Free activities in Solihull for young people!

Sometimes boredom hits hard, it feels like there’s nothing to do, and this can be really hard. But trust us, there’s always something going on if you know where to look. Whether you’re feeling adventurous, creative, or just want to chill with friends, here are some ideas to turn your “meh” day into an awesome one! Keep reading to find some great, free activities in Solihull!

Explore Local Parks and Trails

Fresh air + movement = instant mood boost. Grab a bike, a skateboard, or just your favourite playlist and hit up a nearby park. There are plenty of parks in Solihull that all have different facilities, whether you like to skateboard, go fishing, try some gym exercises, go on a run, ride a bike, the opportunities are endless! Follow the link to see what parks are near you, and what facilities they have!

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Check Out Community Events

No matter your interests, there is plenty of groups and clubs you could go to! Whether it be to keep fit, make new friends, have new experiences, take a look below and see if any of these groups sound good to you! If you like to get active, there are so many opportunities out there, check out community pages for recent updates!

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Visit the local spaces, family and community hubs have activities most days!

Elmwood timetable April 2025.pdf

Evergreen Family Hub Timetable – April 2025

Hatchford Brook timetable April 2025.pdf

Riverside timetable April 2025.pdf

Some groups meet up weekly, to do events and learn new skills. why not try and find your local group of:

• Police cadets
• Army cadets
• Sea cadets
• Scouts
• Cubs
• Explorers
• Rangers
• Brownies
• Girl Guides
• Rainbows
• Football teams
• Netball teams
• Rugby teams
• Swimming groups
• Pan Disability sports teams

Do something new – at home!

Creative activities:

• Painting or drawing

• DIY crafts (jewelry, candles, tie-dye)

• Writing short stories or poetry

• Starting a blog or YouTube channel

• Learning photography or video editing

Active and physical:

• Home workout challenges

• Yoga or dance classes online

• Learning a new sport skill (like juggling a soccer ball)

• TikTok dance routines

Chill and relaxing:

• Binge-watching a series

• Reading books or comics

• Baking or cooking new recipes

• Redecorate a room

Social (even if remote):

• Virtual game nights with friends

• Online book clubs

• Group video calls with themed activities (trivia night, talent shows)

Learning and skill-building:

• Learning a new language (apps like Duolingo)

• Coding simple games or websites

• Taking online courses (music production, graphic design)

• Practicing a musical instrument

Fun and random:

• Building a puzzle

• Trying out magic tricks

• Making a vision board

• Growing plants or starting a mini garden

Check out the local Youth hubs in the area!

Knowle Youth Centre

Arden School,
Station Road,
B93 0PT

Telephone: 01564 774827

Coronation Youth Centre

Green Lane,
Shirley,
Solihull,
West Midlands,
B90 1AE

Telephone: 0121 430 3949

Urban Heard at CrabTree Hall

Crabtree Hall,

Fordbridge,

B37 5BU

rowan@urbanheard.co.uk

07415118282