{"id":6238,"date":"2019-07-23T12:29:59","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T12:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6238"},"modified":"2019-09-16T12:57:31","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T12:57:31","slug":"summer-sorted-70things-to-do-with-the-kids-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/07\/summer-sorted-70things-to-do-with-the-kids-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Sorted: 70+Things to do with the Kids this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Summer is finally here! And what weather to match&#8230;\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>We&#8217;ve put together some of our top affordable days out for families to keep the kids entertained for these six weeks of freedom!<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to tag us and add the hashtag #littlebirddaysout so other LittleBird families can get ideas too!<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6272\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Butlins.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Butlins.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Butlins-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Butlins-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Butlins Bognor Regis<\/p>\n<h3>Get out of town&#8230;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Jam-packed full of fun for kids of all ages <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/summer%20day%20passes%20to%20butlins?\"><strong>Butlins<\/strong><\/a> is the perfect place for a fantastic family day out this Summer and best of all their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/butlins-bognor-regis-with-circus-roll-back-to-2017-prices-for-summer-peak-day-passes-40-off\">Big Top Circus<\/a> returns for world class performance. Discover sub-tropical waters in the newly-opened pool, soft play, live daytime entertainment, Helter Skelter, Chair-O-Plane, and Carousel rides plus so much more. Save <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/summer%20day%20passes%20to%20butlins?\">up to 40% on tickets<\/a> here.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/gulliver's?\">Gulliver&#8217;s<\/a> is back on LittleBird this Summer! Enjoy fantastic family days out in Warrington or Milton Keynes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/gulliver's?\">Save on tickets<\/a> with the LittleBird Family Pass<\/li>\n<li>A LittleBird family favourite, enjoy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/summer-mill-rythe-breaks-incl-entertainment-breakfast-dinner\">3 or\u00a04-night Half Board family break<\/a> to the stunning Hayling Island in Hampshire with Away Resorts, packed with entertainment,\u00a0 activities, breakfast and dinner included and amazing facilities! Don&#8217;t miss their colour festival on the 27th July! Book from as little as \u00a3166\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/summer-mill-rythe-breaks-incl-entertainment-breakfast-dinner\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/ice-cream-festival-raceday-at-the-royal-windsor-racecourse-kids-go-free-51-off\"><strong>Windsor Racecourse<\/strong><\/a> this Summer for their Ice Cream Festival Raceday. There&#8217;s 7 exciting races for the adults to enjoy, ice cream treats, bouncy castles, plus a host of entertainment including face painting and FREE Funfair and so much more, \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/ice-cream-festival-raceday-at-the-royal-windsor-racecourse-kids-go-free-51-off\">book tickets<\/a> and save!<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/legoland-r-windsor-short-breaks-tickets-plus-hotel-stay-from-just-ps99-per-family\">LEGOLAND\u00ae Holiday<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from as little as \u00a3109 for the whole family!\u00a0Have a LEGO\u00ae fuelled fun day and then stay in a delightful trusted family hotel!<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the great outdoors with a touch of luxury with a fabulous glamping break with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-glamping-with-browning-brothers-teybrook-farm\"><strong>Browning Brothers<\/strong><\/a> in Colchester, from as little as \u00a380 for 2 nights. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-glamping-with-browning-brothers-teybrook-farm\">Book here,<\/a>\u00a0and save up to 40%.<\/li>\n<li>Get ready for an animal adventure of epic proportions at <strong>ZSL Whipsnade Zoo<\/strong> and overnight stay at the 4* Pendley Manor save 20% <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/zsl-whipsnade-plus-overnight-hotel-family-stay-incl-breakfast\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Delve deep into the Somerset earth and be fascinated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/wookey-hole-the-perfect-underground-adventure-20-off\"><strong>Wookey Hole<\/strong><\/a>&#8216;s amazing collection of caves\u00a0 and tunnels for a unique day out, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/wookey-hole-the-perfect-underground-adventure-20-off\">Save 20% on entry tickets<\/a> with the LittleBird Family Pass.<\/li>\n<li>The best-loved glamping holiday in the UK, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/featherdown%20farms?\">Feather Down Farms<\/a>, can be enjoyed with savings all year round on the LittleBird Family Pass. Choose from stunning farms in Britain, Ireland, Netherlands, France, Germany and even Switzerland. With holidays starting at \u00a3199!<\/li>\n<li>Catch all your family favourite films in the UK&#8217;s first open-air cinema designed for kids with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/luna-kids-cinema-various-locations-enjoy-the-uks-first-open-air-cinema-designed-for-kids\">Luna Kids Cinema<\/a>. With locations across the country including Knebworth House, Dunorlan Park, Hampton Court Palace, Harewood House and Kensington Meadows in Bath.<\/li>\n<li>Head down to Cornwall for a stay in a cosy cottage at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/polean-farm-cottages-family-short-breaks-four-star-child-friendly-self-catering-farm-cottages-in-cornwall-exclusive-15-off-all-b\">Polean Farm<\/a><\/strong> and unwind in the wilderness&#8230;with daily animal feeds, outdoor playground, tractor rides and more. Save 15% on stays <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/polean-farm-cottages-family-short-breaks-four-star-child-friendly-self-catering-farm-cottages-in-cornwall-exclusive-15-off-all-b\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Caring for over 10,000 animals every year, be sure to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/tiggywinkles-wildlife-hospital\"><strong>Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital<\/strong><\/a>, with Hedgehog talks, Red Kite flights, Arts and Crafts and more! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/tiggywinkles-wildlife-hospital\">Just \u00a311<\/a> for a family ticket &#8211; bargain!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6251\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PlonkGolf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PlonkGolf.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PlonkGolf-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PlonkGolf-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Plonk Golf<\/p>\n<h3>Family Days Out for under \u00a325<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoy indoor soft play at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/gambado?\"><strong>Gambado<\/strong><\/a> this 2019 in Chelsea or Watford! The whole family can enjoy for as little as \u00a314.95 on LittleBird.<\/li>\n<li>Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/tiggywinkles-wildlife-hospital\">Tiggywinkles<\/a> in Buckinghamshire for just \u00a311 for a family. See the animals that they care for and get up close to Hedgehogs, Red Kites and more.<\/li>\n<li>Think you&#8217;ve got a good putt? Try out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/plonk-golf\">Plonk Golf<\/a> in 4 London locations including Camden Market, Islington, London Fields and the Horniman Museum. One round for a family is \u00a313.50 on LittleBird.<\/li>\n<li>Ooh and ahh over the large collection of birds of prey at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/libertys-owl-raptor-and-reptile-centre-stunning-flying-displays-amazing-animals-up-to-40-off\"><strong>Liberty&#8217;s Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre<\/strong><\/a>. With both indoor and outdoor flying displays, so there&#8217;s family fun whatever the weather.\u00a0 Just \u00a320 for a family. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/libertys-owl-raptor-and-reptile-centre-stunning-flying-displays-amazing-animals-up-to-40-off\">Book your tickets<\/a> with us.<\/li>\n<li>Ever went zooming down a hill sat in a rubber ring? Now you can at Active Nation in Aldershot with up to 51% off <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/donutting-at-active-nation-aldershot-get-active-this-summer-and-try-something-new-up-to-51-off\">Donutting<\/a>! Just \u00a319.50 for 3 people.<\/li>\n<li>See the finest collection of native wildlife in Britain at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/the-british-wildlife-centre-amazing-animals-whatever-the-weather-this-summer-up-to-41-off\">British Wildlife Centre<\/a>! A family ticket is \u00a325 and valid until the 9th August.<\/li>\n<li>The oldest aviation museum in the UK, The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/de-havilland-aircraft-museum-experience-a-pilots-eye-view-of-history-up-to-60-off\"><strong>de Havilland Aircraft Museum<\/strong><\/a> has an impressive collection of planes including some made before WW2! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/de-havilland-aircraft-museum-experience-a-pilots-eye-view-of-history-up-to-60-off\">Take the family for just \u00a318<\/a> on LittleBird.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;ve not visited the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/the-foundling-museum-50-off-tickets-kids-go-free\"><strong>Foundling Museum<\/strong><\/a> yet, now is the time to do it as we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/the-foundling-museum-50-off-tickets-kids-go-free\">50% off tickets<\/a> and the Kids go FREE! The Museum is designed with young visitors in mind. Explore the Collection and don&#8217;t miss the daily activities for families!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sports &amp; Activities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Jump up and down at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/oxygen-freejumping-air-space-the-uks-favourite-trampoline-parks-across-the-uk-20-off\"><strong>Oxygen Freejumping<\/strong><\/a> in nationwide locations from \u00a37.60, vouchers are valid for 3 months!<\/li>\n<li>Looking to cool down this summer? Get the kids splashing about with 25% off Aqua Parks in 3 locations! Enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/aqua-bounce-uk-essex\">Aqua Bounce<\/a> in Essex, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/thorpe-lakes-aqua-park\">Thorpe Lakes<\/a> in Surrey and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/southlake-aqua-park\">Southlake Aqua Park<\/a> in St Neots. from \u00a315<\/li>\n<li>Zip, climb, bounce and much more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/zip%20world%20fforest?\">Zip World<\/a> in North Wales. Enjoy an action-packed day out for all the family this Summer! Save on the LittleBird Family Pass today!<\/li>\n<li>Let out your inner Tarzan and swing this summer with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/go%20ape?\">Go Ape<\/a>! With lots to choose from including Tree Top Adventures, Park Adventures, Ziplines, Sedgways and more. Save on the LittleBird Family Pass today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6256\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MegaMakerLab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MegaMakerLab.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MegaMakerLab-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MegaMakerLab-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Museums and educational fun&#8230;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ltmuseum.co.uk\/learning\/families\/events\"><strong>Transport Museum<\/strong><\/a> this summer for six weeks of STEM-inspired activities and workshops.\u00a0explore what makes a good uniform, analyse data or even try your hand at coding. Kids go free!<\/li>\n<li>Let the kids get hands-on at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/mega-maker-lab-at-the-institute-of-imagination-build-learn-create-and-play-20-off\"><strong>Mega Maker Lab<\/strong><\/a> this August at the Institution of Imagination! Enjoy building activities and challenges including LEGO, Stixx, make a bot with motors, try out glue guns and drills and much more across five creative zones. Just \u00a35pp on LittleBird.<\/li>\n<li>Step into British history at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-pass-members-only-oxford-castle-prison-1000-years-of-monarchs-military-and-medieval-history-20-off\"><strong>Oxford Castle &amp; Prison<\/strong><\/a>. Enjoy a tour led by\u00a0 authentically-costumed characters, revealing the stories and secrets of this fascinating historical landmark! Save 20% only on the LittleBird Family Pass<\/li>\n<li>Head to the British Museum this summer and see the largest exhibition dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/whats_on\/exhibitions\/manga.aspx\"><strong>Manga<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(outside Japan)! Under 16s are free when accompanied by a paying Adult. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/whats_on\/exhibitions\/manga.aspx\">exhibition<\/a> runs until August.<\/li>\n<li>Have you heard about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/fantastic-feats-the-building-of-london\"><strong>Fantastic Feats<\/strong><\/a>? Celebrate the triumphs of architecture, invention and engineering in London with a six month long programme of street theatre and circus, art, music, exhibitions, walks and tours!\u00a0With tons of FREE fun and educational activities going on for 6 months.<\/li>\n<li>This Summer play, create and explore at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/london-museum-of-water-and-steam-have-a-boatload-of-water-fun-this-summer-kids-go-free-up-to-45-off\"><strong>London Museum of Water and Steam<\/strong><\/a>. Paddle in the Museum\u2019s paddling pools, get soggy in the splash zone, water plants in our garden, investigate with our discovery box, dress up as a Victorian engine driver, ride the Railway every Wednesday and weekend.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/london-museum-of-water-and-steam-have-a-boatload-of-water-fun-this-summer-kids-go-free-up-to-45-off\"><strong>From just \u00a36<\/strong><\/a> on LittleBird.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postalmuseum.org\/summer2019\/\"><strong>The Postal Museum<\/strong><\/a> has plenty of summer activities lined up!\u00a0Celebrate the summer holidays with live music, barbecues, outdoor games and a fun-filled family programme inspired by the tradition of travelling to the seaside and The Great British Summer.<\/li>\n<li>Become a wetland explorer this summer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwt.org.uk\/wetland-centres\/wetland-explorers\">WWT Wetland Centres<\/a> across the UK.\u00a0There are lots of exciting wetland challenges waiting for you at their centres from intrepid canoe and boat safaris to pond exploring and wild bug hunts. Plus don&#8217;t miss the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwt.org.uk\/wetland-centres\/arundel\/whats-on\/legor-brick-animal-trail-2\/5191\">LEGO\u00ae Brick Animal Trail<\/a> at WWT Arundel.<\/li>\n<li>Meet the animals that shaped London&#8217;s history with the Museum of London\u2019s\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/beasts-of-london\">Beasts of London<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>immersive tour! Experience iconic moments including the arrival of the Romans and The Plague.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6270\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/JustSoFEst.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/JustSoFEst.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/JustSoFEst-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/JustSoFEst-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Just So Festival in Cheshire<\/p>\n<h3>Festivals and Fun Days.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Designed as a completely family-friendly festival, there&#8217;s tons to keep the kids entertained at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/meraki-festival-in-st-albans-a-riot-of-music-activities-fun-and-laughter-for-the-whole-family-up-to-56-off\"><strong>Meraki Festival<\/strong><\/a> in St Albans (23 &#8211; 25 Aug).\u00a0Packed full of top live music acts, creative spaces, laser tag, movie house, circuses, fairgrounds and much more. Plus all activities are completely FREE! Save up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/meraki-festival-in-st-albans-a-riot-of-music-activities-fun-and-laughter-for-the-whole-family-up-to-56-off\">56% on tickets<\/a> with us.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Great Wonderfest<\/strong>\u00a0(2 &#8211; 4 Aug) is the brand new family-friendly festival on the Isle of Wight.\u00a0With an amazing line up (Busted, The Vamps, Example, Becky Hill, Rastamouse and more) hosted by TV legends Dick &amp; Dom, this is not one festival to be missed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/great-wonderfest-isle-of-wight-kids-go-free-up-to-20-off-family-tickets\">Tickets from \u00a322<\/a> on LittleBird and under 14s go FREE!<\/li>\n<li>This August, enjoy\u00a0 a unique weekend at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/early-bird-tickets-enchanted-family-festival-horsham-50-off\"><strong>Enchanted Festival<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(23 &#8211; 25 Aug) in Horsham. Chock full of live music, pop up shops, fashion tent, delicious food and wondrous secret illuminated gardens. You&#8217;ll be enchanted by this summer wonderland.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/early-bird-tickets-enchanted-family-festival-horsham-50-off\">Save on tickets<\/a> with us!<\/li>\n<li>For a more sophisticated fest with your fam, try out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildernessfestival.com\/\"><strong>Wilderness<\/strong><\/a> (1 &#8211; 4 Aug) in Oxfordshire. Gorgeous surroundings with a swimming lake, posh dining, and amazing activities including\u00a0costume making and movie workshops, theatre groups, dance classes, fairytales, poetry and song. Tickets from \u00a339.75 for kids.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justsofestival.org.uk\/\"><strong>Just So Festival<\/strong><\/a> (17 &#8211; 18 Aug) is perfect for families. An imaginative outdoor family adventure like no other, expect the best literature, theatre, comedy, dance, music and more in the beautiful Rode Hall Estate.\u00a0One of outlandish costumes, midnight feasts, fairies, board games and puppetry. It\u2019s a whole world to discover. Tickets from \u00a350 for weekend tickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6244\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/NeverlandBeach.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/NeverlandBeach.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/NeverlandBeach-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/NeverlandBeach-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Neverland Fulham Beach<\/p>\n<h3>Life&#8217;s a Beach<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Summer is coming to Hampstead with golden sants, amazing food and cocktails for the adults! Free entry at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jw3.org.uk\/hampstead-beach\">Hampstead Beach<\/a> til 1 Sep<\/li>\n<li>Located in leafy Fulham, enjoy a stylish beach experience with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neverlandlondon.com\/\">Neverland&#8217;s Fulham Beach<\/a>. With al freso dining, delicious drinks and a quiet sunbathe, Kids welcome only at weekends 12-5pm only. General entry on Sunday&#8217;s are free but must be pre-booked. From \u00a35 other dates.<\/li>\n<li>The award winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeachbrentcross.com\/\">Beach at Brent Cross<\/a> returns and is bigger than ever! \u00a33 entry per person until 8 Sep<\/li>\n<li>Stretch out and enjoy a lazy day at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonsroyaldocks.com\/urban-beach\/\">Royal Docks Beach<\/a>, Free entry from 27 Jul &#8211; 30 Aug.<\/li>\n<li>Ruislip Lido<\/li>\n<li>Backyard Cinema has taken over Camden&#8217;s Roundhouse with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardcinema.co.uk\/lanights\/\">LA Nights<\/a>\u00a0enjoy films Lego Move 2, Greatest Showman, Dumbo, Captain Marvel, Mary Poppins Returns and more from 18 Jul &#8211; 25 Aug. Tickets from \u00a318.99.<\/li>\n<li>A hop, skip and a jump away from the beach, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamland.co.uk\/summer\">Dreamland Margate<\/a> has six weeks of super-charged fun with free events and incredible entertainment.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/arts-events\/events\/afk-beach-volleyball-jul-aug-2019\/?instance_id=\">AFK Beach<\/a> is back in Canary Wharf for another season of Beach volleyball until 2 Aug. Free to spectators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6269\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PeterPan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PeterPan.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PeterPan-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PeterPan-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Peter Pan at the Troubadour White City<\/p>\n<h3>Theatre Savings this Summer<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Get set for a big adventure this summer as JM Barrie&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/peter-pan-at-troubadour-white-city-theatre\"><strong>Peter Pan<\/strong><\/a> comes to life at the Troubadour White City Theatre . Save an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/peter-pan-at-troubadour-white-city-theatre\">exclusive 50% off tickets<\/a> on LittleBird.<\/li>\n<li>Strap on your safety goggles, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/brainiac-live-at-the-garrick-theatre-kids-go-free\"><strong>Brainiac Live<\/strong><\/a> is back in London this summer\u00a0with exploding dustbins, combusting microwaves, live daredevils stunts and all the experiments you\u2019re not allowed to do at home. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/brainiac-live-at-the-garrick-theatre-kids-go-free\">Save 50% on tickets<\/a> with LittleBird plus Kids go FREE!<\/li>\n<li>If you missed out this Easter, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/where-is-peter-rabbit\"><strong>Peter Rabbit<\/strong><\/a> is back at the Theatre Royal Haymarket this Summer. You can save up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/where-is-peter-rabbit\">50% on tickets<\/a> on dates until the 28th July.<\/li>\n<li>After a smash hit season at the Imagine Children&#8217;s Festival, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/peppa-pig-my-first-concert-at-royal-festival-hall\"><strong>Peppa Pig<\/strong><\/a> comes to the Royal Festival Hall for an interactive family concert. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/peppa-pig-my-first-concert-at-royal-festival-hall\">Save 25% on tickets<\/a> this August bank holiday!<\/li>\n<li>This heart-warming tale of Julia Donaldson &amp; Axel Schleffer&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/the-scarecrows-wedding-at-the-leicester-square-theatre\"><strong>The Scarecrows&#8217; Wedding<\/strong><\/a> will enchant little ones at the Leicester Square Theatre. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/the-scarecrows-wedding-at-the-leicester-square-theatre\">Tickets from \u00a38<\/a>, on LittleBird.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the warmer weather at The Iris Theatre this summer with a gorgeous outdoor production of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-at-the-amazing-outdoor-iris-theatre-covent-garden-a-spellbinding-adventure-up-to-30-off\"><strong>The Hunchback of Notre Dame<\/strong><\/a>. From \u00a314 on LittleBird.<\/li>\n<li>Dare to experience the dangers and delights of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/dinosaur-world-live-at-troubadour-wembley-park-theatre-an-interactive-jurassic-theatre-experience-up-to-31-off\"><strong>Dinosaur World Live<\/strong><\/a> in this interactive new show for all the family at the Troubadour in Wembley Park. Just \u00a312pp on LittleBird.<\/li>\n<li>A dance treat for the whole family, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/zoonation-tales-of-the-turntable-at-the-southbank-centre\"><strong>ZooNation&#8217;s Tales of the Turntable<\/strong><\/a> is not to be missed this August at the Southbank Centre. Save 33% with us.<\/li>\n<li>The amazing Unicorn Theatre have taken some classic fables and given them the live action treatment! Enjoy reimagined versions of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/aesop's%20fables?\"><strong>Aesop\u2019s Fables<\/strong><\/a> classic animal stories with dazzling set design and a uniquely modern twist. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/aesop's%20fables?\">Save 20%<\/a> until 2nd August<\/li>\n<li>Just one minute&#8217;s walk from 221B Baker Street, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/sherlock-holmes-and-the-invisible-thing-at-the-rudolf-steiner-theatre\"><strong>Sherlock Holmes and the Invisible Thing<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(12+ years) at the Rudolf Steiner Theatre until the 18th August with 43% off tickets.<\/li>\n<li>The zany and hilarious tale of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/aliens-love-underpants-at-troubadour-white-city-theatre\"><strong>Aliens Love Underpants<\/strong><\/a> comes to the brand new Troubadour White City this August. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/aliens-love-underpants-at-troubadour-white-city-theatre\">Just \u00a312pp<\/a> on LittleBird.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6271\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ZipNow.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ZipNow.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ZipNow-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ZipNow-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>ZipNow London<\/p>\n<h3>Out and About in London<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ever visited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/kidzania-2\"><strong>KidZania<\/strong><\/a>? The mini city made for kids! This Summer, Kids can now enjoy the new Spy Activity with the Children&#8217;s Intelligence Agency. Plus book with us and save up to 43%!<\/li>\n<li>Ever wondered what it&#8217;s like to zipwire through central London? Well now you can find out with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/zip-now-london-an-amazing-day-out-for-thrill-seekers-up-to-25-off\"><strong>Zip Now<\/strong><\/a> and for up to 25% off <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/zip-now-london-an-amazing-day-out-for-thrill-seekers-up-to-25-off\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Embrace the warmer weather and enjoy big screens under the stars. Promising lovely al fresco locations and classic films, <a href=\"http:\/\/Embrace the warmer weather and enjoy big screens under the stars. Promising lovely al fresco locations and classic films, Pop Up Screens are perfect for family nights out or for evenings without the kids\"><strong>Pop Up Screens<\/strong><\/a> are perfect for family nights out or for evenings without the kids in over 8 Locations across London! Save 50% on tickets.<\/li>\n<li>Feel like James Bond on the award-winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/thames-rockets\">Thames Rockets<\/a> speedboat adventure!\u00a0Hold on tight as you fly through the world\u2019s most famous capital city marvelling at London\u2019s awesome 2000 year history. Save 23% per Family!<\/li>\n<li>Consider investing in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/merlins-magical-london\"><strong>Merlin&#8217;s Magical London<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0ticket to save and get tickets for Shrek&#8217;s Adventure, Madame Tussaud&#8217;s, SEALIFE, The Longon Dungeon and The London Eye. This 5in1 ticket is valid for 90 days from when you visit the first attraction, Shrek&#8217;s Adventure, meaning you could do all 5 in one day if you wanted to!<\/li>\n<li>Medieval Banquet<\/li>\n<li>Discover London&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.talkingstatueslondon.co.uk\/about.php\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Talking Statues<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0This innovative and unique idea brings some of London&#8217;s most iconic statues to life at the swipe of your phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6241\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Summerblog-ShipTolerance.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Summerblog-ShipTolerance.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Summerblog-ShipTolerance-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Summerblog-ShipTolerance-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Ship of Tolerance, Totally Thames Festival.<\/p>\n<h3>Freebie Family Fun<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Totally Thames is back this year with a fantastic art project with the <a href=\"https:\/\/totallythames.org\/event\/the-ship-of-tolerance\">Ship of Tolerence<\/a>, in its first UK showing. See the ship at Royal Docks 3 &#8211; 31 Aug<\/li>\n<li>Strut your Putt with FREE <a href=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/arts-events\/events\/minigolf-2019\/?instance_id=\">Mini Golf<\/a> at Canary Wharf\u00a0from 12noon everyday in Columbus Courtyard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer by the River at the Scoop<\/strong>, See FREE films <a href=\"https:\/\/londonbridgecity.co.uk\/events\/2019\/july\/summer-by-the-river-mamma-mia-here-we-go-again-pg\">Mamma Mia 2 (U)<\/a> on the 30 July,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/londonbridgecity.co.uk\/events\/2019\/august\/summer-by-the-river-coco-pg\">Coco\u00a0(PG)<\/a>on 13 Aug, <a href=\"https:\/\/londonbridgecity.co.uk\/events\/2019\/august\/summer-by-the-river-black-panther-12\">Black Panther(12A)<\/a> on 20 Aug, <a href=\"https:\/\/londonbridgecity.co.uk\/events\/2019\/august\/summer-by-the-river-mary-poppins-returns-u\">Mary Poppins Returns(U)<\/a> on the 27 Aug.<br \/>\nPlus FREE theatre <a href=\"https:\/\/londonbridgecity.co.uk\/events\/2019\/july\/summer-by-the-river-much-ado-about-nothing\">Much Ado about Nothing<\/a> on 24 Jul, and The Book People are back at No1 London Bright with <a href=\"https:\/\/londonbridgecity.co.uk\/events\/2019\/july\/the-book-people\">discounted books<\/a>\u00a0with proceedings going to charity Family Holiday Association on 31 Jul.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canary-wharf-arts-events-summer-family-festival-2019-leaflet.pdf\"><strong>Canary Wharf Summer Family Festival<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is back until 11 Aug with free events and fun for the family including our friends Let&#8217;s All Dance with a performance of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/arts-events\/events\/family-summer-festival-10-aug-2019\/?instance_id=\">Princess and the Frog<\/a>. (10 Aug 3pm)<\/li>\n<li>Let the kids get messy with Bug Hunting or Pond Dipping at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcv.org.uk\/greenwichpeninsula\/events\">Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park<\/a> until 28 Aug<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelondonnottinghillcarnival.com\/\">Notting Hill Carnival<\/a> is back for one of the world&#8217;s largest street festivals. Children&#8217;s Day is on Sunday 25 Aug.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serpentinegalleries.org\/exhibitions-events\/serpentine-pavilion-2019-designed-junya-ishigami\">Serpentine Pavillion<\/a>\u00a0designed by Junya Ishigami this year is now open until 6 Oct.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonmela.org\/\">London Mela<\/a> explodes onto Southall Park with a huge programme of traditional Asian culture and creativity. 31 Aug &#8211; 1 Sep.<\/li>\n<li>Visiting the MOL? Be sure to check out the free hidden gem that is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbican.org.uk\/whats-on\/2018\/event\/conservatory\" rel=\"nofollow\">Barbican Conservatory<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The perfect spot for a picnic or to relax and unwind, enjoy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/visit\/outdoor-spaces\/queen-elizabeth-hall-roof-garden?utm_source=SCblog&amp;utm_medium=summer19_family_thingstodo&amp;utm_campaign=SCblog\">Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden<\/a> which is free to visit and relax amongst wildflowers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For more Summer Holiday ideas and savings, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/things-to-do-this-summer\">category on LittleBird<\/a>&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is finally here! And what weather to match&#8230;\u00a0\u00a0We&#8217;ve put together some of our top affordable days out for families to keep the kids entertained for these six weeks of freedom! Don&#8217;t forget to tag us and add the hashtag #littlebirddaysout so other LittleBird families can get ideas too! Butlins Bognor Regis Get out of &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/07\/summer-sorted-70things-to-do-with-the-kids-this-summer\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6274,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,10,563],"tags":[2025,2965,3050,2697,2963,2136,3053,2989,3047,2949,3049,2979,3046,577,13,2990,868,970,307,2947,129,2074,3044,3045,3051,3048,799,3043,2821,2822,3052,3000],"class_list":["post-6238","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-families","category-inspiring-families","category-whats-on","tag-august-summer-holiday","tag-away-resorts","tag-british-wildlife","tag-butlins","tag-family-breaks","tag-family-days-out","tag-family-friendly-festivals","tag-family-pass","tag-family-summer","tag-festivals","tag-gambado","tag-glamping","tag-kids-summer","tag-lego","tag-littlebird","tag-littlebird-family-pass","tag-littlebird-co-uk","tag-littlebirddeals","tag-museums","tag-save","tag-summer-holidays","tag-summer-in-london","tag-summer-in-the-city","tag-summer-vacation","tag-swimming-pools","tag-theatre-savings","tag-things-to-do","tag-things-to-do-this-summer","tag-trampoline","tag-trampolining","tag-urban-beaches","tag-zoo"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6238","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6238"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6238\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6419,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6238\/revisions\/6419"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6274"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6238"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6238"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6238"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}