Where can children eat for free this six months?
FROM holiday clubs to cinema visits and days out, half the holiday is expensive enough – and then you realize you have to feed the little rascals too!
And if you're used to packed lunches or subsidized school meals, splashing out on the road can be a shock to the system.
But the following restaurants and cafes are all offering great deals this school holiday – with many giving the kids free food!
So plan ahead and reserve a table to ensure you get your money's worth.
There's a whole range of options that will satisfy even the fussiest of diners, from a chic London restaurant to some major cafe chains that can come to the rescue on a rainy day.
At this rate you can afford to have dinner with them – and you might even enjoy…
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Barbican Kitchen, London – VISIT NOW
If you have a day in London planned, this hipster eatery is a great option, as it's close to attractions such as Spitalfields Market, Museum of London, St Paul's and the Tower of London – and of course the Barbican Theatre.
Definitely recommended for parents who want to dine in style. The design environment offers a haven of peace on a busy day, with light and airy dining and a lakeside terrace.
Children under 10 get a free kids meal with every adult's hot meal over £10. Think pizza, food bowls and more.
Make sure the kids don't see the Crosstown donuts on offer!
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Morrisons Cafes, nationwide – VISIT NOW
Bribe the kids to go to the weekly supermarket by promising them a delicious meal in one of Morrisons cafes afterwards.
When an adult purchases a meal of £4.50 or more, one child will receive a free meal, from chicken nuggets, chips and beans to bangers and mash, or the popular Pick 'm' Mix meal option (a toasted sandwich/cheese sandwich, a snack and drink).
Meals for adults are just as varied: enjoy a steak pie with mash, peas and gravy, or a classic lasagna with garlic bread and salad.
The best part is that this offer is valid all year round, every day of the week.
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Premier Inn, rural – VISIT NOW
This half term the hotel chain is offering great value for money, with two fantastic offers in over 250 locations across the UK – and you don't have to be a hotel guest.
A nutritionist-approved menu with dishes such as tomato pasta with 10 vegetables and oven-baked chicken, plus fruit salads and pancakes, will keep your little ones well fed for just £1 (if dining with an adult).
And if breakfast is more your thing, up to two children under 16 can tuck in for free when an adult purchases a breakfast or meal deal.
Offer ends February 25.
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Dobbies, rural – VISIT NOW
The daffodils are starting to bloom, which can only mean that a trip to the garden center beckons.
While you stock up on gardening supplies, feed the kids for free at Dobbies' cafes, from full English breakfasts to fish fingers, chips and peas.
If each adult purchases a traditional breakfast or main lunch meal, one under 16 can enjoy their food for free, including a drink.
The offer is valid every day, but first check if your local center is participating.
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Travelodge, rural – VISIT NOW
As with the Premier Inn chain, both hotel guests and passers-by can take advantage of Travelodge's great half-yearly deal.
For every paying adult, two children under 15 can enjoy an unlimited hot breakfast for free!
That's as much sausage, hash browns, beans and eggs as you want, which is especially great if you have hungry teenagers in the house.
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Dunelm, rural – VISIT NOW
If you combine caring for the children with doing odd jobs around the house, this could be the magic ticket.
Browse the homewares of the Gorge in Dunelm, before treating your little hangers-on to lunch at the in-store Pausa Cafe.
For every £4 you spend in the café you can get a free mini kids meal, including Cawston fruit juices, deep-dish pizzas and Party Rings.
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Brouwers Fayre, rural – VISIT NOW
Not only can kids eat free breakfast all year round at Brewers Fayre, but thanks to the soft play areas you might also be able to enjoy a moment of peace and quiet this term.
Two children under 16 can eat free, with each adult paying for an all-you-can-eat breakfast price of £9.99.
Start with the breakfast buffet for a fantastic snack and let the kids pile their plates with cooked favourites, croissants and fruit.
Until February 23, Monday to Friday, 12pm – 6pm, you can also make the most of the 'Feed your family for under £18' offer, including two mains and two kids' meals.
You can enjoy classics such as fish and chips and braised chicken, while the little ones can choose from spaghetti bolognese and steak burgers.
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Asda, national – VISIT NOW
To make mums' lives easier, not just at half term, Asda's 'kids eat for £1' deal is valid all year round.
Head straight to the café at any time of the day to provide the kids with pasta, jacket potatoes or sandwiches, plus snacks and drinks. There is no minimum adult food amount to qualify.
See you at the checkout!