I recently read how much we all spend on days out in the summer holidays and I have a terrible memory so cant actually remember how much it was (sorry thats not very helpful haha) but it was a lot! We all know that the summer holidays can be really expensive so I have put together a handy list of free stuff going on this summer. It will also be helpful for those down days in between some of the bigger stuff.
As well as these I would recommend taking a look at what’s on at your local libraries as they often have stuff on for free (or at a minimal cost),
Central Bedfordshire Libraries
Luton Libraries
Hertfordshire Libraries
Buckinghamshire Libraries
Milton Keynes Libraries
Children’s Centres also often also have free activities for children age 5 and under with siblings up to 8 and don’t forget the Free Childrens Trail in Leighton Buzzard.
My 50 Family Days Out blog has some ideas for free too so make sure you take a look.
Butterfly Corner – Aylett Nurseries
St Albans, Herts
From 13th July – 15th September 2019
This temporary constructed Butterfly Corner allows visitors to walk amongst free flying butterflies. If you wanted to make a bit more of a day of it then right next door is Maidenhead Aquatics where you can feed their karp for a minimal cost and visit their small soft play for free.
The Beach – Centre MK
Milton Keynes, Bucks
From 20th July – 1st September
Outside John Lewis in the shopping centre in Milton Keynes there is a free beach. Throughout the day you can enjoy playing in the sand and you can even watch Punch and Judy for free.
The Beach – Frosts
Willington
Until 1st September
The beach isnt featured on their website but you can go along to Frosts and enjoy playing in the sand for free
More information (location)
Play Sessions – MKPA
In and around Milton Keynes
From 22nd July – 30th August
Enjoy free outside play lots of variety with craft, games and inflatables at different location around Milton Keynes. It’s a lovely opportunity to enjoy some simple activities.
Play in the Parks
In and around St Albans
From 22nd July – 30th August
Enjoy free outdoor active sessions in and around St Albans. The sessions each run for 2 hours and there is no need to book, just turn up! They run on every week day in different locations (excluding bank holiday Monday
Dinosaur Exhibition at Tring Natural History Museum
Tring
Until 11th October
Tring Natural History Museum currently have a British Dinosaurs From Fossils to Feathers exhibition on. Visit the exhibition (as well as the rest of the museum) for free!
The Beach at Riverside
Hemel Hempstead
From 20th July to 8th September
Enjoy the beach and weekly activities all for free at Riverside Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead.
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