We have put together a guide to summer events in the local community and places where children can eat cheaply.
If you know of anything else, please let us know and we can update our list.
Bury St Edmunds
Lackford Lakes holiday club
8 – 11-year-olds are invited to Lackford Lacks to join in some forest free play and nature-based activities. Lunch is included
Dates: 25 July, 1,2,8,9, 15,16,22,22 and 29 August
Times: 9.00am – 3.30pm
Price: FREE for those children who get benefit-related free school meals or £28 per child.
Find out more/book – https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/upcoming-events-lackford-lakes
Strong girl club
The Strong Girl Squad holiday club is for secondary-aged girls. Its mission is to help girls feel strong, mentally and physically, by teaching them about strength training in a female-led environment full of encouragement and fun.
Dates: 23, 25 and 30 July, 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 August.
Times: 11.30am – 3.30pm
Price: 12 FREE funded places for girls who get benefit-related free school meals or £24 per child.
Find out more/book – https://eequ.org/experience/7049/
Summer holidays in The Yard
Enjoy outdoor eco-activities next to St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds. Suitable for ages 11 – 18.
Dates: 21 and 31 July, 7, 14 and 21 August.
Times: 11.00am – 3.00pm
Price: Priority places and meal provided for children whose families get free school meals, pupil premium or an identified need.
Find out more/book – janedow@stedscathedral.org
Swim and lunch
Come and swim at your local leisure centre and enjoy lunch afterwards. Available in Sudbury, Bury St Edmunds, Hadleigh, Haverhill, Mildenhall and Newmarket
Dates: 22 July – 31 August
Times: Times vary
Price: FREE swimming spaces including lunch to support children and their families who are entitled to free school meals and/or through discretionary places.
Find out more/book – https://www.abbeycroft.org.uk/HAF/
Bury Rugby Club multi-sport camp
Get fit and active at Bury rugby club and take part in a variety of sports. Suitable for ages 5 – 12. All activity’s are aimed to be active, fun and inclusive as well as teaching the core values of sport and exercise.
Dates: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through the summer holidays
Times: 8.45am – 4.30pm
Price: FREE places available to those entitled to free school meals or pupil premium.
Find out more/book – https://eequ.org/experience/7244
Curve motion
Take part in either roller skating or soft place throughout the summer holidays. Available for children ages 5 – 18. Booking is essential.
Dates: Varying dates in July and August
Times: Varying times
Price: Fully funded admission throughout the summer holidays for those who get free school meals/pupil premium.
Find out more/book – www.curvemotion.uk/holiday-activities-fund
Thetford
Family fun
Coming to Thetford Market Place and The Carnegie & Guildhall Complex this summer!
Head back to those Nostalgic Summer Holidays, with a selection of events and activities for all to enjoy.
With family events running on Thetford Market Place as well as ticketed experiences and events in The Carnegie and Guildhall Complex, there’s something for everyone!
Dates: 15 August – 17 August
Times: 10am – 3pm
Price: Free
Find out more: https://thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/town-events/
Free family disco
Join in an evening of dancing and fun for all the family at the Market Place in Thetford.
Dates: 17 August
Times: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Price: Free and refreshments will be available to purchase
Find out more: https://thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/town-events/
Sandpit and much, much more
Roll up roll up to The Market Place in Thetford to join in some summer fun.
Dates: 18 August
Times: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Price: Free
Find out more: https://thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/town-events/
Haverhill
Haverhill in the park
Haverhill in the Park is back with an exciting number of musical acts coming to Haverhill Recreation Ground! A free event for all the family.
Dates: 16 – 17 August
Times: Times vary
Price: Free
Find out more: https://haverhill-tc.gov.uk/haverhill-in-the-park/
Newmarket
A creative summer at the National Horseracing Museum
Free family drop-in workshops every Wednesday and Friday Donations are welcome. Get creative! T-shirts, print making, pasta making and more.
Dates: 24 July – 30 August
Times: 11am – 3pm
Price: Free
Find out more: https://www.nhrm.co.uk/events/summer-holiday-fun-at-the-museum/
Memorial Gardens summer entertainment:
Whether you need to entertain the children or grandchildren, there are lots of free things to do in the Memorial Gardens and it is jam-packed with exceptional creative activities.
A weekly festival where kids can try out arts activities with professional artists and enjoy a wide range of fun free activities, including magic shows, art and circus workshops, face painting, storytelling, animal experience, theatre performances and as always, your favourite free inflatable fun.
Dates: 23 July, 3, 10, 17 and 24 August
Times: Times vary
Price: Free
Find out more: https://www.newmarket.gov.uk/event/memorial-gardens-summer-entertainment/
Brandon
Brandon Country Park’s summer holiday trail
Head to Brandon Country Park to follow the trail, solving clues along the way. If you find the special word you can collect a small prize. Just head to the cafe to pick up your trail sheet for £1.50.
Dates: 20 July – 2 September
Times: 10am – 4.30pm
Price: £1.50 per trail sheet
Find out more: https://www.whatsonwestsuffolk.co.uk/whats-on/details.cfm?id=810947&ins=1394592
Kids eat for free or at a discount during the summer holidays
- Asda – Kids eat for £1 all day every day
- Sainsbury’s – Kids eat for £1 with the purchase of an adult main from 11.30am every day
- Pausa café @ Dunelm – Kids get one mini main, two snacks and a drink free with every £4 spent after 3pm.
- Travelodge and Premier Inn – Buy one adult breakfast and two kids can eat breakfast for free
- Sizzling pubs – Monday – Friday 3 – 7pm kids mains are £1 with every adult meal.
- Morrisons – spend £4.49 and get one kids meal free all day every day.
- Tesco cafes – one free kids meal with every 60p spend from 22nd July.
- Whitebread inns – Two kids under 16 eat for free with every adult breakfast purchased.
- Hungry Horse – Kids eat for £1 on Mondays
- Dobbies Garden Centres – for every adult breakfast or lunch purchase, child eats free
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