School holidays can be an expensive time for families, particularly those whose children are entitled to free school meals.
With the dark nights drawing in and the weather becoming distinctly autumnal, the thought of soggy sandwiches in the wind and rain isn’t the most appealing.
Fortunately some of the city’s most popular restaurants, pubs, cafes, and supermarkets have some fantastic meal deals on offer this October half-term.
We’ve done your research for you to find 12 eateries offering fantastic deals which will be kind to your wallet, if not necessarily your waistline.
Check out these 12 Sunderland venues where kids can eat for £1 or less this October half-term.

1. Half-term holiday meal deals for the kids
Eateries across the city have a range of half-term holiday meal deals for children | Iconic/Google

2. Oaktree Farm
Location - Oaktree Farm, Doxford Intl Business Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XN. Deal - From Monday October 26 to Friday October 30, two children can eat for free with every adult meal purchased. As well as a meal, children can also get a free scoop of ice cream. Photograph: Google Photo: Sunderland Echo

3. Toby Carvery
From October 10 to November 1, children can eat for free at all Toby Carvery restaurants including Washington and Barnes Park. The deal applies when purchased with an adult main meal or all-you-can-eat breakfast. | se

4. Fiume
Location - 16 Bonemill Ln, Fatfield, Washington NE38 8AJ. Deal - From Monday October 26 to Friday October 30, from midday to 3pm, children eat free with every full price paying adult. Includes a kids’ starter, main and a drink. | National World.
