Family Activities
Having fun together is an important part of family life. It can help keep both adults and children, happy and healthy, both physically and mentally.
Family activities don’t have to cost money, there’s plenty of ideas you can try for free or at low cost.
Top tips
- Explore the Talk Community What’s on Calendar for local events and activities taking place across Herefordshire.
- Use the activity time as an opportunity to get active – explore the keeping fit page of the virtual family hub for more ideas!
- Family activities can be an important opportunity to connect with your child - this keeps the bond between you strong and positive gives your child time to open up naturally about any worries they might have.
- Explore the Talk Community kids activity packs for cheap or low cost ideas of how to entertain your kids.
If your children are in receipt of benefits related free school meals they may be eligible for the Here for Herefordshire Holidays programme which entitles them to up to 16 hours free activities during the Easter/Christmas holidays and up to 64 hours during the summer holidays.
Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire have an events calendar promoting local events.
Herefordshire Children's Centres promote events and activities on their facebook page.
Herefordshire Libraries have libraries across the county, providing a warm and inviting spaces for family visits. They also run regular family friendly events, keep an eye on their Eventbrite page for details.
Herefordshire Museums can make a fun, family day out. Visit the website to find out about open days and events.
Parks, play areas and recreation grounds are a great starting place to get active in the fresh air. Visit the Herefordshire Council website to find what's in your local area.
Healthier Families - NHS offers lots of inspiration for free indoor games and activities to try at home.
Hungry Little Minds has lots of simple ideas and activities you can do to support your child’s development from birth to five years old.
Start for Life - NHS offer activities ideas to try with your toddler.
National Literacy Trust has family activity ideas for all ages.
Words for Life offers a wide range of different activities and fun stuff to do together, from birth to 12 years old, along with a parent support section.