Reducing summer costs

Worried about the cost of your summer vacation and finding activities and fun for the kids and the whole family?

There are deals that will take that pressure off and we’ve captured them and listed them on our site. Here are just a few that caught our eye.

Free outdoor cinema for the summer

It may be just outside the borough and a short bus ride away, but this summer the Brentford Project is hosting a free outdoor cinema for anyone to enjoy. Throughout July and August, Everyman on the Water has a full and varied program and offers something for everyone. No reservation required. Seats offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

£1 tickets

For those on Universal Credit and other named benefits, Historic Royal Palaces offer £1 tickets for day visits to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace.

Kew Gardens also offer the chance to visit their famous and beautiful gardens for £1 for those on Universal Credit or Pension Credit.

On your doorstep

Neighborhood libraries offer free events throughout the year – check out the latest activities – and our parks and open spaces are there for a picnic, a quick game of footy, tag or just a lovely walk to soak up the summer energy.

The neighborhood’s New Gen Festival also returns on Wednesday 24 July 2024 from 12pm to 9.30pm in Walpole Park. With 2 stages and lots of opportunities to watch, dance, listen, try, be creative, relax and try something new. Tickets are from £2.50.

Back to school

The hugely popular school uniform shop is back and will be open daily from Saturday 3rd August to Sunday 18th August (10am – 4pm). Families can choose up to 4 uniform items for free without having to make a donation.

But if you have spare clothes to donate:

• the donation box is now open next to “Flying Tiger Copenhagen”
• branded and unbranded basic uniform items and sportswear are welcome. This can include shoes and school bags
• the only question is that any donation be of good quality and washed.

Explore quality uniforms at Ealing Broadway Shopping

For more ways to reduce summer costs, see the regularly updated list on the council’s website.