Happy Frugal Holiday!

Tomorrow we are off on a super frugal holiday; the accommodation is free! Big thanks to my mum's friend who is letting us stay in her house at Bempton near Bridlington.

So, how else do we make this a really cheap holiday without feeling like we're going without?

My sister was in charge of food, and came up with a menu and shopping list which works out at £11 each for a week. We're going to eat out one night, but otherwise we'll take it in turns to cook. Jacket potatoes, bolognaise, fajitas. Nothing extravagant but nice homely meals. And plenty of cheese for the evenings! We'll take picnics if we're out at lunchtime I think. Lunch out, even if just sandwiches, can end up costing a fortune.

Activity wise, well if the weather is nice we're not far from the beach.

Last time we went, we visited a place called Dane's Dyke. There's a woodland walk to a small secluded beach. The great thing about that is there are no rides, or amusements for the kids to want to spend money on. And no temptation to buy tat which will probably not even make it home. We have loads of buckets and spades etc from previous holidays, so just need to be organised and find everything before we go!

 

There's an RSPB place just around the corner from the house. Although there is an entry charge; £8.50 per family, it's really reasonable and going to support the work of the charity. I've had a look on their website and there's a free puffin trail which might be nice for the kids to do. Both Flamborough Lighthouse and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Living Seas Centre are not far away and free to visit. I am a bit of an organiser so need to hold back from dictating a schedule but I do have a few possibilities on the 'to do' list!

I love holidays in the UK. There are so many beautiful places whether it's beach, woodland, moorland, or mountains you're looking for. The only problem is the unpredictability of the weather!

The house itself is full of books and board games, and we might take a few of our own for rainy days. And the kids have their bikes in case it's dry. If you have any ways of keeping kids (5 - 14) entertained either indoors or out, please do share!

So I guess I should stop blogging and start packing!

Hope you all have a lovely bank holiday weekend and fingers crossed for good weather for all of us!