The Kids’ Shows And Movies To Help Survive The Summer

Week one – it’s all good. Long afternoons in the sun, late bedtimes and lie-ins, and the sheer novelty of it all, the start of the school holidays is nothing but bliss. Week two is much the same. Week three? It might just be starting to get a little old!

 

Whether it’s uncooperative weather or an inevitable fatigue, you can’t rely on the same old summer fare to entertain for two full months – but that’s where we can help! Because, from magnificent movies to brilliant box sets, there’s a whole world of viewing options when telly time rolls around! Check out a handful of the top picks right here…

 

 

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD

Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €4.99

 

The epic animated trilogy comes to a close with this suitably superb conclusion –it caps things off in some style! The visuals are dazzling, the story charming, and even parents might be hit right in the feels…

 

 

 

 

PEPPA PIG

Season Three available now on Virgin Box Sets Jumping in puddles and oinking away, the porcine princess (and her family and friends) continue to be an unmatched hit with the pre-school crowd. It’s funny and it’s fun – and that’s not us telling porkies!

 

 

 

 

A DOG’S WAY HOME

Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €4.99

 

Fans of dog movies won’t need warning to have the tissues at the ready – this one gets emotional! It’s as charming as it gets, though, and has plenty of action and amusement for good measure; to put it one way, it’s a very good boy!

 

 

 

 

BEN & HOLLY

Season Two available now on Virgin Box Sets

 

Little Kingdom is an enchanted place – which might explain why so many kiddies have fallen under its spell! Excellently imaginative and artfully illustrated, it teaches lovely lessons about friendship, too; the complete package!

 

 

 

 

THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING

Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €4.99

 

A warm and witty adventure taking its lead from age-old legend, this one is likely to secure a spot on top of the family-favourite charts pronto! Beautifully crafted and brilliantly written, it’s the film that every ten year old dreams of…

 

 

 

Keeping the kids happy with a Virgin Media TV package – that’s a smart summer play! Click here to find out more…