MoneyHalf TermConsumer champion Which? has unveiled dozens of money-saving May half-term dealsRory Poulter11:27, 22 May 2026Families heading into the May half-term break have been handed a boost after consumer champion Which? unveiled dozens of money-saving offers designed to cut the soaring cost of keeping children entertained.‌The Which? Money guide highlighted major cinema chains including Cineworld, Odeon and Vue are all running discounted screenings during the holidays. Cineworld is offering its ‘Movies for Juniors’ screenings at £3.99 for adults and children, while Odeon is selling some family tickets from as little as £1 through its ‘Odeon Kids’ scheme.‌Meanwhile, Vue is running its ‘Mighty Mornings’ sessions from 10am daily, with online tickets starting from £2.49 per person. The guide comes as many households continue to battle high living costs and mounting pressure to find affordable ways to occupy children during the school break.‌Kids eat free and £1 meal dealsThe Which? guide also rounded up a huge range of food offers available over half term. Asda is continuing its year-round ‘Kids Eat for £1’ offer without requiring an adult spend.Morrisons is allowing children under 16 to eat free when an adult spends £5 in its cafes.‌Among the restaurant chains offering free meals for children are:Ask Italian – up to two children eat free with an adult meal between May 22 and 31 through the rewards appBella Italia – children aged two to 11 eat free Sunday to Thursday with an adult mainBill’s – up to two children eat free with every adult main between May 25 and 29Frankie & Benny's – free children’s main meal with every adult meal purchasedTGI Fridays – children eat free between May 11 and 31 for rewards membersLas Iguanas – children under 12 eat free with an adult meal through its appZizzi – free three-course children’s meals with an adult purchase for loyalty club membersYo! Sushi – children under 12 eat free Monday to Friday during school holidays with a paying adult.There are also cheaper breakfast deals available at Beefeater, Premier Inn and Travelodge, while Ikea cafes are offering children’s pasta meals for 95p.Article continues belowFree museums, football and holiday clubsWhich? also urged parents to make the most of Britain’s free museums and galleries, including Natural History Museum, Science Museum, British Museum and Tate Modern.Families receiving free school meals may also qualify for Government-funded Holiday Activities and Food programmes through local councils, providing free childcare activities and meals during the break.Football-loving youngsters can also take advantage of free coaching sessions backed by McDonald’s and UK football associations, with more than 500 sessions available for children aged five to 11.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Half TermMorrisonsTravelodgeYo! SushiTGI Fridays Inc.IkeaBella ItaliaTate ModernMcDonald's CorporationBritish MuseumScience MuseumAppsBlue PeterShakespeareCineworld CinemaEducationFoodSchoolsZoosChildcareMuseumsOdeon Cinema