Activities and venues
There are plenty of fantastic activities happening across the county as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme. Programmes run in the spring (Easter), summer, autumn (October) and winter school holidays.
Children and young people can access the following:
- 4 days of face-to-face activity in spring (Easter)
- 12 days of face-to-face activity in summer
- 4 days of face-to-face activity in autumn (October half term)
- 4 days of face-to-face activity in winter
Bookings for summer activities will open on Monday, 30 June. The council's approved holiday clubs are listed on an external booking system, called Eequ and is also where you can book places. You will need to register an account to book. View Eequ’s Privacy Statement. Further support can be requested at hello@eequ.org
All Nottinghamshire approved programmes will state 'Funded by Nottinghamshire County Council' in orange text on the listing. Any listings that do not have the orange ‘Funded by Nottinghamshire County Council’ are not associated with the HAF Nottinghamshire programme and checks should be made before booking with other holiday clubs.
See a video showing how the Eequ system works on a mobile phone or tablet, or on a desktop/laptop.
Providers
Please check back soon for details of summer HAF providers and venues.
Family activity days
Family activity days are a wonderful way for the whole family to enjoy a day out together. The target age range is 5 to 16 years (SEND 18 years). Siblings can attend with an eligible child.
The family activity days include venues such as White Post Farm, Nottingham Ice Arena, Nottingham Castle and Adventures at Mill Waters. They will be advertised throughout the year.
Adventures
Family days include the new High Trek and ZipTrek courses, suitable for ages 7 plus. Ages 7 to 11 years require a participating adult to go on the course with them. Children aged 12 to 17 years require a spectating (or participating) adult. Big Zipwire – suitable for ages 7 plus; children aged 7 to 17 years require a spectating (or participating) adult. Net Park is suitable for ages 3 plus. Children aged between 3 and 4 years require a participating adult.
Activities at home
If you can't get to a face-to-face club, there are lots of things you can do to keep entertained at home. Visit the links below for more ideas:
- BBC Bitesize - online resources for primary and secondary school children
- NHS Healthier Families - Easy ways to eat well and move more
- Oxford Owl for Home - FREE eBook Library
- National Trust - 50 things to do before you're 11¾
- NHS Healthier Families - 10 minute shake up games
Not sure which district you are in?
If you aren't sure which district you are in, you can use the government's 'find your local council' search. If you are in Nottinghamshire, it will show you the county council and the name of your district council.
Are you a Nottingham City Council resident?
For the Nottingham City Council HAF programme please contact:
Tel: 07977 853946
Email: FreeFunandFood@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Website: FREE Fun and Food | Ask Lion - Nottingham City Directory or visit Asklion.co.uk and search 'Free Fun and Food'.
