Our Ultimate Guide to What’s On for Families This Summer!
Summer is one of our favourite times of the year! It’s the perfect chance to slow down, spend quality time together and fill the school holidays with exciting adventures, unforgettable days out and plenty of family fun.
From amazing attractions and family theatre shows to free events, outdoor adventures, theme parks and great-value short breaks, we’ve rounded up the very best things to do this summer — with fantastic offers and savings to help you make magical memories without spending a fortune.
Enjoy 2-for-1 offers on theme parks and safari parks, 10% off top London attractions, brilliant theatre deals, cinema savings, free family events and SO much more!
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Theme Parks & Attractions
⭐ Visit two theme parks for the price of one this summer – twice the fun is back!
Enjoy two unforgettable days out at the UK’s top theme parks, and enjoy super savings while you’re at it! Simply purchase a twice the fun ticket to either Thorpe Park, Chessington, LEGOLAND or Alton Towers and unlock free entry to a second theme park of your choice or revisit the same theme park again! But hurry, this exclusive summer offer ends 27th July!
⭐ LEGO® Festival at LEGOLAND® Windsor | 20 July – 31 August
Get ready to build, play and explore at the LEGO® Festival at LEGOLAND® Windsor! From hands-on brick-building challenges and live shows to brand-new LEGO Pokémon™ and F1® play zones, it’s a summer packed with imagination, adventure and family fun—all included with your park ticket.
⭐ NEW LEGO® Pokémon™ Play Zone
Be among the first to discover the all-new LEGO® Pokémon™ experience at LEGOLAND® Windsor, where kids can train like a Pokémon Trainer, build their own LEGO® Poké Ball and enjoy interactive play. Don’t miss the chance to meet the iconic LEGO® Pikachu for the perfect family photo!
⭐ NEW F1® Thrill Zone
Race into the LEGO® Festival Thrill Zone for high-speed Formula 1® fun! Build and race your own F1® car, take on pit stop challenges and snap a victory photo on the winner’s podium.
⭐ Gullivers Theme Park Entry Just £12.50 | 4 Locations | Go this summer!
Buckle up for a day packed with adventure! This is your golden ticket to laughter, excitement and unforgettable memories at Gulliver’s Theme Parks. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just after some family fun, this is your chance to explore one of four fantastic UK parks – rain or shine!
⭐ London’s Multi-Attraction Tickets – Summer VAT saving applied – now just £52 That’s less than £11 per attraction!
Save more this summer with reduced VAT prices. Enjoy great summer savings on visits until 1 September 2026, making it even easier to create unforgettable family memories and enjoy more adventures together!
Complete your London experience with five of the city’s most iconic attractions. Rising 135 metres above the Thames, the London Eye is a global icon that transforms the skyline into a 360-degree view of the capital. This ticket includes a rotation on the London Eye plus entry to Madame Tussauds London, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Shrek’s Adventure! London and the London Dungeon.
Family Theatre
Why not treat the family to a theatre trip this Easter, or gift tickets to someone special? Enjoy fantastic offers on top West End and Off West End shows, plus award-winning plays for all ages.
The Lion King | Les Misérables | Paddington The Musical | Come Alive! | Hamilton | Disney’s Hercules | Six | Starlight Express | Stranger Things | My Neighbour Totoro | The Play That Goes Wrong | Wicked |Hadestown | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Matilda | Mamma Mia | The Mousetrap | Oliver! | Phantom of the Opera | The Devil Wears Prada | Moulin Rouge | Beetlejuice | Sinatra The Musical | The Hunger Games | The Comedy About Spies and so many more!
Explore all our offers for top West End musicals, shows, plays, and seasonal productions—book your tickets today!
⭐ Alice in Wonderland at Riverside Studios or Soho Theatre
Join Alice as she shrinks, grows, and meets the most peculiar characters: the mischievous Cheshire Cat, the hurried White Rabbit, and the fearsome Queen of Hearts. With extraordinary puppets and exquisite costumes, this internationally celebrated production is a “must-see” for families seeking an enchanting escape.
⭐ Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead So get ready for Horrible Histories live on stage with the best of Barmy Britain! It’s the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in – to entertain the whole family this Summer!
⭐ Ministry of Science Live! Science Saved the World | Rose Theatre, Kingston | 3-9 August
The UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join them as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! Expect 20ft LIQUID NITROGEN clouds, exploding OXYGEN & HYDROGEN balloons, FIRE TORNADOS, HYDROGEN bottle rockets, ignited METHANE and even a self-built Hovercraft.
⭐ The Cat in The Hat | Rose Theatre Kingston | 3-16 August
Experience mischief and mayhem in this acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. Meet The Cat In The Hat after the show too and continue the mayhem – for free!
⭐ The Wind in the Willows – Theatre On Kew | 18 July – 23 Aug
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Wind in the Willows with this joyful outdoor theatre adventure, packed with music, laughter, colourful characters and plenty of audience participation. Best of all, your theatre ticket includes entry to Kew Gardens, making it the perfect family day out.
⭐ The Enormous Crocodile | Lyric Hammersmith
He’s greedy, he’s grumptious, he’s horrid!
The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady.
Snap up your tickets today for this wickedly funny musical adventure, perfect for the whole family!
⭐ Be Like Blippi Live! | The Arts at Marble Arch | 3-30 Aug
Get ready to see the world more curiously! This brand-new show is packed with high-energy music and surprises and with Blippi’s signature mix of play, learning, and exploration, families can get curious together while singing, laughing, and dancing along during this unforgettable adventure full of fun and discovery.
⭐ The Tiger who came to Tea | Theatre Royal Haymarket | 22 Jun – 5 Sept
Based on the book by JUDITH KERR this is THE PURRFECT SUMMER TREAT!!! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!
⭐ Brainiac Live! | Garrick Theatre | 26 July – 30 Aug
Brainiac Live is back after winning the 2025 Olivier Award for Best Family Show, bringing explosive experiments, jaw-dropping science and plenty of laughs. Strap on your safety goggles for a thrilling family show packed with weird and wonderful fun!
⭐ CATS | Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre | 25 July – 19 Sept
From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they’ll be the chosen one. And each of them asks, because each of them dares, who will it be? With a legendary score, this brand new production of CATS, on at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is sure to be one of the theatrical events of 2026.
⭐ Dog Man – The Musical | Southbank Centre | 29 July – 16 Sept
Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series from Dav Pilkey. Best friends George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re 10, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favourite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! How hard could it be?
⭐ Malory Towers | Alexandra Palace | 22 July – 2 Aug
The musical adaptation of Enid Blyton’s Malory Towers is back this summer! Get ready for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music. Darrell Rivers is starting school with an eager mind and fierce heart. Unfortunately, she also has a quick temper! Can she learn to tolerate the infuriating Gwendoline Lacey, or value the kind-hearted Sally Hope? Can she save the school play and rescue terrified Mary Lou from a raging storm?
⭐ A World Elsewhere | Shakespeare’s Globe |25 July – 30 Aug
Cass is a boy who finds real life tricky. Luckily, he can take refuge in his imagination – a place where stories burst out effortlessly, and he can be whoever he wants. Inspired by tales from Shakespeare, read to him by his Gran, Cass and his band of imaginary friends have fought with kings, flown with witches, faced shipwrecks, ghosts and monsters, and dived into adventures of every kind. Bring all the family together for this funny, moving, and gloriously inventive celebration of storytelling, and revel in the worlds waiting to be told.
⭐ Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical | Evolution London
The critically acclaimed, sold out, smash hit returns! Blur the lines between screen and reality as you step into Rydell High and watch Grease unfold before your very eyes. With live music, a summer fairground and classic American diner-inspired delights, every unforgettable moment and every iconic song from Grease unfolds before your very eyes.
Image Credit Evolution London
⭐ David Bowie: You’re Not Alone | Lightroom | Tickets from £15
Step into an immersive 360° celebration of David Bowie, featuring rare performance footage, photography, artwork and never-before-seen archive material projected across Lightroom’s towering walls. Told entirely in Bowie’s own words, this spectacular experience explores his music, creativity and lasting cultural impact. For all ages.
Image Credit TodayTix/Lightroom
⭐ The Gruffalo | Lyric Theatre | 17 July to 6 Sept
Join Mouse on a thrilling woodland adventure as they outwit Fox, Owl and Snake with the tale of the mysterious Gruffalo—but is the Gruffalo really make-believe? Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the beloved Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler classic is packed with songs, laughs and fun for ages 3+.
⭐ Tom Gates Epic Stage Show | Richmond 1 Aug | Brighton 30 Aug
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2026, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show!
⭐ Natural History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live | UK Tour this Summer and Autumn
Discover Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live!, an action-packed family show where life-sized dinosaurs stomp across the stage and young explorers journey through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Catch this roaring adventure at theatres across the UK, including Basingstoke, Aldershot, Chelmsford, Bury St Edmunds, Harlow, Woking and many more tour venues.
⭐ Anansi The Spider | Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Anansi the Spider is a joyful outdoor adventure packed with music, storytelling and mischievous fun, based on beloved West African and Caribbean folk tales. Perfect for ages 4+, this magical show on the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre lawn is guaranteed to spark imaginations!
⭐ The Little Mermaid – Greenwich Theatre
This summer, dive under the sea for The Little Mermaid at Greenwich Theatre, packed with dazzling costumes, catchy songs and plenty of festive fun. Join Ariel on a magical adventure that’s perfect for the whole family!
⭐ Little Angel Theatre Children’s Puppet Festival 2026 | Little Angel Theatre
Experience a summer of magical storytelling at the Little Angel Theatre Children’s Puppet Festival, featuring enchanting puppet shows, hands-on workshops and creative activities for children of all ages. Running throughout the summer holidays, it’s the perfect family day out for little imaginations to come to life.
Image Credit Little Angel Theatre website.
⭐ A Slow Tale | Severndroog Castle | London | 22 Aug 2026, 11:00 – 11:40
Follow the journey of the slowest creature in the forest in this delightful puppet theatre performance for children, families and anyone who enjoys stories with puppets!
Image courtesy of Letaniko Theatre and the Severndroog Castle website.
Family Days Out
⭐ Hullabaloo Festival at Hobbledown Heath and Epsom \ Save 30% on General Admission tickets* | 18 July – 1 Sept
Experience the magical Hullabaloo Festival at Hobbledown Heath and Hobbledown Epsom.
Enjoy giant foam pits, Total Wipeout-style fun, dunk stations, water foam, daily paint extravaganzas, bubbles, live entertainment and colourful characters, plus acres of indoor and outdoor play and friendly farm and zoo animals.
Better still, save 30% on General Admission tickets* when you book online using code Summer30 by 31 July 2026.
*Offer Terms & Conditions apply.
⭐ 2-for-1 Summer Car Tickets | Visit again for FREE at Woburn Safari Park
Ginger Biscuit, the playful young Amur tiger who recently arrived at Woburn Safari Park, is already settling into her new home just in time for the summer holidays. The critically endangered two-year-old was raised alongside her sisters at Longleat where she was known for her confidence and love of splashing about. Families visiting this summer can enjoy a world of wonderful animals, and colourful character meet‑and‑greets.
Plus, buy a 2‑for‑1 summer car ticket and enjoy two big adventures for the price of one.
Image courtesy of Woburn Safari Park
⭐ Electric Summer |
29 Jul – 31 Aug | Battersea Power Station
Electric Summer at Battersea Power Station transforms the iconic Battersea Power Station waterfront into a vibrant, boardwalk-inspired playground packed with entertainment for all ages.
⭐ The Roller Rink at Electric Summer
At the heart of Electric Summer is a spectacular roller rink offering sessions for everyone, from first-time skaters and children discovering the joy of skating to adults looking to sharpen their skills, take part in energising roller fitness classes or enjoy an extra dose of excitement, with Thursday date nights and Saturday silent discos.
⭐ The Big Wheel at Electric Summer
Rise high above the city and see the city come alive in summertime from 40 metres in the air! Gather your friends and family on one of the Big Wheel’s 26 gondolas for exhilarating views of the Battersea Power Station, the River Thames, and the London skyline.
⭐ Pétanque at Electric Summer
The Coaling Jetty will be transformed into a chic pétanque destination, and you can now book a court for a minimum of two people. Pétanque is a classic social sport that brings people together. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned player, it’s easy to pick up and fun for all ages.
⭐ Power Up for an Electric Summer at London Transport Museum | Kids go Free | 21 Jul – 2 Sep 2026
This summer, discover the story of electric travel at London Transport Museum. Explore the amazing ways electricity has transformed the capital’s transport network for more than a century, from the world’s first electric underground railway in 1890 to the cutting-edge technologies used today. Throughout the holidays families can take part in a range of hands-on activities from coding electric toy trains to taking an imaginary journey on the first electric railway. All family activities are FREE with Museum admission – and kids go FREE!
Image courtesy of and copyright London Transport Museum
⭐ Horrible Histories Live at the Museum | NEON at Battersea Power Station | 27 July to 13 Sept
Step back into Ancient Egypt with Horrible Histories at Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs, where families can enjoy hilarious live shows, interactive tours and the unforgettable Mummy Rap alongside 180 priceless Egyptian treasures. It’s a fun-filled adventure packed with fascinating facts, audience participation and all the gruesome history kids love!
⭐ Silent Disco for Kids & Families at Woolwich Works | Sat 1 August
Three channels. One dancefloor. Zero arguments about the music. Slip on a pair of glowing LED headphones and choose your own soundtrack – Disney and Marvel, kids’ classics, or songs for the grown-ups. Three DJs, three channels, one brilliant dancefloor where everyone’s dancing to something completely different. Tickets from £21 or family ticket for four: £80.
Image Credit Woolwich Works
⭐ Get a FREE return visit to London Zoo | Book a family ticket and save up to £35
Plus, you can step into a Horrible Science adventure this summer at the zoo! From 18 July to 2 Sept, London Zoo transforms into a world of weird, wild and wonderful science! Expect laugh out loud experiences, hands-on discoveries and a trail packed with gruesome, grotty and genius moments. All activities are included with zoo admission.
⭐ Get a FREE return visit to Whipsnade Zoo | Book a family ticket and save up to £35
Plus, this summer, kids can discover what it is like to work in a zoo and join the zoo crew! From feeding the animals to caring for their health and even helping to protect them in the wild, dress ups and role play too! All activities are included with zoo admission.
⭐ Midweek Madness at Sealife | Entry from just £13
This Midweek Madness offer is making waves, with tickets from just £13 to explore an incredible underwater world at a SEA LIFE near you!
Sea Life Brighton | Sea Life Great Yarmouth | Sea Life Hunstanton | Sea Life Loch Lomond | Sea Life Scarborough | Sea Life Weymouth
Offer is valid Tuesdays to Thursdays until 31st July, terms apply.
⭐ House of Dreamers | Immerse LDN, Excel Waterfront
Enjoy 16 Immersive Dreamscapes: Journey through a series of whimsical, pastel-drenched installations. Highlights include the Giant Pink Ball Pit, Fairytale Forest & Cloud Swings, Cutting-Edge Interactive Tech: Use the ‘Dream Machine’ and so much more. Tickets from £15!
⭐ In Other Worlds Liam Young at Barbican Centre | Until 6 Sept
In Other Worlds is an immersive family-friendly exhibition where films, soundscapes, costumes and interactive storytelling bring exciting visions of the future to life. Suitable for ages 5+, it’s a thought-provoking adventure that invites children and adults alike to imagine what our world could look like tomorrow.
Image Credit Barbican Centre
⭐ Kids Fest | Lee Valley Farm | 22 July – 31 Aug
Kids Fest is back this summer, bringing bigger fun and even better value for families! Expect foam parties, character meet-and-greets, festival entertainment and plenty of activities to keep kids (and grown-ups!) smiling all day long. Plus for every full price child ticket, get a free £16.99 Activity Book & Free Festival Lanyard!
Image courtesy of https://leevalleyfarm.co.uk/
⭐ Bubble Planet | : An Immersive Experience beyond your imagination! | Summer VAT Savings applied
Step into a colourful, immersive world of bubbles with over 10 themed rooms, featuring giant bubbles, playful installations, VR experiences and sensory adventures. Perfect for families, children and grown-ups can explore, play and discover a magical bubble-filled universe together.
⭐ Summer of Play | National Trust | Celebrating play in all its forms!
The Summer of Play 2026 is designed to provide children and families with a summer full of adventure, creativity, and outdoor fun. Activities are spread across historic houses, gardens, woodlands, and open meadows, allowing families to explore, play, and relax in beautiful surroundings. Included with standard admission (free for National Trust members) and no need to pre-book.
⭐ Tom Gates EPIC Adventure | Kew Gardens | 18 July – 31 Aug
Kids can step into the wonderfully wacky world of Tom Gates at Kew Gardens, with giant doodles, live music, hands-on crafts and a fun code-cracking tree trail—all included with standard entry. Running from 18 July–31 August, it’s a brilliant summer day out for creative families who love to play, explore and get outdoors.
Image courtesy of Kew Gardens website. Tom Gates © 2011 & TM Liz Pichon Ltd. Tom Gates is a registered trademark of Liz Pichon Ltd., and used under licence. Licensed by TG Entertainment Ltd.
⭐ Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures | Horniman Museum | Until 1 Nov 2026
Dive beneath the waves into this immersive exhibition where families can explore a giant submarine, meet amazing sea creatures and enjoy hands-on interactive challenges. Inspired by 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, it’s a brilliant underwater adventure for curious kids aged 2+.
Image courtesy of Louisa Rechenbach
⭐ Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends – Exhibition at Young V&A · V&A
Celebrate Aardman’s 50th anniversary by going behind the scenes of stop-motion animation and discovering how its iconic films are made. Families can get up close to favourites including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph, with unlimited visits included in the exhibition pass.
Image courtesy of the V&A website and Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends is supported by The Godwin Family
⭐ Little People, Big Dreams – Inspirational Women Trail | Leeds Castle
Follow a brand-new Little People, BIG DREAMS trail at Leeds Castle this summer and discover 12 inspiring women from history through interactive activities. Collect your trail sheet as you explore this fun outdoor family adventure.
Image courtesy of Leeds Castle
⭐ Summer of Sustainability | Brunel Museum | 17 July – 31 Oct
Head to the Brunel Museum this summer for a fun-filled Summer of Sustainability family trail packed with history, nature and hands-on activities. Discover buzzing bees, help green spaces bloom and take home wildflower seeds to grow your own bee-friendly garden.
Image courtesy of Brunel Museum
⭐ A Knight’s Tale – Summer Holidays | Hever Castle | 22 July – 31 Aug
Step back in time at Hever Castle this summer with A Knight’s Tale, where children can become knights-in-training with medieval challenges, games and adventures. Families can also enjoy thrilling jousting tournaments, falconry displays and plenty of outdoor fun in the castle grounds.
Image Credit Hever Castle Website
10% off Top London Attractions
⭐Summer Holidays at Cutty Sark | Royal Museums Greenwich – Save 10% on Entry | 18 July – 30 Aug
Set sail for family fun aboard Cutty Sark this summer with crafts, storytelling, character actors, sea shanties and family trails. All activities are included with admission and suitable for all ages.
Image courtesy of RMG and Tiqets
⭐ 10% off the Postal Museum
Enjoy a family adventure at The Postal Museum with a ride on the underground Mail Rail, interactive galleries and the hands-on Sorted! play space for under 8s. This summer, don’t miss The Jolly Postman exhibition, where little ones can step into the pages of the beloved children’s book.
⭐ 10% off Kew Gardens
This summer, Kew Gardens features the Tom Gates EPIC Adventure (July 18 to August 31, 2026), an interactive experience inspired by the bestselling books, and open-air productions of Jack and the Beanstalk (July 18 to August 23) and The Wind in the Willows. Both shows are included with standard garden entry.
⭐ 10% off Harry Potter World Bus Tour and Entry
Step behind the scenes of the Harry Potter films at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and explore iconic sets including the Great Hall and Diagon Alley, alongside original props and costumes. Discover filmmaking secrets and enjoy magical interactive experiences like broomstick flying and Butterbeer tasting.
Image Credit: Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio
⭐ 10% off The Paddington Bear™ Experience
Join Paddington and the Brown family on a magical interactive adventure as you journey from Paddington Station to 32 Windsor Gardens to prepare for the Marmalade Day Festival. Meet favourite characters, solve fun puzzles, snap a photo with Paddington and finish with a marmalade sandwich.
Image Credit: The Paddington Bear (TM) Experience
⭐ 10% off Battersea Power Station London: Lift 109 Entry Ticket
Take a spectacular journey through Battersea Power Station’s history before ascending 109 metres in the glass Lift 109 for breath-taking panoramic views across London. This unique experience combines fascinating heritage with one of the capital’s most impressive viewing platforms.
Image Credit: Lift 109
⭐ 10% off Arsenal FC: Emirates Stadium Tour
Go behind the scenes at Arsenal’s iconic Emirates Stadium with access to the changing rooms, players’ tunnel, pitchside and an interactive audio guide. Complete your visit at the Arsenal Museum, where football-loving families can discover legendary kits, trophies and club memorabilia.
Image credit: Arsenal FC: Emirates Stadium Tour
⭐ 10% off Stamford Bridge: Extended Guided Tour + Chelsea FC Museum Entry
Go behind the scenes at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge with a guided tour of the dressing rooms, players’ tunnel, press room and pitchside. Your visit also includes entry to the Chelsea FC Museum, where football-loving families can explore the club’s history and memorabilia.
⭐ 10% off Tottenham Football Stadium Tour
Go behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with access to the changing rooms, players’ tunnel, pitchside and exclusive areas, including the impressive retractable pitch and NFL facilities. Interactive media guides bring the matchday experience to life with behind-the-scenes stories and player insights.
Image Credit: Unsplash
⭐ 10% off Entry to Windsor Castle
Discover over 1,000 years of royal history at Windsor Castle, where families can explore the magnificent State Apartments, St George’s Chapel and beautiful castle grounds. If you visit on the right day, don’t miss the colourful Changing of the Guard ceremony for an unforgettable royal experience.
Image Credit: Tiqets / Windsor Castle
⭐ 10% off Tower of London & Crown Jewels Exhibition Entry Ticket
Explore the Tower of London with family-friendly Yeoman Warder tours, the medieval White Tower, ancient battlements and the dazzling Crown Jewels. Kids will love the tales of kings, knights and prisoners, while interactive displays and seasonal activities bring nearly 1,000 years of history to life.
Image Credit: Historic Royal Palaces
⭐ 10% off The View from the Shard!
Take in spectacular 360° views across London from one of the city’s tallest buildings, spotting famous landmarks from the indoor galleries and open-air Skydeck. Families will love the high-speed lift, interactive viewing experience and the fun challenge of identifying London’s iconic sights together.
⭐ 10% off Royal Observatory Greenwich Entry Tickets
Discover the home of Greenwich Mean Time, stand on the famous Prime Meridian Line and explore fascinating galleries filled with historic telescopes and scientific discoveries. Families will love the hands-on learning, incredible views across London and the chance to stand in both the eastern and western hemispheres at once.
Image © National Maritime Museum
Summer Camps and Workshops
⭐ Summer Schools at Rose Theatre, Kingston
Give your child a summer to remember! Designed for ages 7–18, these fun-filled drama courses let young people build confidence, creativity and friendships while working with professional theatre makers. Whether creating an original performance or rehearsing a scripted production, every participant gets the chance to shine on stage in a final performance for family and friends. No auditions or previous experience are needed!
Choose from:
Create in Three Days – Ages 7-10 | Years 3-6
Play in a Week Ages 11-18 | Year 7-13
⭐ Holiday Workshops at The Royal Institution | Fun, interactive workshops for all ages
The Royal Institution’s Holiday Workshops offer children and teenagers the chance to get hands-on with science, technology, engineering and maths through fun, interactive sessions led by experts. Taking place at the Royal Institution in central London during the school holidays, the workshops cover everything from forensic science and DNA extraction to coding, engineering, chemistry, robotics and mathematical challenges. Activities are tailored to different age groups, with children working in small groups to experiment, build and create while exploring real-world STEM concepts. Ri Young Members receive 20% off workshop prices.
⭐ PGL Kids Summer camps – Save 40% | From just £125 | Choose from 8 UK Locations
Experience the ultimate in UK sports & adventure breaks for children: all-inclusive, Ofsted-approved PGL summer camps in 8 nationwide locations. Action-packed hotel-style stays, meals, and thrilling outdoor sports activities – trusted by parents, rated 4.7/5. Save up to 40%.
⭐ Circus Works | Woolwich Works | 10 – 16 August
Circus Works is a brand-new week-long festival at Woolwich Works, packed with things to watch, do and take part in. Kids can try juggling, jula hooping and plate spinning in workshops led by professional circus artists. There are shows for the whole family too – including Norman’s Big Day Out, an award-nominated one-man adventure full of acrobatics and silly comedy, and Tony & Ray Find Their Feet, a playful circus-theatre show packed with friendship, physical comedy and visual storytelling. A brilliant week to do something different this summer.
⭐ Summer Design Camps at the Design Museum | 28 – 30 July
Discover Design Camps – one-day workshops for children and young people to explore new ideas at the Design Museum. Upcoming July sessions will introduce them to the craft of clay, the art of cyanotype printmaking, how to create shoe prototypes using sustainable materials, and how to transform everyday plastic bags into eco-friendly fabric.
Image Credit Design Camp: clay with Kite Studios.
FREE Days Out & Events
⭐ Minigolf by Craig & Karl, Montgomery square, London
Designed by colourful art duo Craig & Karl, this free nine-hole mini golf course transforms Canary Wharf’s Montgomery Square into a vibrant, playful attraction that’s perfect for families, friends and visitors of all ages. Clubs and balls are provided, making it an easy, fun-filled activity to enjoy throughout the summer.
⭐ FREE | Mini Explorers | Dulwich Picture Gallery | 21 Jul – 25 Aug
Explore the outdoors with little ones during these fun, hands-on family sessions at the Sculpture Garden, perfect for children aged 4–7 (and siblings too!). Discover nature, get creative and enjoy a gentle adventure packed with imagination and fresh-air fun.
Image courtesy of Dulwich Picture Gallery website
⭐ FREE Summer Play Days with Make, Do Play | Boston Manor House | 21-24 Aug | 12-4pm
Join Make-Do Play on the back lawn of Boston Manor House for a long weekend of free outdoor play! Enjoy den building, sensory materials, open ended crafts, woodwork, mud kitchens, swings, messy play, and more! Everyone is welcome. Roll up anytime during the session and join in.
Image courtesy of Boston Manor House website.
⭐ Science Museum | Space | FREE
Explore the Science Museum’s free Space gallery and get up close to iconic spacecraft, real rocket engines, a Moon rock and the spacesuit worn by Britain’s first astronaut, Helen Sharman. Families will love the interactive displays and the chance to discover the incredible story of space exploration together.
Image Copyright © Science Museum
⭐ Uniqlo Tate PlayLina Lapelytė, Serendipity Island | TATE
Families can join in this free interactive art installation at Tate Modern, moving through a playful maze while stomping, jumping and singing to create music together. It’s a fun, hands-on experience that encourages children and adults to play, explore and be creative as a family
⭐ FREE SEND Family Fun and Info Day | Woolwich Works | Sat 8 Aug
Connect with Greenwich SEND Voice, Royal Borough of Greenwich SEND Services, Health Services and Support Organisations in Greenwich! Events and activities include: Mr Bubble Man, Sensory Space, Giant games, Arts 7 Crafts, Face Painting, Soft Play, Head & Neck Massage, Refreshments & more!
Brick Journeys for Little Explorers | Royal Air Force Museum | 20 July – 31 Aug | FREE
Discover the history of flight through LEGO® in Brick Journeys: Created for Little Explorers at the RAF Museum London, where children can follow a fun trail and spot amazing brick-built creations. Perfect for little aviation fans, families can explore the museum’s aircraft and exhibits while enjoying a creative LEGO adventure.
Summer Reading Challenge
⭐ FREE Summer Reading Challenge | Get the kids reading over the summer!
At LittleBird, we are so passionate about nurturing and championing a love of reading and supporting the National Year of Reading and we are so happy to support this wonderful initiative!
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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 your local 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 the library or online, set their reading goals, and enjoy rewards along the way.
Sign up at your local library or visit summerreadingchallenge.org.uk to begin your adventure!
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What’s new at the cinema
Grab the popcorn! From magical adventures and lovable characters to superhero thrills and animated favourites, there’s a fantastic line-up of family films coming to cinemas this summer — perfect for making special movie memories together. And we have cinema savings for you too!
⭐ Toy Story 5: Woody, Buzz and the gang return for another Pixar adventure! It is EPIC!! (can you tell we loved it?!)
⭐ Supergirl: A superhero adventure that for older children and teens
⭐ Minions and Monsters: A fun animated adventure featuring the mischievous Minions!
⭐ Moana (Live Action): Disney’s live-action remake brings the ocean adventure back to the big screen!
⭐ Spiderman: A brand New Day: A new Spider-Man adventure for superhero-loving families! Release date 31 July
⭐ Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie: Perfect for younger children and PAW Patrol fans! Release date 7 August
⭐ The Pout-Pout Fish: A colourful animated family film based on the popular children’s books. Releasing this August!
⭐ Plus, save up to 15% for Vue Cinema Tickets London so you can save on your cinema trip!
Get your cinema tickets at a discounted Fever price and don’t miss out on your favourite films at Vue London. T&C Apply, subject to availability.
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