Birmingham School Holidays

It’s never too early to get excited about your next family day out! Check out the all-important Birmingham school holidays dates below and start planning your upcoming experiences. To help you out with the organisation, we’ve also included our recommendations for the top 5 must-see attractions in Birmingham.

We’ve sourced the exact Birmingham School Holiday and term dates from the Birmingham City Council website. With these dates in mind, you can better plan your family holidays and make note of school events during different seasons.

Primarily, the first day of term is always the most important date to remember so that you have enough time in the Summer holidays to buy your kids school shoes, school uniform, school meals vouchers, and of course your little ones school bags. Afterall, starting school can be an exciting time too so it’s best to get cracking with your organisation for the year as soon as possible!

Birmingham School Holiday Dates 2023/24

Term Starts: Monday 4th September 2023
Autumn Term: Monday 4th September 2023 to Friday 22nd December 2023
October Half Term: Monday 30th October 2023 to Friday 3rd November 2023
Christmas Holidays: Friday 25th December 2023 to Friday 5th January 2024
Spring Term: Monday 8th January 2024 – Friday 22nd March 2024
February Half Term: Monday 12th February 2024 to Friday 16th February 2024.
Easter Holiday: Monday 25th March 2024 to Friday 5th April 2024.
Summer Term: Monday 8th April 2024 – Monday 22nd July 2024.
May Half Term: Monday 27th May 2024 to Friday 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays Start: Monday 22nd July 2024.

Birmingham School Holiday Dates 2024/25

Term Starts: Monday 2nd September 2024
Autumn Term: Monday 2nd September 2024 – Friday 20th December 2024
October Half Term: Monday 28th October 2024 – Friday 1st November 2024
Christmas Holidays: Monday 23rd December 2024 – Friday 3rd January 2025
Spring Term: Monday 6th January 2025 – Friday 11th April 2025
February Half Term: Monday 17th February 2025 – Friday 21st February 2025
Easter Holiday: Monday 14th April 2025 – Friday 25th April 2025
Summer Term: Monday 28th April 2025 – Monday 21st July 2025
May Half Term: Monday 26th May 2025 – Friday 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays Start: Monday 21st July 2025

Top Things to do in the Birmingham School Holidays…

With the Birmingham school holiday dates marked down in your calendar, now it’s time to start exploring. We suggest you start with these 5 Birmingham attractions:

Mr Mulligan’s Birmingham

Intergalactic fun at the heart of Birmingham sounds like something you’d be interested in? Take your space explorers to Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf Birmingham. This brand new mini golf venue has been a huge hit ever since it opened its doors in December 2018. It will have you and your tiny putters swinging your golf sticks through 3 epic sci-fi themed courses. Plus there are bars and restaurants on-site, so everyone can have a treat at the end.

If you love a good game of adventure mini-golf with the kids, you should add Mr Mulligan’s Birmingham to your list of things to do during the Birmingham school holidays. And that applies to any holiday since this indoor activity is great no matter the weather.

Location Get directions

Mr Mulligans Birmingham, Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway Broadway, Birmingham B16 8LP

Opening Times

Monday to Wednesday 11:00 - 22:00
Thursday 11:00 - 23:00
Friday 11:00 - 00:00
Saturday 10:00 - 00:00
Sunday 10:00 - 21:00
Open from 10:00 on bank holidays and school holidays

Pricing

1 course
Adults: £8.00
Kids (Under 12): £6.00
Family: £26.00

2 courses
Adults: £12.00
Kids (Under 12): £10.00
Family: £38.00

3 courses
Adults: £14.00
Kids (Under 12): £12.00
Family: £46.00

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Kids jumping on trampoline at Rush Birmingham

Rush Trampoline Park Birmingham

Who doesn’t like a bit of trampolining? Some carefree bouncing can make anyone feel like a child again but at the huge Rush Trampoline Park Birmingham, there’s much more than just trampolines (although there are over 100 of them!). Whether you’re up for an extreme family basketball or dodgeball face-off, or you fancy taking on the assault course, or maybe you just want to dive into the foam pit, it’s all there and it’s just a tiny bit of what’s on offer!

Rush Birmingham is located only 4 miles south of Birmingham city centre, so it’s easily accessible and it won’t take you a long time to get there.

Location Get directions

Unit 6 Avery Dell, Lifford Lane, Kings Norton,
Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3DZ, England

Opening Times

Term Time
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 20:00
School Holidays
Monday to Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
For specific jump session times, please check the website.

Pricing

Off-Peak (Monday to Friday) from £7.00
Peak (Weekends and school holidays) from £8.00
Please check the website for more details.

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Cadbury World

Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! Cadbury World is the perfect attraction for anyone who’s got a sweet tooth. There are various chocolatey zones to explore from an African Adventure play area to a Chocolate Making Zone. Kids of all ages enjoy the interactive virtual experiences which allow you to play in the chocolate rain, chase Creme eggs and even grow your own cocoa tree.

Cadbury World throws some amazing events for their younger visitors during the Birmingham school holidays, so be sure to check their events’ programme in advance and book your tickets early on, if you don’t want to miss out on the fun.

Location Get directions

69 Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1JR, England

Opening Times

Monday - Thursday 10:00 – 17:00
Friday 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday 10:00 – 19:00
Sunday 10:00 – 18:00

Pricing

Adults: £21.00
Kids (4-15): £15.50
Under 4's: free
Seniors & Students (with a valid student ID): £18.00
Family ticket from £63.00

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Cocks Moors Woods

The stats are showing that parents in the UK love nothing more than a day at the water park. If you live in Birmingham, you won’t have to go too far to find some splashing fun. Cocks Moors Woods leisure centre has a pool equipped with a wave machine, a 50m flume, interactive water features and a separate tots’ area, which – guess what – you can reach via a graduated beach area. Sounds like a proper holiday attraction, doesn’t it?

Of course, at Cooks Moors Woods, you can also enjoy the usual leisure centre activities, including gym classes, swimming lessons, and different sports and workouts.

Location Get directions

Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 6ER,
England

Opening Times

Monday - Sunday 10:00 – 16:00

Pricing

Adults: £5.10
Kids: £3.20
Under 4's: Free
Family (2 adults, 2 kids): £13.65

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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham

Surely, heaps of LEGO fun won’t be a hard sell when you pitch your next family day out idea with the kids. LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham is an indoor LEGO-themed attraction which is specially designed for kids aged 3 to 12.

6 zones, 4D cinema, rides, DUPLO Farm and ride-on LEGO cars – it’s not just an indoor play centre, it’s LEGO heaven! To be fair, even as a grown-up LEGO fan, you’re bound to enjoy the Master Builder classes or spot famous landmarks in the miniature version of Birmingham at MINILAND. The centre’s well worth a visit!

Location Get directions

Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2AA, England

Opening Times

School Holidays:
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 19:00

Term Time:
Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday to Sunday 10:00 - 19:00

Pricing

Adults/Kids: £20.00

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