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Hello Solihull neighbours! With schools out and summer sunshine upon us, BU Homes has rounded up a fresh selection of completely free activities happening in and around our area. These are perfect for families, young people, older adults, or anyone simply looking to enjoy the season—without spending a penny. Let us know if you'd like help exploring any of these or finding even more hidden gems!

🌟 Free & Fully Featured Summer Activities

1. Step into Solihull – Gentle Exercise Sessions
Who? All ages, especially older adults & beginners

What? Outdoor sessions: walking groups, Tai Chi, gentle dance & yoga

Where? Across borough – check Solihull Active Team

When? Various spring/summer dates, no booking required

Info/Contact: Call 0121 704 8207 or see local parish council notices

2. Solihull Summer Fest @ Tudor Grange Park
Dates: Sat & Sun, 19–20 July 2025

What? Free-entry music fest in its 9th year with live stages, DJs, family fun

www.solihullsummerfest.co.uk

3. Culture & Craft in Theatre Square
Date: Sat 21 June (and ongoing “Costa del Solihull” Beach till 31 Aug)

What? Multicultural performances: Bollywood, steel pan, tango, kids’ craft, face painting, free workshops

4. The Core Theatre & Solihull Libraries
What? Workshops and performances include:

Bhangra Tots storytime (29 Jul & 7 Aug)

Sing – Wicked (24 Jul), Young Film Makers (July/Aug), Play in a Day (21–22 Aug)

Free Thursday screenings (e.g. The Wild Robot, Mermaid, Willy Wonka)

Summer Reading Challenge at libraries

5. Explore Solihull’s parks & nature reserves
Enjoy dog walks, picnics, wildlife spotting in these completely free green spaces:

Tudor Grange Park – skate park, cycle track, lake, stream
solihullsummerfest.co.uk

Malvern & Brueton Park – 130 acres, playground, lake, parkrun Sat 9 am

Hillfield Park – playground, lake strolls

Palmers Rough / Shirley Park – woodland & meadow walks

Babbs Mill & Yorks Wood (Kingshurst) – ancient woodland trails & wildlife

6. Brueton Parkrun
What? Free weekly timed 5 km running, jogging or walking event

When? Every Saturday at 9 am

Where? Brueton Park, Solihull
solihullsummerfest.co.uk

7. Citizen Science: Big Butterfly Count
When? 18 July – 10 August

What? Spend 15 mins spotting butterflies/moths and log sightings via app or website
The Guardian

Why? Help monitor UK pollinator populations—great for families and nature lovers!

8. Free Outdoor Yoga with Park Yoga
When? Sunday mornings, May–September

What? All‑levels yoga sessions in parks—just bring a mat/towel/blanket

9. DIY and Creative Summer Ideas

Stargazing (Perseid meteor shower peaking 12 Aug)

Nature crafts: bug hotels, bird feeders, pressed flowers

Picnic slushies, fruit desserts, cold brew coffee in the park

Urban photo hunts, colour walks—fun projects suitable for all ages

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