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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.
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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Comedy
Brighton
Brighton's longest running, and friendliest, new material comedy night.
Special Events
Aylesbury
Enjoy a relaxed and informative wine tasting, in our atmospheric Cellars with our wine experts, this informal wine tasting is ideal for novices and experts alike. Our team will guide you through a carefully curated selection of Rothschild and…
Festival
Rye
Exceptional artists hit the heart of Rye for the International Jazz and Blues Festival.
Walking
Sun Street, Canterbury
Have fun (re-)discovering Canterbury, 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. Curious About Canterbury visits not just the obvious places, but…
Arts
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding
Experience the beauty of autumn at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens with a range of creative workshops, from wreath-making and botanical illustration to watercolour painting, photography, and mindful forest bathing. All sessions include garden entry,…
Theatre
New Forest
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
Packed with rivalries, regrets and, of course, plenty of romance, this production by theatre company This Is My Theatre is sure…
Music
Pevensey
After last year's Musical Picnic at Pevensey Castle, we were besieged with requests to do it again in 2025! This year's Picnic at Pevensey features popular medieval instrument ensemble Faronel, including multi-instrumentalist Michael Withers, local…
Walking
West Street, Chichester
Have fun (re-)discovering Chichester, 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. Curious About Chichester visits not just the obvious places, but…
Childrens Events
Winchester
We're bubbling over with excitement this summer with a bubble-tastic takeover of the Science Centre.
Don't just watch the action – discover the science of bubbles with every pop and get hands-on with bubble fun of all shapes and sizes!
What is a…
Music
Maidenhead
Crazy Diamonds Shining On.
The award-winning Dark Side Of The Wall celebrate their heroes in well over 2 hours of spectacular live music and visual effects. This amazing nine piece band perform music from the legendary Pink Floyd's classic and…
Heritage & History
Southampton
The Brick People bring LEGO® back to the Museum
We are delighted to welcome The Brick People back to the Museum for a fifth year of running brilliant brick-based events using LEGO® bricks.
On Weds 20th August and Thursday 21st August as well as…
Theatre
Waterperry
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
What You Will brings their fast-paced, high-energy production of As You Like It to Waterperry! Watch as a talented cast of professional and aspiring actors take on this…
Music
Haywards Heath
Lumos Live presents an immersive outdoor concert by candlelight, where a string trio perform magical adaptions of iconic Hans Zimmer compositions.
Taking place on Borde Hill's stunning South Lawn where the historic Elizabethan House serves as a…
Walking
Millmead, Guildford
Have fun (re-)discovering Guildford, 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 charming town. Curious About Guildford…
Exhibitions
Canterbury
Migration has long played a major role in Britain's national life. It is the movement of people from one place to another, nationally or internationally, permanently or temporarily.
Lives in Motion features 51 stories dating from the 11th century…
Sporting Events
Newbury
Relax after work and come and enjoy a lovely summer’s evening racing.
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…
Arts
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
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…
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…
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