Things to do in the West Midlands with kids


Visiting the West Midlands offers a blend of historical charm and modern allure. Begin your journey with a stroll through Birmingham's vibrant Bullring, a shopping haven with architectural marvels like the Library of Birmingham. Delve into the region's industrial past at the Black Country Living Museum, where time stands still amid vintage shops and working factories.

Nature enthusiasts can escape to the picturesque Cannock Chase for serene walks and wildlife spotting. Explore Coventry's rich heritage, from the medieval splendor of Coventry Cathedral to the innovative exhibitions at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. The West Midlands promises an unforgettable experience at every turn.

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Forge Mill Needle Museum
Attraction
Adults £6

Forge Mill Needle Museum

Forge Mill Needle Museum in Redditch is an unusual and fascinating place to visit.

Activity
Adults from £10.35

Telford Ice Rink

Offering Ice Skating sessions, lessons, soft play and Ice Hockey.

Activity
From £18

Armageddon - Coventry Escape Room

An asteroid is hurtling towards Earth. You need to get the abandoned bunker running and launch the rocket before it's too late!

The Waterworks Museum
Attraction

The Waterworks Museum

The museum houses a display of memorabilia of the construction of the dams on Table Mountain which include a restored narrow gauge steam engine.

Cannock Chase Horse Trekking
Activity
From £20

Cannock Chase Horse Trekking

Lisa, and her expert team offer you a truly unique horse riding experience nestled in thousands of acres of stunningly beautiful forests and heathland.

Museum of Jewellery Quarter
Attraction
From £5

Museum of Jewellery Quarter

The Museum is built around a perfectly preserved jewellery workshop offering a unique glimpse of working life in Birmingham's famous Jewellery Quarter.

Activity
From £49

6th Gear Experience

The UKs largest provider of professionally organised Supercar Driving Experiences.

Museum of Carpet
Attraction
Adults £6

Museum of Carpet

A fun, interactive and educational experience.

Cadbury World
Attraction
Adults £17

Cadbury World

Cadbury World: A fun chocolate day trip to one of the UKs most popular family attractions.

West Midlands Police Museum
Attraction
Adults £9

West Midlands Police Museum

Transport yourself back in time as you learn about two centuries of policing history.

Activity
From £20

Time Machine - A Birmingham Escape Room

Jamie Sherman is lost in time! Your team must take his prototype, follow in his footsteps and get him back to the present day before he's lost forever.

Spode Museum
Attraction
Free

Spode Museum

Explore historic pottery, factory artifacts, innovative designs, and the legacy of ceramics. A must-visit for pottery enthusiasts.