Every place in Coventry

National Trust - Upton House and Gardens

Banbury · ages 5-17

Gardens with steep steps and sheer drops to explore, a house tour on an app, and a lawn where the under-fives can pedal about on bikes.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBlue badge parking+8 more

Newarke Houses Museum

Leicester

Free social-history museum with toys, a 1950s street and gardens - limited Saturday and holiday opening, so check dates.

School visitsGroup bookingsPicnic areaLockers

Newlands Bishop Farm

Solihull

Solihull charity farm with animals and Berry's Cafe open seven days.

Food on siteCaféOutdoor playParking+1 more

Ninja Warrior UK adventure (Walsall)

Walsall · ages 4+

Climb the Warped Wall and Mount Sasuke indoors, with a soft play corner for the under-fours who can't do the main course yet.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredCaféCard only+2 more

Nottingham Beach

Nottingham

A free pop-up beach with sand, a pool and paid rides in the middle of the city, open all summer.

Card onlyCash onlyToilets

Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery

Nuneaton

Free museum with hands on history sessions and make and take craft activities alongside art exhibitions.

Accessible toiletCaféToiletsWheelchair accessible

Oak House Museum

West Bromwich

A half-timbered Tudor and Stuart house with original 17th century rooms to poke round, plus a playground for afterwards.

Accessible toiletOutdoor playSchool visitsStep-free access+1 more

Oak Tree Children's Farm

Stonnall

Stonnall children's farm with hand-feeding, rare breeds and under-5s play barn.

Picnic areaBirthday partiesParty roomsOutdoor play

Oakes Farm Shop

Coventry

A farm shop and butchery with a proper on-site café, good for a slow breakfast or a sit-down afternoon tea rather than a big day of activities.

CaféFree parkingFood on sitePushchair friendly+1 more

Outwoods, Leicestershire

Loughborough

Ancient woodland walks, a natural play area and a bird feeding station, with bluebells in spring and free entry all year.

CaféGroup bookingsOutdoor playParking+1 more

Palace Theatre

Redditch

A proper pantomime and family show stage, with Cinderella and Unicorn Live among the current bill.

Parking for Newbold Quarry Nature Reserve

Rugby

Free walking trails around a nature reserve, with breeding toads to spot if you visit in spring.

Peepul Centre/office

Leicester

A community theatre putting on shows like the Enchanted Diwali Tree, with local kids in the cast and free parking for 120 cars.

Free parkingRestaurantWheelchair accessible

Perry Hall Park

Birmingham · ages 0-99

A free park with a sensory garden, a full-size grass football pitch and paths that are easy going with a buggy.

ParkingToilets

Playbox Theatre

Warwick · ages 0-19

Workshops in acting, musical theatre, creative writing and screen skills for ages 4 to 19, based at a dedicated theatre venue in Warwick.

Allergy awareBirthday partiesCaféIndoor seating+4 more

Players Party Rooms

Coventry · ages 5+

Private karaoke and party rooms in Coventry city centre, with daytime slots for kids' birthdays from age 5.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredFood on siteParking+2 more

Playland Fun Park

Stourport-on-Severn

A pay-as-you-go ride park on the river with go karts, bumper boats and a pony ride, plus riverside meadows for a picnic.

Picnic area

Pooley Country Park

Tamworth

Free woodland park with a balance trail, a clue-hunt walk and soft play upstairs in the café, for the cost of parking.

Birthday partiesCaféDog friendlyIndoor play+5 more

Pukka Pacas & Friends

Boundary

Boundary petting farm with alpacas and friends - £5 entry, under-2s free. Thu-Sun turn-up; walks priced separately.

ParkingFree parkingCaféFood on site+5 more

Putt Putt Social Coventry

Coventry

Indoor Asian-themed crazy golf in Coventry Lower Precinct with street food.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredGroup bookingsFood on site

RSPB Sandwell Valley

Birmingham

Free reserve of meadows, lakes and woodland trails where kids can go wild-play spotting and get properly muddy.

Baby changeBlue badge parkingFree parkingOutdoor play+3 more

RedKangaroo Coventry (Oxygen Activeplay)

Exhall · ages 4+

Indoor trampoline and inflatable activity park near Coventry, with open play, parties and a soft play amenity for younger children.

Booking requiredFree parkingBirthday partiesFood on site

Redpoint Birmingham Climbing Centre

Birmingham

Top rope walls up to 13m, bouldering, and a UV lights-off room for climbing in the dark.

Birthday partiesCaféFood on siteParty rooms+1 more

Rhythm Time Leamington Spa

Leamington Spa

Music classes for babies and toddlers, with washing basket play for the little ones in the baby class.