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Looking for inspiration to keep the children entertained during the school holidays? Whether you're planning ahead for the summer break, half term, Easter or Christmas holidays, Wolverhampton offers plenty of exciting family-friendly attractions, outdoor adventures and indoor activities to suit all ages.
Traders are getting set to welcome customers to the new multi-million-pound Bilston outdoor market for the first time on Thursday (July 2).
Shrewsbury's Town Crier, Martin Wood, has been selected to represent the town at the prestigious World Town Crier Tournament, which will take place in Chester this September.
The independent Chair of the new Whitmore Reans and Dunstall Hill Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board has been appointed – marking a major milestone in delivering a £20million transformation programme for the area.
- 26th June 2026
Park Hall Countryside Experience in Oswestry has been able to keep ticket prices low this summer thanks to the Government’s Great British Summer Savings initiative, temporarily cutting VAT from 20% to 5% on qualifying family tickets and attractions.
- 26th June 2026
Tickets have gone live for Shropshire Petal Fields, which returns to Newport this summer from August 6th to 16th.
New modern market stalls are set to be installed in Wednesfield this summer in a further boost to the town centre.
Deputy Lieutenant Karen Williams OBE, Encourages Walsall to Shine a Light on Unsung Heroes
- 20th June 2026
The organisers behind Shropshire Petal Fields have announced two brand new music events which will be staged within their picturesque flower field event space ahead of the festival opening.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery is shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award, the only museum award to be judged by the families who visit.