Children’s summer activities in Dudley borough

Sessions are taking place in leisure centres, libraries, parks, the Red House Glass Cone and Dudley Museum at the Archives, with some available to book in advance.

Duncan Edwards, Crystal and Halesowen leisure centres will be offering free-swimming during the holidays at set times. Other chargeable activities, which also includes The Dell Stadium and activities for children with SEND will be on offer. Terms and conditions apply, activities vary between facilities and may be subject to change. More information is online at www.dbleisure.co.uk/school-holiday-activities or by calling 01384 812800.

The award-winning Sycamore Adventure Centre will have summer play sessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult and people are asked to book in advance by visiting https://sycamoreadventure.org.uk/

At the Red House Glass Cone families can enjoy free entry and a free trail. There will be various family glass fusing sessions, where children and adults can make fused glass, using small pieces of glass and powders to create a unique piece. For more information people can visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/red-house-glass-cone

At Dudley Museum at the Archives there will be a fossil handling session as well as displays with fossils, dinosaurs and art. People can find out more at www.ticketsource.co.uk/dudley-museum-at-the-archives

There are plenty of activities to enjoy in Dudley borough libraries this summer holiday including, Lego, craft sessions, story sessions and much more with full details available online. Children of all ages can also enjoy the summer reading challenge.

The Park Active programme will continue to offer free outdoor exercise sessions for children, adults and families to enjoy over the summer holiday. There will be led free walks, park yoga, Dudley Park Run, Junior Park Run and activities at the five healthy hubs. People can find out more online.

Families can enjoy open-air theatre at Himley Hall and Park when Paperback theatre performs the children’s classic The Railway Children at 3pm on Wednesday 29 July. People are asked to prebook their tickets to avoid disappointment https://www.ticketsource.com/paperback/t-kddezdd. There will also be trails and scavenger hunts to enjoy at the park with full details online at https://www.himleyhallandpark.co.uk/whats-on

Dudley Holiday Activities (HAF) will continue to offer holiday activities for children eligible for benefit related free school meals and other vulnerable groups. Full details available online https://www.dudleyholidayactivities.org.uk/