Guide to claiming Free Stuff from Shops in the UK
Learn how to politely secure makeup, perfume, and occasional food samples at Boots, Superdrug, and department stores: timing, consultations, scripts, loyalty…
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Free Beauty and Grooming Samples: Step-by-step Guide
The three best places to look for free beauty samples are sponsored posts on social media, product testing websites and Magic Freebies, of course. In fact, you…
Free Dog & Cat Food Samples: How to Get Free Pet Food & Other Pet Freebies
If you’re in the UK and are looking for free dog food samples, free cat food samples or a dog food free trial, there are several ways to get your paws on…
How To Get Free Samples By Post
If you’re wondering whether you can still get free samples by post in the UK, the answer is yes! That’s right, hundreds of brands will continue to send…
Mystery Shopping UK: How to Get Paid to Shop, Eat Out and More
Fancy getting paid to go shopping? How about getting your dinner reimbursed, testing customer service or earning a little extra cash while you’re already out…
Product Testing UK: The Honest Guide to the Best Free Product Testing Panels
If you’ve ever seen adverts promising you’ll get paid to test products from home, you’ve probably wondered whether they’re too good to be true. The…
How to Get Free Samples in the UK: A Complete Guide
If you’re wondering how to get free samples in the UK, you’re in the right place. You can find thousands of genuine freebies every year, from perfume and…
App Freebies: The Full List!
Let’s be honest, if you’re not using apps to grab freebies these days, you’re definitely missing out on a surprising amount of free food and drink. From…
Magic Freebies Insiders: The Psychology of Free Stuff
Ever wondered why the word "FREE" grabs your attention instantly? Whether it's a free sample, a complimentary coffee, or a giveaway worth entering, there's…
Father’s Day Freebies and Days Out: Our List!
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to treat your beloved Dad without spending a fortune, you’re in luck. From free entry to…
Where Kids Eat Free (or for £1) This May Half Term 2026
The May half-term holiday is finally here! While a week away from the school routine is always welcome, keeping the kids entertained without draining your bank…
How to Find and Win Instagram Competitions: 6 Proven Tips
Instagram competitions are one of the easiest ways to win free prizes online, but most people approach them the wrong way. If you want to improve your chances…
8 Best UK Beauty Panels for Free Samples
Ready to upgrade your beauty routine without spending a penny? Thesecret is knowing which platforms actually deliver.
Freebies for London Marathon Runners
Run don’t walk for this marathon list of goodies up for grabs this weekend! We think you deserve more than a medal for completing the London Marathon, and…
Supersavvyme: How to Sign Up and Be Selected
If you enjoy trying new products before everyone else and sharing your honest opinion, Supersavvyme’s Savvy Circle is one of the better-known product testing…
Totally Free vs Almost Free: What's the Difference?
Let’s be honest, few things match the thrill of discovering a great freebie online. It’s a bit like finding a fiver in an old coat pocket, only better,…
Top Places to Catch Outdoor Cinema Screenings
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through summer plans and thought it might be nice to catch a movie at one of those lovely looking outdoor showings? Good…
Tips For Freebie Newbies - Don't Risk Your Details
Getting freebies online is a bit of an art form. From free samples and competitions to product testing and giveaways, there’s a lot out there for the taking…
Valentine's Day Freebies
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s certainly an exciting time of year for all you romantics out there. But, as we all know, spending and…
Free Health Perks: Eye Tests, Fitness Passes & Wellness Products
You don’t need to be ill, struggling, or on benefits to access free health perks. Many are designed specifically for healthy, working adults as a way to…
How to get cheap (and even free) cinema tickets
Cinema trips are brilliant, and possibly the best way to watch a new film… until you see the price of the tickets! When you add snacks and beverages,…
Birthday Freebies You Can Get In The UK
If your birthday is coming up, you might be sitting on more free food, drinks and beauty treats than you realise. Across the UK, dozens of brands offer…
Where your kids can eat free this December
The festive period can be stressful if you're a parent, what with the costs of getting those pricey presents and the kids being off school for a solid chunk of…
Things You Can Borrow for Free with a UK Library Card
A UK library card is basically a tiny superpower. Obviously you can borrow books (lots of them), but most library services now include a whole “digital…
Free Stuff for Babies & Kids
Raising children is one of life’s greatest joys — but it can be very expensive. New parents will quickly discover just how many essentials a baby needs,…
Free Tea, Coffee and Hot Drinks: The Best Spots in the UK
If you enjoy a hot drink but don’t want to overspend, there are several places around the UK offering free or almost-free tea, coffee, or hot drinks. At…
Red Flags: Fake Freebies and Competitions
In the UK, the love of freebies, samples and prize draws has never been stronger. With the cost of living still biting, grabbing something for nothing feels…
How to Enter Free Competitions on ITV, Bauer Media & Gleam
If you’re a freebie finder like one of us, then entering online competitions is one of the best ways to win prizes. And, with a few smart strategies, you can…
Freebie Myths: 8 Misconceptions About Free Stuff Debunked
Free stuff gets a terrible reputation for something that literally costs nothing. From “It’s all a scam!” to “You’ll be spammed forever”, there are…
Free Competitions: Winning Big with No Entry Costs
Here at Magic Freebies, we’re no stranger to competitions. In fact, we love a good free-to-enter competition with an amazing prize, and we’re constantly…
How to Spot a Fake Freebie or Scam in the UK
Who doesn’t love a freebie? From “free AirPods” to “you’ve won a supermarket voucher”, our inboxes and social feeds are full of tempting offers.…
What are the best product sample sites? The Magic Freebies Guide!
Looking for the best places to get free products and sample boxes online? Here’s a handpicked list of trusted websites and apps where you can sign up to…
Cadbury Secret Santa - how to get free chocolate!
Make sure you read this if you want to get your free Cadbury! Cadbury's Secret Santa is back for 2025! But what is Cadbury's Secret Santa? Well, it's a…
Make sure you read this if you want to get your free Cadbury!
Black Friday — everything we know so far!
Get ready for Black Friday with our top tips, tricks and things we know so far.
Where do kids eat free?
Here’s your half-term lifesaver: a hand-picked “kids eat free” guide to keep little tummies happy without torching your budget. From family-friendly…
How to use Shopmium, GreenJinn, and CheckoutSmart like a pro
Shopmium, GreenJinn & CheckoutSmart are UK apps that give you cashback on specific grocery items when you buy them and upload a valid receipt. Offers rotate…
Cashback Apps: Maximise UK Food & Grocery Savings
Learn how UK shoppers slash food bills with cashback apps and loyalty stacking. Discover Shopmium, CheckoutSmart, and GreenJinn for receipt claims, plus…
Best Student Freebies 2025: UNiDAYS, Student Beans & TOTUM Offers
If you’re starting out as a fresher this year, we’re here to help you out and get you some freebies and deals you might not have been expecting. If…
Student Freebies: Discounts, Samples, and Perks for Young Savers
Starting university can be one of the most exciting times of your life — what’s not so exciting is realising how far you’ll have to make your money go as…
The Ultimate Freebies Playbook: Free Stuff in the UK
Magic Freebies makes finding genuine UK freebies fast and fuss-free — find verified offers across beauty, food and drink, household, pets, and more. You’ll…
Free Makeup (how to build your collection for FREE)
Discover how to build up your makeup collection for free with free samples from beauty brands like MAC, Benefit, bareMinerals, Estee Lauder, GLAMGLOW and loads…
Free Stuff for the Whole Family
Want to get free stuff for the whole family? There is a freebie for everyone at every stage of life: free stuff for babies, free stuff for kids, free student…
Eat Out with the Kids for FREE This Half Term
Are you looking for ways to keep your kids entertained this half term? How about treating them (and you!) to a delicious meal out, for absolutely free.
Free Food (17 easy ways to eat for free)
Want free food? Find out how to save money on food with these 17 easy tips - tried and tested. Discover how to save money on food and drastically reduce your…
31 Free Days Out for Couples (Perfect for Valentine's Day)
Looking for something special to do this Valentine's Day, but don't have the budget or inclination to splurge? Check out these top free date ideas across the…
Restaurant Vouchers (how to eat out on a budget)
Love eating out but want to do it on a budget? We've gathered together all the ways to enjoy delicious meals out without overspending. Eat out on a budget at…
How To Get FREE Tea & Coffee (the ultimate guide)
There's nothing better than a cup of tea, except a cuppa that's FREE. Find out how to score yourself a free hot drink from top brands like Costa, Caffè Nero,…
Free Competitions - How To Win Free Stuff Today!
Free competitions are everywhere and winning free stuff is so easy! There are online comps, magazine giveaways, freebies from your favourite brands on social…
How To Get All the Student Free Stuff Right Now
Get free student stuff in a flash with this fantastic guide, helping you get all the student freebies you could ever hope for, and more...
How to Get Free Hair Products in the UK
The market for haircare products is huge. From shampoo and conditioner to hairspray, dry shampoo, and styling treatments, there are plenty of ways to improve…
How To Get a FREE Christmas Letter from Santa
Keep the magic of Christmas alive with a free letter from the big man himself! Discover all the ways and places to get a free personalised Christmas letter.
51 Free (or Very Cheap) Last-minute Halloween Costumes
The scariest bit of Halloween? Trying to find the right costume. Fear not, as we've rounded together all the best homemade Halloween costumes that are either…
Free Household Stuff - How To Get Freebies for your Home
Getting your hands on free household stuff can sound a bit too good to be true, but trust me, these do exist and they can really help your family out. You can…
Free Baby Stuff & How To Get It
Get your hands on lots of free baby stuff from nappies, to baby food and more. We've got you covered to help you save lots of money on the arrival of your…
Free Stuff - How To Get Lots of Fantastic Freebies Online Today!
Looking how to get bags of free stuff online? You've come to the right place! From beauty products, to food and drink, and even freebies for your pets, we've…
How To Get Free Food & Drink (save up to a whopping £100!)
Ever wondered if you could cut your supermarket food bill with free food and drink? I did for a week and it saved me a whopping £100. Let me show you…
7 Most Popular Mobile Cashback Myths Debunked
Are you wary of using cashback apps? Disbelieving of the cash you could be saving? Uncertain that they really work? We're here to quash those concerns!