Dudley Council is running a range of summer activities for children across the borough during the school holidays, including free swimming, craft sessions, outdoor theatre and museum visits.

Free Swimming and Leisure Centre Activities

Duncan Edwards, Crystal and Halesowen leisure centres will offer free swimming during the holidays at set times. The Dell Stadium and Sycamore Adventure Centre also have activities available. Chargeable sessions include activities for children with SEND, and terms and conditions apply. Activities vary between facilities and may be subject to change.

For more information about leisure centre activities, visit www.dbleisure.co.uk/school-holiday-activities or call 01384 812800.

Sycamore Adventure Centre will run summer play sessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and advance booking is required at https://sycamoreadventure.org.uk/

Museum, Glass and Library Activities

At the Red House Glass Cone, families can enjoy free entry and a free trail, plus family glass fusing sessions where children and adults make fused glass pieces. Visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/red-house-glass-cone for details.

Dudley Museum at the Archives will host fossil handling sessions and displays featuring fossils, dinosaurs and art. More information is available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/dudley-museum-at-the-archives

Dudley borough libraries are offering Lego, craft sessions, story sessions and a summer reading challenge for children of all ages. Full details are available online.

Outdoor Activities and Theatre

The Park Active programme continues to offer free outdoor exercise sessions for children, adults and families, including led walks, park yoga, Dudley Park Run, Junior Park Run and activities at five healthy hubs.

Himley Hall and Park will host open-air theatre on Wednesday 29 July at 3pm, when Paperback theatre performs the children's classic The Railway Children. Advance ticket booking is essential at https://www.ticketsource.com/paperback/t-kddezdd. Trails and scavenger hunts will also be available at the park — see https://www.himleyhallandpark.co.uk/whats-on for details.

Support for Eligible Families

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