Help in the holidays

Bring it on Brum!

Bring it on Brum! is funded by the Department for Education and offers free summer activities across Birmingham for 4- to 16-year-olds who get benefits-related free school meals. In partnership with Birmingham City Council, the initiative aims to keep children and young people healthy and active during the summer holidays. 

From creative clubs to sports camps, plan a jam-packed, fun summer for the kids for free by clicking this link. 

There are lots of fun and engaging summer activities for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) across Birmingham. Find out more about what’s on near you by visiting the dedicated website. 

Fun days out

Fun family days out are what the holidays are all about! With lots going on around the city, we’ve rounded up some summer holiday activities below with savings and fun for everyone. 

There are lots of low-cost and free activities happening at parks across Birmingham for all, ages, all summer. We’ve linked to a few below, but you can find more out about local parks near you here. 

Birmingham is home to nine museums packed with lots of interesting history, and we've listed some below. Making it fun for all ages, explore everything from dinosaurs to ancient rocks, 3D skeletons, medieval history, and even Ozzy Osbourne! 

The Coventry Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme makes sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy over summer. Funded by the Department for Education, the programme gives children and young people access to free activities and experiences during school holidays, with free food provided. You can also book places at local summer playschemes if you're eligible for the HAF programme. 
 
Click here to find out if you're eligible and choose from more than 150 activities to keep the family entertained all summer long!

Free local events

Check out lots of free events happening around the city by visiting the pages below: 

There's so much happening around Coventry this summer, and you can enjoy a lot of it without breaking the bank. See shows at the Belgrade Theatre and exhibitions at Herbert Art Gallery, head to the farmers’ market, or enjoy an adventure-packed day at Hatton Adventure Park with family and friends.

You can find out about all the exciting activities happening around the city, and how to book them, here. 

Wolverhampton Young Opportunities (a Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) programme) gives children and young people in Wolverhampton access to free activities and food during the holidays. The council delivers the HAF programme through a network of providers at a wide variety of venues across the city. 
 
If your child receives free school meals, then they’re eligible for the programme. Find out more about eligibility here, and the free activities on offer across Wolverhampton, here. 
 
Other free summer activities in Wolverhampton

Having fun doesn’t always have to mean spending money! Make the most of free events happening around Wolverhampton this summer. 

The Staffordshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme offers up to 16 free places for eligible children and young people to enjoy summer activities across the region. The programme includes a healthy meal with every place booked. 
 
Kids can take part in sports clubs, language lessons, arts and crafts, and so much more! Find out more about whether your child is eligible here and check out the activities on offer across Staffordshire here.

Free and low-cost sports activities

Leisure Centres and sports clubs across Staffordshire are hosting lots of sports-based activities over the summer holidays with discounts and offers to encourage young people to get active. We’ve listed a few below to help you decide what’s right for your children and the books activities you like. 

There are lots of fun activities to get stuck into across Staffordshire this summer – even if you’re on a strict budget! 

The Leicestershire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme gives eligible children and young people access to summer activities across the region. HAF sessions offer a variety of fun activities alongside a nutritious meal. 
 
HAF holiday club sessions will be delivered by different providers across the region. Find out more about whether your child is eligible here and check out the activities on offer across Leicestershire here. 

Let’s Get Moving for Less is an initiative from Active Together, designed to get you fit and active. It’s a one-stop shop for free or low-cost sports-based activities happening within Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.  

If you’re interested in free summer clubs and gym passes, check out the Holidays Together programme, also from Active Together.  

There's so much happening across Leicestershire this summer, and you can enjoy a lot of it without breaking the bank! 

Planning on spending some time indoors during the summer holidays and dreading the kids getting bored? That’s why we’ve made a list of some fun things you can do together.