Hard-pressed parents will be panicking about what to do with the kids for the next few weeks as school summer holidays approach. Cost is a major factor with many families looking for budget-friendly ways to enjoy the long summer days and weekends especially as the price of fuel continues to rise.
But there are ways to enjoy the best of Britain without breaking the bank. Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) – the train operator for Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express – is offering five top tips and money saving tricks for activities across the rail network this summer in a bid to ease family finances.
So, for a family of four or a group of friends, there is a cheaper alternative to embrace the British summer, without spending a fortune on petrol and still have a fantastic time. Here's a few suggestions, according to the train operator:
