This webpage is designed to provide you with the 2024 and 2025 UK school holiday dates as specified by the North Somerset Council in England, helping you with your advanced planning.
It’s rare for holiday dates set by the council to undergo changes, but we suggest you regularly check this page for any updates. For the most accurate and recent holiday schedules, please visit the North Somerset Council’s website for their 2023-2024 approved calendar and 2024-2025 approved calendar. Additionally, it’s advisable to check the North Somerset Council homepage for any immediate updates or last-minute changes not yet included in the official calendars.
Explore the comprehensive guide here for scheduling convenience: England School Holiday Dates.
Please keep in mind that the exact holiday dates for individual schools may vary, often due to teacher training days and other specific circumstances unique to each school.
Somerset School Holiday Dates 2023/24
- Term Starts: 4th September 2023
- Autumn Term: 4th September – 16th December 2023
- October Half Term: 21st October – 29th October 2023
- Christmas Holidays: 16th December 2023 – 2nd January 2024
- Spring Term: 2nd January – 28th March 2024
- February Half Term: 10th February – 18th February 2024
- Easter Holidays: 29th March – 14th April 2024
- Summer Term: 15th April – 25th July 2024
- May Half Term: 25th May – 2nd June 2024
- Summer Holidays Start: 25th July 2024
Bank Holidays: 25th and 26th December 2023/24, 1st January 2024, 29th March 2024, 1st April 2024, 6th and 27th May 2024 and 26th August 2024.
Please note individual school holidays may differ depending on your council and area. Please check with your school beforehand.
Have you ever wondered about the origins of our school holiday traditions?
Discover the rich history behind the UK’s academic breaks with our detailed exploration, A Historical Perspective of UK School Holidays.
This article provides a deep dive into the factors that have shaped our school calendars over the centuries, offering valuable insights for parents and educators alike.
FAQs on Somerset School Holidays
The school holidays in Somerset for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 academic years are as follows:
2023/24 Academic Year
- Holiday 1: October 21 to October 29, 2023
- Holiday 2: December 16, 2023, to January 1, 2024
- Holiday 3: February 10 to February 18, 2024
- Holiday 4: March 29 to April 14, 2024
- Holiday 5: May 25 to June 2, 2024
- Holiday 6: July 25 to September, 2024
2024/25 Academic Year
- Holiday 1: October 26 to November 3, 2024
- Holiday 2: December 21, 2024, to January 5, 2025
- Holiday 3: February 15 to February 23, 2025
- Holiday 4: April 5 to April 21, 2025
- Holiday 5: May 24 to June 1, 2025
- Holiday 6: July 24 to September, 2025
These dates are subject to change and may vary for different school types, so it’s advisable to check with your child’s school for any potential differences.
Some recommended activities and programs for children during the school holidays in Somerset include:
- Animal Farm Adventure Park: A fun day out for children with animal encounters and various attractions.
- Wookey Hole Caves: An exciting and educational visit to the caves, offering a range of activities for families.
- Ferne Animal Sanctuary: A great place for children to learn about and interact with animals.
- Brean Splash: A water park offering a range of water-based activities for families.
- Family Days Out in Somerset: Various family-friendly activities such as animal encounters, indoor play, crazy golf, and trampolining.
- Family-friendly Days Out: Enjoy rides, attractions, sand and water play areas, and giant slip n slide activities.
- The Bishop’s Palace: Offers family activities, craft sessions, and nature trails during the school holidays.
These activities provide a range of options for families to enjoy quality time together during the school holidays in Somerset.
During the Somerset school holidays, there are several free activities available for children, including:
- Animal Farm Adventure Park: A fun and free day out for children with animal encounters and various attractions.
- Wookey Hole Caves: An exciting and educational visit to the caves, offering a range of activities for families.
- Ferne Animal Sanctuary: A great place for children to learn about and interact with animals, with free entry for families.
- Family Days Out in Somerset: Various free family-friendly activities such as animal encounters, indoor play, crazy golf, and trampolining.
These activities provide children and families with cost-free options to enjoy quality time together during the school holidays in Somerset.
To register your child for Somerset school holiday activities, you can access the Community Inclusion and Activity Team (formerly the Short Breaks Team) Club Activities Booklet, which provides information on the available activities. Additionally, you can view the Activity Calendar for the holidays on the Somerset County Council website. The Community Inclusion and Activity Team helps and supports children and their families to try out new things, have fun, and access their local community. You can also keep up to date by following the @LocalOfferSomerset Facebook page. For further assistance, you can contact the Community Inclusion and Activity Team via phone at 01823 358117 or email at [email protected].
Disclaimer: The information provided on the “Somerset School Holidays” page is intended for general informational purposes only.
While we strive to keep the data up to date and accurate, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the calendar or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the page for any purpose.
Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
Please note that holiday dates can vary depending on the region and the individual school.
We advise parents and guardians to check with their local education authority or the respective schools for confirmation of the exact dates and any potential changes that may occur.
We cannot be held responsible for any discrepancies or changes in the school holiday schedules.
