Activities for children – what to do these holidays with your family
Need inspiration when it comes to activities for children in the holidays? We've rounded up the best local, national, cheap and free family-friendly activities, days out and games

Holidays… April was packed full of them and May is top-and-tailed with two bank holidays, and then half-term. This basically means you’ve had a lot of hours to entertain your child in.
If you’re planning to travel during the holidays, head to our essential family travel guide.
If your family is planning on staying close to home, you’ll need a bunch of suggestions for days out and family activities close to hand! And of course, if you have any great holiday activity ideas or questions, make sure you share them with other local families.
Family activities in your local area
- Family activities and days out
- Great local attractions
- Films and shows for children
- Farms, zoos and nature parks
- Museums and libraries
- Leisure centres and play parks
Find out more things happening in your area and more places to go in your neighbourhood.
Family activities across the UK
- 10 of the best family national attractions
- 10 of the best castles and palaces for families
- 10 of the best theme parks for families
- 10 of the best museums for families
- 10 of the best zoos and aquariums
- Perfect family picnic spots
Activities and play ideas for rainy days
- 5 things to do with cardboard at home
- 6 free developmental play ideas for your baby and toddler
- 10 games to get your baby laughing and learning
- 10 websites for toddlers and children
- 15 games for toddlers and children, as recommended by play experts
- 20 baby play ideas
- 40 toddler play ideas
- 40 pre-school play ideas
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