General knowledge
- What was the UK's hottest temperature to date ever recorded? Closest wins (hint: it was recorded in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, in July 2022).
- What was the most popular destination passengers flew to from Manchester Airport in June 2025?
a. Dubai
b. Amsterdam
c. Palma de Mallorca
d. Tenerife - Brits buy an ice cream once every 10 seconds in the summer. True or false?
- What do the initials SPF stand for?
- Which country invented the ice lolly?
- There are six London airports, but how many can you name? One point for each.
- What date does summer officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
Entertainment
- The White Lotus follows various wealthy individuals' holidays in an exclusive hotel chain, across a different location each series. How many places can you name? One point for each.
- What colour shorts does Daniel Craig wear in Casino Royale's famous beach scene?
- In The Beach, which country does Leonardo DiCaprio's character travel to?
- Which singer stars in the 1963 film Summer Holiday?
- In Dirty Dancing, where does the Houseman family holiday?
a. Catskills
b. Cape Cod
c. The Hamptons - Which two Greek islands were the main locations for the filming of Mamma Mia!?
- Netflix's The Summer I Turned Pretty series is based on a book series by which author?
Sports
- In beach volleyball, how many touches is a team allowed before returning the ball?
- In which country did the Olympic Games originate?
- What does the 'love' score mean in tennis?
- How many holes are played in a standard round of golf?
- Which city will host the 2028 Summer Olympics?
- In which Olympic sport would you use a pommel horse?
- Which country has won the most men's World Cups?
Music
- Who headlined the 2025 Legends Stage at Glastonbury?
- Which band sang Club Tropicana?
- Which of these is NOT a real UK music festival?
a. Latitude
b. Trainlines
c. Download
d. All Points East - Which musical featured the hit song Summer Nights?
- Which UK-based pop star founded Sunny Hill Festival in Kosovo with her family?
a. Rita Ora
b. Dua Lipa
c. Lola Young - Which singer released the song Summertime Sadness in 2012?
- Which rocker — who was born in the USA — headlined BST Festival in Hyde Park in 2023?
Royals
- Which royal residence is associated with summer breaks in Scotland?
- Which member of the Royal Family presented the Wimbledon trophies in 2025?
- Which of the Prince and Princess of Wales's three children celebrates a summer birthday on 22 July?
- Which popular summer tipple (enjoyed mixed with lemonade and fruit) has received the Royal Warrant?
- Which member of the Royal Family was reportedly a fan of barbecuing?
a. Prince Philip
b. Queen Elizabeth II
c. Princess Margaret - Which member of the Royal Family is president of the Football Association (FA)?
- Which print does the Princess of Wales most commonly wear to Wimbledon?
a. Floral
b. Pinstripes
c. Polka dots
Books
- In which country is The Talented Mr Ripley mostly set?
- Which 1939 Agatha Christie mystery is set on an island off the coast of Devon?
- The author of The Summer Book, Tove Jansson, also created which famous children's series?
a. The Smurfs
b. The Moomins
c. The Wombles - Liane Moriarty's Nine Perfect Strangers follows guests staying at a secretive retreat. Which blonde actress plays the lead, Masha, in Netflix's adaptation?
- What's the name of André Aciman's summer romance novel set in Italy, which was turned into a 2017 film starring Timothée Chalamet?
- The plot of The Great Gatsby unfolds over the summer of 1922 in which New York location?
a. Long Island
b. Manhattan
c. Ellis Island - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert follows one woman's quest to find herself across three countries. Which locations does she visit?
a. France, Finland, Fiji
b. Italy, India, Indonesia
c. Spain, Sri Lanka, Singapore
Food & drink
- How many tonnes of strawberries are eaten at Wimbledon annually? Closest answer wins.
- Which of these is NOT a real rosé wine?
a. Whispering Angel
b. Miraval
c. Pink Petal
d. La Vieille Ferme - Which gourmet supermarket burger won our GHI barbecue taste test with its Buttered Miso Steak Burgers?
a. Aldi
b. M&S
c. Asda
d. Tesco - Name the summer cocktail that's made up of the following ingredients: Prosecco, elderflower liqueur and soda water.
- What's the traditional ratio for making Pimm's — for tipple versus lemonade?
a. 1:1
b. 1:3
c. 1:4
d. 1:5 - In Devon, it's traditional to apply the cream before the jam when eating a scone. True or false?
- Which ingredient forms the base of a classic summer pudding, alongside berries and sugar?
Kids
- Which bird is famous for stealing chips at the seaside?
- The sun is a…
a. Planet
b. Star
c. Constellation - An orca (killer whale) is a type of dolphin. True or false?
- Which beach creature walks sideways?
- Which fruit grows on some palm trees?
- Which summer month is named after Julius Caesar?
- What controls the tides? (Hint: it's in outer space.)
Answers
General knowledge
- 40.3°C
- C) Palma de Mallorca
- False (every 12 seconds)
- Sun protection factor
- The USA
- London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Southend Airport, London City Airport, London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport
- 21 June
Entertainment
- Hawaii, Sicily, Thailand
- Blue
- Thailand
- Cliff Richard
- The Catskills
- Skopelos and Skiathos
- Jenny Han
Sports
- Three
- Greece
- Zero (or no points)
- 18
- Los Angeles, USA
- Gymnastics
- Brazil
Music
- Rod Stewart
- Wham!
- B) Trainlines
- Grease
- B) Dua Lipa
- Lana Del Rey
- Bruce Springsteen
Royals
- Balmoral
- The Princess of Wales
- Prince George
- Pimm's
- A) Prince Philip
- Prince William
- C) Polka dots
Books
What to read next
- Italy
- And Then There Were None
- B) The Moomins
- Nicole Kidman
- Call Me By Your Name
- A) Long Island
- B) Italy, India, Indonesia
Food & drink
- 38.4 tonnes
- C) Pink Petal
- C) Asda
- Hugo Spritz
- B) 1:3
- True
- White bread
Kids
- Seagull
- B) Star
- True
- Crab
- Coconut
- July
- The moon
