Best Kids' Role Play Villages in & Around Birmingham
Discover the best immersive role play towns for children in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Perfect for rainy days, these centres spark imagination and offer affordable family fun.
Discover the best immersive role play towns for children in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Perfect for rainy days, these centres spark imagination and offer affordable family fun.
Peel Retail and Leisure submits plans for a £10m transformation of Quayside shopping centre, featuring indoor electric go-karting and family entertainment. The investment aims to create a vibrant waterfront destination for Salford.
Year 7 girls and Year 8 boys from Haslingden High School have won their borough athletics competitions and will represent Rossendale in the county finals in Blackpool this March. Read their inspiring stories.
Award-winning playwright Chris Harris brings 'Gwen yr Arth Wen', a climate-themed puppet show for families, to 10 South Wales venues from February to March 2026. Explore the story of an anxious polar bear's journey home.
A BBC study reveals Dudley's two licensed Adult Gaming Centres are in the UK's most deprived areas. GambleAware warns this clustering doubles the risk of gambling harm for locals. Read the full report.
Party & Play, a new 700 sq m indoor playground in Erdington, opens March 2026 with role play areas, climbing frames & future day care plans for kids up to 10.
Attwell Farm Park near Redditch closes for 11 days for a major indoor play barn expansion, adding new facilities. The popular family attraction reopens on January 17.
Legendary Birmingham club night Henry's Blueshouse, famed for launching Black Sabbath, starts free weekly live music at West Bromwich Indoor Market from January 16. Enjoy blues, street food and a new Friday night vibe.
Explore Little Daydreams Role Play Café in Ombersley. Kids can drive a bus, visit a vet, and enjoy messy play while parents relax with coffee. Open now at The Farm Shop.
A new immersive role play village featuring a double decker bus has opened at a farm shop near Birmingham. Discover Little Daydreams, with its ice cream shed, vets, and sensory room.
Henry's Blueshouse, famed for launching Black Sabbath, brings free live music to West Bromwich Indoor Market every Friday night. Stallholders will stay open late for food and drinks.
Birmingham City Council has released the 2026 schedule for its free mobile household waste service. Find out where and when the tip lorries will be in your area this week.
Health experts urge UK households to place bowls of water around heated homes to maintain humidity and protect against the severe H3N2 flu strain. Learn the simple steps to boost your defences.
A mother and daughter from Penarth completed a 365-day outdoor challenge, swapping screens for nature. Discover how daily adventures improved mental health and sparked a lifelong love for the natural world.
Shoppers hail the Active 100 Weighted Hula Hoop on Amazon as a great, low-cost way to stay active indoors this New Year. Priced at just £15.14, it's perfect for fitness resolutions.
Birmingham City's winless run extended to six games after a 1-1 draw with Southampton, marred by a controversial equaliser. We analyse the performance, Kyogo's struggles, and the tough task ahead for Chris Davies's side.
A new study reveals gas hobs emit harmful benzene, linked to blood cancers. Experts urge ventilation and safety checks to protect millions of UK families.
Boxing Day 2024 delivered a bumper boost for UK retailers, with footfall up 4.4% in the strongest rise for over a decade. Discover where and when shoppers flocked for bargains.
Discover the six easiest herbs to grow indoors for a constant supply of fresh cooking ingredients. Get expert tips on light, watering, and the perfect compost for a thriving kitchen garden.
As Birmingham's 2025 bin strike dragged on, mobile waste centres were swamped. We revisit the chaos, fly-tipping and the community efforts that followed. Read the full story.
Six of Wolverhampton's finest parks and green spaces have retained their prestigious Green Flag status. Discover the award-winning beauty spots offering free play, walks, and cafes.
The Royal Signals (Northern) Band in Darlington is recruiting local musicians after a successful Play Day. Discover how to join this Army Reserve band and develop your skills.
Sheila Turner's festive display in Market Weighton wins British Garden Centres' national competition, raising thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support. Discover the magical scene.
A shocking 28% of UK residents live with damp, mould, or cold. Health experts reveal these conditions worsen asthma, heart issues, and mental health. Learn the risks and what action to take.
Plan your Boxing Day 2025 shopping in the West Midlands. See opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, Resorts World and more. Check which major stores are closed.
Birmingham City Council announces longer hours at all five household recycling centres from December 21 to January 31. Plan your visit and book online.
Heating experts warn drying clothes on radiators could add £55 to annual bills and cause mould. Discover efficient, cost-effective alternatives to keep your home warm and dry.
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan brands ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair a 'piece of s***' on Instagram after he allegedly missed their son's school play. Read the full story.
Shropshire Council warns residents after a fire extinguisher exploded in a bin lorry in Shifnal, putting crew at risk. Learn how to dispose of hazardous waste safely.
A Pembrokeshire motorcycle group's 25-year fundraising effort has transformed the outdoor play space at Glangwili Hospital's children's ward. Discover how the new area aids patient recovery.