The best family-friendly activities in West Midlands for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area...
$11

Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket
The only museum dedicated to the Tudor era. Interact with the exhibits (such a lying on a Tudor bed, watching a video or writing with...
$11

Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Only...
$14

Multi award-winning Guided Walking Tour, established 2002. Operates 365 days a year - even Christmas Day! All welcome. The Tour Guide tells the Shakespeare story...
$16

Be entertained on this walk around the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon to hear tales of plague, murder, ghosts, beatings, witches, sewage and grave-robbing. This is a...
$16

The Jigsaw of History Tour
This tour zig-zags through the city centre away from the cathedrals, and takes participants on a walk through a city which has kept making history...
$17

Godiva's Cathedral Quarter Walk
Stroll the historical epicentre of Godiva's Coventry and learn about years of kings, queens, cathedrals, and castles on this walking tour. Highlights include: The legend...
$17

Digbeth, Public Art & Peaky Film
Ideal for those interested in this atmospheric part of the city where Birminhgam originated. We learn about how it all started as a market hamlet...
$19

Join a fascinating 1.5 hour guided walking tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon, covering its 14 centuries of history as well as much ado about the life and...
$19

This is a tour that immerses you in the local culture and a chance to understand the city's diverse communities. Handsworth has a bad reputation,...
$19

Discover where William Shakespeare was educated and inspired to become the world's greatest playwright with a visit to Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall. Immerse yourself in 16th...
$19

Discover the charming sights of Stratford-upon-Avon with a 30-minute river cruise. Explore the historic Tudor landmarks at your own pace with a digital audio guide....
$20

Anne Hathaway's Cottage Ticket
Explore Anne Hathaway's Cottage, where young love blossomed. It is here that Anne was born and raised and where the young Shakespeare would have visited...
$20

Discovering Birmingham and the Jewellery Quarter - Positively Birmingham Tour No. 3 We use a live audio system - the guide wears a transmitter and...
$20

Discover Birmingham’s past, present, and future on this two-hour walking tour starting at the Library of Birmingham. Explore canals, the city’s Georgian industrial pioneers, Victorian-era...
$20

Shrewsbury Prison Entry Ticket
Shrewsbury Prison is the World’s most interactive prison, that inspires people, educating, engaging and immersing visitors through a journey behind bars. Our mission is to...
$24

Located in Warwickshire and close to Birmingham, you don’t want to miss this rare opportunity to see Warwick Castle in the evening. As the trail...
$24

Alton Towers Waterpark
The Alton Towers Waterpark boasts loads of fantastic interactive water features. Float on lazy rivers, paddle and play in Little Leak enjoying our brand new...
$24

Rum Tasting Experience at Judith's
Step into the historical charm of Stratford-upon-Avon and visit the former home of Shakespeare's daughter, Judith. Here, indulge in a spirited tasting session that kicks...
$25

SEA LIFE Birmingham Admission Ticket
Dive into the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham and come face-to-fin with over 2,000 amazing creatures including the UK’s first and only sea otters, Ozzy...
$26

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham is the ultimate indoor playground for children and big kids at heart! Get hands on in our LEGO themed play areas...
$26

