This school holiday lark can be an expensive game, can’t it" Thankfully, Childcare.co.uk has shared a few of the best free or discounted family activities to keep your little ones busy this August
In a recent study by Groupon, it was revealed that parents spend an extra £389 on average over the summer holidays in a quest to keep their children entertained ? whether that be through childcare, days out, clubs or holidays.
The warmer months can be a stressful and busy time for parents, which is why Childcare.co.uk ? a social networking platform designed to connect parents and childcare services ? has created an ultimate children’s summer holiday guide, available for parents to download for free.
The guide is packed with free, paid-for and discounted activities that families can try together ? from visits to theme parks and National Trust sites, to pursuits they can try at home, such as creating a mini garden project. Check out the best of the guide below…
Childcare.co.uk’s ultimate summer holiday guide 2017
AT HOME

Create a mini garden project ? as simple as running a sunflower-growing competition or potting plants with your children. Or if you have space, grow a patch of vegetables.
Fruit-picking is a great outdoor activity and helps children learn about the concept of work in a fun and easy way. Many farms will allow you to pick your own ? find farms in your area here.
A summer scrapbook project is a wonderful way for children to document th...