Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service that links Britain and the continent is offering exclusive 10% and 20% discounts on Standard and Standard Premier bookings to Paris, Brussels and Lille until the end of August.

People across the country can treat themselves to a bargain last minute summer break, simply by booking to travel in August via eurostar.com and using the promotion codes below:

  London to Paris in Standard: AUGUSTSD10%PAR
  London to Paris in Standard Premier: AUGUSTSP20%PAR
  London to Brussels in Standard: AUGUSTSD10%BRU
  London to Brussels Standard Premier: AUGUSTSP20%BRU
  London to Lille in Standard: AUGUSTSD10%LIL
  London to Lille in Standard Premier: AUGUSTSP20%LIL

With festivals, exhibitions and street markets, there is no better time to visit Paris, Brussels or Lille than in August and with your Eurostar ticket your money goes further when you’re there. Travellers simply show their Eurostar ticket to receive 2-for-1 entry into paying exhibitions at selected top museums and galleries in Paris, Brussels, Lille and London. So whether you’re visiting the Musée d’Orsay in Paris or the musical Instrument Museum in Brussels, there’s plenty to keep you entertained with Eurostar’s Plus Culture offers this summer.

Eurostar’s Plus Gourmet offers also give passengers up to 50% discounts on meals at popular restaurants in Paris, Brussels and Lille, by booking their table via www.eurostarplus.co.uk/gourmet and presenting their Eurostar ticket at the restaurant on arrival.

Mary Walsh, Director of Communications for Eurostar said: “These special August discounts give the perfect excuse for customers to treat themselves to a last minute summer getaway. Many of our passengers tell us August is their favourite time of year to visit Paris, Brussels and Lille and with so many things going on in the cities at this time, it’s easy to see why.”

Tickets for travel from London St Pancras International to Paris, Brussels and Lille start from £69 return in Standard and £119 return in Standard Premier and can be booked up to 4 months in advance.