Eden Camp North Yorkshire
Eden Camp, the modern history museum in North Yorkshire, is offering a free return visit this summer to those purchasing advance tickets online between the 1 July and 31 August.* Offering great value, this limited time offer allows families to experience a summer of creativity, resilience, and hands-on history as it launches a line-up of wartime-themed summer holiday activities. From 19th July to 31st August 2025, each themed fortnight will spotlight the spirit of Britain’s Home Front during WWII, blending interactive workshops, living history, and engaging trails for all ages.
To visit Eden Camp, pre-book tickets online to enjoy family discounts and free return visit, which you will need proof of previous purchase and valid ID. Tickets for the season are priced at £19 for adults on the day, or £17 if booked in advance. Children’s tickets are £15 on the day, or £14 in advance, with free entry for children under five. Discounted Family tickets are also available.
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* Free return visits are not valid for the Living History Weekend from 23rd to 24th August 2025
Dreamland, Margate
A major new attraction has splashed down at Dreamland, Margate situated on the beautiful Kent coastline. Set to soak summer revelers, Wild River sees the return of a classic Log Flume attraction to the iconic park.
Crystal clear water cascades down two high-thrill drops taking riders on a 30 foot hump-back plunge and 50 foot straight drop into waves of water soaked family fun. Spectators can also delight in drenching passing riders with additional coin-operated water guns whilst guests have the chance to purchase ponchos to protect themselves from the oncoming wet and wild fun.
New for this year, all-day wristbands can be purchased for endless access to the park’s rides – A Mega ride wristband, covering all of the rides in the park, is priced at £24.99 and Tiny tots wristbands, covering certain smaller rides, is priced at £12.99 (T&Cs apply). Standard Ride Tokens are £3 each or a bundle of 20 can be purchased for £40. Each ride is 1 token.
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Knowsley Safari Prescot
Knowsley Safari has revealed its 2025 summer plans and not only is it going to be an interactive, skills-building, bug-eating adventure for the whole family, with some sleuth special agent antics thrown in – there’s 20% off the regular admission price when booking online in advance, for visits between 19th July and 31st August 2025.
The Safari has partnered with popular Netflix children’s animation, The Creature Cases, for the start of the school summer holidays, between 19th July and 3rd August. Young adventurers can step into the shoes of animal detectives Kit Casey, a kit fox, and Sam Snow, a snow leopard, to solve animal-themed mysteries, crack codes and collect clues at themed activity stations on Knowsley’s Foot Safari.
The Creature Cases trail will also include creative crafts, including badge making, as well as photo opportunities. Plus, the Foot Safari is home to Amur tigers, Yuki and Makari; Andean bears, Bahia and Chui; giraffes Alex and Orbit, as well as meerkats, bush dogs and much more, so there’s plenty to keep all members of the family entertained.
From 4th until 31st August, Knowsley Safari will be transformed into Camp Knowsley – the Safari is going totally bushcraft! Camp Knowsley will enable younger guests, aged 4 – 10 years, to roll their sleeves up in the great outdoors and try a wide range of survival-themed activities, including shelter building, fire lighting, stone age tool crafting and water purifying, as well as rescue and first aid. Youngsters got ants in their pants? Keep them entertained with bug eating! As well as learning how bugs can help fight food shortages and fuel the future.
Knowsley Safari is also offering a special Summer Pass, for £199 for a family of four, with unlimited admissions between 1st July and 30th September 2025. For more information about Knowsley Safari’s summer of adventure and to book tickets, please visit
Little Angel Theatre London
Little Angel Theatre’s upcoming Children’s Puppet Festival running 8th – 31st August
The vibrant festival returns for its third year after a successful launch in 2022 where it received a “one-off” special Offie Award at the Off West End Award Ceremony.
Celebrating the art of puppetry in all its forms, the 2025 line up is full of inventive and imaginative work by award-winning companies for all age groups, with highlights including sing-a-long adventure Shoe Baby featuring music from Tom Gray of award-winning band Gomez, Tales From The Lighthouse with original music performed by BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Nominee Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, a fusion of marionette puppetry and jazz-inspired music in The Pigeon and the Peacock, a fresh and imaginative take on African folk tales in The Tortoise and the Firefly presented by the in-house Puppet Design Trainee, explore a world of bubbles in Escape from the Bubble Tub, 5* Edinburgh Fringe Festival hilarious smash The Listies Make You LOL, timeless classic The Elves and the Shoemaker and much loved nursery rhyme Hickory Dickory Dock..
Little Angel will also be delivering a whole host of family and adult activities throughout August including Puppet Playcations (holiday clubs for ages 5-9), Craft Workshops for the whole family, Puppet Making Courses for adults and “Hands On” introduction to puppetry sessions.
The full lineup can be found here
Beaulieu New Forest
Fasten your seatbelts and join Beaulieu for what promises to be an unforgettable summer of fun for the whole family from 19 July – 5 September.
Marvel at the NEW Icons of F1 display in the National Motor Museum and gets hands-on in new attraction We Had One of Those. See striking sculptures in Sculpture at Beaulieu and catch thrilling motoring parades and fascinating falconry displays on the lawns of Palace House. There will be something for everyone to enjoy this summer.
Following a triumphant return during the Easter holidays, motoring parades are revving back into action for summer with an exciting line-up of vehicles from the National Motor Museum collection. See much-loved favourites from the Museum rumble into life on the events arena including the Outspan Orange and Willys Jeep. Plus joining the line-up will be famous cars from TV and film including Del Boys Reliant Van and the Jaguar XKR from the Bond film Die Another Day.
For more hands-on fun, step into the past and rediscover cars from the past in Beaulieu’s newest interactive attraction, We Had One of Those. For the first time, visitors can get hands-on by opening up the doors and hopping into the driver’s seat of some of the most popular cars from the 1960s, through to the 2000s.
As you explore the attraction, keep an eye out for friendly living history characters bringing the past to life. See how many you can meet and collect their character cards along the way. Be sure to step inside the National Motor Museum for hands-on fun at the mechanic’s handling table, and don’t miss the return of Lord Montagu’s falconer with falconry displays at 1pm in the Abbey Cloister and 3pm on the lawns of Palace House.
If the kids aren’t worn out enough, they’ll love exploring Little Beaulieu, Beaulieu’s adventure play area. Modelled on Palace House, with hidden passageways, slides, a zipwire and tree-top board walk, there’s an adventure around every corner. A general admission ticket also includes unlimited rides on Beaulieu’s much-loved Monorail and Veteran Bus.
And that’s not all! Add a touch of movie magic to your summer day out by booking a phantasmagorical family ride in some of film and TV’s most famous cars. Hop aboard the legendary Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for a spin around the grounds in a “fine four-fendered friend,” or take a seat in Mr Toad’s car, the charming star from Terry Jones’ The Wind in the Willows film. It’s a special experience the whole family will enjoy together. (additional charges and T&Cs apply). Visit
Gorilla Circus – London
Fly High This Summer with Gorilla Circus – London’s Only Outdoor Trapeze School
Looking for something a little different to add to your summer activity line-up? Whether you’re planning a weekend with friends, a family day out, or a unique team-building experience, Gorilla Circus is back for the season – offering Londoners the chance to soar through the skies in London’s only open-air flying trapeze school, set against the stunning backdrops of Regent’s Park and Kensington Gardens.
Perfect for kids aged 8+, as well as adventurous adults, Gorilla Circus invites participants of all abilities to try their hand at aerial tricks, swings, and even the famous mid-air “catch,” all under the guidance of experienced instructors. It’s fun, energising, and an unexpectedly joyful way to move your body – no gym required.
Whether you’re looking for a fun fitness alternative, a memorable family day, or something totally new to do with friends, classes are available as drop-in sessions or structured courses throughout the summer – making it super easy to fit into your schedule.
Park Plaza London
This is a standout for summer city stays: spacious, brilliantly located right by the London Eye and South Bank, and genuinely family-friendly. Its Studio Rooms and Suites offer sofa beds and kitchenettes – ideal for families wanting flexibility and space.
The Family Experience package is designed to help families make meaningful memories by taking away the stress and expense – whether that’s through complimentary meals for kids, a special gift on arrival, their first ride on the London Eye, or just having space to relax together after a day exploring.
What’s included in the Family Experience package:
- Up to 25% off your stay (10% for non-members plus an extra 15% for Radisson Rewards members) – based on 2 adults and up to 2 children
- Kids under 12 stay and eat free – and daily breakfast is included for the whole family
- Family-sized rooms with space to spread out
- A special Check-in and welcome treats for kids
- A fantastic array of kids’ activities during school holidays
The family package at Park Plaza really delivers on both value and experience – no need for childcare or kids’ clubs when you’ve got walkable access to London’s best attractions and a hotel that’s thought of the details.
The package is also available at all Park Plaza hotels across the UK, Netherlands, and Germany – ideal for broader family travel features or city break roundups. Here’s the link
Tate St Ives
This summer, Tate St Ives is launching a brand-new programme for families, inspired by the Cornish word for family: Teylu (pronounced Tay-loo). The programme kicks off from 27 July to 31 August with the school holiday programme STUDIO DO.
Designed for all kinds of kin – from toddlers and teenagers to parents, carers, and chosen family – Teylu is a year-round programme of creative activities, artist-led workshops, and playful experiences. It builds on Tate St Ives’ long-standing commitment to intergenerational learning, while introducing new events and formats shaped by local voices and contemporary artists.
“Teylu is about making space for families of all kinds to explore, imagine and be creative together,” said Jenny Tipton, Curator of Families, Schools and Young People at Tate St Ives. “Whether it’s making art with an artist, sand sculpting on the beach, or simply taking time out in the galleries, we want families to feel this space is theirs.”
At the heart of the programme is a new Teylu Visiting Artist programme. Each year, an artist will work onsite in the Foyle Studio to co-create an immersive artwork with local children, families, and community groups. The first artist is Josie KO an emerging contemporary artist, who will be in residence from 24 to 28 September 2025, culminating in a special £1 Family Day on Sunday 28 September.
Alongside the visiting artist project, Teylu brings a rich mix of regular events designed to support playful, creative time together. Each spring, Teylu Festival fills the building with artist pop-ups and hands-on activities, inviting children and their grown-ups to explore the themes of exhibitions in imaginative and accessible ways.
In the summer, Beach Art Explorers takes the programme outdoors, with artist-led sessions for 5–12 year olds on the sands of Porthmeor Beach – combining creativity with the natural beauty and inspiration of the Cornish coast.
During school holidays, STUDIO DO transforms the Foyle Studio into a space for families to make, rest and experiment at their own pace – whether that’s building, drawing, or simply taking time out together. During October half term, artist duo, Leap then Look, will be taking over STUDIO DO with a new play based sculptural installation.
For the youngest visitors, Toddle Tate offers monthly sessions full of colour, texture and movement, designed for under 5s and their grown-ups to enjoy side-by-side, both in the gallery and out in the local community.
With many events low cost for families, including £1 entry days and free access for Local Pass holders and under 18s Visit