With schools officially closed for the summer and the holidays in full swing, you might be looking for things to do to keep the little one's entertained while schools close.

Well, there is plenty to do in and around Teddington this summer, so here is a list of seven summer activities to get the kids involved in.

The Lensbury's summer holiday camps

Looking for things to keep the kids entertained during the summer holidays?

Well, look no further because The Lensbury in Teddington is hosting a variety of activity camps for juniors this summer, including its general kids camps for ages five to 12 (running from 20 July - 28 August), its racquets camps for ages five to 11+, and its watersports courses for eight to 16 year olds (running from now until 4 September).

You can find out more about all of The Lensbury's summer camps via its website here.

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Bushy Park Activity Camp

Bushy Park Activity Camp is set to return throughout the summer holidays.

Running from Monday, 20 July - Thursday, 27 August , the camp provides children aged five to 12 with an exciting, active and engaging holiday experience.

It runs from 9am–4pm, with extended hours available from 8.30am–4.30pm to help support working parents.

The camp costs £40 per day (9am–4pm), £42.50 per day (8.30am–4.30pm), or £140 for a weekly booking.

Each day is packed with a fantastic mix of sports, arts and crafts, team games, outdoor adventures, and popular activities including curling and tri-golf.

"Whether children love being active, getting creative, or making new friends, there is something for everyone in our safe, welcoming and supportive environment," says Bushy Park Activity Camp.

Bushy Park Activity Camp is OFSTED registered and accepts a range of childcare payment methods, including Tax-Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers, making summer childcare even more affordable.

As a special thank you to Teddington Nub News readers, the camp is offering an exclusive £5 discount using the code TNUB when booking.

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Teddington Cricket Club's Summer Camps

Running from now until 21 August Teddington Cricket Club's (TCC) summer camps are the "perfect way for your children to make the most of the summer holidays".

The camps, which take place in Bushy Park are open to both members and guests.

Attendees can also expect weekly awards.

You can find out more via TCC's website here.

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New chess club for young people

This summer, Richmond & Twickenham Chess Club (RTCC) is planning a new section for families and young people aged 11–16.

Free taster sessions will take place at Cambridge Park Bowls Club in Twickenham, right in the centre of the Borough and close to excellent transport links, between 5.15pm and 7.15pm on Thursday evenings during the summer holidays, starting on 30 July.

The club says its aim is "to build community spirit and lifelong frieRTCC's "friendly, experienced" coaches will be on hand to offer informal mentoring for anyone who wants it.

RTCC says it would love to meet children who play online, who used to play at primary school, or who enjoy playing at home with their families.

Younger children are welcome too, provided they are accompanied by a parent or carer throughout. RTCC says its only criteria are that attendees genuinely love chess and can already play a reasonable game.

You can find out more here.

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Kingston Rowing Club Junior Learn to Row Courses

Starting on Monday, 27 July until 28 August, Kingston Rowing Club (KRC) is hosting its Junior Learn to Row courses for 13 - 18 year olds at the club on Lower Ham Road.

The courses include five mornings or afternoons running throughout the summer holidays.

KRC said: "These sessions are great for building water skills, problem solving and getting out on our lovely stretch of the River Thames."

You can find out more and book here.

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Urban Fun

Or maybe you are just looking for something to keep the kids entertained on a random rainy day (hard to believe with the recent heatwaves we've been having, I know).

Well if that's the case, why not head down to Kingston's entertainment playground, Urban Fun, which opened in December last year?

Fun for both kids and adults alike, Urban Fun Kingston's games include Brunswick duck-pin bowling, AR darts, axe throwing, Neo shuffleboard, 9-hole mini golf, Subsoccer football, curling lanes and an arcade packed with UK-first machines, VR and AR experiences, cranes, prize games and boxing challenges.

Urban Fun Kingston is great for all ages with under 18s not being allowed in the venue after 9pm without an adult.

There are various ways to enjoy Urban Fun's facilities with several options of PlayCard to choose from.

You can either pre-book tickets or turn up on the day and find a spot on one of the games.

The entertainment playground also takes party bookings.

You can book a game at Urban Fun Kingston now here.

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Comic Chaos with Beano Havoc at Hampton Court Palace

And, finally, if you're willing to branch out of Teddington a little bit, Comic chaos is set to crash land at Hampton Court Palace this summer as Historic Royal Palaces welcomes the friends from Beanotown for a 'blam-tastic' summer.

Running from tomorrow (Saturday, 25 July – 23 August, Beano Havoc at Hampton Court Palace invites visitors of all ages on a time-twisting trail through Henry VIII's former Palace.

When Dennis, Minnie, Harsha, Rubi and Gnasher are late for their Bash Street School trip, Dennis hatches a plan to save the day by turning his go-kart into a time machine with Rubi's flux capacitor.

But things take a turn; the machine malfunctions, hurtles through time and space, and plummets into Hampton Court Palace—much to the dismay of Henry VIII.

With the timeline in a right royal muddle, Beano fans are tasked with fixing the busted time machine on a journey through the Palace.

Armed with a bespoke comic strip story, visitors must track down the scattered pieces to repair the tangled timeline.

Along the way, expect palace pandemonium by encountering costumed characters dressed in signature Beano stripes and colours – from Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Sophia Duleep Singh, and more.

Once the mission is complete, guests can continue the adventure and explore 60-acres of historic gardens, get lost in the maze, or run wild in the Magic Garden playground.

Families can also treat themselves to Beano-inspired lunch and cakes from the onsite cafes and pick up merchandise from the shop.

Live performances will run throughout the day providing photo opportunities for Beano enthusiasts 'court up' in the commotion.

With mischief unfolding at every turn, Beano Havoc at Hampton Court Palace will unleash a time-bending adventure where history meets comic- chaos.

The adventure continues in Northern Ireland with Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens from 27 June to 31 August 2026.

For more information, click here.

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