- We The Curious Summer of Play, Bristol
- London Zoo's BIG Summer of Fun, London
- Audley End Enchanted Summer Adventure, Essex
- Torchlit Summer Evenings at The Roman Baths, Somerset
- Summer Daze at Trafford Centre, Manchester
- Bubbles n Bop Children’s Festival at Marsh Farm, Essex
- Horrible Histories Up In The Air Adventure
- Summer Fest 2023 at Blackgang Chine, Isle of Wight
- LEGO DREAMZZZ at Legoland Discovery Centre, Birmingham
- Dinosaurs In The Park Adventure, Cardiff
- Farmarama at The National Forest Adventure Farm, Staffordshire
- Big Dog Art Trail, Swindon
- Zog Live Show at Warwick Castle, Warwick
- Free Bristol Unicorn Festival, Bristol
- Greenwich & Docklands International Festival 2023
Helloooo, summer! Now that the summer holidays are officially here, it’s time to start enjoying some precious family time and exploring all of your favourite days out! So, we’ve rounded up a list of the best 15 events in the summer holidays!
From dinosaurs to pirates and everything in between, the only thing we can’t do for you is guarantee the sun comes out! So, get ready for a fun-filled school holiday, and fingers crossed for some sunshine.
We The Curious Summer of Play, Bristol
Then We The Curious is the summer holiday activity that you need to check out! Out in the open your kids can get hands-on with creating their own constellations, explore robots and how they work, interact with the world around them and make their own stories.
We’re talking about experiments, inventions and intellectual play! It’s super fun and a must for kids who need to keep busy with their hands!
Bristol Town Centre
Until 3rd September 2023
Free
London Zoo's BIG Summer of Fun, London
For this summer only, London Zoo is hosting the Really Wild Challenge. What is it, I hear you say? We’re about to get into it…
It’s a summer event filled with family fun games and especially cool twists… Try to reach the end goal with the Buzz Wire Challenge without buzzing the wire… Try to sneak through the forest without waking the ferocious tiger and try to puzzle together the correct habitats for a range of animals at London Zoo!
There’s more games to discover at the London Zoo event, but we thought we’ll leave you with a few surprises…
London Zoo,
Regent's Park,
NW1 4RY
22nd July - 3rd September 2023
Adult from £31.00
Child from £23.90
Audley End Enchanted Summer Adventure, Essex
The Enchanted Summer Adventure has everything you need for a summer like no other. From interactive story-telling and ancient crystals to exploring enchanted woods, finding fairy homes and bug hunting! You spot a fire-breathing dragon and a mean and grumpy troll!
There’s also barrels of fun to be had in the adventure play zone! Zoom down slides, clamber through tunnels and let their imaginations run wild!
It’ll be a family day out that everyone will enjoy!
Audley End Miniature Railway,
Audley End Road,
Audley End,
Saffron Walden,
Essex,
CB11 4JB
22nd July to 3rd September 2023
Adults and Child (over 92cm) £15.00
Child (under 92cm) £7.50
Child (under 1) free
Carer of disabled free
Torchlit Summer Evenings at The Roman Baths, Somerset
There will also be a pop-up prosecco bar for the adults! The summer is the perfect time to experience The Roman Baths, with the warmth of a summer breeze and brighter nights. It couldn’t be any better.
You can also expect to find a few surprises along the way, where you can learn more about the rich history of this iconic site.
Abbey Churchyard,
Bath,
BA1 1LZ
22nd July – 31st August 2023
18:00 - 22:00
Adult £26.00
Child £18.50
Summer Daze at Trafford Centre, Manchester
This school summer holidays will be incomplete without a trip to this adventure playground. You’ll find 20 fantastic rides, FREE activities, and summer crafts to get stuck unto! Opt for summer tattoos, sit and chill while your hair is braided and you can even decorate your own beach bucket!
With a whole programme of events like a sing-along to the biggest summer anthems, the family is going to have the ultimate summer!
The Great Hall
The Trafford Centre,
Trafford Park,
Stretford,
Manchester,
M17 8AA
22nd July - 3rd September 2023
11:00 - 20:00
Summer Daze tickets cost £3.00 per person if booked in advance (+30p booking fee) and £4.00 on the door
Ride tokens must be purchased separately
Bubbles n Bop Children’s Festival at Marsh Farm, Essex
From the much-loved foam machine to giant bouncy pillows and even carousels and pony rides, it’s a day out filled with incredible fun, and of course, plenty of bubbles too!
Don’t forget the brand-new BEACH, train ride and fairground rides! Not to mention outdoor games, family-friendly activities, dino-roar fun and so much more!
This is one family event you have to experience!
Marsh Farm,
Marsh Farm Rd,
South Woodham
Ferrers,
CM3 5WP
20th July – 1st September 2023
Standard (2+) £14.99
Child (6 months - 2 years old) £4.00
Horrible Histories Up In The Air Adventure
Explore 6 zones as you head to creative stations, have a go at tightrope walking, undergo tricky family challenges and learn about aviation history in a whole new way!
From the Twinkle Toes Trail and a host of iconic aircraft around you, it’s sure to be an absolute hit with the kids!
The Midlands RAF Museum
Lysander Ave,
Cosford,
Shifnal
TF11 8UP
22nd July - 3rd September 2023
£7.50 per person
Summer Fest 2023 at Blackgang Chine, Isle of Wight
Get ready to have a little boogie with a live DJ playing all your favourite songs, enjoy exciting foam cannons and epic lasers, plus all your favourite characters will pop by to say hello too! Not to mention bright and colourful fireworks to finish off the night!
They also have the Land of Imagination special event back! Surround yourself with the weird and wonderful. From epic live shows, meet and greets, interactive activities and learn how to sword fight with pirates!
Blackgang Chine,
Ventnor,
Isle of Wight,
PO38 2HN
26th July to 30th August and Monday 28th August
18:00 – 21:30
Standard (4+) £30.00 per person
LEGO DREAMZZZ at Legoland Discovery Centre, Birmingham
Dive into the BRAND NEW 4D movie ‘Z-Blob Rescue Rush’! Where a group of kiddies transform into brave heroes who will need to use their powers to rescue Z-Blob!
Awaken your imagination, use your creativity to build things and receive exclusive LEGO giveaways!
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre,
Arena,
King Edwards Rd,
Birmingham,
B1 2AA
22nd July – 4th September 2023
From £23.00 per person
Dinosaurs In The Park Adventure, Cardiff
From a stegosaurus, T-Rex and velociraptor to many more teeth and claws!
Engage in interactive activities, discover what life would be like as a palaeontologist and even try your hand at digging for fossils! What will you find?
Bute Park
North Rd,
Cardiff,
CF10 3ER
17th August - 3rd September 2023
10:00 - 16:00
Under 3s Free
Adult £11.13
Child £11.13
Family Ticket (4 people 0ver 3) £42.00
Farmarama at The National Forest Adventure Farm, Staffordshire
Make a splash in the gigantic paddling pools, navigate your way through the amazing maize maze and get bubbly at the fabulous foam party! And don’t forget to join in the fun with their fabulous seaside entertainment crew who will be hosting shows throughout the day!
It’s the perfect summer family day out.
Postern Road, Tatenhill,
Burton upon Trent,
Staffordshire,
DE13 9SJ
22nd July – 4th September 2023
Adult £15.99
Child £15.99
Under 2 Free
Big Dog Art Trail, Swindon
Head out on a trail to discover 30 larger-than-life balloon dog sculptures, cutely named the Swindogs. They’ll be all over Swindon this summer, and they’re all designed by fabulous artists from across the UK!
This FREE family trail is a great way to get your kids out and about. As well as exploring Swindon’s iconic landmarks, parks and public spaces!
Around Swindon
15th July - 3rd September
FREE
Zog Live Show at Warwick Castle, Warwick
Bringing the very best of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s iconic story to life on the grounds of the magnificent castle.
It’s the perfect addition to your family adventure at Knights Quest at Warwick Castle!
Warwick Castle,
Warwick
CV34 4QU
Until 29th September 2023
Free Bristol Unicorn Festival, Bristol
Discover painted unicorns across Bristol’s city streets with this fun-filled family activity!
Best of all…it’s free!
Across Bristol
1st July - 3rd September 2023
FREE
Greenwich & Docklands International Festival 2023
This festival is centred around uplifting moments for reflection, creativity and celebration! So, experience something new, embrace the weird and it may embrace you back…
From colourful projections, outstanding performances and costumes to experiments and art. It’ll blow you away!
Royal Greenwich, Tower Hamlets
25th August - 10th September 2023
FREE
So, we hope we’ve sprinkled some imagination on what events in the summer holidays you and the family can experience! From dinosaurs and unicorns to fairgrounds, zoo-tastic afternoons and so much more!
Make this summer the BEST!