{"id":4276,"date":"2017-04-30T20:00:43","date_gmt":"2017-04-30T20:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/?p=4276"},"modified":"2019-10-21T14:47:07","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T14:47:07","slug":"bank-holiday-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/bank-holiday-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Bank Holiday Ideas: 10 Ways to Spend Your Bank Holiday on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bank Holidays are a great time to relax and recharge your batteries, but finding plenty\u00a0to do to keep you and the family entertained can be a little tricky. If you’re looking for a few Bank Holiday ideas on a budget, take a look at these 10 top tips from Mr Lender.<\/h3>\n

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1. Visit a museum – there are plenty\u00a0of free museums around the country to keep\u00a0you and the children entertained and intrigued.<\/h3>\n

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2. Get creative in the garden – if the weather isn’t too cold, why not build your own tent\u00a0to camp out in and gaze at the stars?<\/h3>\n

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3. If the weather turns cold, try your hand at baking and enjoy your homemade treats with a nice cup of tea.<\/h3>\n

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4. Make the children something new by reusing stuff from around the house. Try your hand at making playdough – all you need is flour, water, salt and food colouring.<\/h3>\n

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5. Head to the beach – make a day of it by taking a picnic and enjoy the best of what the British seaside has to offer.<\/h3>\n

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6. Want to bag yourself a bargain? Then a car boot is the answer. \u00a0Or,\u00a0set up your own pitch and shift some of your old stuff if you need to declutter.<\/h3>\n

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7. Keep it simple – a walk in the great outdoors might be\u00a0just what you need. Find a trail or visit a local beauty spot.<\/h3>\n

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8. Have a film festival – why not invite your friends and family over to watch a few of your favourite films?<\/h3>\n

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9. Keep it traditional with a board game or two with the family.<\/h3>\n

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10. Go swimming! Not only does it keep you fit, but it can be great fun too.<\/h3>\n

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