Summer holiday activities for tweens and teens
Ideas for summer holiday activities suitable for tweens and teens, from free to paid, with tips on how to get better deals
Days out
Sezincote Gardens and House tour
What’s there to see at Sezincote Gardens in the Cotswolds, and what you find out about at a Sezincote House tour
Tour at Wollaton Hall and Deer Park Nottingham
Review of a visit to Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, Nottingham, including what we saw in the tour around the hall.
Activities at Axed Nottingham and Fun Station at The Cornerhouse
Enjoying activities for tweens at The Cornerhouse Nottingham, trying out axe throwing at Axed Nottingham and Fun Station arcade games
Visiting the Robin Hood Experience Nottingham
We visited the Robin Hood Experience in Nottingham, reviewing the small museum experience full of Robin Hood history and memorabilia.
Eating out: George’s Great British Kitchen Nottingham
Review of eating out at George’s Great British Kitchen Nottingham, our experience, the service and the food
Blenheim Palace Crowns and Coronets, and downstairs tour
Visiting the Royal Connections Crowns and Coronets exhibition at Blenehim Palace Oxfordshire, and what happens on the downstairs tour
London day trip: Tower of London, Monument and Borough Market
London day trip itinerary around Tower of London, Monument and Borough Market, great mix of stops for pre-teens and older children
Snowdrops at Painswick Rococo Garden
Visiting Painswick Rococo Garden to see the snowdrops in the historic designed garden, with sculptures, follies and wooded walkways.
Where to see a tractor run in the UK
Support charities and farmers, and enjoy watching a festive tractor run in your local area. Find out more about them and locations
Christmas light trail at Blenheim Palace 2022
Visiting the christmas light trail at Blenheim Palace, with thoughts on the lights, the food, the market and crowds.