As the summer holidays approach, parents in Wimbledon and beyond are on the lookout for ways to keep their children engaged, active, and entertained. Whether your little ones are budding artists, language lovers, or just looking for some holiday fun, there’s something on offer for every interest and age group. Here’s a roundup of the best local activities to help you plan a summer full of discovery, creativity and, of course, ice cream.
Play Mandarin: Fun Meets Language Learning
📍 Pelham Primary School, SW19 1NU
📅 28 July – 22 August (Mon–Fri)
🔗 More info and booking
Turn summer into an adventure with Play Mandarin’s Holiday Camps. Tailored for children aged 3+, each week features a unique theme—from Chinese culture and traditional games to STEM, AI, entrepreneurship, and even Chinese Chess. The programme blends music, drama, and sport, making language learning feel more like playtime than schoolwork. A brilliant choice for curious young minds.
Polka Theatre: Drama, Storytelling, and More
📍 Polka Theatre, SW19 1SB
📅 Workshops from 23 July, Summer Schools from 28 July
🎟 Use code HOLIDAY15 for 15% off workshops when booked with a show
🔗 See shows and book
Wimbledon’s beloved Polka Theatre is offering a packed schedule of workshops in musical theatre, puppetry, and storytelling. Older children can sign up for summer schools focused on specific skills. Don’t miss current shows:
Perfect for aspiring actors and creative thinkers.
Art-K: Creative Confidence through Art
📍 2 St Mark’s Place, SW19 7ND
📅 15 July – 5 September
🔗 More info & booking
Ideal for children aged 6–16, Art-K’s summer workshops allow kids to explore paper sculpture, clay, design, watercolours, and more. Each student completes an individual project to take home—a perfect blend of creativity and accomplishment.
The Little Gym: Gymnastics That Builds More Than Muscles
📍 Wimbledon
📅 21 July – 31 August
🔗 More info & booking
The Little Gym’s Ofsted-regulated holiday camps combine physical activity with confidence-building in a safe, nurturing environment. Kids enjoy high-energy gymnastics, games, and creative themes. Half-day and full-day options are available for both members and non-members.
Better Leisure Centre: Swimming & Sports
📍 Wimbledon Town Centre, SW19 1EW
🔗 More info & booking
Whether you’re after structured lessons or just a splash-about, Better Leisure Centre offers family-friendly pool sessions all summer long. Great for building water confidence or simply cooling down on a hot day. They also offer plenty of additional junior sports, gym, and fitness activity classes to get involved in.
Cool Off with Ice Cream
📍 Wimbledon Town Centre
A summer treat wouldn’t be complete without ice cream:
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Amorino Gelato, newly opened, offers their famous rose-shaped scoops and a luxurious menu of sorbets, waffles, and shakes.
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Oddono’s Gelati, a Wimbledon staple, boasts an impressive range of flavours from pistachio and tiramisu to vegan-friendly options. It’s handmade fresh every day using traditional Italian recipes—an ideal post-park treat.
Wimbledon Library: Free Fun Indoors
📍 Wimbledon Library, SW19 7NB
🔗 View the full list of events & classes
For low-cost (or no-cost) entertainment, Wimbledon Library is a treasure trove. From board game clubs and film sessions to chess, language classes (Spanish and German), and regular storytimes, it’s an enriching space to spend an hour—or a whole afternoon.
Whether you’re seeking something educational, artistic, active, or just plain fun, Wimbledon’s summer line-up has it all. With so many options, the biggest challenge might be fitting it all in!
Make sure to book early — spaces fill fast, especially for week-long camps and theatre workshops.