SUMMER’S finally here, so what better time could there be to prise the kids off their computers and smartphones and get them outdoors having fun?

There are dozens of great events and destinations listed on our What’s On pages – and if money’s tight, our article about outdoors activities might just give you a few ideas for free options.

The Chilterns boasts an outstanding array of parks, woods and walks for all the family, so arm yourself with a couple of nature guides, pack and picnic and set out hunting for bugs, butterflies or other wildlife.

There are plenty of free museums on our patch too which can help bring the past to life, along with local nature reserves and more challenging circular rambles that allow older teenagers to get back to nature.