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Bella Italia
Food and drink
Kids eat free every day this half term (Sun–Thu the rest of the year)
One free kids three-course meal (Smaller or Larger portions) with a drink when you buy an adult main. Normally all day Sunday to Thursday, but during October half term 2026 it runs every day: Scotland 10–25 October, England and the rest of the UK 17 October–1 November. One adult main per child. Dine-in only; not valid on delivery, takeaway or click and collect, and not combinable with other offers, set menus, vouchers or Tesco Clubcard rewards. Several London and other sites are excluded; check the school-holidays page.
Free kids meal
Ongoing Last updated 9 October 2026
London Museum Docklands
Entertainment
London: free family half-term activities from 24 October
London Museum Docklands lists its free October half-term programme for 24–31 October 2026, with Beastly Bookmarks continuing through 1 November. Activities include crafts, clay charms, storytelling and Halloween role play, each on specific dates. The Soul Cakes cookery workshop is currently marked sold out. All listed activities are free, but some require advance booking and places are limited. Check the individual event's date, age guidance and availability before travelling. The museum's galleries are also free.
Free entry and free family activities
Ends 1 November 2026 Last updated 20 October 2026
BrewDog
Food and drink
Kids eat free in October half term
Book a table to eat in a participating BrewDog bar during October half term and one child aged 13 or under gets a free Hoppy Meal (main, fries or salad, and a drink) for each adult main ordered. Available every day until 3pm. You must select the KIDS EAT FREE booking type when booking; maximum group size is eight adults plus children. Dates vary by bar: London, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle and Birmingham run 26–30 October 2026; Ellon and Inverurie run 12–23 October. Edinburgh's offer ended on 19 October. Dine-in only; cannot be combined with other promotions. Check your bar's dates and booking availability on the official page.
Free kids meal per adult main, until 3pm
Ends 30 October 2026 Last updated 20 October 2026
NHS
Health and fitness
Free NHS flu vaccine for eligible groups, 2026/27
England's 2026/27 free NHS flu vaccination programme runs to 31 March 2027. Most adult groups started on 1 October; pregnant women and eligible children started in September. Eligible adults include those aged 65 by 31 March 2027, people with qualifying health conditions, pregnant women, eligible carers, care-home residents and household contacts of people with weakened immune systems. People aged 16+ who are rough sleeping or staying in homeless hostels or night shelters also qualify. Frontline health and social care workers should use their employer's service; limited fallback NHS routes apply. Children qualify through age or clinical-risk rules, including ages 2–3 on 31 August 2026 and reception to Year 11; most receive a nasal spray. Check the NHS guidance for the appropriate GP, pharmacy, school or online booking route. Covid-19 vaccination has separate eligibility.
Free vaccination if eligible
Ends 31 March 2027 Last updated 15 October 2026
Local councils in England
Other
Crisis and Resilience Fund: emergency help from your council
From 1 April 2026 the Crisis and Resilience Fund replaced the Household Support Fund in England and runs to March 2029. Councils use it for crisis support with food, energy, essential items and other urgent costs, Housing Payments towards eligible rental costs, and locally determined support such as school-holiday food help. You do not have to receive benefits to seek a Crisis Payment, but Housing Payments require Housing Benefit or Universal Credit with qualifying housing costs. Councils assess need and set local application rules, award levels and processing times; help is not guaranteed. Ask separately about Council Tax support. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland run separate schemes.
Means-tested crisis payments and essentials help
Ongoing Last updated 15 October 2026
UK Parliament
Entertainment
London: free guided Parliament tours for UK residents
UK residents can request an Inside UK Parliament guided tour through their MP, or by emailing visitparliament@parliament.uk. Requests can be made up to three months ahead; places are subject to availability. You do not need to know or support your MP. Tours are not offered at weekends or on bank holidays and may change because of parliamentary business. Schools must use the separate education booking route.
Free 75-minute tour
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Association of Voluntary Guides to York
Entertainment
York: free walking tour, with no tip expected
Volunteer guides offer free English-language walking tours of York, normally at 10.30am and 1.15pm daily except Christmas Day. Book ahead using the official site; places are limited and standard bookings are for up to six people. Meet outside York City Art Gallery in Exhibition Square. The guides explicitly say there is no need to tip. Commercial tour groups are excluded; check route accessibility and current arrangements before visiting.
Free two-hour walking tour
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
National Gallery
Entertainment
London: free guided art tours, Tuesday–Thursday
Join a free taster tour of the National Gallery collection on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3–4pm, excluding public holidays. Meet in Central Hall and arrive early: places are first come, first served. Intended for individuals and small groups of up to four. Donations are optional. Private tours and separately ticketed exhibitions are outside this offer.
Free 60-minute tour
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Tate Collective
Entertainment
Ages 16–25: £5 Tate exhibition tickets
Tate Collective is free to join for ages 16–25 and offers £5 exhibition tickets. Register for an account through Tate, then check the chosen exhibition's booking and eligibility instructions before purchasing. Membership also advertises café/bar and shop discounts, with exclusions. This is an age-based concession; exhibition capacity and availability still apply.
£5 exhibition entry
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
ParkPlay
Health and fitness
Free weekly outdoor games for all generations
ParkPlay offers free weekly games and activities at participating parks, welcoming all generations. Everyone attending must register once for free; a parent or guardian must register under-18s, and under-14s need an accompanying adult before, during and after the event. Use the official location finder to check your nearest ParkPlay and its session details. The programme runs throughout the year; check local arrangements before travelling.
Free community activities
Ongoing Last updated 15 October 2026
Warwickshire Cricket Foundation
Health and fitness
Warwickshire & Birmingham: free Super 1s cricket
Super 1s offers free weekly cricket coaching for young people with physical or learning disabilities. Warwickshire Cricket Foundation lists sessions for ages 12–25 in Birmingham, Coventry, Leamington, Stratford and Solihull. Its programme runs throughout the year and says no sign-up is required. Check the current hub, venue and session time on the provider's page before attending.
Free disability cricket, ages 12–25
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
English Heritage
Other
Schools: free self-led educational visits
UK schools and eligible learning groups can book free self-led educational visits to English Heritage sites. Book through the learning-group service in advance and check the education terms for your group and chosen site. Teaching resources and eligible planning visits are included. Public holidays, bank-holiday weekends and additional paid events are excluded under the education scheme. Expert-led workshops are separately priced; travel costs are not included.
Free entry for eligible learning groups
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Welsh Government
Other
Wales: £125 school grant, or £200 for Year 7
Eligible families can claim £125 per learner from reception to Year 11, or £200 for a learner entering Year 7, once per child for the school year. Applications for 2026–27 are open until 31 May 2027. Means-tested free-school-meal eligibility is required; receiving universal primary free meals alone, or free meals only through transitional protection, does not qualify. Children in local-authority care also qualify. Apply through your local authority using the official guidance.
School Essentials Grant
Ends 31 May 2027 Last updated 15 October 2026
Uniform Exchange
Shopping
Kirklees: free reused school uniforms and essentials
Families in Kirklees can request free reused school uniform from Uniform Exchange. Complete the official request form; available items are checked for condition and cleanliness and delivered to your school or library. The service is open to anyone locally who needs uniform, with no requirement stated to receive benefits. Sizes, school logos and other items depend on donated stock, so fulfilment is not guaranteed.
Free school uniform
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Community Grocery
Groceries
Community grocery shopping from £5
For people finding it difficult to afford food, Community Grocery offers a small shop for £5 using its 12-point allowance; different products use different numbers of points. Larger shops cost £7.50, £10 or £12.50. Annual membership is required, with the current FAQ listing a £1 joining fee. Join in store without supporting documents and shop once per day per member household. Stock varies; check your local branch and current charges before travelling.
£5 small shop; membership required
Ongoing Last updated 15 October 2026
Olio
Groceries
Collect free surplus food near you
Use Olio's Free Food listings to request surplus food shared by neighbours and volunteers, then arrange collection in the app. Availability, contents and collection windows vary by area; requests are not guaranteed. The free-food section is distinct from paid Lucky Dip bags and other paid listings. Collection quotas apply, currently up to 100 Free Food listings in a rolling 28-day period for all users; some listings are quota-free and can be collected in addition.
Free food, subject to local availability
Ongoing Last updated 15 October 2026
Ocado
Groceries
First shop: 25% off eligible items, up to £20
New customers aged 18+ can use 25OCADO on their first £60+ shop for 25% off eligible categories, capped at £20. Electronic marketing opt-in is required to redeem; it can be changed later. Excludes delivery, alcohol, tobacco, stamps, baby/toddler milk and formula, pet food, gift vouchers and donations. One voucher per customer/address; cannot combine with other vouchers. Includes a three-month Smart Pass trial starting 3–5 days after delivery; it ends unless you confirm paid continuation. Delivery-area, slot, order-minimum and Christmas restrictions apply. Check the final basket against alternatives.
25% off; £60 minimum spend
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Northern
Travel
Token holders: £12 Northern day ticket through 22 October
For holders of two original qualifying newspaper tokens: the advertised token-sale window ended on 11 October 2026. Register online and print the form, then buy at a staffed station served by Northern no more than three days before travel. Northern trains only; remaining day travel runs through 22 October, from 08:45 on weekdays. Two tokens buy up to four tickets for the same day, including at least one adult. Day fares are £12 adult or £6 child aged 5–15. The weekend ticket option ended on 18 October. Photocopied tokens and forms are not accepted. Newspaper costs are extra.
£12 adult / £6 child
Ends 22 October 2026 Last updated 19 October 2026
Transport for Wales
Travel
Wales: £1 bus singles for ages 5–21
Young people aged 5–21 living in Wales can use participating bus services for £1 a single journey or £3 for a day ticket. Ages 16–21 must show a valid free mytravelpass; ages 5–15 do not need one. The scheme has been extended to March 2027. Some cross-border journeys qualify, with route limits. National Express, Megabus, FlixBus and sightseeing buses are excluded. Check participating services and apply for your pass before travelling.
£1 single / £3 day
Ends 31 March 2027 Last updated 5 October 2026
Bee Network
Travel
Manchester: free city-centre buses
Use the designated free bus services to travel around Manchester city centre without paying a fare. Useful for getting between central destinations and transport connections. This applies to the free bus routes, not every Bee Network bus. Check the official route map and current timetable before travelling.
Free bus travel
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Cadw
Entertainment
Wales: £1 historic-site entry on qualifying benefits
People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit or another benefit listed by Cadw can reserve £1 admission to participating staffed historic sites in Wales. Book through the dedicated scheme page before visiting; bring the booking QR code, benefit evidence and matching identification, then pay £1 at the site. Up to six tickets per household per visit under the scheme's eligibility rules. These tickets cannot be bought as walk-up tickets at visitor centres. Check the individual site's opening dates.
£1 admission
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Historic Environment Scotland
Entertainment
Scotland: £1 entry with a Young Scot card
Young Scot cardholders aged 11–25 can visit Historic Environment Scotland sites for £1. Buy the discounted ticket online in advance and bring a valid Young Scot card. The discount covers the cardholder only. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. Check opening times and ticket availability for your chosen castle, abbey or other historic site.
£1 for cardholders aged 11–25
Ongoing Last updated 14 October 2026
Royal Shakespeare Company
Entertainment
Stratford-upon-Avon: £10 theatre tickets
Ages 14–25 and full-time students can register for RSC £10 Tickets for shows in Stratford-upon-Avon. The eligible person attending must make the booking and bring ID to the theatre. Up to two discounted tickets per booking, subject to eligibility, availability and price band. Premium seats are excluded. Check that the £10 price appears in your basket before paying.
£10 for ages 14–25 or students
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Tower Bridge
Entertainment
London: £1 entry for eligible local residents
Permanent residents of Southwark, Tower Hamlets and the City of London Square Mile can visit Tower Bridge for £1. Select Local Tickets when booking; advance booking is recommended. Adults need photo ID and proof of address issued within the last 12 months. Eligible children and youths aged 5–17 also need a £1 ticket and an eligible accompanying adult; up to four who live with that adult. Under-fives are free but need a ticket. Visiting friends and temporary residents do not qualify. Local Tickets are for individuals and families, not groups or schools.
£1 local ticket
Ongoing Last updated 14 October 2026
Southwark Council
Health and fitness
Southwark residents: free swimming and gym
Southwark residents can register for free swimming and gym access at council leisure centres. Standard sessions run all day Friday, Saturday 2–5.30pm and Sunday 2–9pm, subject to centre programmes and exceptions. Bring ID and proof of address to register; gym use requires an induction. Additional arrangements apply to over-60s and eligible disabled residents. Check the centre's timetable before going.
Free at selected times
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Freedom Leisure
Health and fitness
Brighton & Hove: free swimming for ages 18 and under
Brighton & Hove residents aged 18 and under can register for free public/general swimming at King Alfred, Prince Regent and St Luke's pools. Available after 3.30pm on term-time weekdays, at weekends and bank holidays, and throughout local school holidays including inset days. Register at a pool with proof of residence. Under-eights need an adult in the water, with no more than two children per supervising adult; the child's offer does not promise free adult entry. Check session timetables.
Free resident swimming
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
York Minster
Entertainment
York residents and students: free Minster entry
York residents and students studying in York can enjoy free general sightseeing admission. Bring a YorkCard, proof of a City of York Council address, or valid local college/university student ID. Check the visitor calendar for opening hours and service closures. Tower climbs and separately ticketed experiences are not included in this general-admission offer.
Free local admission
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Eden Project
Entertainment
Cornwall & Devon: discounted annual Locals' Pass
Residents of Cornwall and Devon can buy a discounted Locals' Pass for unlimited standard entry for one year from purchase. Adult prices are advertised from £26.80; proof of residence is required and second/holiday-home ownership alone does not qualify. Pre-book a free timed slot for each visit. Direct Debit options renew automatically annually; check your chosen price and renewal terms before buying. Christmas Lights, ice skating and other separately ticketed activities cost extra.
Adult pass from £26.80
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Eden Project
Entertainment
Cornwall: free autumn entry for eligible RHS members
Existing RHS members can visit Eden without an additional admission charge in October–November 2026, excluding 24 October–1 November inclusive. Bring a valid RHS membership card; advance entry booking is not required under this scheme. Free admission covers the member only, and joint memberships cover only the primary member. RHS membership itself is paid. Check Eden's opening times and any separately ticketed events.
Included with eligible RHS membership
Ends 30 November 2026 Last updated 5 October 2026
National Express
Travel
London to Luton Airport for £2 — book 7+ days ahead
Use LUTON2 online or in the National Express app for selected London-to-Luton Airport Standard fares. Book at least 7 days ahead by 31 October 2026; travel through 10 December 2026. Limited to 10,000 promotional seats and four passengers per booking. Add the £10 return leg in the same transaction. Booking fee waived; optional extras cost more. Non-refundable; amendments lose the promotional price. Cannot combine with Coachcards or other codes.
£2 outbound; optional £12 total return
Ends 31 October 2026 Last updated 9 October 2026
Greater Anglia
Travel
Free train travel to job interviews with Job Track
Job Track supports eligible unemployed people and recent education leavers with up to six interview journeys on Greater Anglia. Apply and receive approval before arranging tickets; evidence of interviews is required and route restrictions apply. You must be unemployed when applying, without an existing job offer. A job secured through an interview for which Job Track supplied travel may qualify for up to two months of free commuting on Greater Anglia. Check the application criteria and allow processing time.
Up to six interview trips; eligible new-job travel
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
ScotRail
Travel
Free interview travel and a first month of commuting
Eligible Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card holders can get up to two free interview tickets per month and a free Monthly Season Ticket when starting work. Ask your Work Coach for eligibility approval and a stamped form, then take it with valid photo ID to a station ticket office. A passport-size photo is also needed for the season ticket. This is a ScotRail employment-support scheme, not unrestricted free leisure travel.
Eligible jobseekers: free rail tickets
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Greggs
Food and drink
Get a free hot or iced drink when you join the app
Register a new Greggs account in the app to receive a welcome drink reward. Redeem before the expiry shown in your wallet. Hot drinks can be any size; iced drinks are stocked in selected shops. Soup is excluded. Subject to availability, not combinable with another offer, and may be withdrawn. No qualifying food purchase is stated in the welcome-offer terms.
One free welcome drink for new app accounts
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Good Things Foundation
Technology
Free mobile data through the National Databank
For people aged 18+ in low-income households who lack sufficient internet access at home or away, or cannot afford their contract or top-ups. Use the provider’s local support finder and contact a participating Digital Inclusion Hub. You must access the service yourself; you cannot collect for somebody else. Data packages and availability depend on the local hub. This is support, not a paid subscription trial.
Free SIM data for eligible adults
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
PizzaExpress
Food and drink
Buy a full-price main, get a qualifying second for £1
Until 25 October 2026, use the PizzaExpress Club app or download a code from the offer page. With a website code, the cheapest qualifying main is discounted; in the app or direct online ordering, the most expensive main cannot be the £1 item. The £1 choices include Classic pizzas, salads and Al Forno; Romana upgrades cost extra and some sizes are excluded. Valid dine-in or direct online delivery/collection, not walk-in takeaway or third-party delivery apps. Delivery and service fees apply. Excludes airports, Brixton, Earls Court, Finsbury Park, live-music venues, Welcome Break and supermarket pods. Other discounts generally cannot be combined.
Second eligible main £1; exclusions and fees apply
Ends 25 October 2026 Last updated 17 October 2026
National Rail / Jobcentre Plus
Travel
Eligible jobseekers get 50% off selected train tickets
Ask your Work Coach about a Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card. Eligibility depends on your benefit, age and length of claim; it is not automatic for everyone receiving Universal Credit. National Rail lists qualifying claim periods of 3–9 months for ages 18–24 and 3–12 months for older claimants. Other benefit recipients may qualify through an adviser. The discount applies only to eligible ticket types.
50% off eligible rail fares
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Transport for Wales
Travel
Under-16s travel free with a TfW Family ticket
Book a Family ticket for up to two under-16s per paying adult, including peak-time journeys within the TfW network. Everyone must travel together. Family tickets cannot be combined with Railcards. Separate Kids Go Free rules apply without a Family ticket: ages 11–15 have weekday time restrictions. Check the ticket type and route before travelling.
Up to two children free per fare-paying adult
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Wightlink
Travel
Kids go free on ferries for 17 October–1 November
Book a Wightlink foot-passenger day return for 17 October–1 November 2026 or 12 December 2026–5 January 2027. Up to two children aged 5–15 travel free per adult or senior ticket; the group must travel together. Use the dedicated online offer link. Vehicle tickets, other promotions and Tesco Clubcard codes are excluded. Additional children need a separate booking. Adult and senior passenger types cannot be mixed in one booking.
Two free child day returns per paying adult or senior
Ends 5 January 2027 Last updated 9 October 2026
Kew Gardens
Entertainment
Kew Gardens admission for £10 on Tuesdays
Visit on Tuesdays only, from 8 September to 29 December 2026, using Kew’s £10 Tuesdays ticket. Book through the dedicated link on the official page. This is date-restricted admission, not a £10 ticket for any day. People receiving Universal Credit or Pension Credit should check Kew’s separate £1 admission option.
£10 Tuesday admission through 29 December
Ends 29 December 2026 Last updated 9 October 2026
National Rail GroupSave
Travel
Three to nine adults save a third with GroupSave
Three to nine adults travelling together can receive one-third off eligible Off-Peak tickets with participating train companies. Stay together for the outward and return journeys. No Railcard purchase is required; further Railcard discounts cannot be added. Routes, times and excluded services vary, so check the operator’s restrictions before booking.
1/3 off eligible Off-Peak group fares
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
LTA
Health and fitness
Free weekend park tennis, with equipment provided
Book a Barclays Free Park Tennis session at a participating park through the LTA’s location finder. Sessions welcome all abilities and include rackets and equipment. Create a free LTA Advantage account to book. Children under 13 need an accompanying adult. Local times and availability vary, and bad weather can cause cancellations. No paid membership is required.
Free one-hour group tennis sessions
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Morrisons
Food and drink
Free café cereal breakfast: 12 October–1 November
Adults and children can ask for a Kellogg's Breakfast at any UK Morrisons Café during 12 October–1 November 2026, then 21 December 2026–3 January 2027. Available all day, Monday to Sunday, with a limit of one breakfast per customer per day. The offer includes Corn Flakes or Rice Krispies with milk or a milk alternative. These are the fixed dates in Kellogg's official terms; it is not available between the listed holiday windows. Check the café's opening hours and availability.
One free cereal breakfast per person per day
Ends 3 January 2027 Last updated 9 October 2026
Tesco Clubcard
Travel
Half-price annual Railcard with Clubcard vouchers
Tesco Clubcard vouchers can be exchanged at double value through Clubcard Reward Partners for a one-year Railcard. A £35 Railcard (16-25, 26-30, Senior, Two Together, Family & Friends, Network, Veterans) costs £17.50 in vouchers; a £20 Disabled Persons Railcard costs £10. You receive a code by email to redeem on the official Railcard site. Codes cover one-year cards only, not three-year cards, and one code per transaction. Check the current partner listing in your Clubcard account before converting vouchers.
£17.50 in vouchers for a £35 Railcard
Ongoing Last updated 8 October 2026
Ulster Museum
Entertainment
Belfast: free museum admission
Ulster Museum in Belfast's Botanic Gardens offers free general admission, normally without advance booking. Usual opening is Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm; closed Mondays. Groups of 15 or more and school groups need advance arrangements. Check current gallery closures and any separate event or exhibition ticket requirements before making a special trip.
Free general entry
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
Blaise Museum
Entertainment
Bristol: free Blaise Museum visit
Explore Blaise Museum without an admission charge, including displays about clothing, toys and everyday life. The museum advertises Thursday–Sunday opening, 11am–4pm, from April to December. Donations are optional. Check current opening information before travelling, particularly around holidays. A free digital guide is also available.
Free entry
Ongoing Last updated 5 October 2026
National Trust — Paycocke's
Entertainment
Essex: free autumn family activities on selected dates, 23 Oct–1 Nov
Paycocke's House and Garden in Coggeshall, Essex, has free autumn family activities on 23–26 and 30–31 October, plus 1 November 2026, from 10.45am–4pm (last site entry 3.30pm). No booking needed; children must be accompanied. Garden entry and the activities are free. Entry to the house is charged separately; food and shopping purchases are not included.
Free garden activities on selected dates
Ends 1 November 2026 Last updated 12 October 2026
easyJet holidays
Travel
£20 per person off selected city breaks
Apply CITIES20 on the extras page for eligible new city-break bookings made before 11pm on 2 November 2026, with holidays taking place before 31 January 2027. Cannot combine discounts. Check acceptance and the final price before paying.
CITIES20: £20 off per person
Ends 2 November 2026 Last updated 17 October 2026
easyJet holidays
Travel
One-adult holidays: £50 or £100 off
For bookings with exactly one adult; accompanying children must be 12 or younger. Apply SAVEONE on the extras page. Minimum spend excludes parking. Book before 30 September 2027; complete travel by 31 October 2029. One discount per booking, subject to availability.
SAVEONE: £50 off £700; £100 off £1,500
Ends 29 September 2027 Last updated 12 October 2026
Eurostar
Travel
Flexible on train times? Check Eurostar Snap fares
Choose your route, date and available time slot; Eurostar assigns the exact train and seats. The advertised saving compares with the public Standard ticket price seven days before departure, not necessarily the cheapest alternative. Compare both fares. Tickets cannot be exchanged, refunded or transferred; same-day returns are unavailable and group seating is not guaranteed. Usually for passengers aged 16+; one under-four may travel on each adult’s lap. Check the live calendar: the provider lists differing booking windows.
Up to 50% off a specified Standard-fare comparison
Ongoing Last updated 12 October 2026
London Zoo
Entertainment
Get reduced-price tickets with qualifying benefits
Households receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, New Style Employment and Support Allowance or New Style Jobseeker's Allowance can book reduced-price London Zoo tickets for up to six people living at the same address. You must have received a qualifying benefit payment within the last month. Book online before visiting, subject to availability; only full-price tickets are sold at the gate. Bring proof of eligibility for the household, and photographic ID if requested. Under-threes enter free with a booked adult and do not need a ticket.
Reduced-price entry for up to six people
Ongoing Last updated 12 October 2026
Northern Ireland Executive / nidirect
Other
Apply for a £100 home heating oil digital card
Northern Ireland households using oil as their main heating source may qualify if, on any day in April or November 2026, they receive a qualifying benefit or have net annual income below £30,000 (for a single person or couple). Apply for one £100 digital prepaid card per eligible residential address by 31 March 2027. Awards are not automatic. Activate the card within three months of receiving the link; once activated, spend it with NI oil suppliers by the last day of the following month.
One-off £100 digital prepaid card towards home heating oil
Ends 31 March 2027 Last updated 12 October 2026
UK Government
Other
Winter Fuel Payment 2026/27
Eligible people born on or before 27 June 1960 who usually live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland could receive £100–£300 for winter 2026/27. Most are paid automatically in November or December 2026. HMRC recovers the payment if your individual total income exceeds £35,000; your partner's income does not count. If you need to claim, the deadline is 31 March 2027. Scotland has a separate Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.
£100 to £300 towards heating
Ongoing Last updated 12 October 2026
HM Government
Other
Free school meals if you get Universal Credit
From the 2026/27 academic year in England, children in households on Universal Credit qualify for free school meals regardless of household earnings. Families must still apply via school or local authority. Infant free meals (reception–year 2) continue separately.
Free school lunches; save up to £495 a year per child
Ongoing Last updated 12 October 2026
Heathrow Express
Travel
Book 30 days ahead for a £10 single
Book a Standard Class single online or in the Heathrow Express app at least 30 days before travel for £10, subject to limited availability. Tickets are valid on any train on the booked travel date and are non-refundable and non-amendable.
£10 Standard Class single
Ongoing Last updated 12 October 2026
BT
Technology
Home Essentials fibre
BT Home Essentials fibre costs £16.50 a month on the No Income plan for eligible Universal Credit recipients with zero income, or £22 for average 36Mbps and £25 for average 67Mbps on the other fibre plans. The account holder must receive a qualifying benefit; income-based JSA and income-related ESA rules apply. No set-up or early exit fees. Eligibility is checked every 12 months and the renewal price may change.
Fibre from £16.50 a month for eligible no-income households
Ongoing Last updated 13 October 2026
Iceland
Groceries
Customers aged 60 and over save 10% every Tuesday
Customers aged 60 or over get 10% off qualifying purchases in Iceland and The Food Warehouse stores every Tuesday during opening hours. Show a Senior Bus Pass, driving licence, Senior Railcard or Freedom Pass at checkout. In-store only; excludes Iceland Local, The Range, alcohol, carrier bags, Bonus Club savings and selected promotions. Cannot be combined with another discount. Bulk purchases of six or more of one product do not qualify. Subject to availability.
10% off every Tuesday
Ongoing Last updated 20 October 2026
Virgin Media
Technology
Essential Broadband
Essential Broadband is £12.50 a month for average 15Mbps, or £20 for Essential Broadband Plus at average 54Mbps. Available in Virgin Media network areas to account holders receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Income Support or qualifying income-based JSA/ESA, after a DWP eligibility check. Rolling 30-day contract, free standard setup and no exit fees. Eligibility is rechecked every 12 months.
From £12.50 a month
Ongoing Last updated 13 October 2026
EE
Technology
EE Basics
£12 a month for 5GB data, unlimited standard UK calls and texts, with speeds capped at 25Mbps. The account holder must receive Universal Credit, Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit), Income Support or qualifying ESA/JSA. One Basics plan per account holder; eligibility checks apply, plus a credit check for new EE customers. Rolling 30-day SIM-only plan, with no early exit fees and an eligibility recheck after 12 months.
5GB + unlimited UK calls/texts for £12
Ongoing Last updated 13 October 2026
Ofcom
Technology
Social tariffs directory
Ofcom lists discounted broadband and phone packages for people receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and other qualifying benefits. Eligibility, price, speed and coverage vary by provider; the person receiving the benefit needs to be the main person on the contract. Compare the current provider terms before switching.
Compare lower-cost broadband and mobile tariffs
Ongoing Last updated 13 October 2026
Kew Gardens
Entertainment
Visit Kew from £1 with qualifying benefits
People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit or another benefit listed by Kew, and holders of an Application Registration Card, can get £1 daytime admission. Bring proof of eligibility. Each benefit holder may bring one additional adult aged 16 or over and up to four children aged 4–15 for £1 each; under-fours are free. Book online or pay at the gate. Halloween at Kew and Christmas at Kew need separate tickets.
Admission from £1
Ongoing Last updated 13 October 2026
National Express
Travel
Save on coach travel with a Coachcard
Young Persons (ages 16–26 or full-time students), Senior (60+) and Disabled Coachcards cost £30 for one year, plus £3 postage when bought online or by phone. They save 1/3 on adult Standard and Fully Flexible fares. Restricted fares, booking fees and extras are excluded. Add your Coachcard when booking and carry it with your ticket; eligibility and other service exclusions apply.
1/3 off eligible coach fares
Ongoing Last updated 13 October 2026
Premier Inn
Travel
Up to two children stay and eat breakfast free
Up to two children under 16 can stay free with a full-paying adult in an eligible family room. Up to two children under 16 can also eat breakfast free when one adult buys a full Premier Inn Breakfast. Availability and hotel terms apply.
Free stay and breakfast for up to two children
Ongoing Last updated 13 October 2026
Heathrow Express
Travel
Children aged 15 and under travel free
Children aged 15 and under travel free in Standard Class when accompanied by a paying adult. Add the child ticket when booking, and carry proof of age if requested. Separate conditions apply to unaccompanied children and Premier+.
Free child travel with a paying adult
Ongoing Last updated 16 September 2026
Lidl
Travel
Rapid EV charging at 59p/kWh with Lidl Plus
From 8 September 2026, Lidl GB reduced its rapid Electric Vehicle Charging tariff to 59p/kWh when paying via Lidl Plus ("Power up with Lidl Plus"). Non-Plus rapid rate cited as 74p/kWh. Available at Lidl-owned rapid chargers at participating stores; Lidl is expanding the network with around 100 new rapid chargers this financial year.
Rapid EV charging tariff cut to 59p/kWh for Lidl Plus members (from 62p/kWh)
Ongoing Last updated 16 September 2026
Transport for London
Travel
Children can travel free or at reduced fares
Children aged 5–10 travel free on buses and trams, usually without a photocard. A 5–10 Zip Oyster photocard adds free Tube, DLR, London Overground, most participating National Rail and Elizabeth line travel, excluding West Drayton–Reading. Up to four under-11s can travel free with a fare-paying adult on eligible services. River Bus and Cable Car have separate discounted fares. Photocard applications cost £11.50.
Free or reduced child travel
Ongoing Last updated 13 October 2026
Transport for London
Travel
Make unlimited bus and tram journeys for one fare
The Hopper fare provides unlimited eligible bus and tram journeys made within one hour of the first touch-in for £1.75 until 31 October 2026, rising to £1.85 from 1 November 2026. Use the same card or device for every journey.
Unlimited journeys within one hour for £1.75
Ongoing Last updated 13 October 2026
National Express
Travel
Students save on coach travel
UNiDAYS, Student Beans and TOTUM members can save 20% Monday–Thursday or 10% Friday–Sunday on full-priced Standard and Fully Flexible fares. Book online through the student offer at least 24 hours before outbound travel, for up to four passengers. Restricted and promotional fares, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, events and special services are excluded. Cannot be combined with Coachcards or other offers; fees and extras are excluded.
Up to 20% off coach fares
Ongoing Last updated 13 October 2026
Transport Scotland
Travel
Under-22s free bus travel
Ages 5–21 living in Scotland travel free on most buses with a Young Scot NEC / NEC.
Free bus travel
Ongoing Last updated 16 September 2026
Transport for Wales
Travel
Free bus travel from age 60
If your primary home is in Wales and you are aged 60 or over, or meet the disability eligibility rules, apply for a Welsh Concessionary Travel Card. The first card is free. Show a valid card for free travel at any time on eligible local buses in Wales and qualifying cross-border routes; a cross-border journey must not involve changing buses in England. Long-distance coaches, sightseeing tours and certain special services are excluded. Check the route before travelling.
Free bus travel from age 60
Ongoing Last updated 21 October 2026
UK Government
Travel
Bus pass from State Pension age
Residents of England can apply through their local council for an older person’s bus pass at State Pension age. It covers eligible local buses across England from 9:30am to 11pm on weekdays and all day at weekends and on bank holidays. Councils may offer extra local concessions; coaches and sightseeing services are not generally covered. London has a separate 60+ scheme with its own rules. Check your council’s eligibility and the route before travelling.
Free off-peak local bus travel in England
Ongoing Last updated 21 October 2026
Asda
Food and drink
Kids eat for £1 in Asda Cafés
Selected children's meals are available for £1 at participating Asda Cafés. Menu availability and local opening times may vary.
Kids meal for £1
Ongoing Last updated 16 September 2026
National Rail Railcards
Travel
Save on train travel with a Railcard
Choose from nine Railcards for different ages and travel needs. Most cost £35 for one year and give one-third off eligible fares; the Disabled Persons Railcard costs £20 for one year. The £35 16-17 Saver gives 50% off qualifying fares in England and Wales. Eligibility, time restrictions and minimum fares vary by card, so check the conditions before buying.
Discounted train fares, depending on the Railcard
Ongoing Last updated 14 October 2026
National Rail Days Out Guide
Entertainment
Get 2FOR1 and discounted days out
Qualifying train passengers can claim 2FOR1 and other discounts at participating attractions. For 2FOR1, one visitor enters free with an adult paying the full adult price, unless the attraction states otherwise. Each traveller needs a valid qualifying train ticket plus the offer's voucher or advance booking. Oyster cards, Eurostar and Heathrow Express tickets are excluded. Follow the individual attraction's dates, booking rules and exclusions; other discounts generally cannot be combined.
2FOR1 and other discounts
Ongoing Last updated 14 October 2026
NHS Scotland
Health and fitness
Free NHS prescriptions in Scotland
Scottish NHS prescriptions dispensed in Scotland are free. English prescription forms may be charged unless you qualify for an exemption or have a valid Entitlement Card.
Free prescriptions
Ongoing Last updated 14 October 2026
WaterSure
Other
WaterSure
In England, metered households on qualifying benefits may qualify if they receive Child Benefit for at least three children under 19 living at home, or someone needs extra water for a medical condition. Bills are capped at the company average; Welsh suppliers offer equivalent schemes.
Water bill capped at the company average
Ongoing Last updated 14 October 2026
IKEA
Food and drink
Free weekday tea or coffee for members
IKEA Family members can receive free tea or filtered coffee from Monday to Friday at most IKEA in-store restaurants. Selected stores are excluded.
Free tea or filtered coffee
Ongoing Last updated 16 September 2026
IKEA
Food and drink
Kids meals from 95p
Selected children's meals start from 95p in participating IKEA restaurants. Menu choices and availability can vary by store.
Kids meals from 95p
Ongoing Last updated 16 September 2026
UK Government
Other
Warm Home Discount
The Warm Home Discount for winter 2026/27 gives eligible households in England, Scotland and Wales a one-off £150 credit on their electricity bill or prepayment meter by 31 March 2027. Core-group eligibility is based on circumstances on 23 August 2026, including a participating supplier and the qualifying benefit recipient, their partner or legal representative being named on the electricity bill. In England and Wales, qualifying benefits include Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, income-related ESA and Pension Credit. Most eligible households receive it automatically, but follow any request in your eligibility letter to contact the helpline. Scotland has separate automatic-payment and supplier-application criteria. Not available in Northern Ireland; park-home residents use a separate scheme.
£150 off electricity
Ongoing Last updated 15 October 2026
UK Government / HMRC
Other
Temporary 0% VAT on domestic electricity in Great Britain
From 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, qualifying supplies of domestic electricity in England, Scotland and Wales are charged at 0% VAT instead of the usual 5% reduced rate. Other domestic fuels stay at 5%. Northern Ireland stays at 5% VAT on electricity; the NI Executive receives comparable funding for separate support. Applied automatically by suppliers — households do not need to apply.
VAT on qualifying domestic electricity cut from 5% to 0% for six months
Ends 31 March 2027 Last updated 16 September 2026
Blue Peter
Entertainment
Badge holders visit 200-plus attractions free
Children aged 5 to 15 with a valid Blue Peter badge and badge card can enter more than 200 participating UK attractions free with a full-paying adult. Each venue sets its own dates, booking rules and exclusions, so check before travelling.
Free child entry at 200-plus attractions
Ongoing Last updated 16 September 2026
National Trust
Entertainment
Children under five visit free
Children under five receive free standard admission at National Trust places and do not need to be included on a paid membership. Parking and paid-event charges may still apply.
Free entry for under-fives
Ongoing Last updated 16 September 2026
parkrun
Health and fitness
Join free weekly 5k and junior events
parkrun provides free, timed 5k community events every Saturday. Junior parkrun offers free 2k events for children aged 4 to 14 and their families every Sunday. Register for free and bring a scannable barcode for a recorded time. At 5k events, under-11s must stay within arm's reach of a parent, guardian or designated adult. At junior events, under-11s must be accompanied to the start and from the finish.
Free weekly running and walking events
Ongoing Last updated 15 October 2026
Art Fund
Entertainment
Paid National Art Pass: free entry and exhibition discounts
A paid annual National Art Pass membership provides free entry to more than 250 museums, galleries and historic houses, plus 50% off selected major exhibitions. Check the current membership fee and participating venue’s terms before joining or booking.
Free entry at 250+ places and 50% off exhibitions
Ongoing Last updated 15 October 2026
National Trust
Entertainment
Half-price membership for ages 18 to 25
People aged 18 to 25 can buy annual National Trust young person membership at half the standard adult individual rate. Membership includes entry to participating places and parking at most National Trust car parks. Check the current annual fee before joining.
Half-price young person annual membership
Ongoing Last updated 15 October 2026
NHS
Health and fitness
Get help with NHS health costs
The NHS Low Income Scheme can help eligible people with prescription, dental, sight-test, glasses and healthcare travel costs.
Reduced or covered NHS costs
Ongoing Last updated 16 September 2026
English Heritage
Entertainment
Members can bring up to six children free
Paid English Heritage membership includes unlimited entry to more than 400 historic places. Standard individual adult membership costs £84 a year. Each adult member can bring up to six children under 18 from their family group at no extra charge.
Entry to 400+ places and up to six children free
Ongoing Last updated 15 October 2026
Waterstones
Shopping
Earn £10 to spend with Waterstones Plus
Waterstones Plus members earn one stamp for every £10 spent. Ten stamps provide £10 to spend in Waterstones shops, cafés or online, with no minimum redemption. Exclusions apply.
£10 to spend after 10 stamps
Ongoing Last updated 16 September 2026
HM Government
Other
Get up to £2,000 towards childcare
For every £8 an eligible family pays into a Tax-Free Childcare account, the government adds £2, capped at £500 every three months (£2,000 a year), or £1,000 every three months (£4,000 a year) for a qualifying disabled child. Use an approved provider signed up to the scheme. Children are normally eligible until the September after turning 11, or 16 if disabled; work, income and residence rules apply. You cannot receive it alongside Universal Credit or childcare vouchers. Compare schemes before switching and wait for a decision before cancelling Universal Credit. Reconfirm your details every three months.
Up to £2,000 per child each year
Ongoing Last updated 16 October 2026
NHS
Travel
Apply for a UK GHIC for free
The UK Global Health Insurance Card is free through the official NHS service and lasts for up to five years. Eligible cardholders can access medically necessary state healthcare in covered countries on the same basis as local residents, so treatment may still carry charges. It does not replace travel insurance or cover private treatment, medical repatriation or mountain rescue. Check your eligibility and the destination's coverage before travelling; each family member needs their own card.
Free healthcare card for travel
Ongoing Last updated 16 October 2026
Nuffield Health
Health and fitness
Emergency service workers save 20%
Eligible Blue Light Card holders can receive 20% off Nuffield Health's full individual monthly rolling or 12-month gym membership rates. Discounted pre-payment and off-peak rates are excluded, and a joining fee is payable. Show a valid Blue Light Card on your first visit. Joint memberships can include a partner aged 18 or over who lives at the same address and pays from the same bank account. Centre exclusions apply; offers cannot be combined and discounts are not backdated. Check the full price and commitment before joining.
20% off eligible memberships
Ongoing Last updated 16 October 2026
CEA Card
Entertainment
Get a free cinema ticket for a companion
Eligible disabled cinema customers can use a CEA Card to get one free ticket for a companion who provides assistance at a participating cinema. Buy the cardholder's applicable full-price ticket and the companion ticket together for the same screening. The card costs £6.50 and lasts one year; eligibility evidence and a photograph are required. Check the cinema's booking conditions. A CEA Card is one way to arrange assistance: you can also ask the venue about reasonable adjustments without a card.
Free companion ticket
Ongoing Last updated 16 October 2026
TV Licensing
Other
Free TV licence at 75+ on Pension Credit
People aged 75 or over can get a free TV licence if they receive Pension Credit, or live with a partner who receives it. The licence covers everyone at the address. You can apply at 74 if you already receive Pension Credit, but must keep paying until the end of the month before your 75th birthday. Apply through the official TV Licensing service.
Free TV licence
Ongoing Last updated 16 October 2026
NHS
Groceries
Healthy Start prepaid card
Eligible people who are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four can receive a Healthy Start prepaid card, topped up every four weeks. Weekly support is £4.65 during qualifying pregnancy, £9.30 for each child under one, and £4.65 for each child aged one to under four. Use it for permitted milk, infant formula, fruit, vegetables and pulses; it cannot be used for online shopping. Qualifying-benefit and other eligibility rules apply. Scotland has Best Start Foods instead.
£4.65–£9.30 a week towards food and milk
Ongoing Last updated 16 October 2026
Southeastern
Travel
Kids travel for £1 on off-peak journeys
Up to four children aged 5 to 15 can travel for £1 each with an adult holding a valid ticket on eligible off-peak Southeastern journeys. Not valid for journeys wholly within London Zones 1–9 or where Southeastern does not set the fare. The £1 child fare cannot receive a further Railcard discount; with a Family Railcard, the first child pays the Railcard child fare and only subsequent children get the £1 fare. Buy online, at a ticket office or from a ticket machine; Season Ticket holders must use a ticket office. Children under five travel free.
£1 child fares
Ongoing Last updated 18 October 2026
ScotRail
Travel
Kids travel for £1 return
Up to four children aged 5 to 15 can travel for £1 return each with a fare-paying adult on eligible ScotRail services, all day and year-round. Buy the adult ticket before boarding, then buy the child tickets from station ticket-office staff; onboard purchase is allowed only if no ticket office is available. The £1 child tickets cannot be bought online, in the app or at ticket machines. Standard Class only. Excludes CrossCountry services, journeys to or from Lockerbie or Reston, Edinburgh–Dunbar journeys and LNER Advance singles. Other ticket exclusions apply. Child tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Under-fives travel free.
£1 return per child
Ongoing Last updated 18 October 2026
NHS
Health and fitness
Save with a Prescription Prepayment Certificate
People in England who regularly pay for NHS prescriptions can cover unlimited eligible prescriptions for £32.05 for three months or £114.50 for 12 months. A single prescription item costs £9.90, and these charges are frozen for 2026/27. A PPC saves money from four items in three months or twelve in a year. The 12-month certificate can be paid in ten monthly instalments.
£32.05 for three months or £114.50 a year
Ongoing Last updated 8 October 2026
Dunelm
Food and drink
Kids eat free with every £5 spent in Pausa
At participating Dunelm Pausa cafés, for every £5 spent in the café an accompanying child can choose one kids’ main, one drink and two snacks free. The kids meal must be claimed in the same transaction as the qualifying food or drink purchase; its value does not count towards the £5 spend. Menu items and availability may vary by location.
Free kids main, drink and 2 snacks per £5 adult café spend
Ongoing Last updated 18 October 2026
Morrisons
Food and drink
Kids eat free in Morrisons Cafés
One child under 16 can receive a free eligible kids meal and kids drink with an adult main meal priced £5 or more from The Breakfasts or The Classics menu; extras do not count. The child must be with an adult when ordering. Available daily in Morrisons Cafés nationwide, including the Kids Pick n Mix meal deal. Check current menu choices and availability.
Free kids meal
Ongoing Last updated 9 October 2026
HM Government
Other
Help to Save
Eligible Universal Credit claimants need at least £1 take-home pay in their last monthly assessment period, including a partner's pay for a joint claim; UK-residence rules apply. Save £1–£50 per calendar month, with no need to save every month. The first bonus after two years is 50% of the highest balance in years 1–2. The final bonus after four years is 50% of any increase between the highest balances in years 1–2 and years 3–4. Withdrawals can reduce potential bonuses; savings can affect means-tested benefits. The scheme has been made permanent, but each account closes after four years and cannot be reopened.
50% bonuses based on qualifying highest balances
Ongoing Last updated 9 October 2026
Picturehouse
Entertainment
Ages 16 to 25: £6.99 cinema tickets plus booking fees
People aged 16 to 25 can create a free MyPicturehouse account, add their date of birth and book eligible standard screenings for £6.99 from Monday to Thursday, plus any applicable booking fee shown at checkout. Sign in and book online or in the Picturehouse app; the U25 price is not available at the cinema. Age verification and cinema, film and event exclusions apply.
£6.99 Monday to Thursday, plus booking fees
Ongoing Last updated 19 October 2026
Waitrose
Groceries
Get one free tea or coffee every day
My Waitrose members can claim one free hot drink each day from a participating in-store self-service machine. Bring a reusable cup and scan a My Waitrose card. Selected stores and drinks only.
One free hot drink each day
Ongoing Last updated 9 October 2026
Cineworld
Entertainment
Family screenings from £2 (Movies for Juniors)
Cineworld Movies for Juniors offers discounted family screenings from £2 per ticket for kids and adults alike. Adults must be accompanied by children. Check local listings for films and times.
Family films from £2 per ticket
Ongoing Last updated 9 October 2026
Vue
Entertainment
Mighty Mornings: discounted family film screenings
Vue's Mighty Mornings programme is aimed at families with children aged 4–11. Screenings run on weekend mornings and during school holidays, subject to local schedules and availability. Check the selected cinema, screening and final online price before booking: Vue's family page and its separate summer Mighty Mornings page currently show different starting prices.
Reduced-price family screenings
Ongoing Last updated 9 October 2026
Historic Royal Palaces
Entertainment
Get £1 tickets with qualifying benefits
Households receiving a qualifying UK-issued benefit can book £1 tickets per person for up to four people at participating Historic Royal Palaces, including the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace. Book online in advance; a limited number of tickets is available. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed. Bring proof of eligibility and identification matching the person who booked, who must attend. Check the official page for qualifying benefits and available dates.
£1 admission per person, for up to four people
Ongoing Last updated 12 October 2026
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