Five ways to eat on a fun day out without breaking the bank

WE all have to eat on a fun day out, so why not put the focus on the food? Chew on these ideas to get in the mood. . . You can enjoy a fun family activity and get some grub for cheap with these tips Credit: Getty FRUIT OF YOUR LABOUR: Find your nearest pick-your-own farm and enjoy filling up on fruit and vegetables. Now’s a great time for sweetcorn, beans, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and more. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! While you won’t save huge amounts of money, you will get a fun school holiday activity thrown in and will return home with a bag full of fresh items. PLANET WELL: Our big cities are full of food traditions from across the world. Tap into that diversity by heading to communities with international supermarkets and eateries. Delve into different global tastes, before buying some tasty ingredients to recreate the experience at home. FREE FEASTIVALS: You can find brilliant food festivals happening across the country each weekend, especially at this time of year. Search ‘free food’ on Eventbrite and you’ll see plenty that don’t charge an entry fee. Most read in Money Once there, you can support local food producers and hopefully pick up some tasty free samples. BEST OF PLUCK: Be a nature detective and pick free food from trees and hedgerows. You’ll get plenty of blackberries and apples at this time of year. But before doing so you must seek permission from landowners on private property, and only eat something when you are completely sure of what it is. Get tips and identify different plants and fruit on The Woodland Trust website woodlandtrust.org.uk. STAGE A FOOD RESCUE: Set yourself the challenge to gather food from items that would otherwise be thrown away. You can track down free edibles being distributed by Olio’s food-waste heroes, and can get cut-price surprise bags of items from local cafes and shops via Too Good To Go. Turn it into a family adventure and make a delicious meal from your finds. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. DEAL OF DAY Save £130 on this stylish gazebo at The Range Credit: supplied COME rain – remember that? – or shine, you can shelter under the stylish New Hampshire gazebo from The Range, down from £349.99 to £219.99. SAVE: £130 CHEAP TREAT This Stila plumping lip glaze, down from £20 to £5.99 at M&S GIVE more power to your pout with Stila plumping lip glaze, down from £20 to £5.99 at M&S – though only limited colours now available. SAVE: £14.10 WHAT’S NEW Pick up a free set of Playmobil imagination prompt story cards Credit: supplied MAKE it up as you go along with your little ones by getting a set of Playmobil imagination prompt story cards. They are free to download at playmobilartof storytelling.com. TOP SWAP Multi-task with the Sandberg survivor lantern all-in-1, £132.69 at debenhams.com Credit: supplied Head to Lidl for the outdoor solar light and power bank with loudspeaker, £14.99 Credit: supplied GOING camping? Multi-task with the Sandberg survivor lantern all-in-1, £132.69 at debenhams.com or go for the outdoor solar light and power bank with loudspeaker, £14.99 from Lidl. SAVE: £117.70 LITTLE HELPER Enjoy essentials bundles on sale at Iceland Credit: supplied THERE’S a £33.50 summer essentials bundle on sale at iceland.co.uk. Pick 24 popular products out of a selection of 40, from chicken dippers to fresh strawberries. Save up to £25.30. SHOP & SAVE This flute-sleeved jacquard pink shimmer mini dress from Accessorize is down from £55 to £27.50 Credit: supplied HOLD on to summer vibes with the flute-sleeved jacquard pink shimmer mini dress from Accessorize, down from £55 to £27.50. SAVE: £27.50 HOT RIGHT NOW BRUSH up on DIY with Wickes paint sale. For example, a 2.5L tin of Dulux silk emulsion in white cotton is down from £25 to £16. PLAY NOW TO WIN £100 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning! Comment now