Hello Solihull 👋

The Easter holidays are here, which means if you’ve got kids at home for the next two weeks, there’s a fair chance you’re already thinking: how are we going to keep them entertained?

If you’re looking for things to do in the Easter holidays in Solihull, there’s plenty happening locally. From Easter trails and craft sessions to family days out, food offers and easy ways to get out of the house.

It also finally feels like spring might be getting going. The clocks have gone forward, the evenings are lighter, and there’s definitely more of that “let’s make the most of it” feeling in the air.

In today’s edition, we’re leaning into that and rounding up a few local ideas to help make the Easter break a little easier, a little more fun, and maybe even a bit less expensive too.

Let’s get into it.

— Max

A major new housing development has been given the green light in Chelmsley Wood, with 177 affordable homes set to be built on the former Simon Digby School site. Solihull Council says the scheme will be 100% affordable housing, delivered with Vistry Group, and will include a mix of family homes and one-bedroom maisonettes.

The plans also go beyond just the homes themselves. The council says the development will include green space, a play area, a nature trail, footpaths and cycle links, along with air source heat pumps and solar panels to help make the homes more energy efficient.

It’s another housing development to be approved in the borough recently and one that will likely spark plenty of conversation around affordability, infrastructure and how Chelmsley Wood continues to change.

👉 Chelmsley Wood Development

If you’ve never been to Oakes Farm Shop in Balsall Common, this might be your sign to go.

It’s a family-run farm shop with a café, butchery and deli, and it’s one of those places that feels genuinely useful to have nearby — whether you’re picking up good-quality local produce, stopping for coffee and cake, or sorting a weekend breakfast or lunch. Oakes says it focuses on locally sourced produce, while its café overlooks the Warwickshire countryside, which only adds to the appeal.

👉 Visit Oakes Farm Shop and make a morning or lunch of it this Easter break

Solihull Ramblers helps people discover and enjoy walking in the local area and beyond, with regular group walks, experienced walk leaders, and a warm welcome for like-minded walkers. It’s the sort of local group that feels especially relevant this time of year — simple, social, outdoorsy, and a good reminder that not every healthy habit has to start in a gym.

👉 Find out more about Solihull Ramblers: Solihull Ramblers

Autism West Midlands has a Solihull Coffee Morning coming up on May 13th. It’s a friendly, non-judgemental support group for parents and carers of autistic children within the Solihull postcode area. The sessions are designed as an informal space to meet other parents and carers, share experiences, access peer support, and get advice and guidance from an Autism West Midlands specialist. Light refreshments are provided too.

👉 Find out more or book: Solihull Coffee Morning

A handy one to know about if you’re trying to keep the Easter holidays fun without every outing turning into an expensive one. Resorts World Birmingham is promoting kids eat free offers during the school holidays at both Sky Bar & Restaurant and The World Bar. It’s exactly the sort of easy, useful local offer that’s good to have in your back pocket over the holidays — especially if you’re already planning a family day out around Resorts World anyway.

👉 See the Easter holiday offers and activities at Resorts World

Another useful one for families this Easter. Hillfield Farm in Shirley is part of the Farmhouse Inns Easter offer, with two kids eating free with each paying adult from Monday 30 March to Friday 17 April 2026. The promotion includes selected kids’ meals and a scoop of ice cream, and is available Monday to Friday.

👉 See the Hillfield Farm Easter offer

Last week we mentioned how The Boat in Catherine-de-Barnes is hosting a Women Networking Event on Friday 3 April from 10am to 12pm, however, there’s a date update to Friday 17 April from 10am to 12pm.

👉 Women’s Networking Event

A few things happening soon that are worth having on your radar this week:

A decent week for local sport, with Solihull Moors picking up a 1–0 home win over Altrincham on Saturday 28 March and now heading to Tamworth on Friday 3 April at 3pm. After that, they’re back at home against Boreham Wood on Monday 6 April at 3pm.

Solihull Moors:

Fixtures + match info 👉 https://www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk/first-team-fixtures

• Bin collections: https://digital.solihull.gov.uk/BinCollectionCalendar/
• Council news + updates: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/news
• Travel disruptions (West Midlands): https://disruptions.tfwm.org.uk/

Looking for things to do in Solihull this Easter holidays? From family trails and food offers to live music and local walks, there’s plenty to keep on your radar. Know someone planning Easter holiday activities this week? Forward them this email, it might save them scrolling.

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