The summer holidays are upon us, and that means trips to the park or barbecues in the garden with family and friends. But on those days when the weather isn’t playing ball, you can always entertain the kids with some great telly. 

And to mark the end of the school year we’re heading straight to Bikini Bottom for a special SpongeBob SquarePants celebration showcase that’s packed with nautical nonsense and unforgettable underwater adventures.

From 6am to 9pm on Saturday 20 July on CH 100 and Sunday 21 July on CH 700, the whole family can enjoy three-hour blocks of classic episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years and The Patrick Star Show.

Plus, we’re also showing a brand new selection of “Play like a Sponge” shorts where SpongeBob assembles a team of kids to meet real-life Paralympic legends and try out sports such as wheelchair basketball and boccia. And all this amazing content is available to all our customers at no extra cost. Talk about the best day ever!

When you’re ready to return to land, don’t miss our fantastic range of live shows, box sets galore in On Demand that you can watch on the go and kid-friendly apps including Netflix, Disney+, Paramount+, Sky Kids and BBC iPlayer’s “Best of Kids” section. You can access all of these by simply heading over to Home > Apps & Games > All Apps. 

Now, it’s time to discover the treasure trove of summer holiday highlights that the whole family can enjoy, from new episodes of LEGO DREAMZzz and Pirata & Capitano to firm favourites like DORA, Danger Force and Isadora Moon.

Fireman Sam

Find it in Cartoonito on demand now

Join Cartoonito’s bravest firefighter Fireman Sam on heroic adventures across the town of Pontypandy. Whether it’s rescuing the local wildlife or protecting citizens from danger, you can always count on Sam and the rest of his crew to help those in need.

Danger Force

Find it in Nickelodeon on demand now

Harness your superpowers alongside fighters-in-training Chapa, Miles, Mika and Bose in this Nickelodeon Henry Danger spin-off, as they prepare to fight villains under the watchful eyes of Captain Man at Swellview Academy for the Gifted.

Mr Bean: The Animated Series

Find it in Boomerang on demand now

The Boomerang favourite is here. Mr Bean and his sidekick Teddy have got up to some un-bean-lievable escapades before, and you’re invited to join the fun. Just remember to stay out of trouble with Mrs Wicket and her one-eyed cat Scrapper.

Isadora Moon

Find it in Sky Kids on demand from Thursday 22 July

Inspired by the popular children’s book series by Harriet Muncaster, Isadora Moon is all about the adventures of a half-human, half-vampire hybrid who approaches life’s challenges from her own unique point of view.

Pirata & Capitano

Find new episodes on Nick Jr. (CH 715) from Thursday 22 July

Set sail on some all-new adventures with Pirata, Capitano and the rest of the faithful Pink Skull crew, as they explore the mysterious Great Sea in search of brilliant treasure.

Zoonicorn

Find it in Sky Kids on demand from Thursday 22 July

Enter the magical Zooniverse where four adorable Zoonicorns are waiting to show you around their enchanting dreamland, while also working together to solve any problems that come their way.

Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years

Find it in Nickelodeon on demand from Thursday 1 August

This SpongeBob SquarePants prequel-slash-spin-off follows everyone’s favourite sea sponge as a 10-year-old, who spends his summer at Kamp Koral camp with best friends Patrick and Sandy.

DORA

Find it in Nick Jr on demand from Thursday 1 August

Guided by trustworthy Map, plucky adventurer Dora and her new friends must work together to overcome challenges (including the sneakiest fox, Swiper), while travelling through the rainforest on expeditions as educational as they are fun.

LEGO DREAMZzz

Find a new series on Cartoon Network HD (CH 704) from Thursday 1 August

Dream chasers Mateo, Izzie, Cooper, Logan and Zoey are back to protect more innocent dreamers from the evil clutches of the Nightmare King in this fun and creative animated series.

What else is on for kids on Virgin TV?

We’ve got plenty of spectacular TV treats planned to keep kids entertained over the summer break. To mark the upcoming Olympics we’re hosting a special Kids Summer of Sport showcase from 6am to 9pm on Saturday 27 July on CH 100 and and Sunday 28 July on CH 700, at no extra cost to you. 

Plus, keep your eyes peeled throughout July and August for action-packed box sets from Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Cartoonito in On Demand, where kids can watch some of their favourite cartoon characters in sporting action.

What is the Virgin TV Go app?

The Virgin TV Go app allows you to watch your favourite shows and box sets even when you’re on the move. Available to all customers at no extra cost, the app allows you to play hundreds of episodes and more on the go from your devices, including your iPhone, iPad, Android mobile or tablet, and PC/Mac. All you need is access to WiFi, 3G or 4G in the UK to get connected. So, no more fighting over the remote!

To find out more about Virgin TV Go and how to get it, click here now