2rd - 3rd August, New Forest
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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Shopping
Henley-On-Thames
Henley Country Craft Show
Stonor Park, Henley-On-Thames
Friday 22nd to Monday 25th August 2025
THE UK'S LARGEST COUNTRY CRAFT SHOW WITH OVER 200 STALLS…
Set against the breath-taking backdrop of Stonor Park, immerse yourself in a day of…
Comedy
Horsham
Leonardslee Comedy Club is sure to fill your night with laughter and good times with the very best of live stand-up comedy.
£18 per person |15% off for Leonardslee members (all members tickets require a valid Leonardslee Membership) £64 for 4…
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.
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Percy is a puffling who loves his burrow a little too much.
Map and Pap want him to venture outside and flap his wings, but Percy has other ideas. What the puffling doesn't realise, however, is that his entire flock are about to migrate south for…
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
At this special weekend event, we will be joined by living history re-enactment groups who will be around our 45-acre site among our historic buildings, depicting different wartime periods throughout Britain's history, covering Medieval, English…
Indoor
Thame
Relax and unwind with friends or a loved one on an Indulgence Spa Day at the Oxford Belfry.
Choose from both a 50-minute and 25-minute treatment from an extensive list including Wellbeing Massage, Full Body Scrube, Frangipani Foot Treatment,…
Carnival
RYDE
Join Ryde Carnival for some free family fun as we celebrate Children's Carnival Day. Lots of activities and entertainment will take place in different locations around Ryde town centre. Activities will include story time, junk modelling competition,…
Arts
Chichester
Join a laid-back studio session where you will have the chance to sketch and drink in a friendly and informal environment, supported by an experienced artist educator.
Studio tables will be set up with a selection of interesting items, flowers,…
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…
Health & Wellbeing
North Stoke, Wallingford
Treat yourself to a full spa day at the 1893 Spa located in the Springs Resort, Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
Immerse yourself in the hydrotherapy pool and enjoy full use of our steam room, sauna and peaceful relaxation room. Experience total…
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…
Arts
Fawley, Henley-on-Thames
Welcome to our beginner-friendly make a mug workshop, set in the serene and inspiring surroundings of Oaken Grove Vineyard.
In this exciting pottery workshop, you'll learn how to hand build a mug and make a delightful biscuit bowl or tea bag…
Music
Fawley, Henley-on-Thames
Get ready to crank it up as The Led Zep Project storms the wine terrace for one unforgettable night of blistering rock. This isn't your average tribute gig — this is a full-throttle celebration of one of the most electrifying bands in music history.
Walking
The Hard, Portsmouth
Have fun (re-)discovering Portsmouth, 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 about this fascinating port. Curious About…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Professor Slug is an eccentric expert on invertebrates who helps bugs out with their buggy problems - and you can too!
Get as strong as an ant! Teach a bee how to buzz! And help a dung beetle make a pooey perfume for its big date…
This interactive…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Led by Sideways Drama
Make a Play in 4 Days!
Come along and dive into the world of theatre, writing, directing and star in a brand new play!
Suitable for ages 8 - 14 years.
Tues 12 - Fri 15 Aug | 10am - 4pm
£160 | £145 Advantage Card…
Childrens Events
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
Join us on 5 August for Stone Age Themed Family Activities.
Enjoy crafts, clay modelling with the Dacorum and Chiltern Potters Guild, storytelling, take part in Stone Age themed activities all organised by our award winning Learning Team.
In…
Festival
East Grinstead
DadFest is returning to the South East for the second year, with a fun-packed weekend of activities for dads and children all ages. And what's more it is free for children. This unique festival takes place over two days in the summer and was awarded…
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…
Theatre
Chichester
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the roof-raising 'godmother of rock 'n' roll', influenced countless musicians from Elvis to Johnny Cash. This sparkling, intimate portrait of Rosetta and her beloved singing partner, Marie Knight, restores these forgotten…
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