Bekonscot Model Village & Railway
The summer holidays are here, six 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.
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.
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.
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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Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in with the carnival fun with Sandown's Main Procession! See website for carnival route.
Talks
Chichester
As part of the Pallant House Gallery Thursday Late event, Jo Baring (Director of the Ingram Collection of Modern British & Contemporary Art) and Sarah Victoria Turner (Director of the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art) who co-present the…
Food
Hinton
New Forest Food Festival is an event for all the family. Rich in local produce, artisan foodies and makers, internationally-renowned chefs and restaurants, unique skills and intricate crafts, showcasing the best of the New Forest.
Walking
Hastings
Have fun (re-)discovering Hastings, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst exploring this historic seaside town. Curious About…
Run / Rally
New Forest
All Jaguar owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and parked up in the National Motor Museum grounds on Sunday 17th August 2025 for a superb day for owners and enthusiasts.
All ages and models of Jaguar and Daimler are welcome, which provides a…
Shopping
Dorking
Curated by Dapper & Suave Pop Up Family Fun Day & Market returns to Denbies Wine Estate situated in the scenic vineyard landscape of Surrey.
Sporting Events
Eastbourne
GRADE 3 grass court tournament.
Singles, doubles and mixed doubles events for adults, juniors and mini tennis players, taking place at the Eastbourne International Tennis Centre. Includes Men's 35 & Over event.
Grab a picnic and come and watch…
Music
Maidenhead
This two-hour tribute show brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history.
An incredible performance of hits guaranteed to have you in Needles And…
Festival
Maidenhead
Kite Flying • Food • Bar • Live Music • Entertainment • Kite Decorating
Join us at Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) for our Community Kite Festival on Sunday 31 August between 12pm - 4pm. It's free to attend! No tickets required - just come along on the…
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,…
School Holidays
Farnham
Opening in time for the school holidays in 2025 is a brand new, sustainably-sensitive play area.
Festival
Banbury
Fairport's Cropredy Convention 2025
7th - 9th August
Cropredy Village, nr Banbury, Oxfordshire
Taking place across the 7th, 8th and 9th of August 2025, the 3 day festival of folk, roots and rock will once again transform the bucolic village of…
Food
Cowfold road, Bolney
Set amongst our 200 acre farm and orchards our stunning Taproom & Pizza Kitchen is open Wednesdays - Sundays and is honestly the best place to enjoy one of our ciders in the sun alongside a tasty handmade Pizza from The Safari Pizza company!…
Food
Portsmouth
Every Monday | 5pm to 8pm
Come down to Parson's Collar and enjoy large nachos and a pint of beer, lager, house wine or soft drink*
£10 per person
*Terms and conditions apply
Book online at solenthotel.co.uk/food-drink/parsons-collar call 01489…
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…
Music
Exbury, Southampton
MOTOWN BY MOONLIGHT
Get ready for a magical evening of Motown by Moonlight, sundown soul, and disco at dusk! Our dynamic band are the perfect combination of sensational energy, talented vocalists, and polished musicians. Put on your dancing shoes as…
Festival
Reading
The Love Unites 2025 Reading Pride event and parade brings the spirit of Pride to the centre of Reading and provides an opportunity for groups, organisations and individuals to show their support for both Pride and the ongoing campaign for equality.
Comedy
Brighton and Hove
Bingo, brunch & the Bogan Bingo boys!
Brighton’s favourite comedy bingo show is bringing you a limited run of Saturday afternoon bingo
Tickets include:
- 2 hours bottomless selected drinks (including Bear Island Pale Ale, Bloody Marys, and…
Sporting Events
Eastbourne
The Women's 35 Inter-County Championships are held on the world class grass courts at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. Forty-four counties, divided into eleven groups of four teams, take part over three days in the summer each year.
This event is free…
Walking
The Close, Winchester
Have fun (re-)discovering Winchester, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out more about this historic city. Curious About…
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