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Birmingham Beach closes for summer due to 'unforeseen circumstances"
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (213+ words) Families were delighted when it was announced that Birmingham Beach was back as a free attraction throughout the school holidays. It opened at the end of term - Saturday July 18 - on Digbeth High Street, having previously taken place at Pype Hayes…...
Brum's Sunflower Field Garden Party that's free every day in August
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (340+ words) There's a summer garden party happening every day in Birmingham throughout August - and entry is free. Becketts Farm in Wythall is hosting a Sunflower Field Summer Garden Party from August 1 to 31 and everyone is invited. Read next: Summer 2026 things to…...
Merry Hill's new baby store will be the 'first outside Greater London"
3+ week, 3+ day ago (377+ words) New ebebek store opening at Merry Hill Parents across the Midlands are excited to see the announcement of a new baby shop. Merry Hill bosses have confirmed that parenting store ebebek is opening its first store outside of Greater London…...
All the new and free things to do for kids around Brum announced this week
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (364+ words) Lanterns of the Wild at Twycross Zoo(Image: Steve Wollaston) I have lots of new stuff to share with you today - new openings, fun new menus, free stuff, new events and launches. But first I want to tell you about…...
Term-time holiday rules now in force mean parents face £640 fines
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (513+ words) Parents could face huge fine letters if they break the rules Parents planning to take children out of school early for summer holidays are being warned they could face fines of up to £160 per child under current attendance rules in…...
My suggestions for last minute half term things to do around Brum
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (419+ words) Aztec Adventure's The Lost Valley Hope your half term is going well and you’re not too hot! It's Zoe here, parenting editor, and here's my round-up of the best things to do before the kids go back to school. I’ve…...
I tried 7 supermarkets' ice lollies & found a 19p one was 'better than Walls"
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1343+ words) Ice lollies from Tesco, Asda, M&S, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Aldi compared with Walls Calippo (clockwise from bottom left) Ice lollies make a great treat for kids big and small when the sun is shining. Having a box in…...
Mumsnet-designed app protects kids from harm 'without overbearing"
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (719+ words) The free SafetyMode app uses AI to monitor, filter and block harmful content such as nudity, bullying and explicit language Research has revealed that more than 75% of parents feel keeping their child safe online is an impossible task, with many…...
Vibrant new soft play centre opens that parents call 'awesome"
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (404+ words) It's at a leisure centre that has a swimming pool with 'mega inflatables' every weekend A brand new soft play area has opened in the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. Families wanting a fun day out in…...
I tried 6 supermarket alternatives to Kelloggs Special K and got a surprise
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (1240+ words) Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, boosting energy and kickstarting metabolism. However, getting the right nutrients in your first meal of the day is just as vital. Kelloggs Special K is loaded with vitamins…...