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20/06/2025

What to Do During the Summer Period: A Guide to Keeping Yourself Occupied

What to Do During the Summer Period: A Guide to Keeping Yourself Occupied The Oliver\\\'s MadhouseThe summer holiday stretches forward… bright and full of possibilities. The sunshine and longer days are the perfect treat after a dreary winter and slow-warming spring. But how do you make the most of it?

Embrace the Great Outdoors (Sensibly!)

In the UK, there is such a fantastic array of outdoor opportunities. In England and Wales alone, there are 5,800km of National Trail routes, with thousands upon thousands of parks and public green spaces for more relaxed enjoyment. Fancy a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities? The National Trust has over 500 UK properties; plan a day out (or three).

The secret to embracing the great outdoors is all in preparation and selection. Will you climb Yr Wyddfa? Or wander the gardens of Hampton Court? Similarly, dress and pack for the weather forecast and destination. Hydration and shade are vital during the hottest parts of the day, but if you’re heading to higher altitudes, waterproofs and layers are still important.

What to Do During the Summer Period: A Guide to Keeping Yourself Occupied The Oliver\\\'s MadhouseDiscover Free Cultural Experiences

Summer is full of free experiences. This summer, it’s worth checking out the endless possibilities across the UK (especially London). There’s a packed schedule of cultural events and attractions, from street festivals like the Notting Hill Carnival to extra exhibits at places like the Natural History Museum. Embrace the sun at outdoor festivals, or seek cooling solace inside museums or galleries.

Stay Entertained Indoors: Cool Comfort and Online Fun

Indoor entertainment doesn’t have to stay limited to museums and galleries. There are plenty of other venues where you can stay cool in the UK.

Don’t forget online fun, either —  free bingo might be a crowd-free solution. Nobody wants to sit in a stuffy hall without air conditioning, do they?

Seek Out Opportunities for Free Prizes

All adults need their downtime. Forget traditional gambling; there are ways to achieve frivolous fun without investing a penny. Online platforms and apps run games that reward participation alone.

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About Jaime

Jaime Oliver is a multi-award-winning parenting and family blogger from Nottingham who has been sharing her parenting journey online at The Oliver’s Madhouse since 2012. Jaime writes about life with her 2 little boys from days out and adventures to milestones and moments there is no parenting or family topic she wouldn’t share to normalise and celebrate the differences in parenting.



When Jaime is not writing about her family she is can be found writing about her journey of self-discovery in learning to cook and fall in love with her home again on her food and interiors blog notTHATJaimeOliver.com

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