The Perfect Lakeside Escape: Arrow Valley Country Park Just 40 Minutes from Birmingham Sunday, May 31, 2026 arrowvalley countrypark lakeside recreation birmingham familyfun walking wildlife boating cafe Just 40 minutes from Birmingham lies Arrow Valley Country Park, a sprawling 900-acre green space in Redditch centered around a 27-acre lake with a gently winding river. This hidden gem offers an ideal day out for families, … Read More
Darlaston Metal Foundry to Become New Padel Court Facility Saturday, May 9, 2026 darlaston padel foundry sports redevelopment heritage sustainability d1gyms walsall recreation sport Plans have been submitted to convert the historic Imperial Works metal foundry in Darlaston into a state-of-the-art padel court facility. The building, located on Heath Road and originally known as the Charles Richards … Read More
New Inclusive Play Area at Lickey Hills Set to Delight Children This Summer Saturday, May 2, 2026 lickeyhills playground families children adventure inclusive construction birmingham outdoorplay recreation Lickey Hills Country Park is gearing up to unveil an exciting new play area that promises to be a hit with children and families alike. Located near the visitor centre and café, this inclusive playground is designed to offer … Read More
New Wildlife-Themed Splash Pad Opens at Lido Park, Droitwich Spa, Near Birmingham Thursday, April 30, 2026 splashpad wildlife droitwichspa familyfun outdoorplay waterplay accessibility wychavon birmingham recreation A vibrant new splash pad has opened its gates at Lido Park in Droitwich Spa, offering a delightful wildlife-themed water play experience for children and families. Located just 40 minutes from Birmingham, this £550,000 … Read More
125-Year-Old Smethwick Leisure Centre Facing Demolition to Make Way for New Housing Tuesday, March 10, 2026 smethwick sandwell leisure demolition housing harrymitchell recreation development council facilities The Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre in Smethwick, a community fixture for 125 years, is set to be demolished to pave the way for much-needed housing development. Sandwell Council announced its intention to flatten the aging … Read More
Bournville Village Children’s Festival Returns with Safer, Earlier Finish Saturday, January 31, 2026 bournville festival children family safety fireworks maypole community birmingham recreation The much-loved Bournville Village Children’s Festival is making a comeback this year—but with a significant change aimed at ensuring a peaceful, family-friendly environment. Following incidents of unrest at past events, … Read More