School's out

Leisure centres

You can now get junior memberships across our three leisure centres.

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Crystal

There's so much to do including trampolining, tots swimming sessions and crafts.

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Halesowen

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Dudley

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Nature reserves

There are four nature reserves across Dudley borough. During half term make dreamcatchers at Wren's Nest - call the wardens for dates and times on 01384 812785. The Leasowes, off Mucklow Hill Halesowen is having a pond dipping session on Wednesday 29 May, call 01384 814642 for details.
Activities at Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve

There's lots to do at Dudley borough parks

There will be free activities at the activity centres at Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge, Huntingtree Park, Halesowen, Netherton Park and Silver Jubilee Park, Coseley on Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 May from 1.30 to 2.30pm. Activities include football, cricket, tag games, relays, rounders, parachute games, fitness activities and lots more. For more information call the rangers on 07584 581285 or 07557 323173.
Also at Priory Park on Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 May from 1.30pm to 3pm

Sycamore Adventure

Sycamore Adventure, Dudley council's amazing adventure playground is open for all children in Dudley borough and can be hired for parties and conferences etc. For opening times and more details visit www.sycamoreadventure.co.uk

Family Information Service (FIS)

If you are looking for childcare or activities you can do a boredom busters search or call 01384 814398 or visit Family Information Service

Museums

There's plenty happening with the Juniors at Museums club , from paper crafts to free trails, drop in sessions and full day eco and glass schools.
The Red House Glass Cone has a busy programme of events including a free magic show and open studios.

Libraries

Dudley borough libraries will be offering some family friendly activities to celebrate National Family week which runs from 27 May – 2 June at the same time as half term.

A variety of activities will be taking place during the week ranging from Bookstart Bear visits for the under 5s to fun science and fantasy workshops.

On Thursday 30 May there will be two special “Mad Science Fire and Ice” shows at Dudley and Halesowen libraries. These shows bring science to life in an entertaining and dramatic fashion and are great educational entertainment suitable for the over 5s. These will take place at Halesowen Library from 11am-noon and at Dudley Library from 2pm-3pm.