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2012

Playday

WHAT'S PLAYDAY?

Playday is the national day for play, traditionally celebrated on the first Wednesday in August.

Playday 2012 will be on Wednesday 1 August.

On Playday thousands of children and their families get out to play at hundreds of community events across the UK.

As well as a celebration of children's right to play, Playday is a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives.

Playday 2011 was on 3 August and was supported by Savlon - over 520 events were held across the UK to celebrate!

Thanks to everyone who helped make Playday 2011 a huge success - we look forward to your continued support.

Like Play England on Facebook  Follow Play England on Twitter  Check out Playday photos on flickr

HOW DID YOU CELEBRATE?

Tell us how you celebrated Playday 2011!

Whether it was a small community get together or a city-wide extravaganza, we want to know how you celebrated Playday 2011.

Send your reports and images from the day to the Playday team to help us build a picture of Playday from across the UK.

 

PLAYDAY RESEARCH

Savlon and Play England research for Playday 2011.

The research found that children are missing out on the great outdoors.

60 per cent of parents would like their children to play outdoors more, but one in seven don't know where their nearest natural play space is.

DRAWING CONSULTATION

Help us gather the views of children and young people in the Playday 2011 drawing consultation.

PLAYDAY IN THE NEWS

Playday hit the headlines again this year, check out the campaign coverage and send us your own.

SUPPORTERS

Thanks to our official Playday 2011 supporters for helping make this year's campaign a huge success.


Playday Poll

How often do you see children playing outside in your community?