4 Free and Affordable Family Activities to Enjoy in Birmingham This Weekend Thursday, July 9, 2026 birmingham family freeevents budgetfriendly snoopy swimming charity festivals playsets wellbeing Hello, Zoe here, parenting editor at BirminghamLive and Brummie Mummies. With the school holidays approaching and budgets tightening, I’ve rounded up some fantastic free and low-cost activities to enjoy with your kids in … Read More
Not Weston-Super-Mare: The Beloved Blue Flag Inland Beach Near Birmingham Tuesday, June 23, 2026 rutland blueflag beach leicester birmingham lake family swimming outdoors nature Rutland Water stands out as the only inland bathing spot in England to receive both the Blue Flag and Seaside Awards, recognizing its exceptional water quality, biodiversity, and community-friendly green spaces. Located just … Read More
Ellie Simmonds Reflects on Retirement Joy Ahead of Birmingham 2022 Games Wednesday, May 27, 2026 elliesimmonds paralympics commonwealthgames birmingham2022 glasgow2026 swimming retirement teamengland parasports kingsbatonrelay sport Ellie Simmonds, one of Great Britain’s most celebrated para swimmers, has reflected fondly on her retirement before the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming Glasgow 2026 event. At … Read More
‘Do Not Stop’: Birmingham’s Oldest Swimming Baths Make a Splash with Major Restoration Wednesday, May 27, 2026 heritage swimming restoration birmingham community baths preservation edwardian campaign accessibility A powerful message of perseverance has emerged from Birmingham’s successful campaign to save Moseley Road Baths, the city’s oldest swimming baths. After years of dedicated effort, the future of this cherished heritage site … Read More
Stratford-upon-Avon Unveils Exciting New Soft Play Centre Loved by Parents Sunday, May 10, 2026 stratford softplay leisure children family warwickshire playcentre swimming activities parents Stratford-upon-Avon, renowned as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, has welcomed a vibrant new attraction for families—the Stratford Soft Play centre. Nestled inside the Stratford Leisure Centre, this lively two-tier soft … Read More
Outdoor Swimming Lake and Café Reopen for Summer 2026 Just 35 Minutes from Birmingham Thursday, April 16, 2026 swimming lake birmingham aztecadventure aquapark outdoor adventure café kayaking summer2026 A serene and scenic outdoor swimming spot is reopening for the summer season just 35 minutes from Birmingham. Aztec Adventure, located in Upton Warren near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, is easily accessible off junction 5 of … Read More