Every place in Birmingham

War Memorial

Coventry

Free to visit, with a visitor centre, a skate park nearby, and a bistro for whoever needs feeding.

CaféGift shopFood on siteParty rooms+1 more

Ward End Park

Birmingham

A lake to walk round, a playground to burn through an afternoon on, and courts for tennis or basketball if you've brought a ball.

Warley Woods

Smethwick

Free woodland park with a play area, sledging slopes when it snows, and trails that make for a proper muddy wander.

Accessible toiletBike parkingCaféDog friendly+8 more

Warwick Arts Centre

Coventry

Free family art sessions, storytelling for babies and live theatre under one roof, with a proper café for the in-between bits.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingCafé+10 more

Warwick Castle

Warwick

Medieval castle day trip from Birmingham - Soft Play N.

Birthday partiesEV chargingGift shopGroup bookings+4 more

Waseley Hills Country Park

Birmingham

Free hills to climb, an adventure play area and waymarked trails, with a café for when everyone's flagged.

Accessible toiletBike parkingBlue badge parkingCafé+8 more

West Midlands Circus Centre & RoguePlay Theatre

Birmingham

Kids' circus and aerial classes where they can try trapeze-style skills rather than just watch someone else do it.

Café

West Midlands Police Museum

Birmingham · ages 3+

Three floors of real police history to explore yourselves, with a handling collection and dress-up to try along the way.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyCafé+2 more

West Midlands Safari Park

Bewdley · ages 0+

Drive your own car through four miles of lions, giraffes and rhinos, then park up for rides and walk-through animal zones.

Free parkingParkingToiletsFood on site+6 more

Wicksteed Park

Kettering · ages 0-8

Over 25 rides, a duck-feeding lake and a miniature train, with a wristband that lets small legs go round again and again.

Birthday partiesBlue badge parkingCaféDog friendly+8 more

Wightwick Manor and Gardens

Wolverhampton

Arts and Crafts house and gardens near Wolverhampton - orchards, pools and formal planting.

ToiletsParkingCaféPicnic area+3 more

Witley Court & Gardens

Great Witley

Ruined mansion, huge fountains and a wilderness play area to climb through, all set in gardens you can wander for a couple of hours.

CaféGroup bookingsFood on siteParking+2 more

Wolverhampton Adventure Golf

Wolverhampton · ages 4+

An 18-hole dinosaur-themed adventure golf course that takes about an hour to play, with a play area and food on site.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredCaféFree parking+8 more

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Wolverhampton

Free family trails, an art-making space and a Pop Art play area to explore, with the Warhol show a small add-on cost for adults.

Blue badge parkingCaféPublic transport nearbyStep-free access+3 more

Woodgate Valley Urban Farm

Birmingham

A £2 wander round goats, sheep and woodland trails, though the animals are look-not-touch these days.

Group bookingsPicnic areaWheelchair accessible

Woodlands Adventure and Outdoor Learning

Walsall · ages 7+

A full day of zip wires, kayaking and archery in the woods, built around birthday groups rather than casual drop-ins.

Birthday parties

Wren's Nest

Dudley

Fossil hunting on free geological trails where you might spot the Dudley Bug on a guided walk.

Blue badge parkingPushchair friendlyWheelchair accessible

Wythall Library

Birmingham

A free, quiet library with a Chat and Craft group for kids, plus a café to break up the visit.

Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféWheelchair accessible+1 more

Zig Zags Play and Party

Brierley Hill · ages 0+

Soft play, a sensory room and a role play village, with pricing so precise even a six month old has their own band.

Baby changeBirthday partiesBooking requiredFree parking+5 more

bp pulse LIVE

Birmingham

A big arena on the NEC campus for stand-up and touring comedy shows, with tickets booked in advance through AXS.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCard onlyChanging Places+5 more

nook gallery ltd

Birmingham

A small contemporary art and craft gallery with changing exhibitions, film screenings and workshops in artist studios.