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News - July 2026
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Budget-friendly summer days out
22nd July 2026
Looking for a stress-free, budget-friendly way to keep the kids entertained this summer? National Art Pass has launched its third ‘Kids Aloud’ initiative, with museums and galleries across the country inviting families to enjoy a packed programme of activities designed especially for children. Created...
Is the UK set for a bumper summer of butterflies?
17th July 2026
Warm weather could pave the way for colourful clouds of butterflies this summer - but scientists need public’s help to discover the full picture Britain could be on the brink of a bumper summer of butterflies, with a warm, dry spring raising hopes of an abundant season ahead for some of the...
Free Family Festival at Glasgow 2026
16th July 2026
GAME ON at Kelvingrove Park - a free summer of fun for all the family! Open every day throughout the Games from 23 July to 2 August, the Game On Live Site is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere, watch the sporting action and enjoy a packed programme of free activities for all ages. You might...
Lounges across the UK Launch ‘Little Loungers Summer Passports’ to Keep Kids Entertained All Summer Long
15th July 2026
Families heading to their local Lounge this summer can look forward to a brand‑new activity as Little Loungers Summer Passports launch 10th July and run until 7th September. The free, limited‑edition passport - created in collaboration with Cawston Press and supported by sustainable childrenswear...
Stick to bricks: how Xplora is starting a national movement to delay smartphones
6th July 2026
Sten Kirkbak is the CEO and founder of Xplora Technologies – a Norwegian-based company that is on a mission to help families choose the right devices for their children at a time when the negative impact of phones and social media are in the spotlight like never before. Sten set up the company...
Kids go free this summer with Official London Theatre’s Kids Week!
3rd July 2026
Kids Week will run throughout the summer holidays from Monday 20th July – Monday 31st August, where a child aged 17 and under can see a show for free when accompanied by an adult paying full price, plus an additional two children can attend for half price – and there’s no booking fees. From...
Do Much More This Summer with Everyone Active's £2 activities
1st July 2026
If you want to keep your children active, entertained and off screens this summer, a local campaign aims to make that a little easier. The Much More This Summer campaign, run by award-winning leisure operator Everyone Active, is offering a wide range of family-friendly activities – all for just...