Schoolchildren across Peterborough have now broken up for the October half term, which can present both opportunities and challenges for parents.
On one hand, you won’t find a parent in the city who doesn’t value spending as much time as possible with their children and making memories for the future.
However, there’s no denying that keeping the kids occupied for an entire week can be a tough gig.
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A great way to kill a few hours is by treating your children to a meal out, and as luck would have it there are several places in Peterborough where they can either eat for free or just £1 over the October half term.
Below we’ve rounded up 10 food outlets in Peterborough offering kids meals for free, or £1 - usually with an adult minimum spend required.
Take a look below, and check the brand’s website for full terms and conditions.

1. The Halycon
Hungry Horse pubs, including The Halycon in Atherstone Avenue, are offering kids meals for £1 between October 19 and October 30. With every adult main meal, kids can tuck into a full meal deal for just £1 - that’s a main, a drink and a pudding. Photo: Google

2. The Harrier
Kids eat for just £1 when you buy an adult meal at any Flaming Grill, including The Harrier in Gunthorpe Road. Little ones will get a meal, drink and dessert for £1. Photo: Google

3. The Queen's Head
The Queen's Head, in Queen Street, is giving two children free kids meals for every paying adult during the October half term. Adults must have a minimum of one main course from the main menu and drink. The offer is available Monday to Friday only, during the main public-school holiday weeks. Photo: Google

4. Notcutts
Notcutts is offering one free kids meal in its restaurants when you purchase an adult breakfast or lunch meal. The offer is available from October 24 to November 1. Photo: Google