- Plan a Picnic
- A day at the Beach
- Visit a Playground
- Bicycle Rides
- Family Football Cup
- Build a Hammock
- Go Camping
- Take a Road Trip
- Invite everyone for a BBQ
The sun is up and shining bright, the loud chatter and laughter from children fills the streets again; this could mean only one thing… Summer is around the corner! Summer time is a bright rejuvenating time for everyone, especially in the UK, where nature radiates warmth and a sepia-tinted glow.
Although after spending a long winter indoors, being able to walk outside, and take in the warmth around you is a blessing altogether. There are a number of ways to enjoy a typical British summer.
We’ve made a list of all the things you could do to make the best out of your summer evenings. Continue reading and find out more!
Exciting Ideas for a Typical British Summer
Summer brings about a bout of energy and enthusiasm you don’t see all year around – don’t let all this energy go to waste. Utilise this season by planning various activities with your children, family, or friends! Here’s a list of all the things you could do:
- Plan a Picnic
- A day at the Beach
- Visit a Playground
- Bicycle Rides
- Family Football Cup
- Build a Hammock
- Go Camping
- Take a Road Trip
- Invite everyone for a BBQ
Read ahead to find out how you can plan a perfect summer day for your friends and family!
Plan a Picnic
Picnics are the easiest and the most fun activity you can have with your family and friends during your summer time in the UK. Make sure you plan a great, fun picnic that no one will be able to forget. There is no other time better than summer where you can enjoy a colourful spring garden around your house. Pack some homemade sandwiches, some fruits, potato crisps and juice boxes. Visit a nearby park and make the most out of your day!
A Day At The Beach
Who could imagine a fun summer afternoon without considering a beach? We couldn’t either! Do your research, find the closest seaside destination that you can visit and invite your friends and family and plan your seaside trip with a group to enhance the fun. Spending the summer time on a family beach day is always fun. There are some essentials mentioned below that you would need to have the perfect typical British summer beach day:
- Hats
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Your bathing suit
- Your favourite book
- Pair of sandals
- Shorts
Tip: Don’t forget to pack some beach toys so your kids can have fun making the sandcastle.
Visit A Playground
There is a lot you can do at the playground. Parks and playgrounds are the most obvious places where you can have fun in the summers. Take your family out, grab your favourite book and go for a round of badminton or any sport that you may like. Lay in the ground and just absorb the sun while you can. Always remember to take your sunscreen along, to protect your skin, while making the most of your day.
Bicycle Rides
What’s the one thing you learn as a child and never forget? Riding a bicycle! On a perfect summer evening, grab a bicycle and just go roam around the park. There are shops in the UK that lend bicycles for one or two, find the perfect companion for your bike ride and enjoy! If you’re not a bicycle person yourself, make your kids enjoy riding in the sun! This could become the perfect opportunity for you to teach bike riding to your children!
Family Football Cup
Football is the most awaited activity that kids crave in the summertime.Grab a football and start playing outside. Make your children wear football shoes, take them to a park or playground and start kicking the ball. You can make it more challenging by inviting your cousins over and starting a family football cup. Divide equal players, set the goal limit and start the match off. You can also set a prize like a trophy to spice things up!
Build A Hammock
When you get tired and want to rest because of all the running and around the lawn. Don’t have one? Don’t worry, you can build one with your family! Look for what you will need, and get your family to help you build and then put it up! A hammock is a perfect place to relax, there are other options too that you can try to gain your energy. For instance, you can just lay on the grass and enjoy the cool grass on your skin while laying under the sun. Or you can use a swing to have a nice serene moment with the wind blowing on your face.
Go Camping
If you like the outdoors, camping is the right way to enjoy summer in the UK. Grab some tents, sleeping bags and backpacks full of items that you will be needing to spend your time outside. Take your children along and spend time outside, if your kids don’t know how to set a tent find this opportunity useful and teach them. Don’t forget to keep a first aid kit along with you when you pack your camping stuff. Pack some food items so you don’t starve while camping.
Take a Road Trip
If you live in the UK find a wilderness spot anywhere that is close to your house for an amazing road trip along with your family. Pack the items that you think will be of help to you along the way. For instance, you could pack some crisps and sodas to help you cater to your appetite during the journey. You can even pack cooked food for when you find the perfect spot for a bonfire. Just wander and enjoy the road trip solo or with a friend to create unforgettable moments.
Invite everyone for a BBQ
Food is the one thing that you can never abandon no matter what season you are in. For summer cookout you can have a nice BBQ session in your backyard. Invite your friends and play some light music, put up a few lights and grill that meat! BBQ sessions are a great way to spend a boring weekend. Go ahead and have the best Typical British summer BBQ.
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