Maidstone: Leeds Castle - Little People Big Dreams 22nd July - 31 Aug 2026

 

12 incredible lives. One great adventure. Follow the trail. Discover your BIG dream!

This summer, 12 of the world’s most extraordinary women are coming to Leeds Castle, and they need all young dreamers’ help to bring their stories to life.

Click HERE for more information

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Stafford: AWS CS Stafford Family Fun Sessions

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Lichfield: AWS Community Support Summer Programme Feedback form

 

For anyone who took part in the summer activities organised by Molly AWS CDW, please scan QR code and complete the feedback form.  Thank you.

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Winchester: Supercharge your summer at the Science Museum

 

With summer in full swing we've got everything you need for a special day out at the museum this August 

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Meadstead: Tennis Summer Camps 27th July - 28th August 4 -10 yrs 0900hrs - 1200hrs and 10-16yrs 1200hrs - 1500hrs

 

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Corsham: Summer Staycation Leaflet from Corsham Town Council

 

To help families this Summer, Corsham Town Council have put together a ‘Summer Staycation Leaflet’ with details of free or low-cost activities, places to visit, and things to do during the holidays.

You can pick up a paper copy at the Town Hall or download the online version at the following link: Summer Staycation Leaflet 2026

Highlights include:

• Family Festival Fun Day at St Barts (Sat 1 Aug)
• Free scooter and skateboard event (Thu 13 Aug)
• Free guided family bike ride event (Sun 23 Aug)
• Mungo Trail
• Free swimming
• Corsham Street Fair (Sat 12 Sep)

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Beaulieu - Summer Holiday Fun

 

Get set for a summer filled with thrilling adventures and treasured memories at Beaulieu!

This summer from the 20 July – 31 August, experience the Vile Victorians like you’ve never seen them before in our Horrible Histories® trail, some very special guests have returned to Beaulieu, plus you can meet living history, enjoy magical extras, and magnificent motoring parades are BACK!

Click HERE for more information

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Northern Ireland: JAMBOREE - 5 weekends of free family fun - 1-31 August 2026

A MINI FAMILY FESTIVAL...

Get ready for JAMBOREE! – bringing five weekends of free entertainment, creative workshops, live performances and family fun to Victoria Square.

Every weekend has its own exciting theme, with something new to discover. From Irish music and dancing to flower power crafts, retro games and nostalgic 80s and 90s fun, JAMBOREE! is the perfect weekend outing for families of all ages.

Alongside themed activities, enjoy our vibrant JAMBOREE Fayre packed with fantastic local traders, treats and unique finds.

For more Information Click Here

30 Days out under £30 In Staffordshire

 

A guide to the best cheap and free days out in Staffordshire, including zoos, farms, museums, country parks and nature reserves, plus our stunning wide open spaces, such as the Peak District National Park, The National Forest, and Cannock Chase National Landscape.

You are guaranteed a fantastic day out at these attractions and places to visit in Staffordshire.

Everything featured on this page will cost a family of four less than £30 to get in – and some are even free*!

Full details can be found HERE

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Staffordshire: Summer at The Staffordshire Regiment Museum - 27 July - 01 September

 Website: www.staffordshireregimentmuseum.com/

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Places where Kids Eat Free (or for £1) - Summer Holidays 2026

https://moneysavingcentral.co.uk/kids-eat-free

Chepstow: Home-Start Cymru Summer Group on Wednesdays starting on 22nd July at Beachley Barracks, Chepstow

 
Home-Start Cymru is running a Summer Group at the Little Scamps Building, designed primarily for children under 5 years old. Siblings are also welcome to attend during the school holidays, and dads are encouraged to come along too!

Session Details:

• Day: Wednesdays, starting 22nd July 2026 

• Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
• Location: Little Scamps Building

The sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for children to play, learn, build confidence, and make new friends in a safe and supportive environment.

Please scan the QR code on the poster to register.

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Bath & Bristol: What's on this Summer around the Bath & Bristol area

 

Please click the links below for a selection of local attractions and bookmark this page for any future updates! (Updated attractions and seasonal events may be added weekly and will show in bold text to indicate they are new).

Please note the format is slightly different for this list.

Windsor: Trunks across the Thames art trail

 

This summer get out and explore Windsor, Eton and Slough in a new way with the colourful family-friendly 'Trunks across the Thames' art trail.

This free art trail will see visitors and residents stomping around the towns searching out a herd of 30 large artist-designed elephant sculptures alongside around 50 smaller elephants from the 13th July - 13th September 2026. This fantastic creative trail in support of Thames Hospice is a great way to get out and explore, combining colour and creativity with these amazing art installations across these popular Berkshire towns.

Click HERE for more information

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Chatham: The Historic Dockyard Chatham Steve Backshall's Awesome Oceans Family Trail

 

Dive into the ultimate summer adventure and become an Ocean Guardian with Steve Backshall

Calling all explorers! This summer, we’ve teamed up with legendary wildlife expert and adventurer, Steve Backshall, for an extraordinary journey beneath the waves.

Explore the planet’s coolest underwater habitats and discover the secrets of its most fascinating creatures with Steve Backshall’s Awesome Oceans Family Trail. As you explore the Historic Dockyard, you’ll tackle an action-packed trail loaded with hands-on challenges, mind-blowing stories, and interactive missions, all inspired by Steve’s adventure

Click HERE for further Information

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Alton: What's On in the Library

 

Turn up the volume on reading this summer!

This summer, The Reading Agency invites children to discover the joy of reading through Read to the Beat! — the music-themed Summer Reading Challenge 2026. With a fantastic collection of books inspired by music from around the world, children can explore stories, poetry, graphic novels, and non-fiction for all reading levels. Best of all, books are FREE to borrow from the library. As part of the National Year of Reading, libraries are encouraging families to make reading part of their summer adventures. Children can sign up at Alton library, set their reading goals, and enjoy rewards along the way.

The Summer Reading Challenge runs from Saturday 11 July - Saturday 12 September

Sign up at Alton Library during opening hours:

Monday: 9.30-1.30

Tuesday: 9.30-5.00

Thursday: 9.30-5.00

Friday: 9.30-5.00

Saturday: 9.30-5.00

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Alton: Town Council Fun Fridays Free Children's Entertainment Alton Public Gardens 1400hrs - 1500hrs

 

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Winchester: Family Fun in Winchester

 

From zoos and family-friendly theatre to soft play and parks, there are activities, attractions and events to suit children of all ages in Winchester

If you're visiting Winchester as a family with kids in tow, you're in for a treat. Many of Winchester’s attractions are family-friendly and offer a host of hands-on activities including interactive puzzles, trails, games and quizzes. You can enjoy special events throughout the year including make-and-take workshops, book readings by famous authors, plays and shows. You’ll find plenty of great play parks and picnic spots too. Whatever the weather you'll find loads of great things to do with children in Winchester.

Click HERE for further information

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Stafford: AWS CS Summer Holiday Session Changes

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West Midlands: Snoopy in Birmingham family trail launching for summer holidays

Central BID Birmingham has funded and created the Snoopy in Birmingham public art trail of 12 adorable sculptures in collaboration with Peanuts and art producer Wild in Art. It will also raise money for Midlands-based Acorns Children’s Hospice.

The Snoopy trail launches in Birmingham city centre on Thursday(July 9) and runs until Tuesday September 1.

Fans of the popular cartoon beagle, created by Charles M Schulz, will find him lying on various brightly painted doghouses, designed by a dozen local artists.

Printed maps and digital versions to download will be available to help fans go walkies to sites from Birmingham Town Hall to beautiful Piccadilly Arcade.

Full details can be found: HERE

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