Fun printable activities to entertain the kids on holiday

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Posted by Clare on 24th January 2023

Fun printable activities for children

Looking for some free activities for your kids? Perhaps you're on the hunt for some fun things to do outside to keep them active, or even a way just to entertain them for a few hours? We've got it all covered with our collection of printable activities for children, from colouring pages to treasure hunts, and the best thing is they're all completely free! Simply choose which of our printable activities for kids you’d like to download, and print for hours of screen-free fun.

We’ve also got a great selection of games and crafts to for families to enjoy together, from car games to make long car journeys fly by in a flash, to Christmas crafts and games to get you all in the festive spirit. Our seasonal brainteasers will have the whole family scratching their heads! Scroll on to discover a world of fun, or tap the button below to find yourself a lovely family cottage in which to spend quality time together.

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Children’s activities for car journeys

Fun car games

10 fun car games

Relive your childhood with some of these fun car games to play with your children while you’re on the road. Equipped with an arsenal of games from simple I Spy, to brain boggling activities such as the Shopping List game, car journeys have never been so fun.

Fun car games


Roadside bingo

Roadside bingo

Print and pack these reusable bingo cards and you’ll never be short of entertainment on a car journey again. These free printables for kids are the perfect accompaniment on a long road trip.

Roadside bingo


Children’s printable holiday treasure hunts

Beach treasure hunt

Beach treasure hunt

If you’re heading for a breezy walk along the coast, take along this fun activity to help you spot and identify all sorts of seaside delights - perfect for keeping the kids entertained for ages. Who can find the most treasures while down on the beach? These printable activities for kids are a sure-fire way of helping your children engage with nature. Why not also check out our list of top outdoor activities for kids?

Beach treasure hunt


Countryside treasure hunt

Countryside treasure hunt

There are so many wonderful hidden treasures in the countryside - take this printable treasure hunt with you on your rural break and search for feathers, animal footprints and more! It's perfect for long country walks and soaking up your surroundings - get some fresh air as a family and see what you can spot.

Countryside treasure hunt


Children’s holiday activities for Easter

Easter egg hunt tips

Easter egg hunt tips

Planning that all-important Easter Egg hunt can be stressful when you’re a parent but these Easter egg hunt tips complete with printable clues will make being the Easter bunny a breeze!

Easter egg hunt tips


Easter brainteaser

Easter brainteaser

Dig out your magnifying glass and hunt for mother hen, Holly Day’s lost chick amongst a pile of Easter paraphernalia – this one’s trickier than it seems!

Easter brainteaser


Children’s holiday activities for Christmas

Christmas crafts

Christmas crafts for kids and adults

The run-up to Christmas is a great excuse to get your crafting hat on and work on some wonderful festive creations – with the kids, or without! With ideas for adults as well as children, this collection of Christmas crafts will keep you busy through those chilly December days.

Christmas crafts


Christmas games and activities

Top Christmas games, activities and traditions

This collection of Christmas traditions to try with your family and friends will have you feeling festive in no time. Whether it be donning snuggly pyjamas for an evening of Christmas movies, or organising a Christmas quiz, there’s nothing like spending time making memories with loved ones in the festive season.

Christmas games and traditions


Christmas brainteaser

Christmas brainteaser

Move over Where’s Wally, the hunt is on for Santa’s hat! Can you save Christmas and find Santa’s iconic red and white hat before he has to set off to deliver presents across the world? You might need some specs for this one!

Christmas brainteaser


Children’s holiday activities for Halloween

Printable Halloween masks

Printable Halloween masks

If you’re looking for something to keep the children occupied in scary season, these free printables for kids will help transform your little girl or boy into a little ghoul or ghost! Choose from six fun designs to print and cut out.

Halloween masks


Spooky Halloween facts

Spooky and strange Halloween facts

Did you ever wonder about the origins of Halloween? Why are the Halloween colours orange and black? What should you do when you spill salt? Find out all this and more amongst our spooky facts!

Halloween facts


Fun printables to entertain children on holiday

Colouring with parents

Printable colouring pages

The perfect rainy-day activity for all ages, all you need is some colouring pencils or crayons and a good eye for colour! These printable colouring pages for kids are great for popping in your suitcase and pulling out to keep your little ones busy, or for them to complete at home when you're stuck indoors. Choose from a farmyard or underwater theme, print and get colouring.

Farmyard colouring

Underwater colouring


Holiday diary printable

Print and pack our fun holiday activity book and keep the kids entertained on your cottage break. It’s great for family holidays, but also can be used for school holidays like half-term, Easter and the summer holidays. Once finished, it makes a lovely keepsake of time spent together.

Holiday diary


Thinking about getting away with the family?

In this fast-paced world, spending time as a family has never been more important. Take time out to enjoy each other’s company – switch off, unwind, and above all, make memories! Our family cottages are the perfect base for your adventures, whether you’re looking to head to the coast for fun beside the sea, or escape to the countryside to get closer to nature.

Take a look at our entire collection of family cottages below, and start counting down to the days to your getaway together.

Family cottages

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