For the Great British Summer Savings, VAT drops from 20% to 5% on
children's meals, family tickets and attraction admissions. Work
out the correct price below — or get the iOS app.
Enter the till price, choose whether it already includes VAT and
pick a category. We apply HMRC penny rounding so the numbers
match what's on the receipt.
Standard 20%
Normal price
£0.00
Net
£0.00
VAT
£0.00
Summer 5%
Summer price
£0.00
Net
£0.00
VAT
£0.00
You save
Customer saving
£0.00
Of till price
0.0%
Quick check
price × 15 ÷ 120
Guidance only — always confirm with HMRC notices and your accountant.
Calculations follow HMRC penny rounding (VATREC12030).
iOS app
Get Summer VAT Calculator for iPhone
The full app does bundles, history, receipt scanning and a
business mode for adjusting back-office records — all on your
iPhone or iPad. Scan the code, or tap to open the App Store.
Requires iOS 17 or later · Free
Scan with your iPhone cameraOpens the App Store directly
Eligibility
What qualifies for 5% — and what doesn't
Children's dine-in meals
Qualifies: fixed-price kids menu deals, individual items on a children's menu, non-alcoholic drinks included in a qualifying meal.
Excluded: takeaway and delivery, adult-menu items, shared meals, anything with alcohol.
Cinema & theatre
Qualifies: child tickets and family tickets sold as one package including at least one child admission.
Qualifies: entry to theme parks, water parks, fairs, circuses, museums, zoos, aquariums and soft play.
Excluded: pay-per-ride charges, sports participation, separate retail, parking and food.
Remaining at 20%
Adult-menu food, takeaway and delivery, adult-only cinema or theatre tickets, sports facilities, pay-per-ride charges, general retail goods.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the Great British Summer Savings VAT relief?
A temporary reduction of UK VAT from 20% to 5% on selected family-focused supplies between 25 June and 1 September 2026. It applies to children's dine-in meals, child or family cinema and theatre tickets, and admissions to attractions like theme parks, zoos and museums.
Can I just subtract 15% from the till price?
No. The rate drops by 15 percentage points, but that is not 15% off the price. The correct adjustment on a price that includes 20% VAT is to multiply by 0.875 (12.5% off) — because 1.05 ÷ 1.20 = 0.875.
