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 following school holidays: spring (Easter), summer, autumn (October) and winter. 

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 go live on the first of each delivery month (1 April, 1 July, 1 October and 1 December). Please check back to book your place. To request a HAF code, register here.

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 to16 years (SEND 18 years). Siblings can attend with an eligible child.  

The family activity days include access to venues such as White Post Farm, Nottingham Ice Arena, Nottingham Castle and Adventures at the Mill. They will be advertised throughout the year.

Adventures at The Mill

Family days include the new High Trek and ZipTrek courses, suitable for ages 7 plus. Ages 7-11 years require a participating adult to go on the course with them, children aged 12-17 years require a spectating (or participating) adult. Big Zipwire – suitable for ages 7 plus, children aged 7-17 years require a spectating (or participating) adult. Net Park is suitable for ages 3 plus. Children aged between 3-4 years require a participating adult.

At least one child in the group must have a valid HAF code. If you do not have a HAF code, you can register here: Register for a HAF code | Nottinghamshire County Council

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 on what you can get up to:

• 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'.