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Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in Birmingham

Birmingham's take on this category is a bit of a mixed bag, and better for it. The Exchange, a kilometre from the centre, is free to get into, step-free throughout and has a proper café, so it works as the spine of a day out. Moseley Folk & Arts Festival, just up the road in Moseley Park, is a grown-up weekend event, but under-12s get in free and can bring a picnic blanket. RSPB Sandwell Valley adds free meadows and lakes if you fancy pairing culture with mud. For younger children, The Exchange's step-free access and café make it the easiest starting point. If your kids are older and fancy something with a bit of theatre, there's a longer trip out to Stratford-upon-Avon for Tudor World, from £4.50, aimed at ages up to 16, with a hands-on quiz by day and a lantern-lit ghost tour after dark for anyone brave enough. Keep the free options for a tighter budget and save Tudor World for a proper day trip.

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