For young booklovers, the Summer Reading Challenge runs until September 13, encouraging children aged 4-11 to get outside and enjoy nature, inspired by books.
The theme this year is Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors. Register for free in any library.
You can explore history at Cranford Park’s Parkaeology event on July 19, from midday to 4pm with interactive archaeology activities to uncover the park’s past.
Don’t miss Family Day there, which returns on July 27, from 11am to 4pm, and includes a medieval tournament, games, re-enactments and stalls.
The Battle of Britain Exhibition and Visitor Centre in Uxbridge is hosting activities for history-lovers, with its monthly Speaker Series of talks.
Included are three dedicated sessions on Polish Air Force Day (Saturday, August 2, 10am to 4pm).
For those with children, there are weekly family tours and Pipsqueaks toddler reading sessions. Find out more at battleofbritainbunker.co.uk/whats-on.
If your aim is to keep active, there are family swimming sessions at Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex, and soft play sessions for under-10s at Botwell Green Sports and Leisure Centre. In Hayes Find out more at better.org.uk/hillingdon.
For those who crave fresh air, join a led walk, play tennis on one of 33 courts or try an outdoor fitness class delivered by ourparks.org.uk.
Cllr Eddie Lavery, Cabinet Member for Community and Environment, said: “There are lots of things happening across the borough, throughout the summer.
“Add to this our annual Holiday Activities and Food programme for children in receipt of benefits-related free school meals.”
To find out more, visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/HAF-programme
For more information on summer events, visit discover.hillingdon.gov.uk/events
