Merry Hill has unveiled a packed programme of free family entertainment for the summer holidays, with sport, gaming, live demonstrations and community activities set to take over the shopping centre.

Running daily from 11am to 3pm between 27 July and 9 August, the new ‘Game On’ event will transform Garden Court on the Lower Mall into a hub of family-friendly activities, all free to take part in.

The two-week programme begins with football sessions, challenges and interactive games hosted by the West Bromwich Albion Foundation on 27 and 28 July. Visitors can also enjoy acrobatic performances, cricket challenges from the Worcestershire Cricket Foundation, mini golf and table tennis with Carnival Golf & Games, boxing taster sessions from Pumpkin Boxing and a dedicated Gaming Zone featuring PS5 simulators in partnership with Harvey Norman.

The line-up continues with karate demonstrations from GKR Karate before Hollywood Bowl rounds off the programme with interactive games and activities.

Alongside the summer events, visitors can take advantage of a range of family dining deals across the centre. Offers include kids eating free at ASK Italian when an adult meal is purchased through the Ask Perks scheme, discounted children's meals at wagamama through the Soul Club app and a £7.50 kids' combo meal at Five Guys. Meanwhile, Odeon is offering selected children's cinema screenings from just £1 throughout the holidays.

The popular Artisan Market will also return to Merry Hill on Sunday 9 August from 11am to 5pm, showcasing handmade crafts, artwork and local produce from independent traders and small businesses.

For more information about Game On and other summer activities at Merry Hill, visit mymerryhill.co.uk.