Cost of looking after children in summer holidays causing concern among grandparents, survey reveals
New research is concerned about the cost of looking at the grandchildren of one -quarter of Grandma and grandfather.
According to a survey, 53 percent of grandmother and grandfather are preparing to look at their grandchildren this summer and spend an average of £ more than £ 21 on an average.
The research, assigned by Myvouchercodes, found that the website rose from £ 15.80 a day in which a similar survey launched a similar survey in 2024.
When asked how often they will look at their grandchildren this summer, one of the eight (12 percent) said he would provide care every day during school holidays and one -third (33 percent) would help two to three times a week.
However, the increasing cost of fun grandchildren causes concern, more than a quarter of the grandmother and grandfather (26 percent) are worried about the cost.
Caravan trips are the activities planned by grandmother and grandfather with young people; trips to theme parks, zoos or safari parks; According to the survey of 1,000 grandmother and grandfather in England, which are the grandchildren under 18 years of age, sports camps and go-carting.
In May and June 2025, Onepoll conducted a survey for Myvouchercodes. In addition, the previous survey was held in May and June 2024 between 1000 grandmother and grandfather.
Sarah-Jane Outten, the consumer and shopping expert in Myvouchercodes, said: “It is clear to see that many parents in the UK calls their grandmother to take steps to help child care, but for some, it comes at a generous cost.
“One -fourth reveals that they are concerned about the cost of care of holidays this summer. However, the days do not have to be expensive and there are many ways to benefit from loyalty plans and offers attraction centers for ‘two’ savings.”
Tips to cut summer holiday costs:
1. Get your own snacks in attraction centers where food and drink can sometimes be expensive. Grandchildren can learn some cooking skills by joining things that will go out for days.
Group with other friends or family members to get group discounts and save travel costs.
3. Search for free events. Libraries, museums and community centers generally carry out free or low -cost events on holidays.
