14th - 17th August 2025 credit Team Raven
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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Food
Deal
The event will feature a street food court, grocery and craft stalls, beach bar, live music stage, children’s entertainment and stand-up comedy. There will be plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
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.
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…
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.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Ardingly
Join us on 16th & 17th August for Truckfest South East at the South of England Showground!
Be amazed by arena stunt shows and meet the stars from TV's Gladiators! Take part in exhilarating rides and see some incredible trucks. Enjoy delicious…
Heritage & History
Bletchley
This summer, join Bletchley Park to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two with Summer of Peace, a season of reflection, creativity, and hope.
Commemorating the anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day, Summer of Peace explores what peace means…
Childrens Events
Churchill Way West, Basingstoke
Throughout the summer holidays, breathe in the fresh air and soak up the sunshine on our vintage sports green. See generations come together as Milestones invites you to experience the spirit of sporting history in a relaxed, welcoming setting -…
Special Events
Brighton Marina, Brighton
Looking for a unique and budget-friendly Valentine's Day date?
Glow crazy in love with the GLOBALLS Date Night Package! ️♀️ Choose from any of our stunning UV light mini golf courses or Carnival games for a night full of fun and unforgettable…
Arts
Henfield
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting at Henfield's Tottington Manor!
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…
Theatre
Rye
Split by a shipwreck, twins Viola and Sebastian unravel a prank-filled plot like no other as they join some of the Bard's liveliest characters. Amidst the celebrations of Twelfth Night, Viola falls into a love triangle as Orsino and Olivia become…
Arts
Woking
ooking for a sip and paint night in Woking? Choose from one of the painting workshops below. All sessions include your materials and a canvas to take home.
Gardens
Test Valley
Houghton Lodge Gardens is proud to announce the launch of a new sculpture exhibition and trail, which invites visitors to explore the concept of flow in both nature and creativity.
Running until the 30th September 2025, Fluvii, which is Latin for…
Show / Display
Weybridge
A day devoted to stars and stripes as Brooklands welcomes a whole host of American cars and motorbikes.
Food
Dorking
A relaxed tour, tasting and lunch is the perfect way to immerse yourself in a complete winery experience at Denbies Vineyard in Dorking.
Childrens Events
Beaconsfield
Enjoy 10% off Your Next Adventures at Bekonscot this Summer!
Summertime is perfect for outdoor family adventures and there is lots going on at Bekonscot over the school holidays to keep your mini explorers entertained.
Established in 1929,…
School Holidays
High Wycombe
It's set to be a Summer of Disco here at Eden!
Music
Winchester
Sit back and relax to the nostalgic sights and sounds of the retro fulldome Planetarium visualisation of Pink Floyd's iconic album, Wish You Were Here. Released on 12th September 1975, it's time to celebrate 50 years of a classic. Experience the…
Festivals
Basingstoke
Carfest South will be returning to Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire in August as One Big Carfest. The 2,500 acres farm, near Overton, is owned by ex-racing driver and 1979 Formula 1 World Champion Jody Scheckter.
Festival
Smugglers Festival is a gathering on the last weekend of summer each year, on a beautiful woodland in East-Kent. It’s a small, intimate festival, rooted in community from the outset.
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…
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