{"id":23179,"date":"2026-10-19T09:30:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T08:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=23179"},"modified":"2026-10-19T14:21:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T13:21:25","slug":"west-midlands-railway-little-treats-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/west-midlands-railway-little-treats-offer","title":{"rendered":"West Midlands Railway Little Treats: 50% Off Train Travel This October Half Term"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Make more of October half term with West Midlands Railway and Day Out With The Kids. Families can get <b>50% off eligible return train tickets<\/b> and spend the savings on a little treat along the way \u2013 whether that\u2019s an ice cream, a special snack or an extra stop to explore somewhere new.<\/p>\n<p><b>The offer is available from 19 October to 2 November 2026.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Claim a promotional code using the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk\/tickets-discounts\/discounts\/sale-50\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Midlands Railway online offer form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span>then purchase your ticket through the website or app.<\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the Little Treats offer?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">West Midlands Railway\u2019s Little Treats discount offers up to two adults and four children 50% off Off-Peak Day Return train tickets between 19 October and 2 November 2026. It\u2019s a simple way to make a family day out more affordable, with a little extra left over for a treat when you arrive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The offer is brought to you by West Midlands Railway in partnership with Day Out With The Kids.<\/p>\n<h2><b>How do I claim the offer?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Get your code:<\/b> Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk\/tickets-discounts\/discounts\/sale-50\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Midlands Railway online offer form<\/span><\/a>. Your unique promotional code will be emailed to you.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Book online:<\/b> Search for your journey on the West Midlands Railway website or app and enter your code during booking.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Enjoy your trip:<\/b> Book and travel between 19 October and 2 November 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Codes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so claim yours before they run out.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11-370x463.png 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11-800x1000.png 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11-185x231.png 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11-740x925.png 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11-20x25.png 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11-400x500.png 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11-38x48.png 38w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Where can I go by train?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">West Midlands Railway serves destinations across the region, giving families plenty of options for a half-term outing. You could explore Birmingham\u2019s museums and city-centre attractions, discover Coventry\u2019s transport and heritage, or plan a day around places such as Worcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Kidderminster or Shrewsbury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The discount applies to journeys with West Midlands Railway, and you\u2019ll see your saving when you enter your code at booking. Not sure where to go? Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk\/media\/48576\/download?inline\"><span class=\"s1\">West Midlands Railway network map <\/span><\/a>to see stations across the region.<\/p>\n<h3><b>A few places to inspire your day out<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to plan a packed itinerary. Choose a destination, see what\u2019s nearby and save a little time for a treat along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Birmingham:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/thinktank-birmingham-science-museum-e0fc7605\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for hands-on science and discovery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bournville:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make time for chocolate-themed fun at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/cadbury-world-72b2cd70\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cadbury World<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shrewsbury:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Discover local history at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shropshiremuseums.org.uk\/shrewsbury-castle\/\">Shrewsbury Castle<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coventry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Explore vehicles and transport history at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/coventry-transport-museum-b64e87e5\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coventry Transport Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">These are just a few ideas to get you started. Check the attraction\u2019s location and your train route before booking. You could also look out for <b>2-for-1 attraction offers<\/b> to make your family day out even better. Attraction admission discounts are separate from the West Midlands Railway train offer, so check the individual terms and conditions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more ideas, browse<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/things-to-do\/west-midlands\/west-midlands\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family days out across the West Midlands<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23182\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-370x463.png 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-800x1000.png 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-185x231.png 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-740x925.png 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-20x25.png 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-400x500.png 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-38x48.png 38w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Make the journey a Little Treat too<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">The fun can start before you arrive. Try a simple window-spotting game, let the kids choose a snack for the journey or save a little of the money you\u2019ve saved on travel for an ice cream at your destination.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Three things to check before you travel<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Keep your code handy:<\/b> Have your promotional code ready when booking through the West Midlands Railway website or app.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Check your route and fare:<\/b> Make sure your journey and return ticket are eligible for the discount.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Check your plans:<\/b> Look at train times and the attraction\u2019s opening hours before setting off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Offer terms and conditions<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">The offer is valid for claiming, booking and travel from 19 October to 2 November 2026.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">The discount applies to eligible return tickets on routes where West Midlands Railway is the primary operator.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">The offer applies to Off-Peak Day Return tickets. Where that ticket type is unavailable on the route, the discount applies to an Off-Peak Return instead.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">The promotion covers a maximum of two adults and four children. Children aged 5 to 15 receive an extra 50% off their fare and under 5s travel free.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Each account can claim one unique promotional code, which is valid for a single transaction.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Codes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Tickets must be booked online through the West Midlands Railway website or app. The offer is not available at station ticket counters.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">The offer cannot be used in conjunction with a Railcard.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Any attraction admission offers mentioned in this article are separate and have their own terms and conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-370x463.png 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-800x1000.png 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-185x231.png 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-740x925.png 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-20x25.png 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-400x500.png 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-38x48.png 38w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3><b>What discount does the Little Treats offer give families?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">It gives up to two adults and four children 50% off qualifying return train tickets on routes where West Midlands Railway is the primary operator.<\/p>\n<h3><b>When can I use the offer?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can claim your code, book and travel between 19 October and 2 November 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How do I get a promotional code?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk\/tickets-discounts\/discounts\/sale-50\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Midlands Railway online offer form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your unique code will be sent to you by email.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Where do I book my tickets?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book online through the West Midlands Railway website or app and enter your code during the booking process. The offer is not available at station ticket counters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Which tickets qualify?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The offer applies to Off-Peak Day Return tickets. If that ticket type is not available on your route, it applies to an Off-Peak Return instead. The journey must be eligible under the offer terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How many people can travel with the offer?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The promotion covers a maximum of two adults and four children. Children aged 5 to 15 receive an extra 50% off their fare and under 5s travel free.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can I use a Railcard with the offer?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The October half-term offer cannot be used alongside a Railcard.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make more of October half term with West Midlands Railway and Day Out With The Kids. Families can get 50% off eligible return train tickets and spend the savings on a little treat along the way \u2013 whether that\u2019s an ice cream, a special snack or an extra stop to explore somewhere new. 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