Swap Endless Screen Time With Experience Days They'll Never Forget

Between juggling work and keeping the kids entertained, those six weeks can often feel more like six months. Whether you’re all out of inspiration or just desperate to find a way to get the kids off their screens, we’ve handpicked a bunch of fun, screen-free adventure days out that’ll wear them out—in the best way possible!

Outdoor Adventures

If you’re lucky enough to get a few sunny days during the summer holidays, these outdoor adventures are the perfect way to get the kids off their screens and out in the fresh air. 

Donkey Walk Experience
For kids who love animals (or just need a reason to leave the house), this gentle countryside donkey walk is a total winner. They’ll get to lead their own fluffy companion on a relaxed stroll through the great outdoors, no screens, no stress, just fresh air and floppy ears.

Go Ape Treetop Adventure
Let them loose in the treetops with a Go Ape treetop adventure that’s part obstacle course, part wild jungle fun. Expect wobbly bridges, speedy zip lines, and a whole lot of laughter. It’s the perfect way for kids to burn off energy and feel like little Tarzans, without climbing your furniture.

Archery Experience
Ready, aim… peace and quiet for an hour or two! An archery experience is a brilliant way for kids to try something different, focus their minds, and have a go at hitting the bullseye. Plus, it's much safer than them firing Nerf darts at your head in the living room.

Creative Activities

Swap iPads and Xboxes for paintbrushes and mixing bowls. These creative days out are a great way to teach kids new skills, spark new hobbies, and keep their brains ticking over during the six-week break.

Pottery Painting
Let their imaginations run wild with a paintbrush and a piece of pottery that’s theirs to design. Pottery painting is calm, colourful fun that gives kids a real sense of achievement and gives you a new mug or trinket dish to display proudly.

Kids Cooking Class
Tired of the endless snack requests? Get them in the kitchen with a kids’ cooking class that teaches real skills and delicious recipes. They’ll mix, measure and maybe even clear up afterwards (we can dream). It’s messy, creative, fun, and who knows, they might end up making you lunch for once.

Blacksmith Experience
For kids who love to get stuck in and aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, a blacksmith experience is something they’ll never forget. Think fire, hammers, and making something from scratch. It’s basically Minecraft in real life, but with fewer creepers and more sparks.

Water Sports

You don’t need to go abroad to enjoy the thrill of watersports. With lakes, lochs and plenty of rivers, the UK has a huge variety of scenic outdoor settings, perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, or just jumping in and getting soaked. Great for adventurous kids and teens who need to burn off energy and try something new.

Inflatable Water Park
Imagine a giant floating playground where kids can bounce, climb and slide their way across the water. The inflatable water park is pure chaos in the best way possible. It is the kind of day out that leaves them completely exhausted and grinning from ear to ear. 

Kayaking Experience
Give them a paddle and a sense of direction and watch them set off on a real water-based adventure. A kayaking experience is a brilliant way to explore the great outdoors, build confidence and burn energy all at once. Plus, it is surprisingly peaceful when they are busy steering instead of squabbling.

Canyoning
If your kids are the type who treat every walk like an obstacle course, a canyoning experience might just be their new favourite thing. Expect climbing, scrambling, sliding and leaping into water as they work their way through rocky gorges. It is wet, wild and guaranteed to beat sitting indoors.

Rainy Day Activities 

Rainy days during the summer holidays are pretty much guaranteed in the UK. Whether you’re scrambling to salvage plans or just trying to avoid another afternoon of back-to-back cartoons, having a few fun indoor activities up your sleeve can be a total lifesaver.

Football Stadium Tour
For footy-mad kids, a behind the scenes stadium tour is the ultimate rainy day win. Whether it is walking through the players' tunnel at Wembley, sitting in the dugout at Liverpool or exploring Chelsea’s dressing rooms, these tours give them a real taste of matchday magic. Plus, it is educational without feeling like school.

Indoor Skydiving
No sunshine needed when you are flying indoors. Indoor skydiving is a thrilling way to get that weightless feeling without ever stepping on a plane. It is safe, exciting and just the right amount of thrill for kids who want to try something bold and different.

Pooch Therapy and Cuddles
When it is gloomy outside, there is nothing better than a dose of puppy love. Pooch therapy is as cute as it sounds. Kids get to cuddle, play and connect with a bunch of adorable dogs in a relaxed indoor setting. It is heartwarming, screen free and guaranteed to lift everyone's spirits.

So if you’re ready to take your summer holidays up a notch and actually enjoy some quality family time, these adventure days out are a great place to start. Whether you’re chasing sunshine, dodging rain or just trying to keep the kids busy without handing them a screen, these experiences are all about making real memories, having a laugh and surviving the six weeks with a bit of fun along the way.