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How Cheltenham Festival 2025 drink prices compare to previous years as fans left stunned at price of a pint of Guinness

HORSE RACING fans have been left livid at the price of a pint at Cheltenham Festival.

The esteemed event kicks off today at Cheltenham Racecourse and runs until Friday.

Cheltenham Festival drink price list.
Punters were left livid with Cheltenham Festival’s drink prices
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Three jockeys on horseback at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Cheltenham Festival 2025 kicks off this year and runs until Friday
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Punters poured in for the 2025 edition, but many are now talking about the staggering drinks prices.

A pint of Guinness and Doom Bar sell for an eye-watering £7.80 while premium lager costs a whopping £7.40.

Single spirits will set you back between £7.20 and 7.30, while wine enthusiasts will have to cough up £9.70.

And soft drinks come in at £3.10 for those who like to take it easy at Cheltenham.

Those high prices didn’t sit well with a number of Sun readers who took to social media to give a piece of their mind.

One commented: “Total rip off.”

Another posted: “Absolutely a joke.”

A third wrote: “Daylight robbery!”

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This reader said: “Ridiculously expensive, you pay less in central London.”

And that one stated: “It’s cheaper at JAKS.”

Nevertheless, the price of draught beer has gone down by 10pm compared to last year’s Cheltenham Festival.

The wine prices have remained the same, while spirits cost between £7 and £7.60 in 2024.

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I bought two leather sofas off Facebook marketplace for £40 and gave them the ultimate glow up by PAINTING them

WE’RE all looking for ways to save cash at the moment, whether it’s the food shop, our wardrobe, or redecorating the house.

And one savvy woman has revealed how she upcycled two second-hand sofas for her new home cinema room.

Brown leather two-seater sofa.
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Zoe Ellwood bought two sofas for just 340 on facebook Marketplace[/caption]
Black leather two-seater sofa.
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She was able to transform them with a lick of paint[/caption]

Taking to social media, the bargain hunter revealed that she managed to grab two leather sofas from Facebook Marketplace for just £40.

She said: “Picked up these couches on marketplace for a home cinema project for £40. “

But the sofas, which were a dark brown leather, didn’t quite fit her colour scheme, so she came up with the idea to paint them.

Zoe decided to paint them black for her cinema room and was left stunned by the results.

She shared pictures of the before and after of the sofas on the Facebook group, DIY On A Budget Official, to prove just how good it looked.

The DIY whizz added: “For those fearing leather paint… DO IT! DO IT NOW!!!”

Zoe revealed that she purchased two bottles of the LCD leather dye and sealer in black for £20 a bottle.

And it looks to have worked well from her pictures, which showed a nice even coat of black paint with no streaks.

She even noted that she had lots of dye left over to use in other places around the house.

The simple DIY task took Zoe just an hour to complete each couch.

“Latex glove and a sock. Four coats. Hair dried in between each coat,” she responded to one person who asked how she used it.

“Took about an hour for each couch.”

The post was a hit on the group, which boasts 2.2 million members, and people were quick to congratulate her on the new look.

One person wrote: “Looks fab!”

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Another commented: “Thanks for posting! I’ve just bought a chair I need to do. I was looking at this companies product but not this one. Will give this a go.”

“Looks pukka,” penned a third.

Someone else added: “Looks so good!”

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We ditched the UK for Lanzarote with our 2 kids – life in Britain is Groundhog Day & we’re saving hundreds on bills

A COUPLE who moved their family from the UK to Lanzarote have shared their experience so far.

The pair, who hail from Belfast, were motivated to emigrate by sunnier weather and a cheaper lifestyle.

Family with two children standing by luggage before moving from Belfast to Lanzarote.
TikTok user Kathleen moved from Belfast to Lanzarote with her husband and two sons
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In her viral video, TikTok user Kathleen Burke (@kathb2024) took her followers along as she and her husband made the big move with their two sons.

She amassed 826,000 views as she chronicled the transition to the “chilled” Lanzarote life.

The mum-of-two explained that her family had holidayed on the island in the past and had enjoyed the “relaxed way of living”.

Kathleen revealed that she had grown sick of the “horrendous” weather at home, pointing out how expensive it was to entertain her children with indoor activities.

She described the repetitive nature of her life in Belfast as being like Groundhog Day.

They decided to seek out a sunnier location, where they could enjoy bike rides, beach days, walks, and trips to the park on a regular basis.

She explained how she and her husband were “very impulsive” after enjoying a sunny holiday in early 2024 and booked their family one way flights to Lanzarote in late June.

They chose Lanzarote as they were familiar with the island from previous trips and liked how “clean and chilled” it was.

Another huge draw for the family is the significantly cheaper cost of living.

“The bills are a lot cheaper than we’d pay back home,” Kathleen explained.

“Some of the bills you wouldn’t even pay that you would back home, like gas is just one of things because you do not have your heating on.”

Kathleen took a job in hospitality while her husband was offered a position as a delivery driver.

They enrolled their children in the local school, where they are learning to speak Spanish fluently.

And while the family are loving their experience right now, they aren’t opposed to the idea of returning to the North of Ireland.

Kathleen explained that they are just seeing how things go during their first year living abroad.

How easy is it to move abroad?

Brexit means British citizens now have to apply for visas to move to countries within the EU. While some countries residency restrictions are easier than others, here's what you need to do at home before moving:

  • Notify HMRC about your upcoming move.
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  • If you have outstanding student loans, contact the Student Loans Centre.
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She revealed that they kept their home in Belfast and are in a long-term rental in Lanzarote.

TikTok users shared their thoughts on the family’s move in the comments section.

One impressed viewer praised the couple, telling them the move was “so brave of you both”.

“That’s great and you both got work out there, wishing you and your family a happy adventure,” said another follower.

“Good luck guys, it must be great to finally be there now. Enjoy the weather and the outdoors and just relaxing,” commented a third person.

“Looks amazing, best of luck your new adventure,” wrote another TikTok user. 

Kathleen and her family moved to Lanzarote in June 2024

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About the author

Katrina Vasey - Bingo Editor, The Sun

After graduating from Southampton University with a degree in English Literature, Katrina Vasey worked as a Content Editor for Law Business Research’s publication the International Law Office. Katrina joined The Sun in 2022 as the Bingo Editor, covering the four gaming platforms: Sun BingoFabulous BingoSun Vegas and Fabulous Vegas

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