Top 5: Summer holiday activities

by Laura Cummins | 23 July 2014

Where? The Sea Life London Aquarium

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Date: Open seven days a week from 10am with last entry at 6pm

Price: Ticket prices start from £18.36 per adult and £13.52 per child. VIP experiences: VIP Shark Feed - £70 pp, VIP Turtle Feed - £55 pp, Snorkelling with Sharks - £125 pp – including entry to the attraction

Details: Visitors to the SEA LIFE London Aquarium will have the opportunity to help end whaling this summer as the attraction joins SEA LIFE Centre’s worldwide in a major new marine conservation campaign.

Spearheaded by The SEA LIFE Trust and the WDC (Whale and Dolphin Conservation), the campaign aims to stop the trafficking of whale products. As well as asking the public to sign a petition, the charity is also urging them to "wail for whales".

Guests to the attraction can visit a special conservation area throughout the summer with interactive content highlighting the issue including immediate sign up to the petition by iPad. The aim is to gather a million signatures by September.

For more information visit www.visitsealife.com/london

Where? Rhug Estate, Corwen, Denbighshire

Date: Summer months

Price: Free

Details: Experience an interactive farm walk at Lord Newborough’s organic farm, the Rhug Estate, in the beautiful Denbighshire countryside. By scanning QR codes on posts around the farm, you’ll discover the stories behind one of the most fascinating fields to plate farming operations in the UK. Spot young calves, lambs and gosling roaming over the 7,000 acres of farm land.

Showcasing the very best local artisan food and drink products, you can take home a taste of your visit to the Rhug Estate or have a meal at the award winning Bison Grill within the farm shop.

For more information visit: www.rhug.co.uk

Where? PSP Southampton Boat Show

Date: Running from Friday 12 September- Sunday 21 September 2014

Price: Two children under the age of 15 go free with each paying adult. £15 per adult with concessions available for over-60s, disabled visitors and groups of 10 people or more.

Details: If you’re looking for something a little different to entertain the kids this summer take a visit to internationally renowned PSP Southampton Boat Show. This year will mark its 46^th annual event. As one of Europe’s biggest outdoor boat shows, visitors will be treated to an array of exciting attractions, exhilarating experiences and world-class boats, all set against a stunning backdrop of the Show’s spectacular marina.

With a number of child friendly activities on offer such as the Get Afloat sessions, there is sure to be something for everyone to have a go at.

For the first time ever visitors will be able to take to the air on the new PSP Southampton Boat Show Eye- perfect to keep you parents entertained too! The ride will whisk guests more than 100 feet off the ground for a spectacular 360 degree view of the Show and surrounding Southampton area.

For tickets to the PSP Southampton Boat Show visit: www.southamptonboatshow.com

Where: EDF London Eye,

Date: July-September

Price: Book online and families can save up to 20% or save even more by combining a visit to the London Eye with any other Merlin attraction and save up to 40% on the standard ticket price.

Details: EDF Energy London Eye is offering a range of experiences to suit both families and friends making it a perfect day out for all during the school holidays.

With unrivalled 360 degree views across London and located on the famous South Bank where there is plenty to see and do. Choose from a variety of offers, such as a Day and Night Experience where you can experience the breath taking views, 135 metres above London, by day and by night - the best way to start a day out and the perfect end after a busy day of shopping and sightseeing.

For more offers and details on how to make bookings visit: www.londoneye.com

Where: Flipside Festival, Suffolk

Date: 3-5 October 2014

Price: Storytelling- Free, Art workshops- £2.50, Afternoon tea with Peter Rabbit and Beatirx Potter- £3.00

Details: Although this festival may begin at the end of the summer holidays, as it provides plenty of educational activities it will be a perfect end to begin a new school year. The Children’s Marquee will play host to some amazing stars from the world of children's (and adult's) literature. The cool and hip Benjamin Zephaniah, and Costa Prize winner Sally Gardner will read to the under 7s. They will be joined by rising Brazilian talent Socorro Acioli and Brazilian 'Grande Dame' Ana Maria Machado.

Bandits, Carnival Creatures and the Rainforest - Brazil's backdrop provides a wealth of artistic activities for kids. Art Workshops throughout the weekend. In addition kids can help to create a larger-than-life carnival backpack of exotic rainforest birds with artist Bekka Tozer.