More information about the FREE activities in the park…
Coming soon
With the changing of the seasons there are always new activities or times.
Check the Cotteridge Park website for weather or other cancellations/changes
Baby Buggy Stroll
Meet up for a stroll with other parents and babies.
Then back to The Shed for hot drinks
Meet at The Shed Tuesdays at 1pm
Crafternoon
Have a go at a variety of craft activities from pottery to painting and textiles to paper crafts.
Just for adults
Meet at The Shed Mondays at 2pm (not bank holidays)
Shed Youth Club
A place to hang out, drink FREE hot chocolate and do stuff. For 10-13 year olds
Meet at The Shed Mondays from 4.30-6 (not bank holidays)
Shed Soup
Homemade soup and good company.
Minimum donation £3 (if you can)
Mondays and Wednesdays at 12.30pm
Social Running Group/Couch to 5k
The C25k is back from 9th April. A great (re)introduction to running if you’re new to it or want to try again. Or if you’ve run before the Social Running Group meets for a friendly run - all speeds welcome.
Meet at the car park entrance Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30pm Saturdays at 9.30am
Knit and natter
Bring any textiles, needles, hooks you like and join the friendly knitters, crocheters, quilters and crafters for chat and tips. Beginners very welcome.
Knit and Natter on Wednesdays at 10.30am
Getting on At The Shed
A bunch of over 50s plotting world domination over a cup of really good coffee.
Everyone, and their suggestions, are welcome.
Mondays from 11am at The Shed
pre-schoolers forest school
Bring along your small people for some fun with mud and bugs
Tuesdays 11.30am meet at The Shed
Term time only
Gardening and conservation
No gardening skills necessary – everyone is welcome and tools are provided. And then we go for a hot drink and biscuits.
Meet at The Shed at 10am on Tuesdays and 10.15am on Sundays
Drawing and Painting Cotteridge Park
A friendly group for artists who fancy some company with our beautiful park as inspiration.
Meet at The Shed 12pm on Tuesdays
Walking Group
Join Joyce for a gentle walk around the park - at your own pace - and then back to The Shed for tea and chat.
Meet at The Shed Fridays at 10.30am
SwingFit
Fun dance exercise to great music. No dance skills or special shoes required. Just turn up and dance yourself happy. Beginners always welcome.
Meet at The Shed Saturdays at 10am
Bike Polo - beginners & Beyond
Come and try this amazing sport. Beginners welcome. Meet at the courts at 8pm on Wednesdays. Email for more information
Ladies football 4 fun
Not coaching or training. Football-skills fitness for all abilities. No judgement, no commitment, no stress. Starts on 10th April
Meet on the Old Bowling Green at 6.30pm
Tai Chi and QiGong
Gentle exercise to boost breathing, stamina and balance. Suitable for beginners of all abilities. Meet at The Shed or the courts at 10.30am
Shed Volunteering
Help keep The Shed open for longer, learn skills, make friends. Whatever time you can give will be really helpful.
Walking Netball
Easy netabll exercise for all abilities.
Tuesdays at 10.30 from 9th April
Language Cafe
A social meet-up for speakers of languages from around the world.
Join a table, have a chat
Back in the Spring
zumba
Easy to follow, latin-inspired dance fitness
All abilities welcome. Children need to bring an adult with them
Saturdays at 11.15 from 11 May
Chess at the shed
All ages and abilities welcome. Children need to being an adult with them
Back on 4th April 6pm