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Five things to do with kids this summer holidays

Written by Lauren Smith | May 27, 2025 2:08:08 PM

With the summer holidays fast approaching, you may have started to look for things to do with the family. Our friends at KidStart have shared five ideas for days out, all of which you can earn cashback on if you book with them.

Who are KidStart?

Kidstart are a cashback brand for families where the money back you collect is for your children’s savings. You can collect up to 20% back at over 2,000 retailers including big name brands like Sainsbury’s, John Lewis, eBay, H&M and TK Maxx.

Travel and day out bookings are really popular on KidStart. We’ve selected five of our favourite day out partners that are perfect for family-friendly trips.

National Trust

The National Trust have more than 500 places to visit and lots of fantastic events that you and the kids can get involved with. From deer spotting at Belton House in Lincolnshire to Pretty Muddy Kids obstacle course at Tatton Park in Cheshire.

With KidStart you can get 2% back for your children on joining the National Trust as a new member or buying gift memberships.

Sealife

If it’s a typical British summer and you’re faced with rain then a trip to the Sealife Centre is a great way to spend the day. There are 11 locations across the UK, each with their own attractions. You can see sea otters, Ozzy and Ola in Birmingham or April, the rescued Olive Ridley Turtle in Loch Lomond.

With KidStart you can get 2% back for your children on Sea Life Centre tickets

GoApe

Feeling adventurous? If you are, then get up into the trees with GoApe, they have 37 unique sites with courses of varying levels of difficulty and heights. For thrill-seekers aged 10 and above, there’s the Treetop Challenge and the most daring Challenge Plus. Younger adventurers between 6-12 years can embark on an exhilarating journey on Treetop Adventure Plus. Meanwhile, Treetop Adventure is most suited to the youngest explorers aged 4 to 8, offering a delightful and secure introduction to the enchanting world of the treetops.

With KidStart you can get 3% back for your children on GoApe bookings.

Alton Towers

Spanning 550 acres Alton Towers is the largest theme park in the UK, it is home to over 40 rides and attractions, including 10 main rollercoasters, each with record-breaking elements including Thi3teen, which is the world’s first vertical free fall drop rollercoaster. If you need something a little slower in pace there’s the towers and gardens to stroll around.

With KidStart you can get 1.3% back for your children on Alton Towers bookings.

Buyagift

Buyagift isn’t just for vouchers for spa days and driving experiences, you can also purchase vouchers for West End shows to football stadium tours, making it a useful site for parents over the holidays. You can pay for the vouchers well in advance and then use them to book tickets directly with the event when you know what date you want to go. The vouchers are valid for 12 months so plenty of time to use them if you run out of time over the summer holidays too!

With KidStart you can get 6.5% back for your children on Buyagift purchases.

We hope we’ve helped to give you some inspiration for things to do with the kids this summer holidays. As a special offer for nimbl users we’ll give you an extra £5 in cashback when you make your first purchase. Join KidStart for free today.

 

Other ways to teach your children about money

One of the best ways to teach your child about money is through hands-on experience. Giving them a small amount of pocket money can help them figure out spending and saving themselves. A nimbl card is a great way for your child to begin developing good money habits. With complete control from your phone, you can set up pocket money and add parental controls to help your child learn to save and spend responsibly.

Get started today, sign up and begin teaching your children about money.