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Thu, 25 Jun 2026

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 Attraction tax cut welcomed by businesses

VAT will be cut on children's meals and tickets to some attractions across Surrey and the UK.

* Birdworld in Farnham, Surrey will offer cheaper tickets
* Customers can expect discounts on adult and children's tickets at attractions like Birdworld
* VAT on children's meals in restaurants and children's tickets at cinemas, theatres, and other shows will be cut from 20% to 5%
* The scheme is expected to benefit families with less money during the summer holidays
* Businesses like Hobbledown near Epsom are planning to pass on the discounts to customers