This webpage is designed to provide you with the 2024 and 2025 UK school holiday dates as announced by the Thurrock Council in England, aimed at assisting you in your planning efforts.
The council’s holiday dates are generally set well in advance and remain consistent, but we recommend revisiting this page frequently to stay informed of any updates or changes. For the most current and officially sanctioned holiday schedules, please refer to the Thurrock Council’s website for their 2023-2024 approved calendar and 2024-2025 approved calendar. Moreover, for any immediate announcements or last-minute modifications not yet listed in the official calendars, it’s advisable to check the Thurrock Council homepage.
Stay organised – view the England School Holiday Dates and mark your calendar accordingly.
Please note that holiday dates may vary among individual schools, which could be due to teacher training days and other specific considerations unique to each school.
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School Holidays 2023-2024
School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
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First Day of School | 4 Sep 2023 (Mon) | |
Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23 Oct 2023 (Mon) | 27 Oct 2023 (Fri) |
Christmas Holidays | 21 Dec 2023 (Thu) | 3 Jan 2024 (Wed) |
Spring Half Term Holidays | 19 Feb 2024 (Mon) | 23 Feb 2024 (Fri) |
Spring Holidays | 29 Mar 2024 (Fri) | 12 Apr 2024 (Fri) |
Summer Half Term Holidays | 27 May 2024 (Mon) | 31 May 2024 (Fri) |
Summer Holidays | 24 Jul 2024 (Wed) | 30 Aug 2024 (Fri) |
School Holidays 2024-2025
School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
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First Day of School | 2 Sep 2024 (Mon) | |
Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28 Oct 2024 (Mon) | 1 Nov 2024 (Fri) |
Christmas Holidays | 23 Dec 2024 (Mon) | 3 Jan 2025 (Fri) |
Spring Half Term Holidays | 17 Feb 2025 (Mon) | 21 Feb 2025 (Fri) |
Spring Holidays | 7 Apr 2025 (Mon) | 21 Apr 2025 (Mon) |
Summer Half Term Holidays | 26 May 2025 (Mon) | 30 May 2025 (Fri) |
Summer Holidays | 23 Jul 2025 (Wed) |
For those intrigued by the backstory of our school holiday schedules, we’ve crafted an enlightening piece titled A Historical Perspective of UK School Holidays.
This article peels back the layers of history to reveal the origins and developments of the UK’s academic calendar.
It’s a must-read for anyone looking to understand the complex interplay of factors that have influenced our current school holiday system.
FAQs on Thurrock School Holidays
Some popular outdoor activities for children in Thurrock during school holidays include:
- Grays Beach
- Mardyke Valley Golf Club
- DiveMania Scuba Limited
- Grangewaters Outdoor Education Centre
- Essex Wildlife Trust School Holiday Activities
These activities provide children with the opportunity to be more active, enjoy the outdoors, and engage in various recreational and educational experiences.
Some free activities for children during Thurrock school holidays include:
- Holiday clubs offering extended learning, development, and play activities to early years and school-aged children.
- The “holiday activities and food” program, which provides opportunities for children to be more active, enjoy time outdoors, and have a tasty, healthy meal.
- Free activities at Essex ActivAte clubs for eligible school-aged children who receive benefit-based free school meals or are from low-income working families.
- School holiday activities organized by Essex Wildlife Trust, which may include outdoor and indoor activities related to sports, leisure, fitness, swimming, environment, nature, and youth clubs.
- Exploring the various parks, beaches, and family-fun days across Essex and Thurrock, as well as museums, landmarks, country parks, and nature reserves.
These activities aim to provide children with enjoyable and educational experiences during their school holidays without incurring extra costs
Some popular educational activities for children during Thurrock school holidays include:
- The “holiday activities and food” program, which provides opportunities for children to be more active, enjoy time outdoors, and have a tasty, healthy meal.
- Holiday clubs offering extended learning, development, and play activities to early years and school-aged children.
- Essex Wildlife Trust School Holiday Activities, which include a regular program of events and activities for adults and families, such as walks, talks, and nature-related activities.
These activities aim to provide children with educational and engaging experiences during their school holidays.
Some popular indoor activities for children during Thurrock school holidays include:
- Partyman World Of Play at Intu Lakeside, offering indoor play areas and entertainment for children.
- Kids R Us, an indoor play center in South Ockendon, providing a fun environment for children.
- Flip Out Lakeside, a trampoline park at The Quay, Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock.
- Tumble Tots Grays Baby & Toddler Gymnastics Classes at Drake Community Centre, offering indoor gymnastics activities for young children.
- Rock Up Lakeside, an indoor climbing center at intu Lakeside Shopping Centre.
- East Thurrock Kids Club Ltd, providing indoor activities for children in Stanford-le-Hope.
- Thurrock Play Network, offering indoor play opportunities at the Resource Centre, Pyramid, Heath Rd, Grays.
- Upside Down House – Lakeside, an indoor attraction where everything is upside down, located at W Thurrock Way, West Thurrock.
These indoor activities provide children with a range of entertainment and play options during the school holidays.
Disclaimer: The information provided on the “Suffolk 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.