What's On Summer Holidays in Coventry

Are you looking for things to do in Coventry during the Summer Holidays? There are heaps of activities and events on the Coventry Rocks website for you to browse at your leisure - just click this link to browse the full collection!

Short of time? We have gathered together a handful of our favourites below. So start scrolling and get planning for a jam-packed Summer full of fun! We hope you find something great!

What's On Summer Holidays in Coventry 2024

The Monster | Coventry Building Society Arena

The Monster is the world's largest inflatable obstacle course, and it's right here in Coventry until 1st September 2024! Perfect for ages 7+, The Monster is 300 metres long with over 40 obstacles - this is not your average bouncy castle! Slide down the Mega Slide, brave the Exterminator, and dare to enter the House of Hell. Bring your friends and let's see who can conquer The Monster!

Dates: Thurs - Sun until 1st September 2024
Times: Day time Sessions 10am – 6pm / Evening Sessions 7pm – 10pm (strictly over 18’s)
Location: Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Longford, CV6 6AQ
Suitable for: Ages 7+
Booking: Find all the info here

Coventry HAF Programme

Are you eligible for HAF and live in Coventry? Don't miss the opportunity to sign up for free holiday clubs, free days out over the summer, and nutritious food to help your children thrive. Coventry HAF is part of a national programme, funded by the Department for Education, which enables eligible children and young people to attend free activities and experiences with free nutritional food provided. Find out more.

Summer Fun Programme: Monday 22nd July 2024 - Sunday 1st September 2024
Location: Providers are available all over Coventry.
Find out more: Visit the Coventry City Council website for all the details.

Summer at St Mary's Guildhall | Coventry City Centre

Unlock the Mysteries of Dragons, Birds of Prey, and Tudors This Summer at St Mary's Guildhall! Experience the enchanting world of the Tudors on Tuesdays throughout the holidays. On the 2nd of August, don't miss meeting special birds of prey in the Great Hall and celebrate the bank holiday on Monday 26th August with an exciting new immersive dragon experience! Find out more.

Dates: 20th July 2024 - 1st September 2024
Location: St Mary's Guildhall, Bayley Lane, Coventry, CV1 5RN
Discounted tickets: With a Go CV or Go CV+ card, you are entitled to discounted or free entry.
Booking: Find all the info here

Free Return at Go Kids Play | Foleshill

Go Kids Play is an exciting indoor play and party centre in Coventry, why not pop in for a visit during the Summer Holidays! Visit Go Kids Play between 20th July 2024 and 8th September 2024 and get your free return ticket valid until 8th September 2024. Ts and Cs apply.

Offer available: 20th July – 8th September 2024
Location: 310 Kingfield Road, Coventry, CV1 4LD
Special Offer: Visit between 20/07/24 and 08/09/24 and get a free return! (Ts and Cs below)
Booking: Booking is not required. Find all the info here

Dino Discovery at Lower Drayton Farm | Staffordshire

Become a Dino Ranger for the day and help Professor Time solve the mystery of the Drayton Dinos! All part of the PLAY@ experience this summer, alongside the MASSIVE indoor and outdoor play zones, animal talks & interactions, legendary farm trailer ride, Bubble Shown and daily foam party fun. All aboard for a family adventure!

Dates: 20th July – 30th August 2024
Location: Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5RE
Discounted tickets: Use code DINOROCKS for 10% off tickets - online bookings only!
Booking:Find all the info here

Toddler Takeover | Leamington Spa & Birmingham

Toddler Takeover is for kids from 1 year to 6 years old so they can jump to their heart’s content in a 100% safe environment. This ticket includes access to all park facilities that are height appropriate such as the softplay frame, main court, dodgeball and tumble track.

Dates: Open every day during the Summer Holidays (9am - 10am)
Locations:
- AirHop Warwick, Tachbrook Park, Hermes Cl, Royal Leamington Spa, CV34 6NW
- Rush Birmingham, Lifford Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 3DZ
Suitable for: Ages 1 to 6 years
Find all the info here.

Summer at Ash End House Children's Farm | Tamworth

Head to Ash End House Children's Farm for amazing fun and discounts this summer! For a one-off membership fee of £6 per person (children and adults), each person then gains a large discount on each COMBI Farm and Play Barn entry!

Dates: Open every day in the summer holidays 9.30am – 5pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Location: Ash End Children's Farm, Tamworth, B78 2BL
Offer: Sign up for the Summer Discount Card and receive a discount on each COMBI Farm and Play Barn entry during July and August! Join here.
Find all the info here.

Dinosaur World Live | The Albany Theatre

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family direct from the West End! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.

Dates: Friday 30th August - Sunday 1st September 2024
Location: The Albany Theatre, Coventry, CV5 6JQ
Suitable for: All Ages
Booking: Find all the info here.

Kids Eat for £1 | Sky Blue Tavern City Centre

Sky Blue Tavern is home of the Sky Blue Army! And this Summer they are offering kids meals for £1 when you purchase a main meal!

Dates: Monday 22nd July 2024 - Friday 30th August 2024 (Monday - Friday excluding weekends)
Offer: kids meals for £1 when you purchase a main meal
Location: Sky Blue Tavern, Hertford Place, Coventry, CV1 3JZ
Table Booking: Bookings are recommended, but walk ins welcome!
Find all the info here.

Kids Eat for £1 | Benugo Bar & Kitchen, Canley

Family-friendly Benugo Bar & Kitchen in Warwick Arts Centre is the perfect place to take your little ones. There’s a Kids menu and it offers plenty of entertainment – from board games to toys and colouring. What’s even better – Kids Eat for £1 this summer!

Dates: Monday 29th July – Sunday 8th September 2024!
Offer: Get one £1 Kids Meal when accompanied by an adult purchasing one adult main meal. Can’t be used in conjunction with any other promotion.
Location: Benugo Bar & Kitchen, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, CV4 7AL
Table Booking: not required during the summer holidays, just turn up!
Find all the info here.

Family Boom Package | City Centre

Are you ready to feel the BOOM? Battle it out with family or friends with this awesome package from Boom Battle Bar Coventry!

Dates: 12pm - 5pm every day in the Summer Holidays
Location: Cathedral Lanes, Broadgate, CV1 1LL
Suitable for: a family of 4. Children must be 9-17 and the group must include 1 adult.
Booking: Pre-booking is advised.
Find all the info here.

Summer at London Road Cemetery

There are loads of summer events happening at London Road Cemetery! Have a go at free-lens photography, colourmixing, storytelling and cyanography at the Summer Sessions. It's the perfect excuse to check out the cemetery if you haven't visited since it's restoration. There's even a Tree Trail to highlight the exotic trees planted by the cemetery's architect, Joseph Paxton. Please pre-book your tickets to avoid disappointment.

Dates: July 26th, August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
Location: London Road Ceremony, London Rd, Coventry CV1 2JT
Find all the info here

Miniature Railway | Russells Garden Centre, Baginton

Take a trip round the grounds of Russell's Garden Centre on the 7 1/4 inch gauge miniature railway! Perfect for your miniature train enthusiasts!

Dates: 28th July, 4th, 17th and 25th August
Location: Russells Garden Centre, Mill Hill, Baginton, Coventry, CV8 3AG
Price: £1.50 / £5 for a family of four
Booking: Buy tickets on arrival
Find all the info here

Barkers Family Fun Fair | Coombe Abbey

Established for over 150 years the family owned funfair aims to provide fun for all of the family with attractions suitable for all ages.

Dates: Thursday 8th - Sunday 18th August 2024 | Opens 12pm each day
Location: Coombe Abbey Park, CV3 2AB
Booking: No booking needed, just turn up!
Find all the info here.

Drawing & Talking Therapy | Stoke

Is emotional trauma or anxiety holding your family back? Trauma Therapy by Trish offers a range of services for ages 4 to 104. Summer Holiday sessions include Emotion Discovery workshops and Block (lego) workshops.

Dates: Every Wednesday from 24th July - 28th August 2024 - 11am-12noon
Location: Meredith Road Baptist Church, Meredith Road, Coventry, CV2 5JH
Suitable for: ages 5+
Booking: sessions must be booked in advance.
Find all the info here.

Beyond Van Gogh | NEC

Step beyond the ordinary and into an experience that delves deep into the life and legacy of one of history’s most influential artists. For a limited time only at The NEC Birmingham, you can go beyond the frame of Van Gogh's work in an immersive showcase that sees over 300 of his paintings burst into life around you.

Dates: 1st August - 1st September 2024| Open every day except Tuesdays
Location: The NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Suitable for: everyone!
Booking: Find all the info here.

Child Chella Charity Festival | Radford

Join in the fun at this jam-packed, magical children’s festival in aid of The Azaylia Foundation. Expect some fantastic local businesses selling a range of different products as well as crafts, a raffle, sweets, toys, face painting, Spider-Man, princesses & glitter tattoo’s galore! Child-Chella will be the ultimate children’s fun day and one you definitely will not want to miss!

Dates: Saturday 17th August 2024
Location: Dunlop Sports Club, Burnaby Rd, Radford, Coventry, CV6 4BE
Prices: FREE entry
Booking: just turn up!
Find all the info here.

Doze Under Dippy | Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Head to Herbert Art Gallery & Museum and experience a truly unique family experience with Doze Under Dippy sleepovers. Stay overnight in the museum, snoozing under the feet of a 26-foot Diplodocus!

Dates: Saturday 17th August
Location: Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Wl, Coventry CV1 5QP
Suitable for: Children aged 6 – 11 and their grown-ups
Booking: Find all the info here.

Coventry Classic Car Club Summer Event | Earlsdon

Pop along to Coventry Car Club's Summer Event for a celebration of all things Classic Cars! You can also expect a car boot/jumble sale and other stalls. There will be entertainment, street food and refreshments, too.

Dates: 17th and 18th August 2024
Location: Earlsdon Rugby Football Club, R.F. Brown Pavillion, Mitchell Ave, CV4 8DY
Booking: Find all the info here.

Alpaca Fun Day - UHCW Fundraiser | Kenilworth

You will get to meet, greet, feed and cuddle some friendly real-life Alpacas, and maybe see some newborn baby ‘crias’. Afterwards, you will be invited to stay for a teddy bears picnic to celebrate the 76th birthday of the NHS. There will also be fun competitions and face-painting activities!

Dates: Sunday 18th August 2024
Location: War Memorial Park, Coventry, CV3 6PT
Booking: Find all the info here.

War Memorial Food Festival

CJ's Events will be bringing a huge selection of mouth-watering food and drink to the city. With local offerings as well as some from further afield, there’ll be something on offer for everyone to enjoy. Not only will your tastebuds be in for a treat, but your ears will too. There will be live music all day, and some great activities to keep the children busy as well.

Dates: Sunday 18th August 2024
Location: War Memorial Park, Coventry, CV3 6PT
Booking: Find all the info here.

Blaber's Hall Open Days | Fillongley

Come and visit the vineyard and enjoy some live music. Take a walk around the vines and enjoy a picnic overlooking the vineyard with a glass of Blaber Hall's superb wines all whilst enjoying the live music. Hale Bale seating available, wine by the glass and the bottle all available on the day. Wine Shop Open with tastings of all of their wines. Bar snacks and hot drinks will be available.

Dates: Friday 23rd August 2024
Location: Blabers Hall Wine Estate, Green End Road, Fillongley, CV7 8EP
Booking: Find all the info here.

Peppa Pig Fun Day | City Centre

Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day. Prepare to sing and dance with colourful scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big sandcastles, and even swim in the sea!

Dates: Wednesday 28th - Thursday 29th August 2024
Location: Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, CV1 1GS
Booking:Find all the info here.

Let's Grow at Coventry Cathedral

Come and join the team each Thursday during August to build their ‘Rubbish Garden’! A garden full of life made from recycled and recyclable materials. They’re spending their summer thinking about how to best care for our environment, and turn back some of the damage already done. At each Thursday event there will be free Tea, Coffee, Squash and water.

Dates: Thursdays in August | 10.30am
Location: Coventry Cathedral,
Booking: Find all the info here.

We hope you found lots of inspiration for things to do in Coventry during the Summer Holidays! Don't forget there are heaps of activities and events on the Coventry Rocks website for you to browse at your leisure - just click this link to browse the full collection!

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