Big-ticket family experiences in Birmingham - destination attractions and full-day outings worth the splash-out for a special occasion.
Cadbury World · Birmingham
A chocolate lover's dream in Bournville — tour the history of Cadbury, watch chocolate being made, and enjoy generous tastings throughout. Hugely popular with families and essential booking well in advance.
Drayton Manor · Birmingham
A classic British theme park near Tamworth with Thomas Land for younger children and full-size thrill rides for older ones. A reliable full-day family outing within easy reach of Birmingham city centre.
Merlin Entertainments · Birmingham
Home to the UK's only 360-degree transparent ocean tunnel, with daily feeding talks and close encounters with giant sea turtles. The behind-the-scenes tours are particularly popular with older children.
Merlin Entertainments · Birmingham
An aquarium in the heart of the city centre with sharks, rays, and a dramatic ocean tunnel walk-through. Compact but well-curated and easy to combine with a Brindleyplace lunch or canal walk.