Great British Summer Savings in Manchester: Family Days Out, Attractions, Dining and Free Travel

Science and Industry Museum

Offer: Save on eligible children's tickets and family tickets at the Science and Industry Museum. Children's meals in museum cafés are also included in the offer.

Price: Reduced prices available on eligible children's tickets, family tickets and children's meals. Discounts vary depending on the ticket or purchase selected.

Valid: 25 June–1 September 2026

Things to know:

• Reduced prices are available on eligible children's tickets and family tickets.
• The offer is valid for visits between 25 June and 1 September 2026.
• No promotional code is required to access the savings.
• Children's meals purchased in museum cafés are included in the offer.
• Some experiences and annual passes are excluded. Terms and conditions apply.

Museum of Illusions Manchester

Offer: Save 15% on standard admission tickets for visits. The reduced 5% VAT rate is automatically applied to eligible standard admission tickets at checkout.

Price: Standard admission tickets receive a 15% discount. Prices vary depending on the ticket selected.

Valid: 25 June–1 September 2026

Things to know:

• The offer applies to standard admission tickets only.
• Bookings made during the promotional period will automatically receive the reduced price at checkout.
• Visitors who already purchased a qualifying ticket at the 20% VAT rate do not need to contact the museum.
• An automatic credit will be processed upon check-in for eligible pre-booked visits.
• The offer is valid for visits between 25 June and 1 September 2026 inclusive.
• Terms and conditions apply, and the promotion is subject to availability.

iFLY Manchester

Offer: Save 15% on introductory flight packages and multi-flight experiences as part of iFLY Manchester’s "Drop It Like It's Hot" campaign. Use code DROP15 at checkout to receive the discount. 

Price: Prices vary depending on the experience selected.

Valid: 23 June–31 August 2026

Things to know:

• The offer applies to selected introductory packages and multi-flight experiences.
• Experience the sensation of a 12,000-foot freefall in iFLY's indoor wind tunnel.
• Suitable for first-time flyers, families, groups and experienced flyers.
• The promotion is available for a limited time only.
• Offer terms and availability are subject to change.

Gulliver's World Theme Park Resort

Offer: 15% off theme park tickets

Price: From £27 (usually £31) - save £4

Valid: Visits between 25 June - 1 September 2026

National Football Museum

Offer: Reduced admission prices

Valid: 25 June – 1 September 2026

Things to know:

• Booking online in advance offers the best value.
• Advance online prices are available until midnight the day before your visit.
• Walk-up tickets are subject to availability.
• Last admission to the museum is 4pm.
• Discounted rates are available for visits between 25 June and 1 September 2026 only.
• Promotional offers and discount codes can still be used with these tickets.
• Group and school bookings are not included in the scheme.
• Standard admission prices will return from 2 September 2026.

RHS Garden Bridgewater

Offer: Enjoy more of summer at RHS Gardens with reduced prices on selected tickets and children's meals

Valid: 25 June – 1 September 2026

Things to know:

• Garden admission: Reduced ticket prices on eligible entry tickets.
• Children's meals: Lower prices on children's meals in all RHS cafés and restaurants.
• RHS Green Travel Offer: Receive 30% off admission when you arrive by bus, bicycle or on foot, alongside the summer VAT savings.
• Savings are available from 25 June to 1 September 2026.
• Reduced admission prices apply to eligible garden entry tickets.
• Children's meal discounts are available in all RHS cafés and restaurants.
• The RHS Green Travel offer applies when travelling sustainably by bus, bike or on foot.

Coronation Street Experience

Offer: Reduced ticket prices are available across selected Coronation Street Experience tours and attractions.

Price: From £6.50–£64.50 per ticket, depending on the experience booked. 

Valid: 25 June–1 September 2026 

Things to know:

• Discounts are already applied to qualifying tours and tickets.
• No promotional code is required.
• Savings are available on selected Guided Tours, Star Tours, Exhibition tickets and other experiences.
• Prices and availability vary depending on the date and experience selected.
• Booking in advance is recommended to secure preferred dates and times.
• The offer is available for a limited time as part of the Great British Summer Savings initiative.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester

Offer: Save on admission tickets this summer with reduced VAT prices applied to selected LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre tickets, including standard entry, family tickets and combination tickets.

Price: From £14–£26.25 per adult online, depending on the ticket type selected. Family tickets are available from £35 per family. 

Valid: 25 June–1 September 2026 

Things to know:

• Book online in advance to access the best prices and guarantee entry.
• Summer VAT savings are already applied to qualifying tickets.
• Under 2s can visit free of charge.
• There must be at least one child and one adult in each booking.
• All adults aged 18+ must be accompanied by a child aged 17 or under to visit.
• Ticket prices and availability may vary depending on demand and capacity.

SEA LIFE Manchester

Offer: Discounted tickets are available for midweek visits (Tuesday–Thursday) at participating SEA LIFE attractions, including SEA LIFE Manchester.

Price: £14–£22.75 per ticket

Valid: 25 June–1 September 2026 

Things to know:

• Valid Tuesday to Thursday only.
• Tickets must be booked online.
• Availability is limited and subject to attraction capacity.
• Book early to avoid disappointment.
• Cannot be used with any other discount or voucher.
• Merlin Entertainments reserves the right to withdraw the offer at any time.

ODEON Manchester Great Northern

Offer: Discounted rates are available on all family tickets where an adult attends with a child.

Things to know:

• Prices vary – check the ODEON website for current ticket prices.
• Upgrade fees may apply.
• Cannot be used alongside any other discounts or offers.

Vue Manchester

Offer: Children's tickets are £1 cheaper than Adult Every Film Every Day tickets.

Things to know:

• Applies to eligible films rated BBFC 12A and below.
• Discount is applied automatically when booking qualifying tickets.
• Valid for screenings during the promotional period, including advance bookings.
• Excludes Big Shorts and Mighty Mornings screenings.
• Excludes late-night screenings from 22:30 onwards.
• Cannot be used with other offers or corporate vouchers.

Nell's Pizza

Offer: Enjoy Rachel’s Super Special Summer Menu featuring a soft drink, pizza slice and gelato for one fixed price. Created in response to the temporary reduction in VAT on children’s meals, the offer is available to both "big kids" and little kids this summer. 

Price: £8.88 for a soft drink, slice and gelato.

Valid: 25 June–1 September 2026. 

Things to know:

• The offer includes a soft drink, pizza slice and gelato.
• Available for a limited time during the summer holidays.
• Inspired by the temporary reduction in VAT on children’s meals.
• Available at participating Nell’s Pizza venues.
• No booking is required for standard visits.

Nando's Manchester (Various Locations Across Manchester)

Offer: 12.5% off the Nandino kids' menu

Price: £6.08 (usually £6.95) — save £0.87

Details: Enjoy the full VAT saving on the Nandino set menu, which includes a main, two sides, plus a drink or dessert.

Things to know:

• Discount applies to the Nandino set menu only.
• Any additional items ordered are subject to the usual 20% VAT rate.

YO! Manchester Selfridges

Offer: Kids Eat Free

Price: Free kids' bento box

Details: Children can enjoy a free Kiddos Bento Box all day Monday to Friday when dining with a full-paying adult who spends at least £10 on food.

Things to know:

• One child eats free per £10 spent on food by an accompanying adult.
• One free Kiddos Bento Box per child.
• Valid all day, Monday to Friday.
• Available for dine-in only at participating UK YO! restaurants.
• Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
• Available for children aged 12 and under.
• YO! may request proof of age.
• Offer is non-transferable.

Other Summer Dining Deals

Other restaurants participating in the Summer Savings scheme: Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Harvester, Hungry Horse, PizzaExpress, Toby Carvery and Wagamama. Participation and offers may vary by location, so it's always worth checking with the venue before you visit. Offers are subject to change.
 

More School Holiday Meal Offers

Looking for even more family meal deals? Separate to the Summer Savings scheme, many restaurant chains and supermarket cafés run ‘Kids Eat Free’ or £1 children's meal promotions during the school holidays. These offers often require the purchase of an adult meal and may only be available on selected days or at specific times, so be sure to check the terms and conditions before you go.

More Attractions Taking Part in Summer Savings

Other attractions and venues taking part in the Summer Savings scheme include Cineworld, Everyman Cinemas, National Trust properties, selected Tenpin bowling centres and some soft play venues. As more businesses continue to join the initiative, it's worth checking the official Summer Savings website before you visit for the latest participating attractions and offers. Visit the Summer Savings website for the most up-to-date information.

Discover Free Family Events in Manchester

If you're visiting Manchester this summer, there are plenty of free family-friendly activities to enjoy alongside the city's paid attractions. Keep an eye on local event listings, community websites and cultural venues, which often host free workshops, festivals, outdoor performances and family activities throughout the school holidays.

Manchester's libraries, museums and galleries regularly run free events for children, including story times, craft sessions, interactive exhibitions and family trails. Many also offer special summer holiday programmes designed to keep younger visitors entertained.

In a further boost for households this summer, children and young people across Greater Manchester will benefit from unlimited free bus travel on the Bee Network. 

As part of the government’s Great British Summer Savings campaign, children aged five to 15 can travel for free in England, including on Bee Network bus services, throughout August.

In addition to this, 16-year-olds in Greater Manchester will be able to activate their Our Pass one month earlier (from 1 August instead of 1 September), giving them an extra month of free bus and cheaper tram travel.

Across Greater Manchester, the Bee Network makes it easy to get around by bus or tram and avoid the traffic – bus fares are capped at just £2, and with contactless tap and go, the best fare is automatically worked out for your journey. Trams run every 15 minutes, so you can hop on, tap in and tap out with ease, while park and ride sites across the network offer free parking when you travel by tram, making your journey into the city even more convenient.