Money-saving days out
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putting money in purse
With spring in the air, it\'s the season for getting out and about to visit new places and see new things. And just because we\'re officially in a recession needn\'t mean you miss out on days out. We\'re tracked down some great deals - with easy links to finding more - all around the country. From castles to collections, wildlife to walks, shows to sightseeing, you\'ll have a great time with our money-off deals, two-for-one offers and special concessions. Why pay more?
Spend points, not cash
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PR Nectar logo
Got a Nectar card? Your points can take you to all kinds of places, from a trip to a Vue cinema for 1,000 points to money off a trip on the Eurostar to Paris, Lille or Brussels or even a holiday worldwide booked through Expedia.
Want to know more? Visit www.nectar.com
Blooming good deal
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Conwy Council garden at RHS Tatton Park 2008
Good news if you have a budding Alan Titchmarsh, or simply to cut the cost of a family visit: under-16s can visit RHS shows at Cardiff (April 16-18), Hampton Court (July 6-11) and Tatton Park (July 21-25) for free.
Want to know more? Visit www.rhs.org.uk
Explore our heritage
days out,Southeast,Southwest,fun for children,on a budget
Stonehenge
Join English Heritage and get free entry for you and up to six children to over 400 historic attractions, from abbeys to castles and stately homes to palaces, and some of the country\'s most iconic landmarks, such as Stonehenge and Dover Castle. An individual membership costs just £43 per year - less than £3.50 a month or less than the price of renting a film. A couple\'s annual membership is even better value, at just £75 per year or £1.44 per week.
Want to know more? Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/membership or call 0870 333 1182.
Spend points, not cash
days out,going abroad,on a budget
Tesco Clubcard logo
Have a day out with your Tesco Clubcard vouchers: there are almost 200 on offer, from river cruises up the Mersey to visiting a whisky distillery in Aberfeldy, or a day at the English School of Falconry. There are also great deals on crossing the Channel, exhibitions and events and activity days.
Typically £10 in vouchers equals £40 in tokens to spend on admission or tickets.
Want to know more? Visit www.tesco.com/clubcard/deals
Leaving it to the last minute
days out,East Anglia,London,Northwest,watching wildlife,on a budget
123 London Eye
Lastminute.com isn\'t just for booking holidays.You can take advantage of money-off deals for all kinds of attractions, including 10% off the London Eye and the Tower of London, 47% off at Alton Towers, or a saving of over £3 per ticket on the York Dungeon.
Want to know more? Visit www.lastminute.com/site/entertainment/attractions.html
Straight from the heart
days out,Midlands,on a budget
123 Shakespeare\'s birthplace
Making for the Midlands? Visit the world-famous childhood home of Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare\'s wife in Stratford-upon-Avon or roll up at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, the world\'s largest collection of historic British cars and take a friend for free. More great two-for-one days out offers include the Black Country Living Museum and the Wedgewood visitor centre and Museum.
Want to know more? Visit www.visittheheart.co.uk
The beautiful South
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Ooh... where to start? Among the scores of deals on this offshoot of the Visit Southeast England website, there\'s 20% off at Beaulieu National Motor Museum in Hampshire, up to £14 off at Ascot racecourse, or two-for-ones at Birdworld in Farnham or The Canturbury Tales in Kent.
Want to know more? Visit www.southeastoffers.com/special_offers/activities_and_dining/
Take a walk
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couple walking by cliffs
Walking is free and getting out in the fresh air is good for you. Pull on your walking boots (or even your trainers) and open yourself up to new views and fresh horizons. Find a route to suit you with our
nationwide guide to walks
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