These precious summer months, heatwaves and long days galore, are the perfect time for exploring the UK and making memories before university starts later in the year. A rare taste of freedom, there is so much you can do during the summer as a student! We’ve got the ultimate bucket list ready for you to tick off with your friends, family or even solo…
- Go for a picnic in the park – cheap, fun and really simple
- Enjoy a trip to the beach – don’t forget the SPF
- Plan a daytime cinema trip – they usually have the best air con
- Watch a sunrise – getting up early is worth it
- Pick up a new skill – crochet, cycling, writing poetry or whatever takes your fancy
- Have a digital detox day – put those screens away
- Be a tourist in your own city – explore your home before you move away
- Host a BBQ – get everyone to bring a dish
- Visit a new city – hop on a train and explore somewhere new
- Go camping – enjoy some fresh air and nature
- Host a games night – board games, music and fun snacks
- Learn to cook three new meals – add them to your student accommodation menu
- Attend a festival – there are plenty across the UK
- Read a book from your ‘to be read’ list – a very satisfying feeling
- Learn a language – a great way to challenge yourself
- Update your CV – boring but future you will thank you
- Feed the ducks at your local park – embrace your inner child
- Go stargazing – find somewhere with no bright lighting and enjoy
- Visit a farm or petting zoo – a great way to spend the day
- Host a themed dinner night – theme it around a country, book or film
- Visit a famous UK landmark – there are loads to choose from
- Go to a theme park – give yourself an adrenaline rush
- Keep a summer journal – you’ll love looking back on all these memories
- Set some goals – note down what you want to achieve in the next academic year
You really don’t need to leave the country to have an amazing summer before you head off to university to start the next exciting new chapter of your life. The UK is home to amazing beaches, parks, farms and landmarks; there are festivals and events galore, and you can even make memories from the comfort of your own home or garden. You can spend as little or as much as you like and still have the most incredible few months! Just make sure you document everything you ticket off your summer bucket list to look back on when you’re in the depths of exams and assignments…
