From 25 June to 1 September 2026 the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children’s menu meals in restaurants and family leisure activities over the summer period, cutting VAT from 20% to 5%.
Eligible services include:
- Children’s meals served in restaurants for consumption on the premises — defined as meals served from a children’s menu and marketed, presented and priced as children’s meals.
- Children’s and family tickets for cinema, theatre, exhibitions, shows and concerts
- Admission tickets — for both children and adults — to attractions such as amusement parks, fairs, circuses, museums, zoos, adventure parks, soft play and observation attractions
Full details can be found on the Government website here.
You can also read more about it on the BBC News website here.