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Fun for kids this summer
With the summer holidays under way, we’ve brought together information about free and paid-for activities taking place locally for different age groups. From arts and crafts, to sports camps and outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone!
This summer children aged 5-16 who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals will also be able to enjoy healthy food and an exciting programme of free events and activities with HAF Fun Pompey. Visit the website and use the links there to book places directly with providers.
Activities, camps and clubs
| What | Where | Find out more |
|---|---|---|
| Fun and free Wild World Heroes summer reading challenge | Sign up at any library in Portsmouth | www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk |
| Go Wild in the Park events | Tamworth Park, Milton Park, Victoria Park | www.portsmouth.gov.uk/wild |
| YMCA Portsmouth day camps | Charter Community Sports Centre | https://ymca-fg.org/portsmouth-daycamps/ |
| Motiv8 activities – from sports to cooking and creative workshops | Various locations across the city | https://motiv8.org.uk/our-activities-portsmouth/ |
| Street Strong Youth Projects – summer holiday activities | Various locations across the city | https://www.facebook.com/streetstrongyouthproject/ |
| Watersports and land-based activities for 8-18 year olds | Andrew Simpson Centre, Langstone Harbour | https://andrewsimpsoncentres.org/our-centres/portsmouth/ |
| Junior assault course and summer fun | Fort Nelson | https://royalarmouries.org/whats-on/?where=FortNelson |
| Free creative workshops for the whole family | Aspex Gallery | https://aspex.org.uk/event/summer-saturdays/ |
| PYC Portsmouth youth clubs and activities | Various locations across the city | https://www.pycportsmouth.co.uk/ |
| Imagine Portsmouth photo and poetry competition | No location | https://imagineportsmouth.co.uk/how-to-get-involved/ |
| Stomp For Stamps | Various locations | https://myjourneyportsmouth.com/stompforstamps2021 |
| Port Solent Kids Club | Port Solent (every Tuesday and Thursday during summer holidays) | https://www.portsolent.com/whatson |
| Seafront trail | Various locations around Southsea | https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/2021/08/05/seafront-trail |
Family events
See what’s happening in the city on our Visit Portsmouth website.
Out and about
The Visit Portsmouth website is also the place to find out more about the city’s attractions and venues.
You could check these ideas out too:
Swimming pools and splash pools and the free swimming scheme