The Best Things To Do In Birmingham Near Me | Day Out With The Kids

Best Things To Do & Days Out In Birmingham

Planning a day out with the kids in Birmingham? Get ready for heaps of fun, as Brum has got it all, from chocolate to LEGO!

First on your list to things to do in Birmingham will have to be the chocolate lovers’ paradise – Cadbury World, where chocolate truly is the name of the game.
From the home of chocolate, move into the world of LEGO! Get in touch with your creative side at one of the newest attraction in Birmingham, the wonderful LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham.

Love animals? There are quite a few attractions in Birmingham that are sure to catch your fancy. Meet plenty of animals from around the world at the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, or dive into the underwater kingdom at the National Sea Life Centre.

The list of days out in Birmingham just keeps on going! Just two miles outside of the city you can embrace the open space at Ackers Adventure, an outdoor play area that offers tobogganing, climbing, kayaking, archery and much more, before scoring a strike on one of the 22 bowling lanes at Birmingham Star City.

Need ideas for things to do in Birmingham on a nice summer day? Make the most of the warm weather with a visit to the Green Flag-awarded Cannon Hill Park, where you can take a boat out onto the lake and enjoying a picnic as the kids play.

Want to check when the next school holiday is so you can plan your family days out? We've got a handy breakdown of the UK school holidays to help.

  1. Pool at Congleton Paddling Pool

    Congleton Paddling Pool

    Congleton

    Parks and PlaygroundsParks and Playgrounds

    Suitable for all ages •Outdoor 49.1 miles from Birmingham
  2. Toddlers playing at Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm in Congleton

    Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm

    Congleton

    Indoor and Soft Play AreasIndoor and Soft Play Areas

    Suitable for 0-12 •Indoor 49.2 miles from Birmingham
  3. National Trust Stowe

    National Trust Stowe

    Stowe

    Parks and PlaygroundsParks and Playgrounds

    Suitable for all ages •Indoor, Outdoor 49.4 miles from Birmingham
  4. Family at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock

    Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum

    Woodstock

    Museums and Art GalleriesMuseums and Art Galleries

    Suitable for 4+ •Indoor 49.4 miles from Birmingham
  5. Outside view of The Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock

    The Oxfordshire Museum

    Woodstock

    Museums and Art GalleriesMuseums and Art Galleries

    Suitable for all ages •Indoor 49.5 miles from Birmingham
  6. Walking trail at Sywell Country Park in Ecton

    Sywell Country Park

    Ecton

    Parks and PlaygroundsParks and Playgrounds

    Suitable for all ages •Outdoor 49.5 miles from Birmingham
  7. Fun Factory - Castlewood Brewers Fayre

    Fun Factory - Castlewood Brewers Fayre

    Alfreton

    Indoor and Soft Play AreasIndoor and Soft Play Areas

    Suitable for 0-12 •Indoor 49.5 miles from Birmingham
  8. Crocodile at Crocodiles of the World in Brize Norton

    Crocodiles of the World

    Brize Norton

    Zoos and Wildlife ParksZoos and Wildlife Parks

    Suitable for all ages •Indoor 49.6 miles from Birmingham
  9. HS Activities

    HS Activities

    Hereford

    Activity CentresActivity Centres

    Suitable for 9+ •Outdoor 49.7 miles from Birmingham
  10. Laser tag equipment at Laser Zap Attack in Kettering

    Laser Zap Attack

    Kettering

    Laser TagLaser Tag

    Suitable for 9+ •Indoor 49.7 miles from Birmingham
  11. Girl in ball pit at Kids Play Kettering

    Kids Play Kettering

    Kettering

    Indoor and Soft Play AreasIndoor and Soft Play Areas

    Suitable for 0-12 •Indoor 49.7 miles from Birmingham
  12. Blenheim Palace

    Blenheim Palace

    Woodstock

    Castles and PalacesCastles and Palaces

    Suitable for all ages •Indoor, Outdoor 49.8 miles from Birmingham
  13. Families walking on grounds at Rockingham Castle in Market Harborough

    Rockingham Castle

    Market Harborough

    Castles and PalacesCastles and Palaces

    Suitable for all ages •Indoor, Outdoor 49.8 miles from Birmingham
  14. Corby Boating Lake

    Corby Boating Lake

    Corby

    LakesLakes

    Suitable for 4+ •Outdoor 49.8 miles from Birmingham
  15. Bowling alleys at New York Thunderbowl in Kettering

    New York Thunderbowl

    Kettering

    Ten Pin Bowling AlleysTen Pin Bowling Alleys

    Suitable for 4+ •Indoor 49.9 miles from Birmingham
  16. Families playing laser tag at Laser Days in Nottingham

    Laser Days

    Nottingham

    Laser TagLaser Tag

    Suitable for 4+ •Outdoor 49.9 miles from Birmingham
  17. A red panda at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens

    Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens

    Burford

    Zoos and Wildlife ParksZoos and Wildlife Parks

    4 star rating Rating 4/5 (2 reviews)

    Suitable for all ages •Indoor, Outdoor 50 miles from Birmingham