Last minute Bank Holiday deals

The Bank Holiday season is upon us once more and there are plenty of offers on days out, restaurants, things for the garden and DIY items to keep you busy this weekend.

Below are a few ideas for great value things to do and offers from the deal savvy members of HotUKDeals and the authors of PlayPennies, the one-stop resource for penny-wise parents.

Do some DIY or just relax in the garden

B&Q have some great offers this weekend on lawnmowers, paint and garden furniture. If you’re looking to get some painting done this weekend, Wilkinsons also have a deal on Dulux paint – just £14.95 for 5L.

Go out for the day

Long weekends are great for getting out and about and you don’t have to spend too much money to do this – even if you have a large family. Here are just a few options:

‘May the 4th be with you’ – Head to the Disney Store for Stars Wars day where you’ll get great promotions, freebies and activities.

Spanish festival comes to London (1st-4th May) This is free to the public however the wine blending masterclass is ticketed.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Wristband for only £17 – normally £30 (Valid Sunday – Friday until May 22nd, excluding Saturdays & Sunday 3rd May) I have used the site and it seems you can get the offer on Bank Holiday Monday.

Steam Trains Day Out for £15 – Family Entry to Midland Railway Butterley with Unlimited Train Rides

Shop and Save

Some of us love to shop, but we also love to save. Up until the 5th of May you can get triple points at Boots when you spend £30 in store or £50 online – a great excuse to stock up on summer essentials. House of Fraser also have some good deals on at the moment with up to 30% off brands such as Vero Moda, Barbour, Calvin Klein, Clarins and Morphy Richards. If you’re looking to stock up on food essentials this weekend you can get £20 off a £60 spend on your first online shop using a voucher code from Sainsbury’s. Lidl also have a wealth of half price weekend offers this weekend including Strathvale Fresh British Pork Belly Slices (500g) £1.19 (was £2.39) and Braemoor Pork Shanks (2) £1.74 (was £3.49).

Get away for the weekend

If you want to get away for the weekend Premier Inn are offering £35 rooms. There are 125,000 rooms at £35 available from 1st May to the 23rd July, including the Bank Holiday weekends. If you’re a couple check out Village Hotels who are offering rooms at £35 per couple, which includes bed and breakfast, on Fridays and Sundays from now until 14th June.

Go out for a meal

Going out for food can be costly but there are a couple of deals on at the moment which will help you save money when the family gets hungry!

Kids eat free on Sundays on Bank Holiday Mondays at Crown Carveries

Get 50% off at Canary Wharf Breakfast Club this weekend. 

Whatever you do this weekend have a great one and enjoy the rest!