Tourist Attractions: VAT
Commons · Question 5314 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Mark Pritchard
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will extend the temporary reduced rate of VAT on admission tickets to visitor attractions suitable for families with children to include events and festivals suitable for families with children.
Answer
Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 9 Jun 2026
From 25 June to 1 September the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals and eligible family attractions. This is a targeted and temporary scheme to reduce the costs of children’s meals in restaurants, children’s ...