Lichfield District is a great place to be this summer! Find family-friendly activities here
Free Active Lichfield Comminuty activities
Our Active Lichfield Community Team are running a variety of free sessions across the district, all delivered by fully qualified coaches - view holiday activities.
Leisure Centres
View swimming pool timetables at Friary Grange Leisure Centre and Burntwood Leisure Centre.
Join our Mini Bioblitz sessions for Love Parks Week!
Help us spot as much wildlife as possible in just 2 hours! Meet the Parks Team and take part in these fun, family-friendly nature sessions.
All experience levels welcome. Use the iNaturalist app or pick up a recording sheet. Bring your own binoculars or wildlife guides if you have them.
Come explore, discover, and celebrate nature in our parks!
Friday 25 July
10am – 12pm Beacon Park near the wooden bridge and 1pm – 3pm Stowe Pool near the boat shed.
Tuesday 29 July
10am – 12pm Burntwood Park near the car park and 1pm – 3pm Chase Terrace Park near the car park.
Have questions? Email: parks@lichfielddc.gov.uk
Make your own butterfly feeder
Sunday 27 July 11am - 1pm & 1.30pm - 3pm
Come along to the Community Garden at Beacon Park to make your own butterfly feeder to take home.
Get creative and help our wildlife as well!
Cost £1.00 per feeder
See poster for further details
Beacon Park super hero day!
Thursday 31 July 11am - 2pm
As part of Beacon Park Super Hero Day, come along and make your very own super hero lolly-stick doll.
Beacon Park Pavillion, Changing room 1 (near the public toilets)
Also if you come to the park dressed as a Super Hero that day you will get a free round of crazy golf and a free ice lolly from Lakeside Bistro (whilst stocks last)!
Beacon Park fun day!
Wednesday 6 August 11am - 3pm
A highlight of the park’s summer calendar!
This fun-filled event features giant inflatables, a carousel, activity and food stalls, a barefoot walk, games, and crafts. Children can bring their teddy bears and take part in the free teddy races.
Entry is free, with a mix of free and paid-for activities available throughout the day.
Lichfield sign
Head over to Beacon Park to find the "Lichfield" sign. Tag @visitlichfield in your snaps!
Self-led educational activities and trails in Beacon Park
We have developed a number of themed sessions and trails with free resources to help you plan and enjoy your trip
Self-led educational activities
Play in the parks 2025 organised by Burntwood Town Council
The events run from 11am to 3pm at the following parks
Monday 28 July – Chase Terrace Park
Wednesday 30 July – Redwood Park
Monday 4 August – Burntwood Leisure Centre
Wednesday 6 August – St Anne’s Church
Monday 11 August – Burntwood Park
Wednesday 13 August – Spark, Springhill Academy
Monday 18 August – St Matthews Cricket Club
For further details contact Burntwood Town Council
Great activities across the district
From the markets through to cycle rides, our Visit Lichfield website also lists a wide range of activities and more.
Good value days out
Find out about great value days out across the district and beyond in our cost of living section - find out more
The holiday activites and food programme
Find out about inclusive activities that include hot meals during the school holidays for children aged 5–16 who are eligible for benefit-related school meals - find out more.