School holidays cost parents more than £3,000 according to new survey - here are 7 ways to keep costs under control

Family heading on a day out in the car during school holidays.

Parents are expecting to spend more than £3,045 this year to keep their children entertained during school holidays, new data has found.

When it comes to making ends meet during school holidays, it can be really stressful for parents, thanks to the added expense that comes with finding things to do with kids for days at a time.