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The Best Activities For Your Summer Holiday

Zoe Kramer May 17, 2023

When you’re studying, all you can think about is what to do when you have free time. But once the term’s over, it can be hard to decide how to spend your time. After all, it’s easy to get used to the routine of university, and it’s hard to know how to fill the hours once it’s gone. So, if you’re stuck on coming up with ideas, not to worry. Here are some of the best activities for your summer holiday.

Go To The Beach

What could be more quintessentially summer than a trip to the beach? Choose a sunny day and gather your friends for a swim or just a relaxing afternoon on the sand. Even a cloudy day can be nice at the beach if it’s warm enough, and you’re much less likely to run into crowds. Breathing in the ocean air is a perfect way to unwind.

Go Cycling

Why not take advantage of your local cycle paths and go for a ride? Even if you don’t have your own bike, you can always rent one for the day. Biking is a great way to take in the sights and sounds, not to mention a great way to get some exercise.

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Go To An Amusement Park

Another one of the best activities for your summer holiday is to take a trip to the amusement park. This is a classic date idea if you want to take someone special, or you can go with a group of friends — the more the merrier. Thrills, chills, and delicious junk food — what could be better?

Go Hiking

The summer months are a great time to take in nature, whether you’re an experienced hiker or a newbie. Check out the trails nearby where you live and plan an excursion. Make sure to bring hiking shoes or boots, water and some snacks for the trail.

Go To A Concert

One of the best ways to spend summer is to go to an outdoor concert or one of the many festivals. See if any of your favourite musicians are touring, or check out a local band you’ve never seen before. There’s nothing quite like live music to bring you energy and make you want to dance, especially when it’s outside of the confines of indoor venues.

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Zoe Kramer has been writing for GRV Media’s student-centric website Freshered since October 2022 and is now also contributing to HITC. She graduated from Cardiff University in 2022 with a BA in Journalism, Media and English Literature. During her time in university, she worked for her student newspaper as well as completing an internship with a book publisher. She has also written and continues to write book and theatre reviews. She is excited to now be pursuing a career as a journalist and learning something new every day. In particular, she loves writing about student life, books, the Internet, and travel. Originally from the United States, she is enjoying living abroad in the UK.