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While days out seem fun, they can become very expensive, especially if you’re going out as a family and there’s a few of you to pay for. To help you keep the cost down, we’ve rounded up some fun activities for all the family that won’t break the bank, with prices below £10 per person. Whether you enjoy getting out in nature for some fresh air or you like to get competitive with your loved ones, there are plenty of activities you can enjoy on a budget in and around Bolton - here are five of them.
5 things you can do with the family on a budget in and around Bolton Rivington Pike @rachellennon_x Save for your next wholesome weekend walk 🥹🍃🐶📍 Our fbaourite walk thats only an hour away from liverpool! 💕 #vlog #weekendvlog #comewithus ♬ original sound - Rachel | Travel & Fitness 🌞 Take a stroll or cycle to the top of Rivington Pike and see the picturesque views. All Trails says the Rivington Pike and Rivington Pike Circular route is a 3.5km circular walk which takes an average of an hour and 22 minutes to do.
It added that the route can be enjoyed all year round and is a “beautiful” walk to do. While walking is mostly a free activity, it’s worth checking for any parking charges around the area before you arrive. Golden Mummies of Egypt If you’re looking for something educational, you can enjoy a trip to the Manchester Museum.
The Telegraph recommends it as a cheap family activity, saying: “At more than 130 years old, the Manchester Museum is reopening after a £15 million transformation. “Taking pride of place in the brand-new exhibition hall are exhibits from Egypt and Sudan that include more than 100 objects and eight mummies. “Learning is made easier for children via replica objects that, when touched, bring up information on digital displays.
In the dinosaur gallery there is the newly acquired April the Tenontosaurus.” The museum is free to enter but closed on Mondays. The Light Cinema A trip to the cinema can also be a fun and cheap way to spend part of your day.
The Light Cinema offers a variety of films for all ages so you can enjoy it with the family or loved ones. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Light Cinema Bolton (@lightcinema_bolton) Tickets range in price but adults and concessions can expect to pay around £6.99 for a ticket while entry for children is about £5.
99. Check the cinema’s listings before your next visit and choose a film that takes your fancy. Hollywood Bowl Another fun activity you can try without breaking the bank is bowling at Hollywood Bowl .
Whether you’ve got a special occasion to celebrate or you’ve just got a free afternoon, bowling can be a great way to let your competitive side out while enjoying time with friends or loved ones. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hollywood Bowl UK (@hollywoodbowluk) Adults can expect to pay from £7.20 while children pay from £6.
20. It’s worth checking the current offers and family tickets to save some money on your next visit. Manchester Airport Do you or your little ones love to see the planes come into land? Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park allows plane fanatics to stand just metres away from the runways as planes take off and land.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Runway Visitor Park (@manairportrvp) You will need to pay parking charges at the Visitor Park and more information can be found via the website. Recommended reading: Brighten a rainy day in Bolton with these family-friendly indoor activities 5 castles and ruins you can see in and around Bolton 5 short village walks you can enjoy with loved ones near Bolton For cars and motorbikes, up to two hours costs £5 while from two hours to four hours costs £10 and it’s £12 for those staying for longer than four hours. If you arrive by coach, the charge is £12 for any amount of time you stay.
Cash payments are not accepted. It’s free to enter the Visitor Park if you arrive via public transport, on foot or by bicycle..
