Quirky and cool things to do in the West Midlands, according to locals

With the sun beaming in the sky, it feels as though summer has well and truly arrived.

There’s all the usual activities that you can do when the sun is up.

Such as visit some of our great parks.

West Park in Wolverhampton and Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham are some notable examples to visit.

Of course, these parks are absolutely, rammed in the hot weather.

That being said, we thought we’d take a look at what some unexpected things locals in the West Midlands area recommend when the sun’s out.

We asked locals in the West Midlands what are some cool and quirky activities to do in the West Midlands when the sun is out.

Martyn Roberts said: “Victoria Over 50s Club has a full-size snooker table, and it’s £10 for three months to play on it, with free tea and coffee. It’s at Victoria Park, Tipton, next to the library. We’re looking for more members, so come along on a Tuesday between 10am and 12pm to have a word with the vice-chairperson if you’re interested and in the Tipton area.”

Meanwhile, Gavin Adams suggested to go to Sheldon Park. He said that it’s a great spot to “watch the planes land and take off”.

Mike Robinson mentioned some spooky activities to take part in at Wright Paranormal Events, it is a place where the extraordinary and the unexplained come together.

Another suggestion was, the Darkside Markets, which is based in and around the Staffordshire/Shropshire/Midlands area.

Several users recommended some local cafes.

One suggestion was going to Bradshaws Farm Shop & Café which is a 4th generation family business.

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Meanwhile, Kate Jones, suggested people visit a lovely Grade II* listed heritage site known as Red House Glass Cone.

Constructed in 1790, it is one of the four surviving glass cones in the country and a popular tourist destination honouring the area's long history of glassmaking.