or interactive curtain calls so you can get even more from your theatre trip!
Theme Parks
These are not cheap but, if you can afford it, booking in advance you can save up to 57%
Chessington World of Adventures - at the gate £66 or £29 online
Drayton Manor - on the gate £45 or £27.50 online
Legoland Windsor - on the gate £68 or £29 online
Thorpe Park - on the gate £66 or £29 online
Museums in London
Many museums such as the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, British Museum Tate Gallery and Tate Modern are free they do ask for a donation but this is based on what you can afford. At the Tate they have free family workshops. The British Museum offer families a range of free gallery activities.
Exhibitions are usually chargeable. Some offer free places for children with a paying adult. However, don't worry if you cant afford an exhibition the museums have so much to view, you wont be disappointed.
Many offer bookings for a time slot to suit you so you are not stuck in long queues.
Travelling with children around London
  • Children can travel Free on buses and trams if they’re under 11
  • Up to four children under 11 can travel free with a fare-paying adult
  • There is also a discounted fare if children are aged between 11 and 15 years old.
Find out more at Transport for London
If you are on state benefits such a Universal Credits you can get discounted tickets at many tourist attractions around London.
  • Always bring proof of eligibility (e.g., Universal Credit letter or app screenshot).
  • Pre-book online where possible, as some discounts are only available in advance.
  • Check each venue’s official website for the most up-to-date information and terms.
  • If you don't have proof of receiving benefits, you can get a proof of benefit letter - GOV.UK.
Local to Hounslow
£1 entrance into Kew Gardens - Each benefit holder is entitled to one universal credit adult ticket each. Visitors may also purchase up to 4 additional guest tickets. A guest can be a child aged 4-15 or another adult/person 16 years or older.
London Transport Museum Covent Garden - £1 unlimited annual pass.
Wetland Centre Barnes - tickets from £3 per person.
Pitzhanger Manor and Museum - Free - Ealing Green, W5 5EQ.
Hampton Court  -Tickets for up to six people per household for £1 each
Around London
London Zoo - tickets from £3.
Cartoon Museum - Discounted adult tickets, children under 18 go free.
Royal Museums Greenwich offer £2 tickets - to the famous tea clipper Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory Greenwich, and the National Maritime Museum's Pirates exhibition.
£3 tickets for HMS Belfast - Up to 5 discounted tickets per household.
Horniman Museum and Gardens - £1 entry to exhibitions, the aquarium and butterfly house.
Kensington Palace - You can claim £1 tickets for up to six people per household.
Tickets up to 6 people per house hold £1 each at the Tower of London with 50% off food with the £1 ticket.