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July 8, 2026
West Midlands: Snoopy in Birmingham family trail launching for summer holidays

Central BID Birmingham has funded and created the Snoopy in Birmingham public art trail of 12 adorable sculptures in collaboration with Peanuts and art producer Wild in Art. It will also raise money for Midlands-based Acorns Children’s Hospice.
The Snoopy trail launches in Birmingham city centre on Thursday(July 9) and runs until Tuesday September 1.
Fans of the popular cartoon beagle, created by Charles M Schulz, will find him lying on various brightly painted doghouses, designed by a dozen local artists.
Printed maps and digital versions to download will be available to help fans go walkies to sites from Birmingham Town Hall to beautiful Piccadilly Arcade.
Full details can be found: HERE
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
July 7, 2026
Barry: Vale Flying Start Family Fun Day on Wednesday 22 July at Pencoedtre Park, Barry
Vale Flying Start Family Fun Day at Pencoedtre Park, Barry on Wednesday 22 July
If you live in the Vale of Glamorgan, why not come along between 10am and 3pm for a jam-packed day of FREE fun for all the family? No need to book, just turn up on the day!
The Vale Family Compass will be on hand to join in the fun and chat to you about other activities and events across the Vale, childcare, help with childcare costs and family support services. We look forward to seeing you all there!!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Meday: MedwayGo Free Activities During School Holidays, Bookings open on Monday 29th June at 12pm
What is MedwayGo?
MedwayGo is the holiday activity programme in Medway. Over Easter, Summer and the Christmas holidays it provides a fun and safe environment for children aged 5 – 16 years old to enjoy activities, a healthy lunch and much more!
Children can join a range of activities from sports, creative arts, outdoor pursuits and dance, there is something for everyone.
Bovington: Garrison summer family activity programme & trips starts Wed 29th July.
Blandford: Garrison family summer activity programme - July & August.
Sign up here: AWS Community Support (Blandford & Bovington)
Brecon: Free outdoor nature-based fun, play & adventure sessions over the Summer Holidays
Summer holiday clubs are coming!
Book your spot before they all get snapped up.
FREE outdoor nature-based fun, play and adventure, funded by Playworks Project Powys.
- Our Nature Play Group is aimed at babies and children from 0-6 years old.
- We’ve got sensory play including water, sand, mud kitchen, bubbles and potions with nature activities, crafts and story time. Healthy refreshment included.
- Tuesday 21st July from 10.30am - 12pm at Craig-y-nos Country Park
- Monday 3rd August from 10.30am - 12pm at Talybont on Usk Playing Fields (behind Henderson Hall)
- Monday 10th August from 10.30am - 12pm at Penpont
- Our Forest Skills Club is aimed at ages 7-12 years old and features nature activities such as den-building, tools skills, crafts and campfire snacks and refreshment.
When?
-Tuesday 21st July from 1.30pm - 3pm at Craig-y-nos Country Park
- Monday 3rd August from 1.30pm - 3pm at Talybont on Usk Playing Fields (behind Henderson Hall)
- Monday 10th August from 1.30pm - 3pm at Penpont
Older siblings are welcome at either session.
Parents must accompany children and stay for all sessions.
Register for FREE now on link in bio or here: https://bookwhen.com/wildchildbreconbeaconscic
Spaces are limited so be quick…
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Medway: Youth Summer Activities for Medway Council
June 30, 2026
June 29, 2026
Wiltshire: Start your Summer reading adventure in a Wiltshire Library - Sat 4 Jul
Visit any Wiltshire library to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge 2026.
Click here to find a Library near you
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs








