Make the most of August with our latest roundup of family days out, summer events and school holiday inspiration.
Whether you’re looking for exciting attractions, fun-filled festivals, indoor activities for rainy days or outdoor adventures, we’ve gathered the best ideas to help you keep the children entertained.
Go Ape – locations nationwide
Go Ape: Swing, climb and zip through the treetops at Go Ape, the UK’s biggest outdoor adventure network with over 30 forest sites nationwide. Families can tackle wobbly bridges, Tarzan swings, and soaring zip wires. Junior Treetop suits children from age four, while the full Treetop Challenge takes on older thrill-seekers. Book ahead for August as sessions fill up fast.
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English Heritage Sites – locations nationwide
English Heritage: This summer, English Heritage brings history alive at over 400 sites across the country. Families can explore Stonehenge, Dover Castle, Tintagel and Kenilworth, catch live jousting tournaments, medieval banquets, and knights’ displays throughout August. A family membership gives unlimited entry for a full year, so the adventures don’t stop when the schools go back.
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London Transport Museum in London
This summer at London Transport Museum, explore the amazing ways electricity has transformed the capital’s transport network. From the 125th anniversary of trams in London to 100 years since the city’s first electric traffic light, families can discover the story of electric travel and enjoy daily hands-on activities throughout the holidays.
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Hertfordshire Zoo in Hertfordshire
Make this summer one to remember at Hertfordshire Zoo with a prehistoric adventure in our World of Dinosaurs. Come face to face with more than 40 life sized animatronic dinosaurs, uncover fascinating prehistoric facts, and explore one of the UK’s largest dinosaur attractions. It’s the ultimate family day out for dinosaur lovers of all ages.
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Severn Valley Railway in Worcestershire
Travel by heritage train to The Engine House, Highley for Robin Hood and his Merry Friends. This theatre show is full of playful panto moments and takes place Tuesdays to Thursdays until 27 August. We’re also offering a Free Return Visit on ‘Freedom of the Line’ tickets purchased online, in advance, for travel up to 31 August 2026 (T&Cs apply).
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Worcestershire Racecourse in Worcestershire
Experience a fantastic day of family entertainment at Worcester Racecourse on Sunday 23rd August 2026. Alongside seven thrilling jump races, racegoers can enjoy free giant inflatables, free face painting, outdoor activities, sweet treats, ice cream, and the ever-popular mascot race in support of the West Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. With plenty to keep children entertained throughout the day and exciting live racing on track, it’s the perfect family-friendly summer raceday.
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Spabreaks.com – locations nationwide
Mums and dads, this one’s for you. Round off the summer with a well-earned break at Spabreaks.com — the UK’s leading spa specialist. Choose from hundreds of city and countryside spa hotels across the country, with treatments, afternoon teas and pool time included. Perfect for a night away once the little ones are back at school.
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Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire
Qatar Racing British Champions Day returns to Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 17 October. The biggest day in British racing, it features world class action and the crowning of Britain’s champion jockeys. Beyond the track, enjoy live entertainment, free family activities and the chance to meet the stars of the sport. An unforgettable day out for all ages, with under 18s attending for free.
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