How to keep children engaged during the summer holidays in Birmingham

Want a great day out full of thrill seeking adventure, activity and fun? There are quite a few events and activities being organised around Birmingham which will be perfect fun for all the family.

Curious About Birmingham! Explore, Discover & Enjoy Birmingham with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Are you curious about Birmingham? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Open till 26 Oct 2019

Touchwood’s urban beach is back in Solihull! You won’t have to travel far for a beach escape this summer, as Touchwood’s Costa Del Solihull, is making a much-anticipated return! Open from 6 July – 1 Sept 2019

Summer of Fun at Drayton Manor, Tamworth! Join the ultimate Summer of Fun from 20th July – 1st September! Bring the family and enjoy a day out at our award-winning theme park. With over 100 rides and attractions plus a 15-acre zoo with animals from all over the world, the fun doesn’t stop! Venue – Drayton Manor Theme Park, Tamworth.

Summer Holiday Family Activities at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon! This summer explore the Museum’s new exhibition The Car. The Future. Me. and enjoy a selection of futuristic themed family activities. Every day you can Discover Circuits – drop into our family activity station and draw a graphite car, then create a circuit to give your car working headlights. Or try your hand at futuristic colouring in – get colourful on paper and then see your page come to life with the Quiver App. Venue – British Motor Museum, Coventry (20 July – 2 Sept 2019)

In The Night Garden Live, Birmingham! Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their brand new live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! (31 July to 4 Aug 2019)

Family Fun Day at Castle Bromwich, Birmingham! Traditional games on the lawn. A day of fun and entertainment for all the family. (15 Aug 2019)