Zoe Chamberlain, parenting editor at BirminghamLive, has compiled a round-up of the best things to do this week in Birmingham and the West Midlands, including free events and tickets that need to be booked now.
Flora Fields: Pick Your Own Dahlias Among 5,000 Blooms
Flora Fields at Webbs offers more than 5,000 dahlias in bloom, with over 60 varieties on display. Visitors can pick their own flowers at the colourful summer attraction. According to Zoe Chamberlain, it is one of the most vibrant summer attractions in the West Midlands.
Free Bluey Meet-and-Greet in Solihull and Free Toys
Bluey fans can meet the popular character for free at a store in Solihull. Additionally, children can receive a free Bluey toy at multiple stores across the Midlands, as reported by BirminghamLive.
Drayton Manor Announces Magical Christmas 2026 Event
Drayton Manor has announced its Magical Christmas event for 2026, featuring a 30-metre illuminated water screen projection show. The announcement comes as the weather turns cooler, according to the article.
Thinktank Offers £5 Tickets for September Afternoon Visits
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum has £5 tickets available for all ages for 10 days in September. The catch is that tickets are valid only for the afternoon, not the full day. Zoe Chamberlain notes that this is still great value.
Birmingham Museum Collection Store: 800,000 Items in 26 Bays
Birmingham's Museum Collection Store houses a staggering 800,000 items stored across 26 bays. Described as an Aladdin's Cave, visitors can also catch a vintage bus to get there, according to the article.
Brummie Mummies Series: Award-Winning Baby Signing Classes
Bearwood mum Rowan Lowe, who runs Sing and Sign Birmingham, has won an award for helping parents communicate with their babies. She teaches 10 baby signing classes a week. The Brummie Mummies Kitchen Table Success series features her story. Those interested in being included can send a direct message to the Brummie Mummies Facebook or Instagram pages.
Birmingham Heritage Week Tickets and £10 School Shoes
For those who missed Birmingham Heritage Week tickets, a round-up of the best days out with tickets still available has been published. Additionally, a pair of £10 comfy school shoes has been identified, with parents reporting that children 'grow out of them before they fall apart.'
Zoe Chamberlain will be live blogging GCSE results on Thursday and invites readers to send pictures and celebrations to zoe.chamberlain@reachplc.com.
