The summer period in the UK is one of the best times to enjoy the country. With this being the best time to be in the UK and its popular cities according to Intrepidtravel.
This isn’t only for tourists and visitors to the UK. This also applies to people living and working in the UK.
The summer period in the UK is categorized as having the best weather and long-lasting days, you wouldn’t want to spend that time indoors throughout the summer?
There’s something about that combo (good weather and free time) that just takes some weight off your shoulders.
More so, there’s always something for everyone to do. Activities for a single individual, family, or for a party of two and more? Loads of places to hold large gatherings between friends, while creating incredible memories.
Minding your activities because of your financial commitments? There are a couple of activities that are low budget and relatively cheap, allowing you to enjoy summer activities nevertheless.
HERE ARE A COUPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO THIS SUMMER IN THE UK
With an ever-ending bucket-list of activities anyone can get engaged with this summer, we will be rushing through some of the activities and you can find one or a couple that you might want to try this warm season.
- Attending an Outdoor Concert.
Beautiful weather, clear skies, and good music. This might sound like a line straight from the fantasy, but best believe it’s in the memory of an individual who has experienced an outdoor concert in the warm season of summer.
Live music and concerts are held in all seasons in the UK, however, the summertime is time for outdoor live music.
With many concerts having emerging talents and global stars performing, even if you don’t see your favorite artist, you’ll be sure to find another artist that interests you.
- Going on a Food Tour
The UK culinary scene is known for its absorption of many continental palates and its taste-tuning of numerous homegrown dishes.
Going on a food tour in the UK is one of the more appealing things for you to do in the summer. London, the capital city alone, is known for its diverse food scene.
From the 5-star restaurants, and warm and cozy pubs at the corner street, to street foods sold at stalls in the park and walkway.
The chances of you finding delicacies you are familiar with and new ones that might become your region’s favorite are high.
- Outdoor Drinking
Summer days aren’t only restricted to the daytime when the sun is out. You can have wonder-filled summer nights under the starry night sky.
The heat of the summer day is gone, you can stay out and enjoy a drink with friends, family, strangers, and even alone if you choose to.
Many city hubs and bars have rooftop drinking platforms, giving you a beautiful bird’s eye view of the city around and below.
Wine tasting might sound old, but just like fine wine, it gets better each time. Summertime is a good opportunity to also go out, and taste new wine, and even tour a vineyard if possible.
Watch and be informed on everything from the grapes to the bottling and storing process.
- The Waterpark
Summer is a time of clear skies, bright sun, and warm days. Still, sometimes it can get a little too warm during the day.
This is where the waterpark comes into play. The waterpark can save your day and still make your summer a memorable one.
Should the sun begin to feel intense upon your skin, it’s best you cool down, and the water park allows you to do so.
You could go for a swim in the pool, slide down the water slides, enjoy the water cascades, or slowly float on large inflatables.
With many waterpark themes and additional activities they offer, all of which are designed with fun in mind for you.
- Outdoor Cinema and Outdoor Plays
Cinema isn’t limited to the cinema houses in the summertime. You can find good cinemas outdoors during the summer, from car park cinemas to rooftop screenings.
Even cinema houses hold special events to promote their summer activities and bring the movie fun to you outdoors.
Outdoor plays, musicals, dance, and stage performances are just more ways you can enjoy that theatrical experience in the outdoor summer.
With outdoor venues that can hold hundreds of people conveniently. Most times these events are held in tandem with other activities.
- Enjoy Sporting Activities
You could go out and enjoy live sport in the clear summer weather. In the case of the beautiful game of football, you could go get tickets to watch your favorite team play or the local favorite in the city you find yourself in.
Should you find yourself in the capital city London, you can go on a tour of the renowned Wembley stadium. The home of English football.
Sporting activities aren’t limited to only football. You can participate in golf or mini-golf depending on your skill and the activities you are looking towards.
Basking in the outdoor sun, with the enjoyable company of fellow golfers. You can not be entertained once you choose to participate, with attractive golfing courses and the thrilling feeling that accompanies golfing.
The UK is also known for its love for cricket in the summertime. The sport made its mark to be on the UK’s national calendar. The Kia Oval ground is the historic home for cricket in the UK, its beauty allows you to enjoy cricket from every angle in the stadium.
Karting is another sporting activity you can participate in this summer. Although, the high intensity and adrenaline-pumping activity isn’t for those who are faint at heart.
Nevertheless, with numerous outdoor circuits. Where you can choose to race like the wind on, learn the basics better or simply watch and take it all in.
However, should you feel the whistling and zooming of karts is not for you, you can go on to a more medieval form of racing. Horse racing.
You could go on to watch the UK’s top racing events which are held in the months of summer. More so, should you find interest in riding yourself, there are loads of spots across the UK where you can learn.
There are many other activities you can participate in during the summer. We will be listing a couple more without further details for now;
- Ziplining; feel the exhilaration of zipping across the line, at different speeds
- Local Sightseeing; This is something a lot of city dwellers might want to try on.
- Canoeing;
- Hot Air Balloon rides;
- Go camping
- Museum Hop
- Comedy Night
- Picnic
- Beach Trip
With so many activities you can take part in the summer, “having no fun” this summer should almost be criminal.
