9 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in West Midlands (Updated 2025)
Ahoy there money-savvy adventurers.
If you're looking for a fun and free day out then check out these things to do with the kids in the West Midlands. Whether it's learning some local history at the Walsall Leather Museum, or letting off steam at Sandwell Valley Country Park, there's options here to suit all ages, whatever the weather.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Lucy
Coombe Abbey Park Coventry
500 acres of beautiful gardens, woods, and a serpentine lake to explore. There's also a visitor centre, playground, wildflower meadow, a climbing forest (for over 8s), pond dipping platforms and more.
A 2400 acre reserve 6 miles north of Birmingham with open heathland, woodlands, lakes, wetlands, and marshes. Watch out for cattle and wild ponies grazing. There's a visitor centre, 2 playgrounds, and 5 self guided trails.
524 acres of heathland woodland, and grassland. There's a visitor centre, an adventure playground, table tennis table, and tri-golf. Check out the viewpoint Beacon Hill.
Learn about the natural world, and art with interactive displays and family events. Say hi to Dippy the Diplodocus who's on loan to the museum until 2026. Check what's on including Saturday Storytelling, family friendly art talks,
Learn about local history in this leather working town. There's hands on activities for kids, including cheap craft sessions, check out what's on.
Play in the large adventure playground which includes a suspension bridge, play tractor, and sandpit. There are also visitor centres, a mountain bike trail, woodland meadows, and an RSPB reserve. There's a farm that you can pay to visit.
A huge collection of fossils, rocks, and minerals. Learn all about volcanoes and earthquakes, with loads to keep kids engaged including trails, borrow a backpack, arts and crafts. Check what's on.
300 acres of grassland, wetland, and mature woodland. It includes a demonstration farm next to the main entrance showing traditional farming methods. Animals include jersey cows, pigs, goats and ponies. There's also a playground, picnic areas and a cafe.
An 18th century building set in 180 acres of parkland. Admission to the park is free. It's a great place for family walks in the beautiful grounds, feeding the ducks, playing in the recently opened playground and enjoying a picnic. Check out what's on.
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