katehodges June 30, 2026 6 min read

18 Things To Do With Your Family in July

Yes, it's hot. Cool off with icy garden games, play hide-and-seek in a shady forest, or lay in the long grass of a meadow and count butterflies. Or seek refuge in a gallery; find celebrations of fairy tales and huge, community-shaped artworks. Plus free festivals and witchy walks!

Tags: What's on, family life, seasonal celebration

18 Things To Do With Your Family in July — Sitting in a garden, picking peas and popping them straight into your mouth is one of the greatest childhood pleasures - **Great British Pea Week** runs from 7th July

Once Upon A Time...

...the British Library mixed together authors, singing sessions, dancing and mask-making to create a huge, day-long celebration of fairy tales. Legendary children’s author Chris Riddell will be present, as will beloved poet Joseph Coelho, the master of Fairy Tales Gone Bad. Join draw-alongs, card game sessions and take a look at the magical Fairy Tales exhibition. Festival is free, exhibition ticketed. More here.