50 places you’ll actually want to take the kids this summer

Ready to reclaim your weekends from the "what shall we do today?" panic scroll?

This guide is packed with 50 tried-and-tested summer spots around the West Midlands; places you can paddle, picnic, pub-stop, or just breathe for a second while the kids burn off energy.

I’ve included:

💦 Streams + paddling spots

🍻 Pubs with beer gardens + play areas

🌄 Scenic walks + picnic-perfect views

🚲 Family-friendly bike trails + open space

☕️ Cafes where you can actually sit down for 5 mins

Every location comes with: Parking info Buggy/dog-friendliness Entry cost (if any) Notes on toilets, food, and what my kids loved most

This isn’t a list of every park in the West Mids. These are the spots I’d send a friend to; no fluff, no long car tantrums and no ending up at a soggy sandwich bench with no loos in sight.

Whether you’ve got toddlers, tweens, or just a flask and some snacks, this guide is your sunshine-season survival kit!