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The end of the school year and the start of the summer holidays are fast approaching. If you need some inspiration of how to keep the kids occupied we\u2019ve rounded up our favourite retailers who offer day trips and activities that you can also earn KidStart Savings on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book an experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you fancy doing something a little different this summer holidays we recommend booking an experience with Red Letter Days<\/a> or Buyagift<\/a>. They offer an extensive range of family friendly activities and days out from theme park bookings to track driving to scuba diving lessons!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus get 6.5% back for your kids from both retailers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch a performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why not take your little one to a show, especially if we get a typical rainy British summer. We work with many ticketing retailers including Seetickets<\/a>, Theatre Tickets Direct<\/a> and Ticketmaster<\/a> who all offer tickets for theatre productions across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus get up to 2.5% back for your kids from these retailers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get outside<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If we\u2019re lucky enough to get some sun this summer holidays then take advantage of the beautiful nature and delve into the history we have on our doorstep. The National Trust<\/a>, National Trust for Scotland<\/a> and English Heritage<\/a> offers access to hundreds of places from forests to stately homes and castles.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus get up to 3.5% back for your kids from these retailers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lions and tigers and bears\u2026oh my!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does your little one have an interest in animals? Then booking a trip to a zoo or a Sealife<\/a> centre could be the perfect day out for the family. We work with London Zoo<\/a>, Whispnade<\/a> and Twycross Zoos<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus get up to 6.5% back for your kids from these retailers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling adventurous?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Then we\u2019ve got you covered with a selection of retailers who offer paintballing<\/a>, go karting<\/a>, quad biking<\/a> and archery<\/a>. An active day out like this would be the perfect way to tire the kids out and do something a little bit different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus get up to 4% back for your kids from these retailers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also explore our Attractions, Theme Parks and Tickets category<\/a> to discover more inspiration and savings for things to do this summer holidays.
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