Summer Holiday Ideas

Plan some fun local events

Not every day can be a party, but it’s worth having a few events booked in for you all to look forward to. Kids need to realise there’s a balance to life – some boring stuff, and some fun stuff. So here’s a few ideas.

Solihull Sumer Fest, 19 and 20 July, Tudor Grange Park

Enjoy a wide range of music from pop sensation Louise to the king of reggae, Maxi Priest. Or maybe UB40 or Artful Dodger is more up your street. Whatever your music taste there’s sure to be something for all to enjoy. There’s also a huge selection of food vendors to suit all tastes so you won’t go hungry! Click here for more info.

Knowle Food & Music Festival, 26 and 27 July, Knowle Park

Enjoy 2 days of epic tribute bands, local cover bands, and cool DJ sets. The Killaz UK band will play on 26th July, with tribute acts for Bon Jovi and Bruno Mars appearing on the Sunday. Entry is free and you can also enjoy world street foods, sweet treats, crafts, funfair rides, bouncy castles and more. Click here for details.

The Bee Cart, 9 August, Packwood House

Pif Paf is a wildly ambitions theatre company creating top notch performance and sculpture, taking it to places it doesn’t normally reach. The Bee Cart is an exciting, accessible walkabout theatre piece for audiences of all ages. This mobile world of interaction and surreal, but true information, will explore all things bees and pollination. No booking required, and normal admission applies for non-members. Click here for more info.

Shirley Dining Club, 25 August 12 noon – 6pm, Shirley Park

If you’re into award-winning street food, live entertainment, and a buzzing atmosphere this could be perfect for you. Take your pick from a specially selected collection of top independent vendors serving up award winning street food. More info available here.

August Bank Holiday Fun Day, 25 August, The Limes in Earlswood

Make your August Bank Holiday a fun one! There’s loads to enjoy, with a live DJ, garden games, inflatables, face painting, and much more. And if you’re peckish take your pick from BBQ and ice cream. Click here to book.

Quick ideas for…

Animal lovers

• Stratford upon Avon Butterfly Farm
• Twycross Zoo in Atherstone
• Dudley Zoo & Castle
• West Midlands Safari Park
• Attwell Farm Park in Redditch
• The Jungle Hut in Earlswood

Burning off energy

• Inflata Nation in Stetchford
• Rush Trampolining in Kings Norton
• Flash Climbing Centre in Solihull
• Delta Force Paintballing in Birmingham
• Swimming at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre or Cocks Moors Woods
• Ackers Adventure in Birmingham
• Umberslade Adventure in Hockley Heath
• Roller Jam roller disco in Digbeth

Fun for all the family

• Bowling at Resorts World or Acocks Green Bowl
• Ice Skating at Planet Ice in Solihull
• Sea Life Centre in Birmingham
• Adventure Golf at Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge
• Legoland Discovery Centre in Birmingham
• Drayton Manor Theme Park in Tamworth
• Grand Prix Karting in Birmingham
• Thinktank Science Museum in Birmingham
• Cadbury World in Birmingham
• Escape Hunt, Resorts World

Days out in the fresh air

• Kenilworth Castle
• Hatton Adventure World
• Kingsbury Water Park, Sutton Coldfield
• Warwick Castle
• Packwood House or Baddeley Clinton Nation Trust properties and grounds
• Birmingham Botanical Gardens