Summer is a prime time for creating lasting memories, but it can often come with a hefty price tag.
Thankfully, with a bit of creativity and planning, you can have a fantastic and affordable summer packed with family fun.
Here are nine budget friendly activities to do with your kids this summer.
Here are nine budget friendly activities to do with your kids this summer.
![Take the family on a nature exploration day with engaging scavenger hunts. Visit local nature reserves or a nearby forest and have a scavenger hunt. This is an educational and adventurous activity for all ages.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZiYzM4M2IwLTE5MzItNDExMi05ODVhLTVmNmRmYjg5NzY5ZTpmZjkxNDYxMy0xNWViLTQ4YzctODVjMS0yYjI5MTBhNzZiMmU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
5. Explore nature and scavenger hunts
Take the family on a nature exploration day with engaging scavenger hunts. Visit local nature reserves or a nearby forest and have a scavenger hunt. This is an educational and adventurous activity for all ages.Photo: m
![Something for all the family if the weather wet weather returns and a great chance to learn something new.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQzMTNlNWE2LTJhYmItNDQ5Mi05MmI0LTkwMGUwMjRjNGM4MjowMjljNzE4NS0zMDFiLTQ5ZjEtYmM2MS1jNjJhZTYyMWYyNzI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
6. Visit a museum
Something for all the family if the weather wet weather returns and a great chance to learn something new.Photo: Chris Etchells
![Libraries are not just for books. There are plenty of activities to keep all members of the family occupied for hours.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhiOTY4NzNiLTBiZTYtNDBiOS1iNTMwLWI5NDZjNzM4YWI5ZjowYWE4NjNiOC01NGExLTQ0NjAtOGNlNi0yMmMzNTU1MmM2ZjA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. Visit the local library
Libraries are not just for books. There are plenty of activities to keep all members of the family occupied for hours.Photo: Anne Shelley
![Ordering a takeaway can get quite pricey so why not have a go at making your own pizzas. This is a great way to get all the family involved and you get the chance to show off your creativity with your topping combinations.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY4OWNkOWI2LTk4Y2MtNGNlNC1hNGZlLTI3NGMxYmY2ZjdlNDpmZWVkYWQzNi1jOThlLTQ1NmEtODQ4ZS1lNTdhOWYzNDMwMTk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. Make your own pizza
Ordering a takeaway can get quite pricey so why not have a go at making your own pizzas. This is a great way to get all the family involved and you get the chance to show off your creativity with your topping combinations.Photo: Pixabay