Best Things To Do & Days Out In Downs, Glamorgan and Cardiff

Discover Tower Park in Poole, your go-to for family entertainment in 2026! Explore Splashdown, Vue cinema, Hollywood Bowl, and top restaurants like Nando’s.

Discover Clifton Park Rotherham for your ultimate family day out in 2026! Enjoy the massive free play park, splash park, thrilling rides, mini golf, museum, and gardens.

Dive into adventure at Sandcastle Waterpark Blackpool, the UK’s Largest Indoor Waterpark! Enjoy 18 slides, a tropical 84° climate, and fun for all ages.

Discover the UK’s largest Harry Potter Store opening on Oxford Street, London in November 2026! Immerse your family in magic with dragons, Knight Bus, and Butterbeer.

Plan your Twycross Zoo day out with our Zoolapalooza guide, including takeovers, tickets, family activities and online booking savings.

Discover IWM London’s incredible new ‘Childhood in War’ exhibition! It’s a free, interactive journey into wartime history through children’s eyes, perfect for families with kids aged 8+ until early 2027.

Enter the Merlin Summer of Stays Competition 2026 to win overnight family stays at all five UK Merlin Resorts! Imagine Alton Towers, Warwick Castle, Thorpe Park, Chessington, and LEGOLAND!

The summer holidays have well and truly arrived, and exciting events are popping up across the UK. From outdoor adventures and family festivals to themed trails, live shows and hands-on activities, there is plenty to enjoy. Whether you’re planning a big day out or looking for budget-friendly fun, we’ve rounded up brilliant summer events to…