Are you looking for things to do in Coventry this Summer? There are heaps of activities and events on the Coventry Rocks website for you to browse at your leisure - just click this link!

Short of time? We have gathered together a handful of our favourites below. So start scrolling and get planning for a jam-packed Summer of fun! We hope you find something great!

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What's On Summer Holidays in Coventry 2026

Summer at Ash End House Children's Farm

Ash End House Children's Farm in Tamworth is a great value day out for families this summer. Every paying child gets a free bucket of animal feed plus access to farm activities running on rotation all day - a tractor trailer ride, pony sit-on, chick chat, egg collecting and more. Add on The Big Play Barn next door for a huge indoor soft play adventure suitable from toddlers right up to older kids.

• Dates: Open every day in the summer holidays 9.30am - 5pm (last entry 3.30pm)
• Location: Ash End House Children's Farm, Middleton Lane, Tamworth, B78 2BL
• Suitable for: All ages
• Booking: Farm ticket | Play Barn ticket | Combi ticket also available

Lichfield Maize Maze, Sunflowers & Wildflowers

Looking for a fun summer day out near Coventry? Lichfield Maize Maze is an award-winning family attraction just a short drive away, set on a beautiful family-run arable and potato farm. With a brand-new rainforest-themed maize maze, stunning sunflower and wildflower fields, outdoor play areas and plenty of countryside fun, it's a brilliant family day out during the summer holidays.

• Dates: Friday 24th July - Tuesday 1st September 2026 
• Location: Lichfield Maize Maze, Watling Street, Wall, Lichfield WS14 0AW 
• Suitable for: All ages.
• Booking: Book tickets online.

Summer Holidays at British Motor Museum | Gaydon

The British Motor Museum in Gaydon is packed with racing simulators, creative workshops and family trails this summer. Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars, the museum has packed the summer with Forza Horizon 6 racing simulators, the new Spoiler Alert! exhibition celebrating 1980s and 1990s hot hatches, a Creation Station for building circuit-powered vehicles, and a family trail with a Tank Passport to collect stamps along the way.

• Date and Time: Open every day in the Summer Holidays 10am - 5pm
• Location: British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ
• Booking: Book tickets online

Summer at Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle is bringing the summer to life with medieval jousting, a birds of prey display and family attractions inspired by Zog. Highlights include the Wars of the Roses LIVE! jousting show, the Falconer's Quest bird of prey display, the Realm of Zog with its trail and playland, plus 64 acres of grounds, towers and the Horrible Histories® Maze to explore.

• Dates: 18th July - 31st August 2026
• Location: Warwick Castle, Warwick, CV34 6AH
• Booking: Book tickets online.

Summer at St Mary's Guildhall

St Mary's Guildhall is running a royal-themed summer programme of trails, crafts and activities to mark the launch of its new exhibition. Majestic Monarchs of St Mary's Guildhall explores how royal visits shaped the city, alongside a Royal Progress Family Trail, a Crown Jewels Quest, dressing-up costumes, wax melt stamping and royal craft activities running throughout the summer. 

• Dates: Open Thursdays - Sundays during the school holidays (check the website before visiting)
• Times: 11am - 4pm
• Location: St Mary's Guildhall, Bayley Lane, Coventry, CV1 5RN
• Tickets: Book tickets online

West Midlands Safari Park | K-Pop Summer

West Midlands Safari Park is turning up the volume this summer with an all-new K-pop celebration alongside brand-new dinosaur encounters. The K-Pop Summer Live Show runs at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm (plus 6pm on Saturdays) at Treetops Pavilion, with Eddie and Eliza's K-pop meet and greet on the Discovery Trail. Plus, a FREE return visit!

• Dates: Open every day in the summer holidays | K-pop event: 1st - 31st August 2026
• Location: West Midlands Safari Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley, DY12 1LF
• Booking: Book your tickets here

Six Weeks of Summer Fun at Lower Drayton Farm

PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm is packing the summer holidays with animal encounters, foam parties, tractor rides and indoor play, all included in one ticket. Every ticket includes a new wildflower meadow, sunflower patch and maize maze, daily animal talks, farm trailer rides, a Woodland Dino Walk and Farmer Ray's Tractor Museum, plus epic foam parties, Water Wars water cannons and acres of indoor and outdoor play.

• Dates: Throughout the Summer Holidays 2026
• Location: Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5RE
• Booking: Tickets available to buy on the website - click here!

Summer Exhibitions and Events | Herbert Art Gallery

The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is filling the summer holidays with a sensory ocean exhibition, a natural sciences display and a dinosaur-themed discovery day. 

• Beneath the Waves | 11th July - 30th August 2026, open Tuesday - Sunday
• Curious Creatures Stones and Bones | 11th July 2026 - 1st July 2028
• Dinosaur Discovery Day | Saturday 25th July 2026| 10am - 4pm
• Click here for all the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum summer events.

Stonebridge Adventure Golf

The Stonebridge Adventure Golf course features 18 challenging holes with unique obstacles and challenges such as waterfalls, sand traps, and many woodland friends. Each hole has a different theme, and as you progress round the course you will have to cross the rapids by pulling you and your family & friends across the water on raft bridges! Open every day of the Summer holidays, you can just turn up or book ahead to skip the queues!

• Dates: Open every day in the Summer Holidays
• Location: Stonebridge Golf Club, Somers Rd, Meriden, CV7 7PL
• Suitable for: All ages
• Booking: Find all the info here

Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve

There's so much to do at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve over the Summer Holidays! Activities are running for the first four weeks of the summer holidays. Click the links for Week One, Week Two, Week Three and Week Four activities. Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve is open for visitors - you don't need to be booked on to an activity to go and explore.

• Dates: First four weeks of the Summer Holidays
• Location: Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve, Brandon Lane, Coventry, CV3 3GW
• Suitable for: Various ages
• Booking:Find all the info here.

Festival of Sport 2026

Festival of Sport UK is an exciting, family-friendly weekend packed with energy, inspiration and fun. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Packington Estate, the event brings families together to enjoy sport, music and outdoor adventure in a safe, inclusive and scenic setting.

• Dates: Friday 24th - Sunday 27th July 2026
• Location: Packington Estate, Meriden, CV7 7HF
• Suitable for: All ages and abilities are welcome
• Booking: Find all the info here

Summer Makers Market | FarGo Village

With free entry, this celebration of independent creativity takes place in the heart of FarGo Village. This won't be just any market – the team is creating a full summer day out, with extra activities happening across the village alongside the market itself.

• Dates: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
• Location: FarGo Village, Far Gosford Street, CV1 5ED
• Booking: Find all the info here

Stoneleigh Duck Race

Stoneleigh Village Club is hosting its much-loved Duck Race on Vicarage Road, with a full afternoon of family fun, a BBQ, stalls, tractor rides and free parking. Gates open at 1pm with the duck race itself taking place at 3pm — a brilliant community day out for the whole family.

• Date: Saturday 18th July 2026 | Gates open 1pm | Duck Race 3pm
• Location: Vicarage Road, Stoneleigh, Coventry, CV8 3DH
• Parking: Free
• Booking: Find all the info here

Piano Adventurers Summer Camp

Planning for the summer holidays and looking for something fun, creative and musical? Piano Adventurers is a 3-day beginner-friendly summer camp where children can learn, play and grow in confidence at the piano.

• Dates: 20th – 22nd July 2026
• Location: The Music Room, 7 Frankpledge Road, Coventry, CV3 5GT
• Suitable for: Ages 7–10 (all abilities welcome – beginners absolutely included!)
• Booking: Find all the info here

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

The Olivier Award nominated stage adaptation of Judith Kerr's much-loved picture book brings teatime mayhem to life with magic, sing-along songs and clumsy chaos!

• Dates: Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st July 2026
• Location: Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Coventry, CV1 1GS
• Suitable for: Recommended ages 2+
• Booking: Find all the info here

Let's Watch & Make! – Winnie the Pooh | Coventry Cathedral

Come and join Coventry Cathedral this Summer for crafts and a classic kids film! Gather in St Michael's Gallery for creative making, then head to the Chapterhouse Cinema to watch Winnie the Pooh (2011). A lovely free morning out for little ones.

• Date: Thursday 23rd July | 10.00am – 12 noon
• Location: Coventry Cathedral, Priory St, Coventry, CV1 5AB
• Suitable for: Young children
• Booking: Pre-book your free tickets here

Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course | Warwick Uni

The Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course is coming to Coventry on Saturday 25th July 2026 and it's going to be Epic! The obstacles are BIGGER, BOUNCIER and BETTER than ever before! You'll be jumping, sliding and laughing all the way to the finish line. Grab your friends, family or tackle it on your own. Lace up your trainers and get ready for the ultimate day out!

• Dates: Saturday 25th July 2026
• Location: University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry, CV4
• Booking: Find all the info here

West Orchards Dino Trail | City Centre

West Orchards Shopping Centre is transforming into a prehistoric playground with a free family trail packed with fossils, prizes and dino-sized fun. If you're looking for free summer holiday activities in Coventry, this is a great place to start! Go hunting for fossils on the trail all summer and on Wednesdays, try the pop-up fossil dig and spin the wheel for prizes.

• Dates: Monday 20th July - Friday 28th August 2026
• Location: West Orchards Shopping Centre, Ring Road J9, Smithford Way, Coventry, CV1 1QX
• Pop-up Fossil Dig and Spin the Wheel: Wednesdays - July 29th, August 5th, August 12th and August 19th.
• Booking: No need to book, just turn up!

Family Sports Funday & Caribbean BBQ | Canley

Arawak Community Trust and Xcel Leisure Centre are teaming up for their 14th annual Family Sports Funday & Caribbean BBQ — a free summer series packed with sport, food, music, and fun for all the family. There's something for everyone from tournament football to egg and spoon races, bouncy castles, face painting, and a fully licensed bar with jerk chicken stations.

• Dates: Sunday 12th July & Sunday 9th August 2026 | 2pm–8pm
• Location: Xcel Leisure Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry, CV4 8DY
• Suitable for: All ages
• Booking: Find all the info here

The Roots | Family Festival | Balsall Common

The Gaia Roots Foundation's much-loved yearly fundraiser returns bigger and brighter than ever! This fun-filled free family festival features live music, street food, inflatables, a Wellness & Holistic Tent with free tasters, amazing local stalls and crafts, and plenty of good community vibes for all ages.

• Date: Saturday 1st August 2026 | 1pm – 5pm
• Location: Lavender Hall Park, Balsall Common, CV7 7BN
• Suitable for: All ages
• Booking: Find all the info here

FarGo Summer Youth Takeover

This Summer, FarGo Village invites young people aged 7–14 to take part in the FarGo Youth Takeover, a full-day youth event designed to encourage movement, creativity and wellbeing.

• Dates: Saturday 1st August | 10:00AM - 4:30PM
• Location: FarGo Village, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5ED
• Suitable for: 7–14 year olds
• Booking: Find all the info here

Women Supporting Women Summer Fundraiser

Women Supporting Women Coventry is hosting a special Summer Fundraiser, bringing the community together for an afternoon of entertainment, family fun and fundraising in support of Coventry Haven Women's Aid. Whether you're looking to enjoy live entertainment, browse local stalls or simply spend time with family — all while supporting a brilliant cause — this is a community day not to be missed.

• Date: Saturday 8th August 2026 | 12pm – 5pm
• Location: The Festival Pub, Leaf Lane, Coventry, CV3 5QJ
• Suitable for: All ages
• Booking: Find all the info here

Kids Summer Day | The Wallace, Keresley

The Wallace in Keresley is throwing open its doors for a fun-packed Kids Summer Day, with outdoor activities, entertainment and character appearances for all ages. Expect outdoor games, bouncy castle, arts & craft, stalls, music and dance, face painting and a character appearance — no booking needed, just turn up!

• Date: Sunday 16th August | 12pm – 4pm
• Location: The Wallace, Keresley Road, Coventry, CV6 2JF
• Suitable for: All ages
• Booking: Find all the info here

Earlsfest

Earlsfest brings a full-scale festival atmosphere to Earlsdon, combining live music, DJs, food, and family entertainment into one unmissable day. From the first set to the final encore, the event is designed to keep energy levels high and deliver a true community celebration.

• Dates: Saturday 22nd August 2026
• Location: Earlsdon Rugby Club, CV4 8DY
• Suitable for: All ages
• Booking: Find all the info here

Forever23 End of Summer Party | Radford

Forever23 and Cafe Forever23 are hosting a fun-filled End of Summer Party at the Dunlop Centre in Radford, raising vital funds for mental health and suicide prevention awareness, and celebrating the life of Kane Forder. Expect live music, food stalls, bouncy castles, mascots, raffles and a meet & greet with local community groups — plus a VIP area with limited seating for those who want the full experience.

• Date: Saturday 29th August 2026 | 11am – 5pm
• Location: The Dunlop Centre, Burnaby Road, Radford, Coventry, CV6 4BE
• Suitable for: All ages
• Booking: Find all the info here

Chapelfields Festival 2026

Chapelfields Festival 2026 is a three-day community festival celebrating 175 years of Chapelfields history, bringing together local residents, visitors and community groups across the August Bank Holiday weekend. Across three days, expect live music, art exhibitions, photography displays, history talks, a children's party, dog show, bake-off, market stalls and much more — with something for all ages.

• Dates: Saturday 29th – Monday 31st August 2026
• Location: Craven Street, CV5 8DW (events across multiple Chapelfields venues)
• Suitable for: All ages
• Booking: Find all the info here

We hope you found lots of inspiration for things to do in Coventry during the Summer Holidays! Don't forget there are heaps of activities and events on the Coventry Rocks website for you to browse at your leisure - just click this link to browse the full collection!

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