Six fun things to do in the six week holidays!

Six fun things to do in the six week holidays!

With another summer holiday upon us yet again, we’ve put together a list of six exciting things you can do and places you can visit across the six week break with your family and friends, without you having to spend an absolute fortune.

Touchwood Solihull, Solihull Beach, 18th July - 31st August

Touchwood’s very popular man-made beach returns once again this summer, with all new exciting (and free) activities!

Whether you want to party with DJ Mark, engage in a Drama Tots workshop, or even watch a K-POP Party show, there is something for everyone this holiday!

You can catch any of the following buses to Solihull; 4, 4A, 5, 6, 49, 72, 76, X2, X12.

Lapworth Museum, The University of Birmingham

Enjoy a fun and free afternoon at the interesting and captivating Lapworth Museum.

Located on the University of Birmingham campus, the Lapworth is full of fascinating fossils and hidden gems (literally- it is full of beautiful minerals and crystals)! Come face to face with Roary the T-Rex skeleton, relax by looking through microscopes or explore our earth with many interactive models.

The University campus is just a short walk away from routes: 48, X20, X21 and X22.

Dudley Zoo and Castle, 18th July – 31st August

Zoos are always a hit for everyone during the holidays, and Dudley Zoo and Castle are no exception.

Get close to 140 different real animal species and explore their historic castle grounds this summer for an unforgettable day out!

Over the holidays, Dudley Zoo is hosting “Wild Bricks”, an event where you follow a trail of life-sized endangered animals, all built out of small bricks! Book before the 17th July using a special online discount code and save 30% on your tickets!

Catch our 11 or 11A service to get you there!

Cannon Hill Park and the MAC

Fancy watching a comedy show? Or a film? Or visiting an art gallery? Or watching a piece of theatre? Then visit the Midlands Art Centre over the holidays!

The MAC is a vibrant art gallery with exhibitions, creative courses, a cinema, a theatre and much more! They offer both free and budget friendly events all throughout the year, and have plenty on throughout the summer for both children and adults.

Or if you’d rather spend the day outside in the sun, Cannon Hill Park is an amazing place for everyone! With a charming Tea room, tennis courts, mini golf, a fair ground, their very own land train and a lot more, Cannon Hill Park is guaranteed to be a vibrant day out for your holidays!

You can catch routes 1, 41, 45 or 47, to get you there!

Ackers Adventure, Sparkbrook

Ackers Adventure is one of the best places for younger adventures over the sumer holidays.

Ackers features many outdoor activities, such as an outdoor 100 metre long ski slope, nursery skiing slopes, tobogganing slopes, 3 climbing walls, archery ranges, a bushcraft survival zone and much, much more!

For confident outdoor enthusiasts, or people looking to step out of their comfort zone, Ackers is the perfect place for all!

It's just a 10 minute walk from our 4 and 4A bus stops.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

If you have a keen eye for gorgeous art and want to explore a rich collection without having to travel miles and miles away, then a visit to Wolverhampton Art Gallery is for you.

With over 20,000 artworks and objects dating all the way back to the late 1800s, the Wolverhampton Art Gallery is a fantastic place for everyone in the family, from seasoned art admirers to budding artists and collectors.

With free admission to the main gallery, or a small fee for some touring exhibitions, Wolverhampton Art Gallery is a fantastic destination which will keep the whole family entertained!

You can get there by using routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6A, 10, 10A, 16, 16A, 62, 62A and 711.