Budget-friendly days out in Birmingham

Cheap days out in Birmingham for under £10 a head - small admission, low-cost activities and family-friendly spots that won't blow the weekend budget.

17 activities

Birmingham Back to Backs
£

Birmingham Back to Backs

National Trust · Birmingham

A National Trust guided tour through the last surviving court of back-to-back houses in Birmingham, telling the stories of working-class families across two centuries. Intimate, moving, and brilliant for older children.

6–1011–16
Setting
Indoor
Duration
Under 1 hr
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
£

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens · Birmingham

Fifteen acres of beautifully maintained themed gardens in Edgbaston including tropical glasshouses, a Japanese garden, and a children's discovery garden. A peaceful and surprisingly rich family afternoon.

0–23–56–10
Setting
Outdoor
Duration
Half day
Birmingham Climbing Centre
£

Birmingham Climbing Centre

Birmingham Climbing Centre · Birmingham

A dedicated indoor climbing venue offering bouldering and roped climbing for all abilities. Family sessions welcome complete beginners with instruction available. It's a brilliant way to build confidence, problem-solving skills and get active together whatever the weather.

6–1011–16
Setting
Indoor
Duration
Half day
Birmingham Open Air Markets
£

Birmingham Open Air Markets

Birmingham City Council · Birmingham

The Bull Ring markets offer a vibrant cultural experience with international foods, street snacks and bustling atmosphere. Children love sampling treats, watching vendors and soaking up the energy. It's sensory, educational and perfect for adventurous eaters.

3–56–1011–16
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Duration
Under 1 hr
Birmingham Rollerworld
£

Birmingham Rollerworld

Rollerworld · Birmingham

A dedicated roller skating rink offering public sessions, lessons and disco sessions. It's retro fun that gets everyone moving regardless of ability. Skate aids available for beginners and the café serves snacks for energy top-ups.

3–56–1011–16
Setting
Indoor
Duration
Half day
Birmingham Think Tank Planetarium Show
£

Birmingham Think Tank Planetarium Show

Millennium Point Trust · Birmingham

While Think Tank itself is listed, the planetarium shows deserve separate mention. These immersive astronomy experiences transport families through the cosmos with stunning visuals and engaging narration. Different shows suit different ages from toddler-friendly daytime to deep space exploration.

3–56–1011–16
Setting
Indoor
Duration
Under 1 hr
Birmingham Wheels Adventure Park
£

Birmingham Wheels Adventure Park

Birmingham City Council · Birmingham

A purpose-built outdoor adventure park with BMX tracks, skateparks, climbing walls and high ropes courses. Equipment can be hired or bring your own. It's perfect for developing physical skills and confidence in a supervised environment.

6–1011–16
Setting
Outdoor
Duration
Half day
Botanical Gardens Children's Discovery Garden
£

Botanical Gardens Children's Discovery Garden

Birmingham Botanical Gardens · Birmingham

While the main Botanical Gardens are listed, the separate Children's Discovery Garden warrants its own mention. This dedicated play and learning space features natural play equipment, sensory plants, a willow maze and hands-on gardening activities specifically designed for young children.

0–23–56–10
Setting
Outdoor
Duration
Half day
Kingsbury Water Park
£

Kingsbury Water Park

Warwickshire County Council · Birmingham

A sprawling country park built around a series of lakes, just outside Birmingham's border. Families can walk, cycle, sail or simply feed the ducks. There's an adventure playground, miniature railway and visitor centre with a café overlooking the water.

0–23–56–1011–16
Setting
Outdoor
Duration
Full day
Newman Brothers Coffin Works
£

Newman Brothers Coffin Works

Historic England · Birmingham

A time-capsule Victorian coffin furniture factory in the Jewellery Quarter, preserved exactly as workers left it. Guided tours reveal the quirky stories of Birmingham's coffin fittings trade with original machinery, tools and even a dusty cup of tea. It's a fascinating slice of industrial history that's surprisingly engaging for children.

6–1011–16
Setting
Indoor
Duration
Under 1 hr
Peaky Blinders Walking Tour
£

Peaky Blinders Walking Tour

Alternative Birmingham Tours · Birmingham

A guided walking tour through the real Digbeth and Small Heath locations that inspired the hit TV series. Ideal for teenagers and older children who know the show — a genuinely engaging way to explore the city.

11–16
Setting
Outdoor
Duration
Half day
Rush UK Trampoline Park
£

Rush UK Trampoline Park

Rush UK · Birmingham

A massive indoor trampoline arena with dozens of interconnected trampolines, foam pits and dodgeball courts. Dedicated toddler sessions provide safe bouncing time for little ones. It's high-energy fun whatever the weather, guaranteed to tire everyone out.

0–23–56–1011–16
Setting
Indoor
Duration
Under 1 hr
Sarehole Mill
£

Sarehole Mill

Birmingham Museums Trust · Birmingham

A working water mill that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's descriptions of the Shire in The Lord of the Rings. See the mill wheel turning, explore the miller's cottage and discover how grain was ground. The surrounding parkland and pond add to the storybook atmosphere.

3–56–10
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Duration
Half day
Soho House
£

Soho House

Birmingham Museums Trust · Birmingham

The elegant Georgian home of industrialist Matthew Boulton, beautifully restored with period rooms to explore. Children enjoy the dress-up boxes, hands-on activities and discovering how wealthy Georgian families lived. The gardens are perfect for running around afterwards.

3–56–10
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Duration
Half day
The Electric Cinema Kids Club
£

The Electric Cinema Kids Club

The Electric Cinema · Birmingham

While the Electric Cinema is listed, the specific Kids Club screenings on Saturday mornings deserve mention. These screenings of recent family films come with lower volume, dimmed lights (not pitch black) and a relaxed atmosphere where children can move around and families can bring their own snacks.

0–23–56–10
Setting
Indoor
Duration
Half day
The REP Theatre Family Shows
£

The REP Theatre Family Shows

Birmingham Repertory Theatre · Birmingham

The REP produces high-quality theatre specifically for families throughout the year, from fairy tales to contemporary stories. Productions are thoughtfully staged to engage children while entertaining adults. The theatre also runs creative workshops alongside many shows.

3–56–1011–16
Setting
Indoor
Duration
Half day
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Pantomime
£

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Pantomime

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre · Birmingham

Just beyond Birmingham, the Grand's traditional pantomimes offer spectacular family entertainment with professional casts and lavish production values. A more intimate theatre than the Hippodrome offering a different festive experience.

0–23–56–1011–16
Setting
Indoor
Duration
Half day