If you’re looking for some summer bucket list inspiration, read through what you can get up to in Hillingdon.
There are plenty of events, activities and places that you can visit in Hillingdon this year to spice up your summer, which is why we’ve created a detailed guide of our top five recommendations of things to do in Hillingdon to make your summer worthwhile.
Venturing into Hillingdon, you will find Ruislip Lido beach.
With its 60 acre lake and sandy beaches, it is the perfect place if you are looking for a chilled day out with your family or friends.
Close to Ruislip station and the Ruislip Manor station, this beautiful beach is accessible and means you’re traveling more sustainably.
Although there are three car parks, it’s not always easy to find a space
However if you are a resident of Hillingdon, ensure you bring your HillingdonFirst Card, so you will be able to access the Willow Lawn car park which is only for local residents.
Being guaranteed parking will make a trip to the lido even less stressful.
Find out more about Ruslip Lido here.
If you are feeling adventurous, Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve should definitely be on your to-do list this summer.
This ancient semi-natural woodland is the largest of its kind in greater London and is great for hiking and taking in the beauty of nature with nature walks.
There are quite frequently a number of guided nature walks that take place on behalf of the Ruislip Woods Trust organisation.
The best way to find out about these guided walks is to sign up to the member newsletter.
The council also provides PDF maps detailing four self-guided walks that you can explore.
It has lots of brilliant reviews on Trustpilot, including this one saying: “Perfect pocket of green space. Nice short trails leading to a bird hide. So much wildlife to admire.”
If you love to exercise or want to get involved in a fun community based activity, Hillingdon offer free 1 hour social tennis sessions which take place every weekend at 10am.
If tennis is already something you love doing, you can volunteer to join your local team by leading activities on the court.
A bonus to this is that you don’t even have to be a coach or have experience playing tennis, as training will be provided to you.
Find out more here.
Hillingdon Libraries offer a children’s summer reading challenge which begins on July 5 and finishes on September 13.
Each year has a different theme and this year’s is ‘Story Garden – Adventure in Nature and the Great Outdoors’.
This exciting challenge is dedicated for children from the ages of 4-11.
To complete this challenge, participants must visit a library and borrow books at least four times (where they will be rewarded with stickers).
Once the challenge is finished, they will receive a medal.
Last year Hillingdon Council’s cabinet member for residents’ services Councillor Eddie Lavery said: “I am delighted that our libraries are able to offer this brilliant opportunity once again for the borough’s budding readers.
“In previous years the challenge has seen thousands of children in Hillingdon take part and I’m eager to see as many youngsters as possible make the most of our 16 wonderful local libraries this summer.”
If you know someone who would be interested, find out more here.
If you fancy getting involved in some crafting activities, discovering some local history, or having a browse at different market stools, then you are going to want to check out manor farm in Ruislip.
On Sunday August 3, Ruislip Manor Farm will be having a ‘Foodies Festival’.
From 10am-3pm, you can buy local produce, the best fairtrade ingredients and find fantastic organic alternatives.
There has been so many positive reviews about Manor Farm, one saying: “This place is fierce. Such a great family day out. Try to catch the foodies market and the art exhibition. A place you can come again and again.”
You can find out more about this event and similar ones here.
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