Great British Summer Savings
Rising prices can make life’s little treats harder to afford, especially during the school holidays when costs build up for families. The Government is helping this summer with the Great British Summer Savings scheme.
From 25 June to 1 September 2026, the Government is temporarily cutting VAT from 20% to 5% on children’s meals in restaurants, children and family tickets to cinemas, theatres, concerts and exhibitions, and admission to a wide range of attractions. Combined with free bus travel in England for children aged 5 to 15 during August, families and young people will be able to enjoy experiences that make summer special, including visits to cultural and educational attractions that enrich children’s lives outside the classroom.
As part of this campaign, the Government have launched an attraction finder website which allows families to type in their postcode and find participating venues near them to make the most of summer savings. To use the attraction finder, please visit:
