JUST one week of the school holidays remain.
Nearly the full six weeks of summer have flown by and, as we head into the bank holiday weekend, parents are enjoying the final push towards September and the return of some semblance of routine.
Here's our top tips for things to do before the kids go back to school.
See the sunflowers
The glorious sight of sunflowers in full bloom can be seen at Sunnyfields Farm near Totton until bank holiday Monday.
Their special event Summer Time is all about wandering the fields and exploring the farm.
It's the perfect backdrop for some seasonal selfies.
Hop on the tractor and trailer and take a ride to the willow maze, crack the riddles to find the hidden sunflowers and have endless fun on the straw bales.
Book at sunnyfields.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/
Go roller crazy
Lace up, pad up, hit the floor and skate! Roller Land has returend to Westquay for the rest of the school holidays.
The roller rink is open on The Esplanade from 10am every day until Sunday September 3.
Grab your family and your mates and get ready to skate into a proper disco atmosphere! Think bright lights, glitter balls, colour and all the best tunes!
Pre-book your tickets for a 45-minute skating session from just £6 including skate hire!
You can also enjoy silent disco sessions on Friday and Saturday evenings giving you the chance to select your skate playlist and new for 2023 – 30 min learn to skate sessions every morning at 10am!
See west-quay.co.uk/events/roller-land
Feast on Roald Dahl
Escape to a world of pure imagination with Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical. which continues its limited run at Mayflower Theatre until Sunday September 3.
Based on the iconic story, this spectacular stage show follows the hit West End and Broadway productions to combine the memorable songs from the original 1970’s motion picture The Candy Man and Pure Imaginationmwith all new numbers from the multi award-winning songwriters of Hairspray.
When Charlie Bucket finds one of the five golden tickets to the Wonka Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the other winners can’t wait to feast on the sweets of their dreams. But beyond the gates, they discover more than just remarkable edible delights. As they embark on an extraordinary journey through Willy Wonka’s marvellous mind, they soon learn that nobody leaves the same way that they arrived…
Book a golden ticket at mayflower.org.uk
Have pride...
A drag queen star and a legendary noughties pop band are among acts performing at Southampton Pride this weekend.
Taking centre stage on Saturday, at Guildhall Square, the celebrations will showcase live music, outdoor stalls and performances following last year's successful event.
Pop group Liberty X are set to headline the event, minus their male counterparts, performing hits such as 'Just a Little'.
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne also features, after withdrawing from pride last year.
Drag Syndrome, a troupe of fierce drag queens and kings with Down's Syndrome, also share top billing, challenging preconceptions about disability with their fabulous performances.
Gates open 11am to 10pm for the event, and the pride march begins from Queens Park at 11am.
Last year approximately 17,000 people attended the event in the city centre.
Attend a festival...
Two of the UK's most beloved festivals take place in Hampshire this bank holiday weekend.
The biggest metropolitan music festival in Britain, Victorious, returns to Southsea with headliners Jamiroquai, Kasabian and Mumford and Sons.
Comedy fans can laugh along with Omid Djalili, Jason Manford, Shooting Star’s Angelos Epithemiou and Mock The Week’s Dara O’Briain and Zoe Lyons.
Around 70,000 people are set to attend between Friday and Sunday. See the full line-up here.
Tickets from victoriousfestival.co.uk
With music artists, stars, chefs, wellness experts and your favourite childhood celebrities and characters, CarFest returns to Laverstoke Park Farm at Overton in north Hampshire this weekend.
The home of ex-racing driver Jody Scheckter will host the likes of McFly, Anton du Beke, Boyzlife, Rob Brydon, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Feeling, and Razorlight.
Created by Chris Evans, to help raise funds for UK Children’s Charities, CarFest is the largest family fundraising festival in the UK.
See carfest.org
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