The Best Travel Activity Packs For Kids
One great trick to have up your sleeve when travelling is an activity pack or bag. They keep everything tidy and let your kids use their imaginations to get creative. These packs are full of fun puzzles, games, and creative challenges that keep little hands busy and minds buzzing.
PlayWorks Kids’ Travel Activity Pack
Perfect for ages 3+
Say goodbye to boring trips forever with the PlayWorks Kids' Travel Activity Pack! It’s a treasure chest of fun with everything from colouring and activity books to fidget toys, stickers, and a mini game. It's the ultimate boredom-buster that transforms long trips into an extravaganza of creativity and excitement.
And the best part? It all comes snugly packed in a super-handy reusable bag. So you (or your child) can carry your portable fun factory wherever you go — easily stored, easily carried, and ready to unleash the magic whenever you need it.
PlayWorks Kids' Pink or Blue Travel Bag
Perfect for ages 3+
Take the activity pack up a notch with a travel bag packed full of fun activities. From creative colouring and sticker fun to interactive games and fidget toys, this travel kit, with handy reusable drawstring bag, is designed to engage and delight kids on car trips, flights, or anywhere they need a little distraction. It's a wonderful way of keeping kids entertained — and none of it has to be charged up!
PlayWorks Time To Learn Magnetic Drawing Board
Ideal for ages 3+
The PlayWorks Time To Learn Magnetic Drawing Board is the perfect travel companion for kids, keeping them entertained and learning on the go. Whether on a road trip or a flight, children can stay creatively engaged by drawing, making notes, or even doing simple calculations on the versatile whiteboard surface. It also includes a fun magnetic pieces that they can create stories or solve puzzles with, helping to develop problem-solving skills while they play. Lightweight, mess-free, and portable, this board makes it easy for little learners to explore their imagination and continue learning wherever the journey takes them.
Kids Colouring and Activity Case: Dinosaur
Fun for ages 3+
Your little ones will have hours of fun with this rawr-some colouring and activity case! Packed with marker pens, colouring pencils, and gel pens, it’s perfect for creative adventures on the go. Children can decorate the carry case and bring their colourful supplies wherever they travel to.
The Best Travel Games For Kids
Bringing games on your travels is the best cure for boredom on long journeys. They transform the drawn-out hours into action-packed fun that keeps kids engaged and happy by encouraging creativity and family bonding, turning every road trip or flight into an adventure. And let's be honest, they're a lifesaver when you need to keep the peace!
PlayWorks Kids' Snap Pairs Game
Fun for ages 4+
Get ready to take your card game on the road with PlayWorks Kids’ Snap Pairs Game. This snap game for on the go is packed with vibrant animal cards stored neatly in a sleek tin that’s perfect for instant fun wherever you are. Kids will love playing snap or even just matching up the colourful pairs. Compact, convenient, and endless fun, this travel tin means the fun never has to stop, whether you're at home, in the car, or halfway around the world.
Yatzy Dice Game
Great for ages 7+
Pack up the fun with Yatzy, the ultimate travel game that fits right in your bag! Whether you're on a plane, in the car, or chilling at your hotel, Yatzy brings the excitement of dice-rolling strategy anywhere you go with just a shaker, five dice, and a bit of luck. It’s quick to learn and easy to play, making it a hit with young players on the go! Who will roll the best combos and claim the title of Yatzy champion?
Dominoes
Great for ages 5+
Dominoes are a great travel-friendly game that offers both fun and learning for kids on the go. Compact and easy to pack, they’re perfect for playing in cars, planes, or at rest stops. Kids can enjoy matching numbers, building patterns, or even inventing their own domino challenges — keeping their minds active while having fun. Dominoes also help develop counting, critical thinking, and fine motor skills, all in a screen-free format. Plus, the simple rules make it easy for kids of different ages to join in, turning travel time into a fun, shared experience for the whole family.
Warp Worm Fidget Toy
Suitable for ages 5+
Fidget toys are great for keeping little hands and minds occupied on long journeys. They’re small, easy to carry, and provide endless tactile stimulation while also helping to relieve stress, making travel time fly by with quiet, focused play.
We've got a fantastic collection of fidget toys including spinners, stress balls, and other sensory toys that will help your little ones relax on long journeys.
The Best Travel Card Games For Kids
Cards are a pocket-sized entertainment powerhouse ready to spring into action wherever you are. There are plenty of card games to play, from using a classic playing card deck to matching pairs, so they’re perfect for keeping kids engaged during those endless hours on the road.
Check out our collection of card games with everything from quiz card games to trading cards to classics like Top Trumps!
PlayWorks Kids’ Waterproof Playing Cards
Great for ages 3+
A pack of waterproof playing cards are a must-have for travel, offering screen-free fun and learning wherever you go. Perfect for road trips, flights, or family holidays, these durable, waterproof cards are easy for little hands to hold and shuffle. With vibrant colours and playful illustrations, they make classic games like Go Fish and Crazy Eights extra engaging while helping kids build memory, strategy, and social skills. Whether it's in the backseat or at a rest stop, these cards provide hours of mess-free, educational entertainment for children aged 3 and up.
Classic Playing Cards
A classic deck of cards is perfect for travelling as it’s compact, reliable, and the possibilities for games are as endless as your imagination!
Some easy and fun card games for kids are:
- Go Fish: A classic game where players try to collect pairs of matching cards by asking others for specific cards.
- Snap: Players take turns placing cards face up in a pile. When two matching cards appear consecutively, the first to shout "Snap!" and slap the pile wins.
- Concentration: Lay cards face down and take turns flipping two cards at a time to find matching pairs. The player with the most pairs wins.
Games You Can Play Anywhere
Sometimes, the best games are the ones you can play anywhere without any extras. Spoken word games are classic ways of passing time on long journeys. They need no props, no fuss, just pure, creative fun that keeps kids entertained for hours. By using your imagination and communication skills, the miles will fly by, and the whole family can get involved. Whether it's classic I Spy, 20 Questions, or a storytelling marathon, these games turn travel time into wonderful bonding moments. Here’s your ultimate travel toolkit of games that you can play anywhere and turn a long journey into a whirlwind of fun:
- I Spy: The classic game never gets old. It’s the perfect way to keep kids scanning their surroundings and engaged, making the scenery part of the adventure.
- 20 Questions: One player thinks of an object, and everyone else has up to 20 yes-or-no questions to guess what it is. It’s like a detective game that keeps kids’ minds sharp and curious, and the best part? It can last for hours!
- The Alphabet Game: Spot words on signs, licence plates, or buildings that start with each letter of the alphabet, in order. It’s a brilliant way to turn a simple road trip into an exciting letter hunt that keeps kids’ eyes glued to the outside world.
- Would You Rather?: Challenge each other with silly or thought-provoking "Would you rather?" questions. It’s the ultimate game for sparking laughter, debates, and some surprisingly deep conversations that make the miles disappear.
- Licence Plate Game: Try to spot licence plates from as many different states or countries as possible. It’s like a global scavenger hunt that turns every passing car into a potential score—and keeps kids eagerly looking out the window.
- Storytelling Chain: One person starts a story with a sentence, and each player adds a sentence in turn. Watch as the story takes wild, unexpected turns—this game is perfect for sparking creativity and laughter all around.
- Spoken Word Puzzles: Riddles, tongue twisters, or word puzzles can keep kids’ minds engaged and entertained. It’s like a brain gym on the go, and perfect for keeping boredom at bay while flexing those mental muscles.
Happy Travels!
So there you have it — your ultimate toolkit of travel games to keep the little ones entertained and engaged on even the longest journeys. Whether it's a quick round of cards, a creative drawing session, a brain-teasing puzzle, or an imaginative storytelling battle, these games transform travel time into quality playtime. Say goodbye to "Are we there yet?" and hello to "Can we play another round?"
For happy kids and smoother travels, pack your favourites, download some fun free printable travel activity sheets, buckle up, and get ready to turn your next trip into an adventure filled with laughter, learning, and lasting memories.
Have a look at our travel essentials to make sure you haven’t left anything off the packing list. If you’re flying abroad this summer, we’ve written a post on how to entertain your toddler on a plane with loads of tips and tricks to help save your sanity!
