Four free summer holiday activities to keep your kids busy over the break
IF you need some ideas for summer holiday activities, see what is on offer at the shops.
Whether your kids love crafting, caring for animals or doing some gardening, there is an in-store workshop they will love.
Here is our pick of the best free activities that will give you and your bank balance a break.
GOOD TO GROW: As well as its regular monthly workshop for kids, Dobbies garden centre is hosting a Little Seedlings Holiday Club.
Children aged four to ten will learn about beautiful butterflies and get the chance to make their own butterfly-friendly garden.
The Scottish and Northern Ireland stores will be opening the club from July 22 to 26, and at the Wales and England stores, it will be held from August 12 to 16.
PET PROJECTS: Animal superstore Pets at Home will host free pet workshops where children can learn more about Syrian hamsters.
They can also get stuck into crafts and colouring.
Kids will meet a selection of small animals and learn how to look after them.
The 45-minute sessions run from July 20 to September 1.
Find out more at community.petsathome.com.
SUMMER CHAMPIONS: Inspired by the summer of sport?
Little ones can have their medal-winning moment at the Ikea store in Wembley, London, where there is a range of free sport-inspired events for kids.
Other Ikea stores around the country will be hosting their own holiday activities, such as summer crafts every Monday in July at the Edinburgh store, so check out the events page of your local site to see what is on.
MEET AND GREET: Youngsters can have a day to remember at The Entertainer stores, with visits from their favourite TV characters throughout the summer.
Whether they are fans of Paw Patrol or Bluey, want to see a Squishmallow or have some Nerf fun, check out the events page at thetoyshop.com.
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