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The best places to swim or cool down for free this summer.
Have you been to Cribbs beach yet? It's my number one place to cool down with the kids for free this summer. Yipee, the sun is shining in Bristol and it's hot, hot, hot! If you're looking for inspiration for the best places to swim or cool down for free this summer.,...
10 places kids eat free this Easter
Kids eat free this half-term in Bristol & beyond The cost of living crisis will mean many families are tightening the purse strings this Easter. If you're looking to enjoy a cheap meal out with the kids, I've found 10 places that are running kids eat free deals during...
25 free & cheap Easter holiday activities
Are you looking for fun, family activities over the Easter holidays in Bristol & beyond that won’t cost a fortune?
10 places Kids eat free this Feb half-term
It's half-term in Bristol and the South West which means it's time for my post on all the places where kids can eat free - or for £1 - this half-term. As always, it's worth double checking with the venue before you head on out as regional variations might apply. 1....
Things to do with the kids Feb half-term
Are you stuck for something to do with the kids this February half-term in Bristol? Don't despair, I've found 14 free and affordable family-friendly activities to keep boredom at bay. Things to do with the kids in Bristol & beyond come rain or shine 1. Half term...
Bristol & Bath 24 hour flash sale starts at 10am
Hey bargain lovers, get poised to save some money today as there will be thousands of discounts available on music and theatre events across Bristol and Bath. This 24 hour ‘flash sale’ starts today January 27 at 10am and offers are limited, so get ready for fun game...
Where to see Father Christmas in 2021
The elves are ready and waiting at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol. But where are Father Christmas and Paddington? It's that time of year when little kids love going on a special trip to see Father Christmas to tell him what they want for Christmas. For families with a few...
The best UK Christmas markets 2021
There's nothing like a Christmas market, mulled wine and mince pie to make it feel like Christmas is just around the corner. Not all the usual markets are opening this year, so My Favourite Cottages has used Google data to reveal the UK’s top Christmas markets to...
10 of the best firework displays 2021
10 of the best firework displays in Bristol & beyond 2021 If, like me, you've left it a bit late to make plans for Bonfire night, don't despair. Here's a round -up of the best displays taking place in and around Bristol this weekend. With some places still...
10 places kids eat free (or for a quid) this half-term
Kids eat free in Bristol & beyond this October half-term. Food tastes even better when it's free, right? With the school half-term just around the corner, here are 10 places you can take the family and enjoy a deal where kids eat free or for £1. Perfect for...
The best car boot sales in the south west
Who doesn't love a car boot sale? Please check social media pages for updates. Spring is in the air which can only mean one thing - it's almost car boot season. Most car boot sales open in April but some have opened their doors already. Here's y lowdown of the best in...
The best places to celebrate the royal wedding in Bristol (Sat May 19).
Whether you love the royals or not, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials this weekend provide the perfect excuse for a bit of a knees up! It’s going to be sunny this Saturday with highs of 19 degrees so why not take the family to one of these free and...
Are you broke in Bristol? This week’s Top 10 deals…
Welcome back to Broke in Bristol, the blog the helps you to save money, make money and live life to the full on a shoestring. This week we have deals on free pints at Bristol pubs, free yoga, 40% off Odeon cinema tickets and two Dominos pizzas for £20. Have...
15 free & cheap things to do in Bristol this week (with or without the kids!)
Welcome back to Broke in Bristol’s weekend blog – the blog that helps you socialise (with or without the kids) on a shoestring. Every week, we’ll be letting you know about all the free and cheap events going on, whether you’re young, free and...