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About HappyDaysOut

Meet Scout the Fox

Scout is our curious, bargain-sniffing guide to family days out. Here’s who Scout is, how we research every page, and how we keep our tips honest.

Photo: Seljan Salim on Unsplash

Scout the Fox waving, wearing a green explorer hat and holding a ticket

Hello, I’m Scout!

I’m a fox with a green explorer hat, a blue scarf and a nose for a good deal. I love castles, coasters, rock pools and anything with a picnic. On every HappyDaysOut page you’ll find my tips: who a day out suits, how to pay less, and what to watch out for.

I’m a cartoon mascot, so my tips are written by the HappyDaysOut editorial team, using official sources.

How we research days out

  • We check ticket rules, ages, opening and offers on official websites: the attraction itself, or the organisation behind a scheme.
  • Offers show the date we last checked them. Prices and offers change, so always confirm before you pay.
  • Posts link to their sources so you can check them too.

What Scout’s verdicts are, and aren’t

Scout’s verdicts are editorial guidance: who a day out suits, the best ways to save and common things to watch out for. They are not paid reviews, and we never publish made-up star ratings, invented visitor reviews or fake discount codes.

How we make money

HappyDaysOut is free. Some links may be affiliate links, so we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we recommend. Read how Shmor.ai makes money.

Part of the Shmor.ai network

HappyDaysOut is part of Shmor.ai, a network of free comparison sites for the US, UK and Europe, including TravelDeals for holidays and CruiseDeals for cruises.

Last updated: 14 October 2026

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