August is here with skies so blue,
Summer adventures still waiting for you!
Dive into fun before school is in sight,
With memories to make in the warm daylight!
August is here and the sun is out, it’s the perfect time to enjoy those family days out! Don’t forget to sign up for your Picniq Perks account to earn points and claim rewards when you book with us!
Taylor Swift at Madame Tussauds
📆See her now!
📍London
Madame Tussauds have announced 13 brand new Taylor Swift figures coming to 13 different cities around the world this summer, and here’s your first look at London’s full-glam Eras Tour sparkly leotard Taylor! Head down to Madame Tussauds London this summer to snap a photo and strike a pose with her! Book here.
Hullabaloo Summer at Hobbledown Heath
📆21st July – 2nd September 2025
📍Hounslow
Get ready for a summer of magic at Hobbledown Heath! From 21 July – 2 Sep enjoy an enchanting summer extravaganza, where kids can enjoy foam fun, costume characters, paint throwing, animal talks, carnival-style games and lots more! Book here.
Of the Oak at Kew Gardens
📆3rd May-28th September 2025
📍Richmond, London
Our Story with David Attenborough at the Natural History Museum
📆Open now
📍London
Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE London
📆30th June – 27th July 2025
📍London
Immerse yourself in the unique world of the beloved video game as you explore the ‘Sea Life Islands’ on a guided tour. Plus meet Tom Nook and other residents, embark on a fossil dig, and more themed fun! Book here.
Oaklore at Kew Gardens
📆26th July – 31st August 2025
📍Richmond, London
A playful and anarchic collective of Oak-Keepers has landed at Kew Gardens for the summer! Step into an adventure of making and exploring, living out exciting stories and creating memories together, as you dive into the wonder of the oak tree. Meet unique characters, hear botanical wisdom, battle lightning with mighty acorns, and parade as you take your place as proud oaktivists! Book here.
We Were There: Family Day at HMS Belfast
📆1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd August 2025
📍London
On the selected dates this August, meet IWM’s veterans and eyewitnesses of conflict to gain a unique insight into the impact of war on people’s lives. You’ll hear an array of personal stories, recollections, and powerful memories from those who have experienced conflict first-hand. Book here.
Scream Through the Summer at The London Dungeon
📆All summer long!
📍London
Escape the blazing sun and stepping into the dark embrace of The London Dungeon as Jack the Ripper returns even darker and scarier than before, with a chilling take on the Whitechapel murders. Book here.
British Music Experience, Live Aid 40: Music, Power & Unity
📆5th June 2025 – 4th January 2026
📍Liverpool
The British Music Experience, Liverpool is to host a temporary exhibition looking at the legendary Live Aid concert 40 years later through some of the personal archive of organiser Bob Geldof. The Museum’s merch store will be selling limited original, official Band Aid and Live Aid merchandise after 40 years locked in a storage time capsule with profits going to the Band Aid Trust. Book here.
Summer of Play at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester
📆12th July – 7th September 2025
📍Manchester
This summer, get ready for a celebration of play like no other at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester! This action-packed event is full of awesome activities that help kids discover their unique Play Mode – whether they love to create, discover, build, dance or simply play their way. Book here.
The Great Turtle Odyssey at SEA LIFE Blackpool
📆Until 7th September 2025
📍Blackpool
This summer at SEA LIFE Blackpool is all about celebrating turtles! Follow the Turtly-awesome interactive activity trail, learn all about these graceful sea creatures, and take part in fun activities during your visit! Book here.
15 Years of Zog at The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse
📆Until 20th August 2025
📍Blackpool
Celebrate 15 years of Zog with magical adventures all summer long! Join Dragon School, complete fun challenges, and surprise Zog at his special birthday party! Book here.
Angry Birds at SEA LIFE Manchester
📆9th-31st August 2025
📍Manchester
Embark on an Angry Birds activity trail to learn about the incredible underwater world and the creatures that live within it. During the trail you will learn about the effects pollution is having on our oceans and what you can do to help! Book here.
Six Weeks of Summer Fun at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
📆19th July – 1st September 2025
📍Halifax
Get ready for daily activities, workshops, experiences and more every day at Eureka during the school holiday! Stay tuned for more info… Book here.
Body Snatchers at The York Dungeon
📆Until 31st August 2025
📍York
This summer, descend into the darkest corners of York’s grim past where the dead didn’t always rest in peace. The haunting Body Snatchers show returns, where you’ll uncover the grisly truth about grave robbing, and come face to face with the scheming resurrectionists who made a living digging up the dead! Book here.
Angry Birds at SEA LIFE Scarborough
📆Until 7th September 2025
📍Scarborough
Embark on an Angry Birds activity trail to learn about the incredible underwater world and the creatures that live within it. During the trail you will learn about the effects pollution is having on our oceans and what you can do to help! Book here.
Summer of Play at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham
📆5th July – 31st August 2025
📍Birmingham
This summer, get ready for a celebration of play like no other at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester! This action-packed event is full of awesome activities that help kids discover their unique Play Mode – whether they love to create, discover, build, dance or simply play their way. Book here.
Freddo’s Festival of Fun at Cadbury World
📆19th July – 31st August 2025
📍Birmingham
This summer at Cadbury World, join in the fun of Freddo’s Festival of Fun from 19th July- 31st August! Take your seats and enjoy the show as Freddo’s takes you on a musical journey through the world of Pop, Country and Rock. Expect magic and excitement as you dance the summer away in style in this fun packed live show! Book here.
Pirate Treasure Hunt at SEA LIFE Birmingham
📆12th July – 7th September 2025
📍Birmingham
This summer, take part in an interactive treasure hunt around the aquarium as well as lots of themed games, crafts and activities that are all pirate themed! Meet the captain along the way, and you’ll even win a prize for completing the trail! Book here.
Zog and the Flying Doctors at Warwick Castle
📆Now showing!
📍Warwickshire
A brand new Zog show has arrived at Warwick Castle, just in time for summer! Plus, lots more Zog activities including meet & greets, Zog Playland, an interactive activity trails, and so much more fun around the castle! Book here.
Pirate Treasure Hunt at SEA LIFE Hunstanton
📆Until 31st August 2025
📍Hunstanton
This summer, help the Captain find all the lost treasure that is hidden around the aquarium and fill in the pirate map as you go! Take part in an interactive treasure hunt around the aquarium, as well as lots of pirate-themed games, crafts and activities, meet Captain Careless, and win a prize for taking part! Book here.
Trolls: A field study at Whipsnade Zoo
📆21st June-22nd September 2025
📍Dunstable, Bedfordshire
From 21 June – 22 September, kids lead the way in the most magical family experience of the summer as a very special adventure comes to Whipsnade Zoo! Twelve magical trolls need the help of curious, nature-loving kids to show the way and help us all reconnect with nature! Book here.
Pirate Treasure Hunt at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth
📆Until 31st August 2025
📍Great Yarmouth
This summer, help the Captain find all the lost treasure that is hidden around the aquarium and fill in the pirate map as you go! Take part in an interactive treasure hunt around the aquarium, as well as lots of pirate-themed games, crafts and activities, meet Captain Careless, and win a prize for taking part! Book here.
Brickwrecks at Historic Dockyard Chatham
📆8th March-31st August 2025
📍Chatham
Summertime at Leeds Castle
📆26th July – 24th August 2025
📍Kent
Meet Paddington at Didcot Railway Centre
📆16th August 2025
📍Didcot, Oxfordshire
Angry Birds at SEA LIFE Brighton
📆2nd-17th August 2025
📍Brighton
Embark on an Angry Birds activity trail to learn about the incredible underwater world and the creatures that live within it. During the trail you will learn about the effects pollution is having on our oceans and what you can do to help! Book here.
All New Dinosaur Experience at Wookey Hole!
📆24th July – 1st September 2025
📍Wells. Somerset
The all new Dinosaur Experience is roaring into life in the valley beyond the caves at Wookey Hole this summer. Get ready to stomp, roar, explore, and have a roarsome good time, come rain or shine! There’s lots of secrets still to be revealed, but one thing we know is that Wookey Hole has gone absolutely Dinosaur madand you won’t want to miss it! Book here.
Camp Bestival Dorset 2025
📆31st July – 3rd August 2025
📍Lulworth Castle, Dorset
Get ready for a weekend of summer celebrations, live music, dance, delicious food, and plenty of family festival fun! This year’s Camp Bestival takes place at the stunning Lulworth Castle in Dorset from 31st July – 3rd August. Book here.
Summer Carnival at Longleat
📆19th July – 31st September 2025
📍Warminster
Longleat Summer Carnival arrives from 19 July – 31 August! Ride classic funfair rides such as the helter-skelter and swing boats. Perform carnival skills like stilt-walking and plate spinning, plus enjoy all the usual fun to be had a Longleat! Book here.
Summer of Sport at Milestones Museum
📆24th July – 1st September 2025
📍Basingstoke
This summer from 23 July – 2 Sep, Milestone Museum are bringing sport to life with a season of activity, exploration and hands-on fun for all ages. Through interactive exhibits and playful challenges, discover the stories behind some of the most popular sports! Book here.
Surviving the Stone Age at Cheddar Gorge
📆19th July – 1st September 2025
📍Cheddar, Somerset
Adventure like your prehistoric ancestors this summer. Enjoy live demonstrations and talks by hunter-gatherers that will bring your day out at Cheddar Gorge & Caves to life! Book here.
Gromit Unleashed 3
📆30th June – 31st August 2025
📍Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Pirate Treasure Hunt SEA LIFE Weymouth
📆24th May – 31st August 2025
📍Weymouth
This summer, take part in an interactive treasure hunt around the aquarium as well as lots of themed games, crafts and activities that are all pirate themed! Meet the captain along the way, and you’ll even win a prize for completing the trail! Book here.
