Milton Keynes families eligible for benefit-related free school meals will be able to book free places on the Holiday Fun and Food programme this summer, with 23,000 activity sessions and meals planned across the city.
The programme runs from 27 July to 20 August at 50 locations across Milton Keynes. Each session includes free food and at least four hours of activities. Booking is for eligible families, who are due to receive an e-voucher by email on Sunday 28 June.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Holiday Fun and Food programme |
| Dates | 27 July to 20 August |
| Time | Session times not stated by the source |
| Venue | Various locations across Milton Keynes, with 50 sites listed by the council |
| Cost | Free for eligible families |
| Who it is for | Children and young people receiving benefit-related free school meals |
| Booking | Eligible families can use their e-voucher to book up to 16 sessions per child through the online booking system |
Free sessions across 50 Milton Keynes locations
Milton Keynes City Council says the summer Holiday Fun and Food programme is aimed at local families who may face extra pressure during the longer school break.
Hundreds of activities are planned for children and young people, with options ranging from music and science to rock climbing, sports and outdoor adventures. The council says each booked session will include a meal as well as at least four hours of activity.
The scale of the offer is notable for families trying to plan several weeks of childcare, food and activities during the summer holidays. The council says eligible families will be able to book up to 16 sessions per child.
Families looking at similar holiday support elsewhere may also want to compare how other councils are handling free HAF summer activities during the school break.
SEND places are included in the summer offer
All sessions will welcome children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, according to the council.
Nearly 2,400 tickets have been set aside for SEND-specific activities. Milton Keynes City Council says that is more than double the number included in last year’s programme.
The council has worked with 40 local clubs, charities, schools and organisations to deliver the activities, alongside its own Family Centres and Music Hub.
Councillor Peter Cannon, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said the programme would give young people the chance to try sports, outdoor adventures, creative activities and cultural experiences while receiving healthy meals.
How eligible families can book
Eligible families are expected to receive an e-voucher by email on Sunday 28 June. That voucher will allow them to book sessions through the online Holiday Fun and Food booking system.
The council says families can book up to 16 sessions per child. The programme is specifically for children and young people in receipt of benefit-related free school meals.
Frequently asked questions are available through Milton Keynes City Council’s HAF information page. Questions not answered online can be sent to HAF@milton-keynes.gov.uk.
Source: Milton Keynes City Council
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This article is based on the Milton Keynes City Council notice about the 2026 Holiday Fun and Food programme.
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- 2026-06-18 11:58
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