12th & 13th July, Kent
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.
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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Festival
Maidenhead
This August, Maidenhead Festival brings you Live and Local: Summer Sounds — a celebration of music, sunshine, and community spirit right in the heart of town.
Arts
Amersham
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting at Amersham's Mad Squirrel!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting materials…
Antiques
Chatham
Held in the spectacular No. 5 Slip at the Historic Dockyard Chatham, the Medway Vintage, Antiques and Collectibles Fair is fast becoming a standout event on the Kent calendar. This vast covered Victorian slipway, rich in naval heritage and…
Participatory Event
Fareham
This summer, we are delighted to invite you to a series of seasonal Picnic in the Vines afternoons at Quob Park Estate, open to all guests.
Tour
Eton, Windsor
Our seasonal programme of guided tours focuses on the historic heart of Eton College, featuring many of the earliest buildings and objects from the College Collections.
Walking
Peascod Street, Windsor
Have fun (re-)discovering Windsor, 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 royal town. Curious About…
Film
Haywards Heath
Experience the magic of cinema under the stars when Cinestock, the UK's longest-running independent Open-Air Cinema provider brings the ultimate feel good musical Grease to the South Lawn, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Elizabethan…
Heritage & History
Cobham,
This summer, visitors to Painshill in Cobham can enjoy a unique walk through words and nature thanks to a new poetry trail created by Painshill's first Poet-in-Residence, Nia Broomhall, in collaboration with the local community.
Opening on 19…
Walking
Goudhurst
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies!
Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone's favourite dog and owner duo for company.
This…
Guided Walk
Chichester
Families are invited to come and enjoy a new summer sculpture trail around Chichester city centre, part of the celebrations marking 950 years of Chichester Cathedral.
Childrens Events
Goudhurst
The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man as you complete lots of fun stick-based activities, discover tree-mendous facts and learn about forest…
Childrens Events
Wexham
Join us in Black Park for our Jurassic Jungle Dinosaur Trail!
Collect your map and quiz sheet from the Visitor Centre and see if you can find all the dinosaurs hidden in the woods! It's going to be ROARsome!
Running Tuesday 26th August - Friday…
Food
Portsmouth
Cocktails
Two for One
Every Monday to Thursday from 5pm
Come down to Parson's Collar and indulge in a delicious cocktail or two. We have a choice of Passion Fruit Martini, Espresso Martini
and Strawberry Daiquiri.
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Join us for a special Terrific Tuesday as we commemorate 80 years since Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day)—the end of the Second World War. This unique day blends history, music, storytelling and hands-on activities for all ages.
Step back into the 1940s…
Festival
Esplanade, Ryde
Organised by Jack Up Events with the support of Ryde Town Council, Ticket to Ryde has become a Bank Holiday highlight, now in its 11th year! In 2025, the event will be staged over both the Late May (Spring) Bank Holiday and the August Bank Holiday…
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…
Summer
Windsor
Come and enjoy live band performances in the open air this summer. Windsor and Eton Business Partnership presents Windsor’s Live at the Bandstand programme 2025.
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…
Exhibitions
Guildford
10 July - 7 September 2025
Exploring Senses delves into how artists interpret and evoke the world around us through the fundamental act of drawing. Featuring a compelling collection of works by members of The Society of Graphic Fine Art, this…
Arts
Nr Wadhurst
The Sussex Guild is exhibiting over the August Bank Holiday weekend at Pashley Manor Gardens, described as one of the finest gardens in England.
Guild designers will be showing their work in a large marquee in front of the Grade I listed oak…
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