Great ideas to liven up summer at home with the kids

Ah, that long stretch of the summer holidays - time to relax, enjoy the weather, and spend quality time with the kids. Or is it? While we may all associate summer with fun family days out and trips to the seaside - 32% of the 1,000 parents we surveyed actually said they’d rather spend more time at home over the holidays.

And with 79% of them feeling the summer holidays are the perfect time to reconnect with their kids - and nearly half saying their favourite days with their kids are spent in the comfort of their own home - we want to give you permission to go all out at home this summer.

So, especially to the 47% of you who feel pressure from social media to plan action-packed trips - check out our ideas below on making summer at home just as (if not more) exciting than a summer day out.

We all love the idea of taking the kids out for the day in the summertime - but is it really worth all that hassle? While there are undeniably lots of great activities children can take part in, we think staying at home offers numerous benefits, from cost savings and comfort to personal growth and quality family time. It also provides a chance to relax, pursue personal interests, and enjoy the local community, all while avoiding the stress and expenses associated with travel.

Turns out the parents we asked had a lot to say on this matter too! If you need an excuse to give yourself a break and stay home this summer.