A photo of a young boy being taught soft archery.
Soft archery is among the activity sessions on offer during the Half Term break.

A range of free activities are on offer to young people across Lichfield District over next week’s half term break.

Lichfield District Council’s Active Lichfield Communities team organise the Getin2it programme which is running from Tuesday 26 May to Friday 29 May with sessions in Lichfield and Burntwood.

Catering for different age groups they include soft archery (ages 7-12), football (ages 7-12 and 7-16), dodgeball (ages 7-12), basketball (ages 7-12) and US Girls (ages 8-11 and 12-19), a programme designed to increase and sustain young women’s participation in sport and physical activity.

The team will also be attending Lichfield City Council’s Community Day in Lichfield’s Market Square on Thursday 28 May.

Councillor Andy Smith, Lichfield District Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Leisure and Major Projects, said: 

“There are some great free activity sessions for young people to enjoy in Burntwood and Lichfield over the May Half Term holiday.

“All of the sessions are led by qualified coaches, and there is no need to book — so come along and join in!”

For full details of the programme including dates, times and venues please visit Holiday fun - Active Lichfield District

Anyone taking part is required to complete a participant consent form. 

Published: 19 May 2026