There's no denying Christmas can be a costly time for families.
But now that we're in the school Christmas holidays, you might be on the lookout for ideas and activities to keep you little ones amused.
So if you are looking to keep the family happy - but without breaking the bank - then we have teamed up with latedeals.co.uk to bring you six great budget-friendly ideas that will keep everyone amused.
1. Get 2 Games Of Bowling, Laser Tag Or Karaoke & A Meal For £8.50
Tenpin is offering up some festive cheer this Christmas by providing customers with money off two games of bowling, laser tag or karaoke with a meal. This deal costs just £10 per child and £12.50 per adult.
If you prefer laser tag or karaoke and your local branch has these available, you can swap two games of bowling for 60 minutes of one of these activities instead.
Laser tag is normally up to £30 per person, karaoke costs up to £40 per hour and two rounds of bowling with a meal costs around £18. In other words, you could save around £10 per person!
Tenpin has outlets in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Falkirk, amongst others.
2. Check your Tesco Clubcard rewards
If you shop at Tesco then you will be well versed in the benefits of having a Clubcard. but did you know as well as money off your shopping, your Clubcard points can get you discounts on an array of days, out, eating out, spa treatments, travel, fin and entertainment.
Everything from free cinema tickets, to meal vouchers to trips to the zoo, visit Tesco Clubcard Rewards to find out what deals you can get.
3. Check your local library
Checking out the events available at your local library can pay off. For example, many will put on special storytime sessions with a festive theme, crafts or a Tots Time for younger members.
With books becoming much more easily available in digital formats these days, it can be easy to forget that libraries exist, but you can stop by for more than simply checking out what’s on the shelves.
Walk into your local branch and ask for information on what they have going on in the next few weeks, or check out their social media - some libraries are very active on Facebook and Instagram! Plus, these events will often be very cheap to attend, with some listed online for £2 or less.
4. Book A Winter Staycation For £29 Or Less With Travelodge
While the thought of travelling abroad right now might not be a great option for many, a stay somewhwre on UK soil might be good for a change of scenery.
Travelodge currently has more than 800,000 winter rooms available for £29 or less - and you can pick up a family room for a cosy holiday that doesn’t break the bank.
Check out their Price Finder tool for an overview of the cheapest options available.
5. Get £2.50 Cinema Tickets For Kids At Vue & Cineworld
A cinema trip is a great way to break up the day when it's too cold to go out, but everyone is going stir crazy indoor!
Vue is offering discounts on tickets if you buy online in advance - pay just £2.49 per ticket when you take part in their Mini Mornings.
These run on weekend mornings and every day during the school holidays. Similarly, the Movies For Juniors offer at Cineworld gives families access to discounted weekly screenings of kids films from just £2.50.
6. Purchase A Stay In A Nectar Hotel & Save £200
If you are a Sainsbury's shopper then this is when it could really pay off.
The Nectar loyalty card points can be exchanged for a hotel stay. It’s easy to get started - from the Nectar Hotels homepage, select your preferred dates and location, then click on Spend Nectar points.
Alternatively, you can pay in cash and collect Nectar points to get money off groceries or other deals in the future.
Then filter the results to sort by the lowest price first.
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