Government Summer Savings Initiative: Where Families Can Save Money Across Hampshire This Summer

Make the Most of the Government’s Summer Savings Scheme

Looking for affordable family days out and places where kids can eat for less this summer? The Government’s Summer Savings Initiative brings together hundreds of offers from attractions, restaurants, cinemas and family venues across the UK, helping families enjoy the school holidays without stretching the budget.

We’ve rounded up the Hampshire venues currently taking part, making it easier to plan low-cost days out, family meals and activities this summer.

Kids Eat for Less & Family Dining Offers

Many of Hampshire’s favourite restaurants are offering discounted children’s meals, free kids’ meals and family dining deals.

Kids Eat Free

• Bella Italia – Southampton
• Las Iguanas – Southampton
• Las Iguanas – Basingstoke
• Las Iguanas – Gunwharf Quays
• Frankie & Benny’s – Portsmouth
• Banana Tree – Portsmouth
• YO! Sushi – Southampton

Discounted Children’s Meals

• ASK Italian – Winchester
• ASK Italian – Basingstoke
• Nando’s – Southampton Guildhall
• Nando’s – Eastleigh
• Bill’s – Southampton (£5 Pancakes)
• Bill’s – Farnham (£5 Pancakes)
• Bill’s – Chichester (£5 Pancakes)
• Green Hill Farm Holiday Village
• Boston Tea Party – Salisbury
• Boston Tea Party – Ringwood
• Squire’s Garden Centres – Frensham
• Squire’s Garden Centres – Badshot Lea
• Smith & Western – Chichester
• Spinnaker Tower Restaurant
• Watermill Theatre Restaurant

Lounge Family Offers

The Lounges group is offering its popular Teenage Kicks Meal & Drink Deal at:

• Trago Lounge – Southampton
• Santo Lounge – Southampton
• Maritimo Lounge – Southampton
• Vicolo Lounge – Andover
• Amparo Lounge – Whiteley
• Vito Lounge – Fareham
• Antico Lounge – Alton
• Clavio Lounge – Petersfield
• Solento Lounge – Lymington
• Cazaro Lounge – Farnham
• Alento Lounge – Fleet
• Arboro Lounge – Ringwood
• Panero Lounge – Portsmouth
• Espino Lounge – New Milton

The Summer Savings scheme includes numerous food offers across Hampshire, from free children’s meals to discounted family dining.

Discounted Cinema Tickets

Planning a rainy day activity? Several cinemas are offering reduced-price children’s and family tickets.

Participating cinemas include:

• Vue Eastleigh
• Vue Basingstoke
• Vue Portsmouth
• Vue Farnborough
• Showcase Cinema de Lux Southampton
• Harbour Lights Picturehouse Southampton
• ODEON Southampton
• ODEON Andover
• ODEON Basingstoke
• ODEON Port Solent
• Cineworld Whiteley
• Cineworld Aldershot
• Cineworld Chichester
• Cineworld Isle of Wight

Families can enjoy discounted cinema tickets at participating cinemas throughout the summer holidays.

Attractions & Family Days Out

Looking for somewhere to keep the children entertained? These attractions are also taking part in the Summer Savings programme.

Family Attractions

• WonderWorld Southampton – 15% off tickets
• Longdown Activity Farm
• Clarence Pier
• Birdworld
• Wellington Country Park
• Fishbourne Roman Palace
• Spinnaker Tower
• Whitchurch Silk Mill

Heritage Attractions

• English Heritage Sites including:
  • Osborne House
  • Carisbrooke Castle

Indoor Activities

• Tenpin Southampton
• Tenpin Chichester
• 360 Play Farnborough
• Go Jump In by AirHop Adventure Park

A range of attractions, heritage sites and activity centres are offering discounted admission or family savings this summer.

Museums & Heritage

If you’re looking for an educational day out, several museums and heritage attractions are participating.

• Whitchurch Silk Mill
• Osborne House
• Carisbrooke Castle
• Fishbourne Roman Palace
• Greenham Common Control Tower

Why Use the Summer Savings Scheme?

The Summer Savings Initiative has been created to help families make the most of the school holidays by highlighting businesses offering special summer discounts. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to eat, somewhere to entertain the children, or simply want a more affordable family day out, there are plenty of participating venues across Hampshire.

Many offers are available for a limited time and some require advance booking, so it’s always worth checking the latest details before travelling.

Stay Up to Date

New venues and offers may be added throughout the summer.

For the latest participating businesses, offer details and terms and conditions, visit the official Government Summer Savings website:

https://summersavings.gov.uk/