5 Fun Things to do in Warwickshire This Summer With Kids
Looking for the best things to do in Warwickshire with kids this summer?
Whether your children love getting creative, spending time outdoors, enjoying live music or trying something completely new, Warwickshire is packed with fantastic family days out during the summer holidays.
From nature adventures and family festivals to arts, crafts and ice skating, here are some of the best kids' activities in Warwickshire for summer 2026.
1) Compton Verney – Near Warwick & Leamington Spa, Multiple Dates
Nestled in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, Compton Verney is one of the county's best family-friendly attractions, offering plenty to keep children entertained throughout the summer holidays.
With free drop-in sessions Wednesday through Friday, as well as specific
and affordable events like arts and crafts, play sessions, or forest schools, you’d be hard-
pressed to find a better location to spend the day as a family!
2) Waterside Festival – Stratford-upon-Avon, 21–23 July 2026
If you're looking for a relaxed family day out, the Waterside Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon is well worth adding to your summer calendar.
Celebrating community, creativity and the Commonwealth, this free festival features an artisan market alongside family-friendly entertainment throughout the weekend. It's the perfect opportunity to wander the riverside, enjoy delicious food and soak up the vibrant atmosphere.
Better still, it's completely free to attend and even welcomes four-legged family members too.
3) Warwick Folk Festival – Warwick, 23–26 July 2026
In keeping with The Strings Club musical message, where better to take the kids than the family
friendly Warwick Folk Festival, either for the day or the weekend!
Located at the impressive Warwick Castle, and with big folk names like Eddi Reader and Fisherman’s Friends, there’s no better place to introduce your kids to the joys of live music!
There is plenty of children’s entertainment such as boogies, the circus clown Wolly, and the Keith Donnelly Family Show, there’s no shortage of options for how you choose to spend the day as a family.
Children under 14 go free, making this an excellent value family day out full of music, laughter and unforgettable memories.
4) Wilder Families Fest – Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 25 July 2026
Returning for a third year, the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust are inviting families back to Coventry
for an afternoon of outdoor fun!
With their popular forest school programme for families, experience everything from den building, bug hunts, and more! At just £5 per family, it's an affordable opportunity to encourage children to explore, play and connect with nature while making wonderful summer memories together.
5) Planet Ice – Coventry Skydome, Multiple Dates
Looking to escape the endless summer heatwaves? What better way to cool off than ice skating
in Coventry?
Planet Ice Coventry offers plenty of opportunities for families to get active together with regular public skating sessions and lively disco skates throughout the holidays.
They also offer a one week course for beginners to learn how to skate for only £10 a
session, so by the end your child could be a skating prodigy!
Looking for childcare with a difference in Warwickshire for kids?
The Strings Club offers award-winning, 5★ rated Holiday Camps for children aged 4–11, combining the joy of music with creative, interactive and screen-free experiences.
Our fun-filled days include interactive guitar, violin or ukulele sessions, exciting themed workshops, energetic games and plenty of opportunities to make new friends and build confidence.