10 deals and discounts on January activities

If you need some cheering up in the lull after Christmas, then we have just the thing for you. We’ve compiled a list of the ways you can save money as we go into the new year, bringing you deals and discounts on everything from theatre trips to walking tours, exotic holidays to whisky tasting experiences.

To qualify for these offers, you’ll need to be a Boundless member – to find out how to sign up for these and hundreds of other amazing offers, click here. 

1. Watch a feelgood movie

The Colour Purple, from 26 January, save up to 37% through The Cinema Society

If you’re in a bit of a slump after Christmas, beat the winter blues by going to see The Colour Purple. At cinemas from 26 January, this feelgood drama is based on the stage musical of the same name, which in turn is based on Alice Walker’s classic coming-of-age novel. Telling the story of an African-American woman who battles adversity while living in the Deep South, Blitz Bazawule’s all-singing, all-dancing epic has been described as “food for the soul”.

As a Boundless member, you can save up to 37% when you buy movie tickets, snacks and drinks through The Cinema Society. Find out more here.

2. Celebrate Burns Night

Scotch Whisky Tasting Masterclass for One or Two, selected dates, save 20% through Virgin Experience Days*

Doff your (tartan) cap to Scottish poetry legend Robert Burns by enjoying a wee dram. Though Burns Night falls on 25 January, you can take a Scotch Whisky Tasting Masterclass at The Liquor Studio in Leeds throughout the year, thanks to Virgin Experience Days. During these fun and fascinating 90-minute sessions, you’ll learn about the history and diversity of this traditional tipple – and also get to sample five different variations from Scotland’s most prestigious distilleries. 

Boundless members can save 20% on this and a wide range of other activities at Virgin Experience Days. To find out more, click here.

*Experiences are subject to availability – please see the web page for details. 

3. Get into shape for the new year

Save on activewear and accessories through Boundless discount shopping cards

Does exercise feature in your new year resolutions? Whether you join a gym, take up running or sign up for a yoga class, you’ll feel more motivated if you’re rocking some swanky new gear.

As a Boundless member, you can buy discount shopping cards for some of the UK’s top fitness retailers, and also enjoy savings at Runners Need – meaning you can bag some classy kit at a price that won’t make you sweat. 

4. Take a trip to the theatre

Just For One Day, from 26 January, save 10% through Boundless Tickets

Live Aid was one of the most iconic events in rock music history, bringing some of the world’s biggest performers together in one massive musical crusade against poverty. Well, now you can relive those legendary 1985 concerts thanks to a new play, Just For One Day. Showing at London’s Old Vic Theatre from 26 January, this poptastic production focuses on both the on-stage heroics and the people who were united by this momentous occasion. With music by Queen, David Bowie, Status Quo, The Who and many more artists, it promises to get those toes tapping.

Boundless members can save 10% when they book their seats through Boundless Tickets. To find out more, click here.

5. Unwind with a good book

Get a 45-day BookBeat subscription for free, until 31 January

Christmas is wonderful, but it can also be very tiring. So, now that the presents have been opened and the clearing up has been done, why not treat yourself to some down time. One of the best ways to do this is by putting your feet up and streaming an audiobook. At BookBeat, there are more than 800,000 to choose from, covering everything from comedy to crime, poetry to personal development. 

Ordinarily, BookBeat offers a 30-day trial of this service, after which it costs £5.99 for a monthly subscription. However, Boundless members can enjoy a 45-day trial, after which they’ll get 10% off the price of a subscription (offer ends 31 January). To find out more, click here.

6. Enjoy a new year feast

Save money at thousands of restaurants and coffee shops through tastecard including Coffee Club

Fed up of eating leftover turkey and sprouts? Then treat your tastebuds to something different by organising a meal out. It needn’t cost a lot of money, as Boundless members get free access to tastecard including Coffee Club. This enables you to enjoy 2-for-1 dining, or get 25% off your bill, at all your favourite restaurant chains – Bella Italia, Carluccio’s and Café Rouge – as well as at thousands of independent eateries across the UK. 

In addition to that, you can get 25% off barista-made drinks at coffee shops up and down the country, as well as 50% off pizza delivery. Great grub at a bargain price? What’s not to like! To find out more, click here.

7. Keep the magic of Christmas alive

Harry Potter walking tour, daily, save money through Kids Pass

After all that festive fun, January can sometimes feel like an anticlimax. There’s no reason why you can’t prolong the wide-eyed excitement that Christmas brings, though – and what better way to do that than by joining a Harry Potter walking tour where you can save up to 25%. As part of a small group, you’ll be shown some of the London sites that inspired J.K. Rowling’s book series, along with others that were used as shooting locations for the Harry Potter films.  

Boundless members get a free 12-month subscription to Kids Pass, which offers discounts of up to 57% on other great attractions across the UK. To find out more, click here. 

8. Get some winter sun

Save £100pp on a tailor-made luxury holiday with Tropical Sky

If you’ve spent a small fortune on Christmas presents, shelling out for a holiday abroad probably isn’t on your list of priorities. However, treating yourself to some winter sunshine might just be cheaper than you think. Thanks to Boundless’s partnership with Tropical Sky, members can save £100 per person when booking a tailor-made trip through the tour operator. With a wide range of luxury destinations on its roster – from Costa Rica to the Canary Islands, Mexico to Mauritius – your dream holiday is just a few steps away. To find out more, click here.  

9. Shop in the January sales

Get money off at your favourite high-street stores with a Boundless discount shopping card

The January sales provide a great opportunity to pick up clothes, home furnishings, tech and other products at a bargain price. If you’re planning on having a browse, you can save even more money by purchasing a discount shopping card. With a Boundless membership, you can buy cards for a wide range of high-street stores and brands, at up to 10% less than the usual cost. To find out how our discount shopping cards work, and how much you might save, click here.

10. Get some garden inspiration

Enjoy unlimited trips to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, and Wakehurst

As a new year begins, you may be thinking about getting your garden into shape. Don’t know where to begin? You’ll find lots of ideas at the world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, and also at its sister attraction, Wakehurst. Both of these botanical masterpieces are a sight to behold at any time of the year, and as a Boundless member you can visit as many times as you like without having to pay an entrance fee. To find out more, click here. 

On top of that, you’ll get a 10% discount in Kew’s shops, plus savings on National Garden Gift Vouchers, meaning you can pick up seeds, tools and other garden accessories at a greatly reduced price. 

Do more with Boundless

Boundless members enjoy year-round access to deals and discounts, with savings on everything from holidays to high-street shopping, motoring services to meals out. If you haven’t signed up yet, visit the Boundless membership page.