8 free things to do in the West Midlands for the whole of the summer holidays

There are an abundance of fabulous free events and activities you can enjoy in the West Midlands without without having to spend a penny.

Listed below are some of the standout activities.

Birmingham Beach

Birmingham Beach offers a large sandy beach, deckchairs, fairground rides and stalls selling candy floss and doughnuts.

Entry is free and it is open every day from Friday July 17 until Bank Holiday Monday on August 31.

It's being held on Digbeth High Street.

Birmingham Snoopy Trail

The Snoopy in Birmingham Trail runs over the school holidays from now (July 13) until September 1.

Download a free map, or pick one up in town, to find all 12 sculptures of Charles M Schulz's popular cartoon beagle lying on brightly painted doghouses, designed by local artists.

Outdoor cinema at NEC Lakeside

NEC Lakeside is a fun new space that opened at Birmingham NEC at the end of spring.

It boasts an outdoor cinema with a full programme of films you can enjoy al fresco, completely for free over the summer.

Touchwood Summer Sessions

Solihull's Touchwood Shopping Centre is having a beach this year and it's completely free.

Touchwood Summer Sessions launch on Saturday July 18 and continue daily until Monday August 31.

Free mini golf and beach in West Bromwich

New Square Shopping Centre is bringing back its manmade beach and, new for 2026, there's free crazy golf and Toy Story themed activities.

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

Northfield Beach

The much-loved Northfield Beach event is back for summer 2026.

Organised by Northfield Community Partnership, will run from July 23 to 26, 2026, bringing four days of fun to Victoria Common in Church Road.

Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival

The Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival runs from July 24 to August 2 at various venues across the city.

This is England's longest established jazz and blues festival and one of Europe’s 'biggest free jazz parties'.

Tettenhall Pool

Tettenhall Pool is Wolverhampton’s free outdoor paddling pool.

It’s free to visit, and is perfect for families. Hundreds flock to the site when the weather is warm.