Summer is almost here, officially starting at the end of June, bringing relaxation and time off for many. However, this season can be expensive with trips abroad and school holidays. Fortunately, major high street names have launched massive sales, many starting earlier than usual. Supermarket cafes and restaurants also offer savings for dining out, helping families save money. The Daily Record has compiled a comprehensive list of the best deals and bargains available throughout June and how to claim them.
High Street Retailer Deals
Bargain hunters eagerly await summer sales to update wardrobes or buy beauty essentials without overspending. Marks & Spencer's sale is now live online, offering up to 70% off across all categories, including fashion, homewares, and kids' clothing. River Island has also launched seasonal offers with colorful swimwear and lightweight clothing like linen shirts and shorts, ideal for holidays. Zara offers special prices online, slashing trendy summer essentials by up to half-price. Boots is running a huge clearance sale online, featuring perfumes, skincare, and Father's Day gifts, but stock is limited.
Dining Out Deals
June brings dining deals at major restaurant chains and cafes, perfect for family outings and gatherings. Bella Italia has brought back its popular £5 Pasta deal until June 26, requiring sign-up for an exclusive code. Diners can also get a free main course by signing up for the newsletter or downloading the app, including carbonara, spaghetti bolognese, and pizzas. Prezzo offers two mains and two drinks for £34.95 every Thursday, a main for £1 with one full-price main, and afternoon tea, redeemable with codes on their website. Brewers Fayre offers any main course for £5.99 from Monday to Friday, 12-6pm, and unlimited breakfast for £10.99 with two kids under 16 eating free. Dunelm's Pausa cafes have a cream tea for £3.95, including a scone, clotted cream, jam, and a hot drink, plus Kids Eat Free for every £4 spent. For June birthdays, Brewdog bars in Scotland offer unlimited free drinks for parties of four or more when booking with code 'BDAY PARTY: FREE DRINKS'. TGI Fridays offers £5 cocktails and a main with a drink for £12.49 when booking through the app, available all day.
Café Deals
Morrisons has café deals for all ages: one free kids meal with an adult meal over £5 (includes main, side, drink), seniors can get a small breakfast and refillable hot drink for £6, and an afternoon tea deal for over-60s with fish and chips and a hot drink for £6. Other offers include a slice of cake and refillable hot drink for £4, and two adult meals with two refillable hot drinks for £15, combinable with Kids Eat for Free. Asda offers Kids Eat for £1 at all 205 cafes nationwide, with no time limit, for kids under 16, including a hot or cold meal and drink, no adult purchase required.
Days Out
Cineworld's Thrill Seekers Season runs from June 15 to July 6, with online tickets for blockbusters like Interstellar, The Martian, and Armageddon for just £5.99. Vue's Mighty Mornings promotion every weekend from 10am offers tickets as low as £2.49 for families with children aged 4-11 when booking online. Scotrail's 2FOR1 offer provides affordable admissions to attractions like Camera Obscura in Edinburgh and Glenfinnan Monument. Free kids entry tickets are available for attractions including Deep Sea World in North Queensferry and Edinburgh Zoo.
