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.

5. Bella Italia
Kids eat free at Bella Italia every day from October 17 to November 1. The offer includes one free kids' meal (starter, main, pudding, and a drink) per full-paying adult main meal. Photo: Google

6. Asda
Kids aged 16 or under can eat for £1 when dining in at any Asda Cafe. There's no minimum spend or additional purchase (such as an adult meal) required, and this deal is valid all day, seven days a week. There is a maximum of one meal per child, per day. Photo: Google

7. Morrisons
To claim the kids eat free deal at Morrisons Cafe, buy one adult main meal valued at £5 or more from The Breakfasts or The Classics menu. The offer includes choices like Birds Eye Chicken Dippers, Birds Eye Fish Fingers, Green Cuisine Veggie Fingers, Goodfella's Mini 4 Cheese Pizza, or a Kids Pick 'n' Mix bag. Photo: Google

8. Dunelm
Dunelm's Pausa cafe is offering a kids eat free deal when an adult spends £5. No code is required, the promotion is automatically applied to the bill. This offer is available in all Pausa Cafés across the UK every day of the week, from opening until cafés close. The 'free' kids' meal includes a main as well as two snacks and a drink. This would usually cost up to £5.25. Photo: Google

