Things to do in Warwickshire Summer holidays 2025
With the Warwickshire summer holidays 2025 rapidly approaching, it’s time for a list of things to do in the area. Lots of attractions have events taking place this year, both indoors and outside. From family trails to fun days and activity camps, there’s lots to see and do around Warwickshire. If you’re on a budget, check out my post about free things to do in Warwickshire as well.
This post covers the Warwickshire area only. If you are looking for days out in nearby counties during the summer holidays, please see below:
British Motor Museum, Warwickshire Summer holidays 2025
Join in with a Summer of Senses at the British Motor Museum during the school holidays. Touch, smell, look and listen to the daily theme as you explore the museum’s collection from a different perspective. Follow the senses family trail using sight, smell, touch and hearing. There’s a different theme every day of the week, so do check them out and decide which one you’d enjoy the most before deciding when to visit. All activities are included in the entry price.
Dates: 19th July to 1st September 2025
Website: British Motor Museum.
Draycote Water
Whilst there are no specific events taking place this summer holidays, Draycote Water is a great place for a family day out. It’s ideal if you are on a budget too, since you only have to pay for parking.
This 240-hectare reservoir and country park has plenty of other activities on offer. A five-mile tarmac pavement around the reservoir is ideal for walking and cycling. Head up Hensborough hill top for a picnic with a view, and spot water birds including rare species from the bird-watching hide. Sailing and windsurfing lessons incur an additional cost.
Facilities include two sets of toilets, a small shop selling snacks, toys and ice creams, a picnic area with benches, and the Waterside Restaurant with great views across the reservoir.
Website: Severn Trent.
Kenilworth Castle (English Heritage)
Kenilworth castle has partnerered with Taskmaster to provide activities for the whole family to get involved in this summer. Collect a score card and complete taskmaster challenges as you look around. Mini golf is available every day as well as archery at weekends. The event is included in the standard admission fee. English Heritage members get free entry and if you’re not a member, it’s cheaper to book in advance as you’ll get 15% off.
Dates: 19th July to 31st August 2025.
Website: Kenilworth Castle
Review: Plutonium Sox review of a dog friendly family day out at Kenilworth Castle.
Hatton Adventure World
Get ready for a summer adventure at Hatton World during school holidays. Explore the Maize Maze, enjoy a foam party, and listen to storytime with Snorty. Don’t forget to visit the regular attractions like the animals, indoor slides, tractor safari, falconry, magic shows, bouncy castles, soft play and reptile enclosure.
Dates: 19th July to 1st September 2025
Website: Hatton Adventure World
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Different activities take place at each of the Shakespeare homes this summer. Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Shakespeare’s New Place both have explorer backpacks to loan out to children. New Place also has Women Who Made Shakespeare workshops taking place and Anne Hathaway’s cottage has craft activities on Wednesdays. Shakespeare’s birthplace has live performances in the gardens and an exhibition about becoming Shakespeare.
Dates: 16th July to 31st August 2025.
Website: Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Umberslade Adventure, Warwickshire Summer Holidays 2025
Umberslade is open to the public during Warwickshire summer holidays and they now offer camping on selected dates. This large outdoor facility offers lots of activities to get everyone outside and active, including:
- A fun Low Ropes Course for all ages just 2 feet from the ground between 13 impressive oak trees.
- The challenging Commando Course is great for confidence, competition, motor skills and a test of your physical ability.
- The Events Field has a picnic area as well as Bluebells Lodge, which provides hot and cold food and drinks.
- Nature trails
- Archery
- Zip line
- Tree climbing with experienced instructors
- Dedicated den building area
- Toddler play area
Dates: 22nd to 25th, 28th, 30th and 31st July and 1st, 3rd to 8th, 10th to 15th, 17th to 22nd and 24th to 28th August 2025.
Website: Umberslade Adventure.
Warwick Castle
Summer holidays are always a great time to visit Warwick Castle. This year, look out for the fantastic Wars of the Roses Live, complete with horseback jousting in the purpose-built arena. Visit the Horrible Histories maze, watch the largest bird of prey show in the UK and witness the Trebuchet being fired. Enjoy the live Zog and the flying doctors stage show, Zog trail and Zog playland.
Dates: 19th July to 31st August 2025.
Website: Warwick Castle
Review: Plutonium Sox review of Wars of the Roses at Warwick Castle
