5 man-made beaches in the West Midlands to visit this summer for a fantastic family day out

There are man-made beaches in the West Midlands that are often free to visit, and boast funfairs and family activities to enjoy.

It is the perfect family day out to enjoy - and they will all run throughout the summer holidays.

Listed below are the best ones to visit in the region.

Birmingham Beach

Birmingham Beach is returning for 2026 in a new location. This year the summer-long event is being held on Digbeth High Street.

It runs from Friday July 17 until Bank Holiday Monday on August 31 and is open every day from 1pm 'until late'.

There's a large sandy beach lined with deckchairs and beach huts, and lots of fairground rides. It's free to visit, you just need to pay for the rides.

Northfield Beach

The much-loved Northfield Beach event is back this summer.

It’s free to attend and will run from July 23 to 26, 2026, bringing four days of fun to Victoria Common in Church Road.

There will be lots to do for all the family, including arts and crafts, live music, performances, and activities for all ages.

Touchwood Summer Sessions

Solihull's Touchwood Shopping Centre is having a beach again this year.

It’s completely free and runs daily from Saturday July 18 until Monday August 31.

New Square Beach in West Bromwich

New Square Shopping Centre is bringing back its manmade beach.

The West Bromwich beach launches on Monday July 20 and runs through to Sunday August 30, 2026.

It's all free - there's just a small fee for fairground rides.

Farmarama

Farmarama is back at the National Forest Adventure Farm in Tatenhill, Burton.

There's a sandy beach that's twice the size of last year - with more than 400 tonnes of golden sand - plus five huge paddling pools.

It is running from Saturday July 18 to Saturday September 1. Families can get £2.50 off normal ticket prices, as part of the Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme and everyone who visits before Sunday August 23 gets a free return ticket to use during the summer holidays.