Download these kids’ shows for the holidays

Did you know that on the Showmax app for smartphones and tablets, you can download up to 25 different series episodes or movies to watch offline later, and keep them for 30 days? That means that with just a few minutes of prep time before you leave on holiday, you can load up your phone or tablet with plenty of kids series and movies for them to watch while you’re on the road, on a flight or in the middle of nowhere with no internet.

How to download series and movies with Showmax

1. If you don’t already have a Showmax account, go to showmax.com to sign up.
2. Download the Showmax app on your smartphone or tablet for either iOS or Android.
3. Open the Showmax app and choose the series episode or movie you want to watch offline.
4. Click on the DOWNLOAD button. On the smartphone app, it’s usually represented by an icon of a cloud with an arrow pointing downwards, to the right of the episode name, above the preview screen. (On a tablet, you’ll see a blue DOWNLOAD button next to the blue PLAY NOW button.)
5. You’ll get a menu with download quality options to choose from – Low Quality, Standard Quality, Good Quality and High Quality – depending on data capability or space on your device. To use as little data and as little space as possible, select Low or Standard Quality, especially if you’re downloading cartoons for your kids, or anything to watch on your smartphone screen. These low-quality options are perfect for small screens.
6. Your download should start immediately. You are now free to enjoy your viewing offline once the download is complete.

Read our detailed guide to downloading with Showmax here.

Here are 12 series and movies to download onto the Showmax app on your smartphone or tablet to make your holiday easier, smoother and more entertaining when travelling with kids. They’re arranged by age group – for more, browse the Kids’ Collections on Showmax.

Check out the kids’ catalogue here »

1. Fireman Sam

Set in and around the village of Pontypandy in Wales, the series recounts the daily adventures of Fireman Sam as he comes to the rescue of his friends and colleagues in various perilous situations. Watch now »

Episode length: 10 minutes

You’ll find it in: Tiny Tots Collection (Age 2-3)

2. Room on the Broom

Based on Julia Donaldson’s rhyming, rhythmic children’s-book masterpiece, this short film is a delightful journey over moors, mountains and meadows, and across the night sky. Join the kind witch as she and her cat fly through the clouds before some mishaps introduce them to a keen dog, a green bird and a clean frog. The witch lets their new friends on board her broomstick in the blink of an eye, though her jealous cat is less welcoming. But when they fly into the path of a fearsome enemy, even the cat is grateful for the help of their new pals. Watch now »

Film length: 25 minutes

You’ll find it in: Tiny Tots Collection (Age 2-3)

3. Peppa Pig