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With the long weekend coming up, we thought we\u2019d pull together some of the best money-saving Bank Holiday deals for you and your family from our wonderful KidStart partners. So here we are, some great Bank Holiday activity ideas and ways to save money for your kids at the same time:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

1. How about taking a family day out or short break at Alton Towers?\u00a0 There is something for all ages at this leisure park, from CBeebies Land for the little ones, to the stomach-churning vertical drop roller coaster, Oblivion for the teenagers. Check out how to get 5% back via KidStart here<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

2.\u00a0 Great British Weather willing, how about taking a family picnic this Bank Holiday? \u00a0Stock up on yummy goodies from\u00a0Waitrose<\/strong><\/span> and get\u00a0<\/span>up to\u00a0<\/span>1.2%<\/span> KidStart Savings<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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3. Avoid Bank Holiday breakdown hell \u00a0and get roadside assistance cover from<\/span>\u00a0the UK’s largest breakdown organisation, the AA. You could get \u00a345 back for your kids.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

4. Although last Bank Holiday, you swore you’d never do it again, we know some of you will end up in a DIY store over the weekend. At least we can help with a money saving <\/span><\/a>2% back for your kids<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0from B&Q<\/strong><\/span>. The rest is up to you and your hammer.<\/p>\r\n

5.\u00a0Butlins<\/span> offer short family breaks up and down the UK, and you might just find yourself a last minute bargain and receive 2% KidStart Savings if you book through KidStart\u00a0here.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

6. Trips to the zoo are a perennial family favourite and booking\u00a0London Zoo with KidStart<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span>will give you access to up to 3.5% KidStart Savings<\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>ZSL <\/strong>Whipsnade Zoo<\/strong> booking<\/span><\/a>s<\/span> will\u00a0give you<\/span>\u00a03% KidStart Savings. \u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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7. If the Bank Holiday weather is awful, one rainy day option is to log onto the\u00a0Build A Bear Workshop<\/span><\/strong>. Too cute!\u00a0<\/span>Get 3.5% KidStart Savings when you shop at\u00a0Build-A-Bear Workshop<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

8. If Alton Towers isn’t for you, how about booking the\u00a0Chessington World of Adventures Resort<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0with an amazing up to 51% off entry tickets<\/span><\/a> <\/strong><\/span>through Kidstart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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9. Why not avoid crazy Bank Holiday traffic altogether and travel by rail. Use TheTrainLine<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/a> to book and get 1% KidStart Savings<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\r\n

10. If all else fails, and the family need a new board game to keep them from going stir crazy this Bank Holiday, toy shop\u00a0The Entertainer<\/span> offer 2% KidStart Savings<\/span><\/a> on all online purchases<\/strong><\/span> made through us.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Have a great weekend folks!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nFeatured Image<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With the long weekend coming up, we thought we\u2019d pull together some of the best money-saving Bank Holiday deals for you and your family from our wonderful KidStart partners. So here we are, some great Bank Holiday activity ideas and ways to save money for your kids at the same time: 1. 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