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Summer Events Near Me 2026

Best Outdoor Adventures, Activities & Family Fun!

Summer is the best time of year for family adventures! With long sunny days and the school holidays in full swing, there's no shortage of ways to keep the kids entertained. Whether you're after outdoor festivals, theme park thrills, animal encounters or laid-back beach and farm days, we've rounded up the best summer events near you.

From seasonal trails and open-air shows to indoor play for rainy days and creative workshops, there's something for every family. Find and book the perfect summer days out and make unforgettable memories this season.

Updated on: 17th July 2026

Top Summer Events

Hamleys Summer Fun-Fest - Featured Image - 1Hamleys Logo
Hamleys

Hamleys Summer Fun-Fest

London

Magical summer family fun, character events & toy adventures at Hamleys London.

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Cockfields Farm

Farmlife Festival

Ashton-under-Lyne

Summer farm festival with animals, foam parties, rides & family fun near Manchester.

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National Forest Adventure Farm

Farmarama

Burton upon Trent

Beach-themed family fun with paddling pools, foam parties, animals & play in the Midlands.

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Trentham Monkey Forest

Experience FREE-ROAMING Monkey's THIS Summer!

Trentham

Walk among free-roaming monkeys at this unique family wildlife attraction in Staffordshire.

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Best Price Summer Attraction Tickets

Top picks for sunny days out and unforgettable family fun

rhino at chester zoo
General Admission

Chester Zoo

Chester, CheshireMobile e-ticket IconMobile e-ticketInstant confirmation IconInstant confirmation
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from£34.21
Chester Zoo
safari truck ride at port lympne
Day Entry - Includes FREE Safari Truck Ride

Port Lympne Safari Park

Hythe, KentExclusive price IconExclusive priceFree cancellation IconFree cancellation
star4.5 (20)
from£35.00£28
Port Lympne Safari Park
Howletts Wild Animal Park
All Day Park Access - Exclusive 25% OFF!

Howletts Wild Animal Park

Canterbury, KentExclusive price IconExclusive priceInstant confirmation IconInstant confirmation
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from£26.00£19.50
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Sandcastle Waterpark
General Admission

Sandcastle Waterpark

Blackpool, LancashireMobile e-ticket IconMobile e-ticketInstant confirmation IconInstant confirmation
star5.0 (2)
from£18.33
Toxicator At Alton Towers
1 or 2 Day Tickets

Alton Towers Theme Park

Alton, StaffordshireMobile e-ticket IconMobile e-ticketFree cancellation IconFree cancellation
star4.8 (9)
from£27
Alton Towers Theme Park
Twinlakes Park
General Admission

Twinlakes Park

Melton Mowbray, LeicestershireMobile e-ticket IconMobile e-ticketInstant confirmation IconInstant confirmation
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from£17.42
Twinlakes Park
West Midlands Safari Park
General Admission

West Midlands Safari Park

Bewdley, WorcestershireMobile e-ticket IconMobile e-ticketInstant confirmation IconInstant confirmation
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from£17.40
West Midlands Safari Park
Hide & Secrets Adventure Play at Burghley House
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Hide & Secrets Adventure Play at Burghley House

Stamford, LincolnshireInstant confirmation IconInstant confirmationAll day access IconAll day access
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from£19.25
Hide & Secrets Adventure Play at Burghley House
Wookey Hole Caves
General Admission

Wookey Hole Caves

Wells, Somerset and BristolMobile e-ticket IconMobile e-ticketInstant confirmation IconInstant confirmation
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from£12.24
Hampton Court Palace
General Admission

Hampton Court Palace

East Molesey, SurreyMobile e-ticket IconMobile e-ticketInstant confirmation IconInstant confirmation
from£29
Hampton Court Palace
Twycross Zoo
General Admission

Twycross Zoo

Atherstone, WarwickshireSpectacular Event - Selling Fast IconSpectacular Event - Selling FastInstant confirmation IconInstant confirmation
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from£28.75
Twycross Zoo
National Forest Adventure Farm
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National Forest Adventure Farm

Burton upon Trent, StaffordshireMobile e-ticket IconMobile e-ticketInstant confirmation IconInstant confirmation
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from£17.45
National Forest Adventure Farm
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All Summer Events Near Me

Kids Aloud - Featured Image - 1
Art Fund

Kids Aloud

Discover family-friendly museum events across the UK with National Art Pass and Kids Aloud.

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Experience FREE-ROAMING Monkey's THIS Summer! - Featured Image - 1
Trentham Monkey Forest

Experience FREE-ROAMING Monkey's THIS Summer!

Trentham

Walk among free-roaming monkeys at this unique family wildlife attraction in Staffordshire.

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Farmarama - Featured Image - 1
National Forest Adventure Farm

Farmarama

Burton upon Trent

Beach-themed family fun with paddling pools, foam parties, animals & play in the Midlands.

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Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Twice the Fun this summer at Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Chessington

Enjoy FREE entry to a second theme park with Chessington's Twice the Fun summer offer.

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Summer of Fun at Godstone Farm - Featured Image - 1
Godstone Farm

Summer of Fun at Godstone Farm

Godstone

Summer family fun with animals, foam parties, play & activities at Godstone Farm.

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Treetop Golf Birmingham

A Summer Of Adventure

Birmingham

Indoor rainforest mini golf adventure with family fun, food & interactive surprises.

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A Summer Of Adventure - Featured Image - 1
Treetop Golf Bristol

A Summer Of Adventure

Bristol

Indoor rainforest mini golf adventure with family fun, food & interactive surprises.

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A Summer Of Adventure - Featured Image - 1
Treetop Golf Cardiff

A Summer Of Adventure

Cardiff

Indoor rainforest mini golf adventure with family fun, food & interactive surprises.

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A Summer Of Adventure - Featured Image - 1
Treetop Golf Manchester

A Summer Of Adventure

Manchester

Indoor rainforest mini golf adventure with family fun, food & interactive surprises.

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Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park

Summer at Wheelgate Park

Newark

Family theme park with rides, water park, animals & indoor play in Nottinghamshire.

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Twinlakes Park

Summer at Twinlakes Park

Melton Mowbray

Family theme park with rides, animals, water play & seasonal events in Leicestershire.

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Farmlife Festival - Featured Image - 1
Cockfields Farm

Farmlife Festival

Ashton-under-Lyne

Summer farm festival with animals, foam parties, rides & family fun near Manchester.

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Hamleys Summer Fun-Fest - Featured Image - 1
Hamleys

Hamleys Summer Fun-Fest

London

Magical summer family fun, character events & toy adventures at Hamleys London.

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The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

Twice the Fun this summer! at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

Windsor

Enjoy two theme park adventures with LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort's exclusive Twice the Fun offer.

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Twice the fun this Summer at Alton Towers Resort! - Featured Image - 1
Alton Towers Theme Park

Twice the fun this Summer at Alton Towers Resort!

Alton

Get FREE entry to a second theme park with Alton Towers Resort's Twice the Fun offer.

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West Midlands Safari Park

K-Pop Summer

Bewdley

Live K-pop show with music, dance & family fun at West Midlands Safari Park.

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Peppa Pig Space Adventure

Peppa Pig Space Adventure

Birmingham

Interactive Peppa Pig adventure designed especially for pre-schoolers and families.

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Z-Arts Manchester

Mission: Mad Hatter

Manchester

Family Wonderland escape room adventure with puzzles and clues at Z-arts Manchester.

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PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm

Six Weeks of Summer Fun down on the Farm!

Penkridge

Summer family fun with animals, foam parties, splash play & adventure near Stafford.

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Afterglow at Chester Zoo! - Featured Image - 1
Chester Zoo

Afterglow at Chester Zoo!

Chester

Experience Afterglow at Chester Zoo with late-night animals, entertainment and family fun.

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Otterspool Adventure Centre

Otterspool Adventure Centre

Liverpool

Family adventure park with play, mini golf, animals & soft play in Liverpool.

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Summer Just Got Bigger! - Featured Image - 1
Robin Hill

Summer Just Got Bigger!

Newport

Family adventure park with rides, play, foam parties & late-night summer fun.

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Swingers, the crazy golf club

Summer Holidays at Swingers West End

London

£5 kids' crazy golf plus family fun at Swingers West End this summer.

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Hawk Conservancy Trust

Nature Explorers

Andover

Bird of prey displays, nature trails & family adventures at Hawk Conservancy Trust.

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Mendip Activity Centre

Family Adventure Holidays at Mendip Activity Centre

Churchill

Outdoor adventures, watersports, caving & family camping near Bristol.

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Up at The O2

Up at The O2

London

Climb The O2 roof for breathtaking 360° London views with an expert guide.

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MathsWorld London

MathsWorld - Over 40 Interactive Exhibits!

London

Hands-on maths discovery centre with interactive exhibits, puzzles & family fun in London.

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Twice the Fun this summer! at Thorpe Park! - Featured Image - 1
Thorpe Park

Twice the Fun this summer! at Thorpe Park!

Chertsey

Get FREE entry to a second theme park with Thorpe Park's Twice the Fun summer offer.

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