The sun has got his hat on and the holidays are here,
Where will you visit, somewhere far or near?!
Make the most of the summer with fantastic days out,
We’ve already made the ultimate list so no need to shout!
Schools out for the summer! Make it a summer to remember with fantastic family days out in the sun. Don’t forget to sign up for your Picniq Perks account to earn points and claim rewards when you book with us!
Hampton Court Palace Food Festival
📆24th-26th August 2024, 📍London
Free £5 Picniq voucher with your booking!
Kew the Music at Kew Gardens
📆8th-14th July, 📍London
Poo at the Zoo at London Zoo
📆25th July-1st September 2024, 📍London
Get ready to explore the fascinating world of wildlife waste at London Zoo this summer with fun family games and activities where you can discover the science behind how droppings help us understand animal diets, habitats, and health. This event promises lots of fun for curious minds and animal lovers – become a poo-ologist for the day, enjoy live shows, storytelling, workshops and a mystery trail! Book here.
Rainforest Adventure at SEA LIFE London
📆20th July-1st September 2024, 📍London
Grab your activity sheet and start exploring the rainforest and the incredible creatures that inhabit it! Enjoy hands on interactive exhibits and see the rainforest in ways you haven’t experienced it before. Solve clues, discover the wildlife, and become a part of an important expedition to conserve the rainforest. Book here.
Theatre on Kew at Kew Gardens
📆Selected dates from 19th July-1st September 2024, 📍London
Kew Gardens is gearing up for an explosive summer of three incredible outdoor theatre productions to be enjoyed by all the family. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Wind in the Willow, and The Dream Fairies – Adventure to Bubble Land are the choices this year and each bring its own magical twist on classic and beloved tales. Book here.
Rotten Royals at The London Dungeon
📆13th July-4th November 2024, 📍London
Get ready to experience another horrifying show at The London Dungeon this summer because Rotten Royals is back! Witness the Royal execution of the king and help out the Executioner with an event that will go down in the history books. Book here.
Barbie®: The Exhibition at The Design Museum
📆5th July 2024-23rd February 2025, 📍London
Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition
📆Open now until 2nd September 2024, 📍London
For a limited time only, experience the incredible life of the People’s Princess in this intimate exhibition featuring never before seen photographs taken by official Royal photographer Anwar Hussein. This 60-90 minute experience is suitable for all ages, and a must-do for anyone interested in the fascinating life of the Princess. Book here.
Meet Prince Charming at Shrek’s Adventure
📆26th July-1st September 2024, 📍London
Enola Holmes at Madame Tussauds London
📆19th July, 📍London
Madame Tussuads London have announced the long awaited arrival of Millie Bobby Brown’s Enola Holmes wax figure! Mystery-solving whizz Enola Holmes of the hit Netflix franchise is next to join the attraction’s line-up, so get your thinking caps on, the game is afoot! Book here.
Doctor Who at Madame Tussauds London
📆19th July, 📍London
This summer, Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifthteenth Doctor is coming to Madame Tussauds London along with a specially created Whoniverse themed set! Keep an eye out for his waxwork debut as part of Madame Tussuads’ brand new film and TV zone which opens on the 19th July Book here.
Henry VIII’s Joust at Hampton Court Palace
📆13th, 14th, 20th & 21st July, 📍London
Free £5 Picniq voucher with your booking!
Witness a real life joust at Hampton Court Palace on selected weekends this July! Be dazzled by daredevil tricks, pick your favourite knight to cheer on and enjoy a day at the home of Henry VIII, look closely and you may even see the King himself taking part. Plus, enjoy breathtaking falconry displays throughout the day. Book here.
Horrible Science at Kew Gardens
📆20th July-1st September 2024, 📍London
Get up close and personal with the nasty side of nature with a brand new summer programme at Kew Gardens. Enjoy activities, and facts that make science fun, with events inspired by the Horrible Science book series. Budding scientists can get hands on and discover the bizarrely dreadful side of nature like never before! Book here.
Angry Birds at SEA LIFE Manchester
📆13th July-8th September 2024, 📍Manchester
Join the Angry Birds on an underwater adventure this summer to discover how you can help protect our Oceans! This fun and educational activity trail around the aquarium includes games and activites, crafts, photo ops, the chance to meet the angriest bird of them all – Red, and a reward at the end! Book here.
60 Years of A Hard Day’s Night at The Beatles Story Museum
📆Opens 11th July 2024, 📍Liverpool
Summer at Castle Howard
📆1st August-1st September 2024, 📍York
Summer Adventures at Wicksteed Park
📆13th July-1st September 2024, 📍Kettering
Bluey & Bingo at Dudley Zoo
📆7th July 2024, 📍Dudley
Meet & greet characters at Cadbury World
📆All year round, 📍Birmingham
Camp Bestival Shropshire
📆15th-18th August 2024, 📍Shropshire
Camp Bestival part 2 is back and bigger than ever! Designed by families especially for families, Camp Bestival combines all the fun of a fantastic family camping holiday with everything you’d expect from an idyllic and action-packed festival adventure. Book here.
Summertime at Leeds Castle
📆From 20th July, 📍Kent
Save up to 8% and get a free £5 Picniq voucher!
Leeds Castle in Kent has a jam-packed schedule this summer with plenty of family activities to enjoy! Explore woodland animals with a family trail around the grounds, witness the enchanting new sculpture trail which features animals crafted by local artists, enjoy a car show down by the moat, and so much more waiting within the castle grounds. Book here.
Meet Paddington at Didcot Railway Centre
📆26th August 2024, 📍Didcot
Wild Summer at Howletts Wild Animal Park
📆20th July-1st September 2024, 📍Canterbury
The Railway Children & Steam Day at Didcot Railway Centre
📆2nd August 2024, 📍Didcot
Meet Bluey and Paw Patrol’s Chase at Africa Alive
📆10th August and 24th August 2024, 📍Lowestoft
On Saturday 10th August, catch Chase from Paw Patrol at intervals throughout the day in the safari park for a meet & greet and a photo! Or, head to Africa alive on Saturday 24th August to meet Bluey! Book here.
Summer Fun at Whipsnade Zoo
📆20th July-3rd September 2024, 📍Dunstable
Hey Duggee at Banham Zoo
📆17th August 2024, 📍Norfolk
Camp Bestival Dorset
📆25th-28th July 2024, 📍Lulworth Castle
Dinoroar at Longleat
📆20th July-1st September 2024, 📍Warminster
Get ready for Jurassic summer at Longleat with this roar-some event! Come face-to-face with earth’s mightiest predators with animatronics, embark on a virtual reality adventure, meet dinosaur favourites, or lose yourself in a trail around the park, before going wild on the brand-new giant inflatable. Slip, slide and scramble your way through the ultimate jungle play zone! Book here.
Summer at Haynes Motor Museum
📆25th July-2nd September 2024, 📍Yeovil
Explore an exciting family trail museum, marvel at the brand new Richard Hammond’s Drivetribe exhibition, discover the history of motorcycles in another new exhibit, enjoy outdoor car displays, and so much more this summer! With hands-on and interactive exhibits all over the museum and plenty of opportunity for play and exploration, it’s the perfect family day out this summer. Book here.
Caveman Curiosity at Cheddar Gorge
📆25th July-1st September 2024, 📍Somerset
Spark some curiosty and imagination this summer and travel back in time to the Stone Age at Cheddar Gorge! Enjoy being immersed in live demonstrations, informative talks, dress-up opportunities, a fun quiz and an interactive skeleton trail on this interactive family adventure, all included in your day ticket! Book here.
Tumble’s Summer Celebration at Dartmoor Zoo
📆20th July-1st September 2024, 📍Plymouth
Save up to 7% and get a free £5 Picniq Voucher with your booking!
King Arthur at Bristol Old Vic
📆29th July-3rd August 2024, 📍Bristol
Anna Hibiscus’ Song at Bristol Old Vic
📆28th July-31st August 2024, 📍Bristol
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