Family Days Out in Birmingham

As England’s second-largest city, Birmingham has plenty of family-friendly things to see and do.

Whether you want to explore the beautiful parks or learn more about the city’s rich heritage at one of the many museums, you and the kids will be kept occupied for hours.

The only challenge you’ll have is deciding where to go first. 

Celebrate the Home of Chocolate at Cadbury World

Why not take your chocoholics to the birthplace of Cadbury for a day of tasty treats?

Learn all about the history of Cadbury before riding the Crunchie rollercoaster and flying high in a crème egg airship in the 4D cinema experience. 

Head to the Chocolate Making Zone to see the chocolatiers hard at work or visit the Have a Go Zone to practice your piping and tempering skills or doodle your name in gooey chocolatey goodness!  

And before you leave, don’t forget to stop at the World’s Biggest Cadbury shop to stock up on all your essential chocolate supplies.

To find out what else is on offer, and to book your tickets, take a look at their website here.

Explore the Underwater World at the National Sea Life Centre

Spend a day surrounded by beautiful marine life at Birmingham’s National Sea Life Centre.

Walk through the 360º ocean tunnel to experience sharks swimming all around you before you head to the rescue facility to meet Ozzy and Ola, the first pair of sea otters to arrive in the UK.
Try and spot the clownfish hiding amongst the colourful coral reef or the almost invisible jellyfish concealed by their own tentacles.   

Kids will love meeting Molokai, the resident green sea turtle, and seeing the Gentoo Penguins playing and splashing underwater at the Penguin Ice Adventure. 

For prices and ticket information, take a look at the website here. 

Visit the Home of ‘The Claret and Blue’ at Villa Park 

Home to the Premier League side Aston Villa, a stadium tour at Villa Park is the perfect family day out for sports fans and football enthusiasts. 

A passionate and knowledgeable guide will show you around the ground, giving you exclusive access to areas usually only available to players and officials. 

Visit the players’ lounge and dressing room before heading down the tunnel to get a feel for what it would be like to walk into the 42,785-seater stadium to play a Premier League match. 

Get pitch side before taking a seat at the dugout for a first-class view like no other. Afterwards, visit the press conference area and media centre to experience that post-match feeling. 

Kids can even get their photos taken with the European Cup, First Division and FA cup trophies on display.

For more information on how to book tickets, take a look here.

Take a Trip to the ThinkTank Science Museum

Kids of all ages will enjoy a trip to this award-winning science museum. 

Housed across four floors of the Millennium Point Building, visitors can experience hands-on science and technology exhibits as they learn about ‘Our Changing Planet’ and the numerous inventions that came from Birmingham.  

Under 8’s will love MiniBrum, an interactive child-sized city featuring recognisable landmarks such as the Birmingham Canals. The city also features construction zones, car workshops, a salon, a post office shop, and a health centre where kids can explore and take charge. There’s even a special sensory zone for babies. 

For astronomer enthusiasts, head to the 4K Planetarium, where you’ll journey across the night sky, exploring constellations and outer space like never before. 

If your children prefer the outdoors, The Science Garden is packed with fun activities and 30 hands-on engineering and transportation exhibits for kids to discover.

To find out what’s on and how to book tickets, take a look here. 

Meet the Animals at Dudley Zoo and Castle

Spread across 40 acres, Dudley Zoo and Castle is world-renowned for its breeding programmes and contributions to international conservation.

Kids can get to know a range of endangered species, such as the Tibetan red pandas and Madagascan lemurs. They’ll also love seeing orangutans Jazz, Sprout, Djimat and Benji having a swinging time in their new and improved enclosure.  

Learn all about sea lions, giraffes and birds of prey at one of the many daily talks.

From wolverines to flamingos and giant anteaters to micro pigs and pygmy goats, there are plenty of animals to keep your little ones intrigued. And if you want to take a break, head just outside the castle grounds to find Ow Bin Ya Sands beach – the perfect place for kids to play, build sand castles and soak up some summer sun.

You can find out more information and book tickets here. 

Explore the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Less than two miles from the city centre, The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place to escape to when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle.

Set amongst 15 acres of glorious green space, you can walk along the tree-canopied walkways and colourful flower beds to the children’s playground, where your little ones can burn off some energy. 

Or, hire a ‘garden explorer’ backpack with creative activities and numerous trails to keep kids entertained. They’ll get all the tools they need for a day of nature discovery, from binoculars to colouring pencils and even a magnifying glass! 

Go on the hunt for beautiful butterflies, magical plants, and wonderful min-beasts before earning a well-deserved break and refreshment at the charming Pavilion Tea Room, where you can look out over the incredible grounds. 

Plan your visit here.

Legoland® Discovery Centre

There’s so much fun to be had at the Legoland® Discovery Centre that you won’t know where to start. 

Visit the Lego® 4D cinema to experience rain, wind and even snow as you become immersed in one of the many Lego® films on offer, such as Ninjago® 4D: Master of the 4th Dimension or Lego® City 4D: Officer in Pursuit. 

If you think you’re brave enough, take a ride on the Kingdom Quest, where you’ll need to zap skeletons and trolls as you try and rescue a Princess. Or go for a spin on the Merlin’s Apprentice ride, where you’ll need to pedal fast to help Merlin conjure up his magic. 

For speedsters, take a pitstop at the Build & Test Zone, where you can time your racing car on the speed-test track, or take a trip to MiniLand®, an interactive city made from over 1.5 million bricks and home to the world’s smallest Primark!

You can book tickets and plan your visit, here. 

The Birmingham Mystery Trail

Take on the Birmingham Treasure Trail for a low-cost day of family fun. You can download it on your phone before setting off on the 1.5-mile route around the city. 

On your way, you’ll hunt for clues on iconic Birmingham buildings and statues to solve mysteries and learn new facts about the city.

The Birmingham Red Rag to a Bull trail is self-guided and takes around one hour to complete, but you can take it at your own pace. So, if you want, you could stop off for a bite to eat or a spot of shopping at the Bull Ring & Grand Central, and then get straight back into the trail.

Once you solve the mystery and complete the trail, you’ll be entered into the monthly prize draw, where you could win up to £100.

You can download your trail map, here. 


Whether you enjoy exploring the 8,000 acres of parks and green space or prefer indoor activities, the city offers plenty to families of all ages.

If you’re considering making Birmingham your next home, take a look at the incredible range of homes and apartments available with Berkeley Group. 

From Snow Hill Wharf to the much-anticipated arrival of Glasswater Locks, you’ll find the perfect home for your family in the heart of the UK’s second-largest city.