UK households who have children born between 2007 and 2024 have been warned over a £112 charge before September. Mums and dads have hit out at the staggering prices of days out amid the ongoing school holidays in the UK. The survey of 1,000 parents with kids aged 0-17 found 66 per cent reckon buying water at attractions is overpriced.
Terri Cooper from mineral water brand Aqua Pura, which commissioned the research, said: "Family days out are about having fun and making life-long memories, but the costs can easily add up. “Having a car-boot filled with all those essential family trip items like suncream, extra snacks, spare clothes for the kids, games, a rug and a big pack of bottled water is a brilliant hack. It helps keep budgets down and avoid costly drinks runs.
” READ MORE UK braces for heatwave 'hotter than Ibiza' with one part of England hottest A fifth (22 per cent) of parents plan to take their children on more than 15 day trips this summer, which could cost more than £112.50 in extra bottles. Terri Cooper from Aqua Pura added: “There are a number of hacks parents can deploy to avoid issues like this, and it definitely pays to buy ahead.
“My top tip to maximise family days out on a budget is to plan ahead - it doesn’t take long to fill your car boot with all those family essentials. Make your own budget-friendly snacks and stock up on £5 kids activity games that can be kept in the car, and the whole family can stay entertained and hydrated all summer.” A.