Things to do in Warwickshire Summer holidays 2024
With the Warwickshire summer holidays 2024 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 2024
Join in with a Summer of Design at the British Motor Museum during the school holidays. Learn about car designs over the years and explore the latest exhibition, from Sketch to Street. Take a family tour with one of the resident car designers, visit the Car details garage and take on the “It’s all in the detail” family trail. All activities are included in the entry price.
Dates: 19th July to 2nd September 2024
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)
Whilst Kenilworth Castle is open throughout the summer holidays, events are only taking place on certain days. It’s well worth a visit anyway, but if you are keen to attend the events, make sure you check the dates.
- Hands on History – Weekends from 6th July to 1st September 2024: Travel back in time and find out what life was like for people who lived at Kenilworth Castle in the past. Listen to stories, go to sword school and take part in junior jousting.
- Legendary joust – Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July 2024: Four knights will be competing in a Medieval Joust complete with horses, armour and lances.
- Knight’s tournament – Saturday 24th to Monday 26th August 2024: Billed as the ultimate skill and strength test. Clashing swords and a medieval encampment will keep visitors entertained.
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, take a tractor safari and watch incredibly falconry displays.
Don’t forget to visit the regular attractions like the indoor slides, soft play and reptile enclosure. Head to the fun fair and theatre and then make your way outside to meet farmyard animals. Remember to spend some time in the guinea pig village and on the mini JCB track too.
Dates: 20th July to 2nd September 2024
Website: Hatton Adventure World
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Head off on a multi-house family trail across the Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust properties this summer. Inspired by the Women Who Made Shakespeare, there will be nature themed activities, artists’ workshops and live performances. Find out who was the only family member to live in all three of the homes, which house held five family members at the same time and more. Other events are taking place at individual properties, so it is worth having a look at their website to see what else is on when you visit.
Dates: 10th July to 1st September 2024
Website: Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Umberslade Adventure, Warwickshire Summer Holidays 2024
Umberslade is open to the public during Warwickshire summer holidays. 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 26th and 28th to 31st July and 1st to 30th August 2024.
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. Enjoy the live Zog stage show, Zog trail and Zog playland.
Dates: 25th May to 1st September 2024.
The Dragon Slayer evening events are back this year too, with theatre, special effects and light projection. This is a fascinating retelling of Guy of Warwick’s quest to battle a Danish Giant and a ferocious dragon. The event takes place in the central courtyard in a 360 degree seating arena.
Dates: 22nd to 26th, 30th and 31st August 2024.
Website: Warwick Castle
Review: Plutonium Sox review of Wars of the Roses at Warwick Castle
