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Family days out in Birmingham

Never hear “I’m bored” on a Saturday again.

Every great family day out in Birmingham: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

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What's on, when you need it

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21 on right nowWED 7 OCT
Today

Everything open and on in Birmingham today, with times and prices.

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31 things onFRI 9 - SUN 11
This weekend
  • Fri21 things · Meerkat Talk
  • Sat31 things · London Road Weeny Workshop, Saturdays 4-6yrs
  • Sun3 things · Spooky Autism Friendly Evenings
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TomorrowThu 8 · 23 things onRainy days183 under a roofFree69 cost nothing
SEASONALENDS 31 OCTHalloween: pumpkin patches, spooky trails & torchlight. 18 already live.
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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in BirminghamZoos & Wildlife Parks24Farms & Petting Farms in BirminghamFarms & Petting Farms28Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in BirminghamTheme Parks & Fairgrounds12Adventure Parks & High Ropes in BirminghamAdventure Parks & High Ropes30Museums in BirminghamMuseums17Science & Discovery Centres in BirminghamScience & Discovery Centres2Aquariums & Sea Life in BirminghamAquariums & Sea Life2Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in BirminghamCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage26Model Villages & Miniature Railways in BirminghamModel Villages & Miniature Railways4Steam Railways & Boat Trips in BirminghamSteam Railways & Boat Trips9Caves, Mines & Underground in BirminghamCaves, Mines & Underground5Tours, Trails & Treasure Hunts in BirminghamTours, Trails & Treasure Hunts6Observatories & Planetariums in BirminghamObservatories & Planetariums1Soft Play in BirminghamSoft Play17Trampoline Parks in BirminghamTrampoline Parks5Climbing & Bouldering Centres in BirminghamClimbing & Bouldering Centres4Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in BirminghamLaser Tag & Nerf Arenas4Go-Karting in BirminghamGo-Karting5Bowling in BirminghamBowling8Escape Rooms in BirminghamEscape Rooms10Crazy Golf & Adventure Golf in BirminghamCrazy Golf & Adventure Golf7Roller & Skate Rinks in BirminghamRoller & Skate Rinks4Arcades, VR & Gaming in BirminghamArcades, VR & Gaming10Board Game & Play Cafés in BirminghamBoard Game & Play Cafés10Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in BirminghamPottery Painting & Craft Studios4Sensory Rooms & Play Sessions in BirminghamSensory Rooms & Play Sessions11Parks & Playgrounds in BirminghamParks & Playgrounds2Country Parks & Nature Reserves in BirminghamCountry Parks & Nature Reserves3Woodland & Forest in BirminghamWoodland & Forest5Gardens & Arboretums in BirminghamGardens & Arboretums5Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in BirminghamLakes, Reservoirs & Riversides3Beaches & Coast in BirminghamBeaches & Coast2Walking & Cycling Trails in BirminghamWalking & Cycling Trails1Splash Parks & Paddling Pools in BirminghamSplash Parks & Paddling Pools2Pick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches in BirminghamPick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches5Outdoor Gyms & Trim Trails in BirminghamOutdoor Gyms & Trim Trails3Viewpoints & Picnic Spots in BirminghamViewpoints & Picnic Spots1
Multi-Sport & Holiday Sports Camps1Leisure Centres in BirminghamLeisure Centres4Baby & Toddler Groups in BirminghamBaby & Toddler Groups4Dance in BirminghamDance3
Drama & Performing Arts4Music Lessons & Choirs in BirminghamMusic Lessons & Choirs2Art & Craft Classes in BirminghamArt & Craft Classes30Coding, STEM & Robotics in BirminghamCoding, STEM & Robotics1
Reading, Book Clubs & Storytime2Forest School & Outdoor Learning in BirminghamForest School & Outdoor Learning1Scouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs in BirminghamScouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs1Holiday Clubs & Camps in BirminghamHoliday Clubs & Camps3Adult Workshops & Evening Classes in BirminghamAdult Workshops & Evening Classes2Wellbeing & Mindfulness in BirminghamWellbeing & Mindfulness5Theatres & Shows in BirminghamTheatres & Shows9Pantomime & Family Theatre in BirminghamPantomime & Family Theatre16Cinemas in BirminghamCinemas3Live Music & Gigs in BirminghamLive Music & Gigs14Comedy in BirminghamComedy6Galleries & Exhibitions in BirminghamGalleries & Exhibitions15Libraries in BirminghamLibraries7Circus & Street Performance in BirminghamCircus & Street Performance5Talks, Lectures & Author Events in BirminghamTalks, Lectures & Author Events3Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in BirminghamImmersive & Touring Exhibitions4
Cafés, Brunch & Coffee1Christmas in BirminghamChristmas12
Halloween & Pumpkin Events22
Bonfire Night & Fireworks3
Community Events & Fun Days2
Markets & Car Boots1Party Venues in BirminghamParty Venues5Party Experiences & Packages in BirminghamParty Experiences & Packages2

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KIND TO THE WALLET

69

Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

37

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

183

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

67

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

October
Twycross ZooFri & SatMeerkat TalkTwycross Zoo · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
Oak House MuseumFri & SatBe creative, be entertained, be surprised have fun! What's on at Sandwell MuseumsOak House Museum · 2 daysDetails →
Attwell Farm ParkFri-SunSpooky Autism Friendly EveningsAttwell Farm Park · 3 daysDetails →
Oak House MuseumFri & SatAutumnal Antics and Spooky Fun - Autumn at Sandwell MuseumsOak House Museum · 2 daysDetails →
The New Art Gallery WalsallFri & SatTereza Bušková: Mothers without HandsThe New Art Gallery Walsall · 2 daysDetails →
Attwell Farm ParkFri & SatSpooky October FunAttwell Farm Park · 2 daysDetails →
Twycross ZooFri-SunRoom on the Broom Corn MazeTwycross Zoo · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
Attwell Farm ParkFri & SatOctober Half Term - Pumpkins & PotionsAttwell Farm Park · 2 daysDetails →

Plus 23 more events this weekend across Birmingham.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01NQ64 NottinghamNQ64 Arcade Bar - Birmingham
  2. 02Five people smiling at the camera in an indoor space decorated with Christmas ornaments and garlands.Glebe Farm Community Hub
  3. 03Halloween Farm site photoThe Halloween Farm (at Cattows Farm)
  4. 04Escape Hunt EdinburghEscape Hunt Birmingham Resorts World
  5. 05An adult supports a baby during a sensory class session on a padded play mat with other participants nearby.Baby Sensory & Toddler Sense Birmingham South
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COLLECTION

Rainy day rescue

183 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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KIND TO THE WALLET

69

completely free days out within 30 minutes of Birmingham

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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Victorian red-brick building with decorative arched windows and a blue banner, housing the Pen Museum.

No. 01Birmingham · from £4.70

Pen Museum

Kids get to write with a quill, bash out words on an old typewriter and make their own pen nib on Victorian machinery.

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An adult supports a baby during a sensory class session on a padded play mat with other participants nearby.

No. 02Birmingham

Baby Sensory & Toddler Sense Birmingham South

Weekly sensory sessions for babies and toddlers, built around massage, music, textures and early signing.

Birmingham Christmas Parties (Vivid Experience Ltd)

No. 03Birmingham

Birmingham Christmas Parties (Vivid Experience Ltd)

An 18+ Christmas party night in Birmingham with a three-course meal, fairground rides and a casino floor, for groups of 8 or more.

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