Plan a family day in Birmingham with science exhibits, LEGO play, an aquarium, parks, canal walks and places to eat. Find indoor options for wet days and free outings between bigger activities.
Choose an indoor activity, outdoor walk or food stop. The age filters are a starting point; attraction descriptions highlight specific age recommendations.
City Centre · Millennium Point
Hands-on science displays and historic vehicles at Millennium Point. Younger children can explore MiniBrum, a role-play city for under-8s, while the planetarium offers space-themed shows.
Moseley · Near Edgbaston Stadium
A park outing near Edgbaston Stadium, with lawns and paths for a walk or picnic. Park entry is free, with attractions such as mini golf and boating priced separately.
Brindleyplace & Mailbox · Utilita Arena
LEGO building, soft play, rides and a 4D cinema at Utilita Arena, near Brindleyplace. Designed mainly for children aged 3–10, with a DUPLO area for smaller builders.
City Centre · Bullring
Vietnamese noodle dishes, rice bowls and small plates at St Martin’s Square, opposite Selfridges. A sit-down meal near the Bullring for families combining food with shopping or sightseeing.
City Centre · Centenary Square
Browse children’s books and take a reading break at the library on Centenary Square. A free indoor stop for families; the library is currently closed on Sundays.
City Centre · Bullring & Grand Central
Indoor shops and food stops around New Street station, with baby-changing rooms and bottle-warming facilities. Useful for a shorter stop before a train journey or between activities.
Brindleyplace & Mailbox · Brindleyplace
Take a short towpath walk around Brindleyplace to see the canals and narrowboats. Start near the canal bridges and choose a route length that suits your family.
City Centre · New Street
Pastries, cakes and brunch in a former Victorian gallery on New Street. A daytime café stop when the family wants a sit-down break in the centre.
Brindleyplace & Mailbox · Brindleyplace
See marine-life displays and walk through the underwater tunnel at this indoor aquarium in Brindleyplace. Suitable for younger as well as older children, with a buggy-accessible route.
Simple routes when you need an easy plan fast.
Choose Thinktank for hands-on science and MiniBrum, LEGOLAND for younger LEGO fans, or SEA LIFE for an aquarium visit.
Choose a canal walk around Brindleyplace, a reading stop at the library or a walk and picnic in Cannon Hill Park.
Stay near New Street station with a Bullring browse and a food stop, leaving a longer attraction visit for later.
Choose one nearby stop: read at the library, sit down for food or take a short walk rather than crossing the city for several activities.
Find a family plan around the area you are visiting, from indoor attractions in the centre to a park outing near Moseley and Edgbaston.
Use the filters for weather, age group and type of outing, then follow the venue links for tickets, menus and visitor information.
Places are selected for family activities, food stops and free outings, with location labels and age details to help you choose.