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.
9. Asda Sunderland
Location - Asda Sunderland and other Asda stores with cafes. Deal - Children can eat for £1 without any conditions attached. The deal is valid for all under 16s with no adult spend limit requirement. Photo: Sunderland Echo
10. The Rosedene
Venue - The Rosedene, Queen Alexandra Road Deal - Throughout the October half term, kids eat for just £1 when you buy an adult meal at any Flaming Grill. | submitted
11. Morrisons
Location - Morrisons, Whitburn Rd, Seaburn, Sunderland SR6 8AA (also all other Morrisons cafes). Deal - Kids eat free all day everyday with every adult meal costing at least £5. Meals include Birds Eye Chicken Dippers, Birds Eye Fish Fingers, Birds Eye Green Cuisine Veggie Fingers or Goodfella’s Mini 4 Cheese Pizza and any kids drink Photo: Tim Richardson
12. Pausa Cafe
Location - Pausa Cafe, Timber Beach Road, Sunderland, SR5 3XG. Deal - One child gets a free meal deal with each adult spending £5 or more. The deal includes a main meal, drink, and two snacks. Photograph: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps