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The summer holidays are here, six to eight weeks of family fun, with the chance to spend time together, explore new places and try new things.  The South East has a packed calendar of events, you'll find an event or activity on every day, to keep you busy all over the summer holidays. Whether you are visiting South East England for your holiday, enjoying a day out in the region or planning a weekend break-away, you will find plenty to keep you entertained. 

Look out for dramatic firework displays, exciting outdoor adventures, super-sonic airshows, colourful carnivals and plush super cars events, plus a host of free fun activities this summer holidays 2025. With the school's out, the event list is ever growing, so make the most of the kid's summer holidays and make this an eventful summer you won't forget.

School Holiday Events and Activities

Our featured list below, covers every day of the school holiday, full of value-added activities or family-friendly events to enjoy.  Look out for the (F) which highlights the free events, making it even more cost-effective to spend time out and about in the region. Search for what's on in each county using the area search above or visit the specific county event pages, or head to the bottom of the page for a full listing of events across all nine counties over the UK summer holidays.

Coming to stay? Discover great value accommodation across the South East for a summer getaway. You can also search by destinations to link up with the local official tourism websites across the region.  Our newsletter archive and YouTube channel is a great place for inspiration and ideas and to discover things to do in South East England.

When are the Summer Holidays in 2025?

  • Berkshire - Wednesday 23rd July - Tuesday 2nd September 2025
  • Buckinghamshire - Wednesday 23rd July - Monday 1st September 2025
  • Hampshire - Wednesday 23rd July - Tuesday 2nd September 2025
  • Isle of Wight - Tuesday 29th July -  Monday 1st September 2025
  • Kent - Wednesday 23rd July - Monday 1st September 2025
  • Oxfordshire - Wednesday 23rd July - Tuesday 2nd September 2025
  • Surrey - Wednesday 23rd July - Wednesday 3rd September 2025
  • Sussex - Wednesday 23rd July - Wednesday 3rd September 2025

The summer holidays also include the August Bank Holiday on Monday 25th August 2025, which always sees a host of events, family activities and music festivals running across the destination.  There is plenty to be excited about this summer, and the with the weather forecast looking good too, plan your school summer holiday adventures right here.  

Don't forget that you can also take advantage of many of the free things to do across the destination and our rainy day and sunny day guides will help ensure you enjoy a great day out whatever the English weather brings.

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What's on near me this Summer Holidays?

Find hundreds more events and things to do in the summer in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Dorset including the August Bank Holiday weekend in our guide below. Whether you're looking for something near you, some great family activities, or if you are travelling to a part of South East England for a short break or day trip, use the 'map view' button to find something local.

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  1. The Free Brighton Choir

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    Music

    Brighton

    Join the friendliest choir in town!

    The Free Brighton Choir is a volunteer-led singing group, open to everyone, regardless of age, singing ability or experience. No auditions, no requirements, no cost.

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2025to18 Dec 2025
  2. Jazz Dynamos

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    The five-piece band, Jazz Dynamos take well known hit songs from the 70s and 80s, transforming them with a mix of jazz, bossa and samba.

    Their unique set of exuberant, original contemporary jazz arrangements includes hits by Bowie, Dolly Parton,…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
  3. Summer Orienteering Trail – Alice in Wonderland

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    Childrens Events

    Waterperry

    Put on your maddest laughing hat because you're invited to the greatest trail around – a family orienteering fun trail throughout the summer holidays!

    Follow the clues and compass directions to find the 9 hidden Alice in Wonderland characters,…

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:30
  4. Ascot Farmers' Market

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    Food

    Ascot

    Ascot Farmers' Market offers a great choice of fresh produce, pies and pastries, dairy products and plants whilst on-site parking means a stress-free shopping experience.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Aug 2025Open 09:00 - 13:00
  5. Wild Wednesday: Beautiful Butterflies

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    Childrens Events

    Selborne, Alton

    Beautiful Butterflies- using sweep nets in the meadow
    Wild Wednesdays are an hour of hands-on activities for children and their parents to experience local wildlife. Using the range of habitats at our site, each day has a different theme to…

    Dates

    From:
    30 July 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
  6. Summer Fun at Fort Nelson

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    Family

    Fareham

    An action-packed summer of fun awaits visitors to Fort Nelson.

    Dates

    From:
    22 July 2025to2 Sept 2025Open 10:30 - 16:30
  7. 3 Little Pig Tails

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    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    Presented by Garlic Theatre.

    'Let me in little piggie it's blowing a gale'
    'Not by the hairs on my little pink tail'

    A fresh and funny version of the classic story of the three little pigs set in Paris. A grumpy old wolf is a chef who wants some…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025to2 Aug 2025Open 11:30 - 15:00
  8. Painting Party in Winkfield Row: The Cricketers

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    Arts

    Winkfield Row, Warfield, Bracknell

    Looking for a creative night out with friends in Berkshire? The Paint Club runs painting workshops at the Bardo Lounge in Maidenhead and the Cricketers in Winkfield Row.

    Tickets include instructions from a professional artist, painting materials,…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Aug 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
  9. Victorious Festival

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    Festival

    Portsmouth

    Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.

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    From:
    22 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 23:00
  10. Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot Racecourse

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    Sporting Event

    Ascot

    The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is a raceday like no other. A celebration of all things extraordinary, this exquisite event brings together exceptional talent from all over the world - to compete on the racetrack and entertain at the post-racing…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2025
  11. A Natural History of Wonderland Trail

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    Childrens Events

    Selborne, Alton

    This summer the March Hare, Cheshire Cat and other curious creatures that Alice encountered in Wonderland will be hiding in our gardens! Each creature has a challenge for you to complete. Collect a map, find the creatures and compete the challenges…

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    From:
    19 July 2025to7 Sept 2025Open 10:30 - 16:30
  12. The Ultimate Swift & Styles Tribute Experience

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Get ready for a show like no other with The Ultimate Swift & Styles Tribute Experience!

    Prepare for an unforgettable evening dedicated to and based around the music of pop icons Taylor Swift and Harry Styles!

    This is not your average tribute night…

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  13. Bursledon Brickworks Museum - Wheels Steam Event

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    Heritage & History

    Southampton

    Wheels Steam Event

    This August we pay homage to all things transport – for an exciting day of cars, buses and trains.

    Join us as for a great family day out.

    Featuring cars, buses, bikes, craft stalls, children's activities, miniature train rides…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
  14. Bug, Bird, Beast

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    Free Event

    Waterperry

    BUG, BIRD, BEAST – a 'free to enter' exhibition in our gallery from 12th June to 1st September 2025.

    This summer the gallery presents an exhibition featuring exquisite works inspired by the animal kingdom. Beginning with Lizzie Wheeler's glorious…

    Dates

    From:
    12 June 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  15. Pick-Your-Own-Fruit weekends

    Pick-Your-Own-Fruit weekends

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Faversham

    PYO Fruit Weekends are a unique opportunity to pick your own unusual variety cherries, plums, gages, apples and pears from the Brogdale Collections orchards. PYO runs every weekend during fruit season from 21st June – 26th October (except event…

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025to26 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  16. Rana Begum: No.1367 Mesh

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    Exhibitions

    Chichester

    Acclaimed visual artist Rana Begum RA transforms our historic staircase with No.1367 Mesh, her iconic suspended, colourful mesh clusters, creating a vibrant blend of history and contemporary art.

    Dates

    From:
    20 July 2024to1 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  17. The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle

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    Performing Arts

    Edenbridge

    The Festival Theatre events run throughout the year in our gorgeous locations at Hever Castle including our flagship stunning theatre re-built in 2024, Chiddingstone Castle and Penshurst Place & Gardens.
    We will not be playing in August at Hever…

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to12 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 22:00
  18. Big Summer of Games

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    Childrens Events

    Ashford

    This summer holidays, we're going BIG, and we mean giant! Join us for family-friendly fun with oversized versions of your favourite games, including Giant Noughts and Crosses, Giant Jenga, and Guess Moo (Guess Who with cows!).
    Additionally,…

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  19. Kids' Apple Juicing Workshops

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Faversham

    Everyone loves apple juice and it's something the whole family can enjoy, but have you ever thought about where it comes from and how it is made?

    Come along and visit our heritage orchards and you can:

    Wander through the apple orchards tasting and…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2025to13 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  20. Wetland Waders and Flamboyant Flamingos at Birdworld

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    Family

    Farnham

    Immerse yourself in serenity at Wetland Waders, where you can observe a stunning variety of bird species using their unique beaks to feed from shallow and deep waters, while others soar and swoop gracefully all around you, creating a truly immersive…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2025to31 Jan 2028