Researching your family tree is an exciting journey of discovery - but it can be expensive. Luckily, you can trace your ancestry for less with our weekly roundup of the best special offers available online.
Free Ancestry records
Family history website is currently offering free access to 326 million of its family history records, including UK Second World War service records, civil registration records, and wills, to mark the release of new D-Day film Pressure.
Was: £13.99 for one month's membership
Now: Free
Offer ends: 11.59pm, 13 September 2026
Search the records
The Family History Show London
The Family History Show returns to London's Kempton Park Racecourse on 3 October, featuring expert family history talks, stalls and one-to-one consultations. Don't miss the chance to save money on tickets with an early bird discount.
In advance: £8.50 for one ticket, £6 each for multiple tickets
On the day: £12 each
Offer ends: 2 October 2026
Book the tickets
Get 63% off MyHeritage's DNA test
Don't miss an incredible 63% discount on MyHeritage's DNA test, now with all-new whole genome sequencing.
Was: £79
Now: £29
Get the DNA test
Pen & Sword autumn sale
You can save up to 50% off books from leading history publisher Pen & Sword with their autumn sale.
Get the books
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