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£741 to Entertain the Kids This Summer Figures have been released by Abbey showing that families expect to spend an average of £741 keeping children occupied during the summer holidays. Apparently £741 if anything is a conservative amount as parents admit to going over their budget by around 40% each year. So, if you're one of those who hasn't got round to saving up for the holidays yet, Abbey has come up with a few ways of keeping children happy for free:   Article continues below advertisement   A museum visit Kite flying Driveaway art using chalk Cookery lessons Making bubbles with washing up liquid Feel free to write in with other suggestions you may have! July 2007     SUMMER HOLIDAYS  Funky Swimming and Sun Protection  Covent Garden Hosts The 10th Anniversary Launch of Kids Week  £741 to Entertain the Kids This Summer  Weststar Holidays  Noddy Summer Tour Comes To Town  more.... Old Travel Features  Happy Holidays  Half Term Butlins Breaks  SUMMER HOLIDAYS  more.... Latest Forum Discussions just been back to butlins again lol Disneyland holidays!! Rabbits going on hol too lol ideas for holiday in december anyone been to lapland uk plane journey with a 5wk old baby  Kids And The Sun  Kids Week Back In The West End  Summer Fun at Beale Park  Child Car Seats Warning  Avoid Food Poisoning on Holiday  Escape The Mob in Italy  Holidays and the Great Outdoors