When do schools break up for the summer holidays this year?
It's more important than ever to stay informed - Get the free CheshireLive newsletter direct to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe here Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice  Children across the UK will shortly be breaking up for the summer holidays, with several weeks off school before the autumn term begins. Despite coronavirus measures being eased across the country, summer holidays this year may still feel different. With prospects of travel abroad still uncertain due to the pandemic, many Brits may be opting for staycations, going on holidays to popular hotspots like Cornwall, the Lake District and Skye. READ MORE: First look inside Hickory's Wilmslow ahead of its opening next week  The reopening of theme parks, leisure centres and cinemas are also sure to be an option for parents looking to entertain their kids during the extended break. Here's everything you need to know about the school summer holidays. While term times vary across the country, with England, Scotland and Northern Ireland having different term dates, for most schools in England summer holidays will begin on Friday, July 23. Pupils will then go back around Wednesday, September 1. Summer holidays in the UK typically last for around six weeks, though this can differ from school to school, and district to district. Term dates vary by council, but one way to check your local term dates is to pop your postcode into the government website. Most schools also outline these dates on their websites or with documentation handed out at the start of the school year. Things to do during the summer holidays  Though summer holidays may be slightly different this year, theres still plenty for kids to get up to in Cheshire over their break. The long-established Ice Cream Farm in Cheshire is a perfect choice to indulge in the latest ice cream flavours while enjoying rides at the theme park. Summer cooking on a budget challenge: Share your love of cooking this summer, as families on a budget across Cheshire are being invited by education services provider Edsential to take part in a fun cooking challenge over the holidays. The challenge is designed to prepare healthy meals for the family to enjoy. BeWILDerwood Cheshire: Packed with slides, treehouses, sky mazes, storytelling activities and more, this new outdoor family attraction has lots to offer for a day out, particularly for children up to 12 years. Inflata Nation: This inflatable theme park is full of exciting activities such as the UKs first giant duo drop slide and the UKs first five-person inflatable slide. It also boasts a host of other new features that all members of the family can enjoy. Tatton park popup festival: Cheshires first socially distanced festival has several family events taking place throughout July and August, including a kids edition of The Greatest Showman, Pop Party and a Princess tea party, which will be playing popular music for your children to dance to.