As the summer season gets closer and closer, it is becoming painfully clear that this will not be a typical summer. While the country starts to ease and lift its lockdown measures and life slowly gets back to its new normal, many people have taken a huge hit to their income and the thought of travelling anywhere this summer just isn’t attainable. Combine that with the fact there are so many travel restrictions in place around the globe, staying close to home is likely your big “plan” for the summer.

But there’s no reason that a tight budget has to dictate your summer. There are still plenty of ways you can stay busy and entertained all season long, without having to spend a fortune. To get the ideas flowing, here’s a look at some of the top things you can do this summer that will allow you to stick to a budget and have tons of fun.

Learn the Joys of Recreational Biking

This one may require an initial purchase but after that you’re looking at a free adventure anytime the mood strikes. While cycling is a fabulous form of exercise, recreational biking is a great activity. Imagine strapping your bike to your car and heading out to a little village or town and then just exploring by bike. It’s completely free, you’ll get to decide the pace of the “tour”, you can stop at whatever catches your eyes, and get a better feel for the place than if you were driving through the streets.

You can keep things really in check by packing a lunch, snacks, and water in a backpack that you can wear while you bike and just stop whenever the urge hits.

Create a Movie Theatre Experience at Home

If you’re the type that loves watching movies and television shows, why not look into a streaming service? Streaming services tend to be incredibly cost-effective and hook you up with all kinds of movies, television shows, and depending on the service – even sports coverage.

For instance there’s TellyTime, which is often called the best IPTV in the UK by customers. This one is ideal for the sports lover since it gives you the typical television and movie options, as well as unlimited sports. It could be a perfect, and yet budget-friendly way to stay entertained this summer. TellyTime is fast and easy to install, it supports all devices, and you’ll have access to thousands of channels – plenty of entertainment.

You can drive home the whole movie theatre experience by making sure you’ve got some tasty snacks and beverages on-hand, as that will really help to set the stage.

Get Out and Picnic

Everyone agrees that the absolute best part about summer is the weather, so finding ways to stay busy and entertained outdoors may be top of your list. This is a great opportunity for you to discover what all the fuss and popularity is about when it comes to picnicking. There’s no need to invest in a fancy picnic basket and gear, any containers with lids and a bag to carry them in will do. Of course you’ll also need a large blanket to sit on and spread out your food. Outside of those items all that’s left is for you to start picking places that you’d love to picnic in.

Britain has no shortage of picturesque, serene, and lovely picnic destinations to choose from, so perhaps your summer goal could be to visit as many as possible.

Tackle Those Home DIY Projects

Do you have a massive list of odd jobs for around the home that only seems to grow and grow each year? Maybe the problem has been that you never seem to have the time to get the jobs done. Why not dedicate this summer to your DIY projects. That can include indoor and outdoor projects. You can create a schedule or a goal of projects that you want to tackle each day, week, or month and then get to work.

By staying busy with these DIY projects, you’ll have something really spectacular to enjoy by the time summer is done and you can finally cross all those to-do items off your list.

A Day Trip to the Beach

If you are lucky enough to live within a short distance to the beach, a day trip to the beach is an absolute must this summer. In fact it may become a regular activity. You’ll be able to get a little sun, cool off in the surf, and get out of the house all for free. Why not use your newly discovered picnicking skills to pack snacks and drinks to ensure you can stay the full day.

Plenty of Budget-Friendly Activities

This is just a small look at the many budget-friendly activities that you can engage in this summer. Of course, there will be attractions, shops, and restaurants that slowly start opening back up post-lockdown over the summer, so it’s also a good idea to stay informed of what’s open and welcoming customers and tourists in your area.