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August bank holiday 2020: Staycation and activity discounts from Argos, Groupon and more
Make the most of the final weeks of summer with these deals for a holiday at home
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Your support makes all the difference.For those who don’t know or have forgotten, the August bank holiday is right ahead of us. As the last official day off work until the winter, this is the perfect opportunity to celebrate summer coming to a close.
After so many months of working from home and all major events cancelled, we’re itching to get outside and make the most of this upcoming long weekend and, lucky for us, this one’s set to be sunny with temperatures over 20 degrees Celsius all weekend long.
The August bank holiday has historically been full of festivals, events and celebrations. Although the weekend will be looking different this year, there’s still plenty of ways to enjoy yourself in the sun.
That’s why we’ve compiled this list of everything you need to have the perfect break.
With an incredible amount of deals for activities throughout the UK and cheap getaway ideas, the possibilities are endless for those yearning for something new.
We’ve found some deals for the adventurous travellers out there who can’t wait to get outside and explore.
And for those of you who are ready to enjoy a nice long, relaxing weekend in the comfort of your own home or garden, we’ve got plenty of deals here to keep you occupied while the weather is heating up and the ciders are cooling down too.
Groupon is the easiest way to get incredible deals on activities and unforgettable experiences across the country. Whether you want to get reacquainted with your own local area or discover new regions, you can find cheap days out for everything from parachuting to paintball, escape rooms to exhibitions, or getaways to gardening.
Groupon already provides the biggest money saving deals on some of the most adventurous activities and most exciting events in the country, but you can save even more money and get up to 20 per cent extra off your first purchase on local or getaway deals.
Village Hotels has really gone above and beyond to ensure its guests have the greatest time while staying there. With the bank holiday looming, and hotels from Edinburgh all the way to Cardiff, you’re bound to find the perfect location for an affordable weekend away.
You can have an amazing break with fantastic offers like 1 night breaks for £69 and 2 night breaks for £99. Both offers are for two people and each include £40 to spend on food during your stay. You can even book a Sunday night special in rooms from as little as £50 and you still get £40 to spend on food. Meaning your accommodation for one night could cost as little as a tenner! Summer is definitely not cancelled.
To make your getaways fun and affordable, Europcar offers some of the best options for car hire. With its flexible rental period you can book by the hour, daily, monthly or just one way. With new vehicles ranging from the compact to the luxury, you can find a car to suit your needs and your budget. Not to mention, thanks to our exclusive discount code you can now save £25 on your next car booking over £250.
Explore the UK and choose from top destinations such as London, Edinburgh or Brighton to make it an unforgettable bank holiday weekend with friends or family.
Let’s be honest, we all know what a long summer bank holiday really means: drinking wine with friends, laughing to our heart's content and not feeling guilty. With Laithwaites you can have bottles of delicious wine delivered straight to your doorstep, where you can choose from an impressive catalogue of rich reds, zesty whites and everything in between.
New Laithwaites customers can benefit from a saving of £30 on their first order. But that’s not all. You can also get two free wine glasses, normally priced at £15, and get free delivery, usually worth £7.99. That means your first order you will save you an incredible £65, better than half price! So skip the long supermarket queues and enjoy every minute of this bank holiday.
Known and loved by all throughout the UK, and for good reason too, as everyone knows Argos stocks a myriad of items ranging from toys to technology and cloths to camping essentials, all for very modest prices. This season it has everythingyou need for a fuss-free and full-of-fun holiday at home. So for all you staycationers out there, have a browse through the website to see what fantastic deals you could find on seaside essentials, camping equipment, home entertainment and much, much more.
With such a huge range of products on offer at Argos you’re able to invite your friends round and have a BBQ with all the right essentials from just £10. Throw a picnic in the park or create a relaxation station in your own garden.
For even more inspiration and ideas for trips and holidays, browse the discount codes and deals on our voucher code website
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