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Below are some ideas for Days Out and Places to visit around Birmingham, the Midlands and Farther Afield. Please wait for images to load: 60 secs /415K at 56Kbps For further information click on the blue links
National Sealife Centre, Brindley Place, Birmingham ( 0121 633 6777 ): See the bay of rays, experience the touch pool and have fun seeing the otters. Cadbury World, Linden Road, Bournville ( 0121 451 4159 ): Learn the history of chocolate, learn how it's made and have a go on the rides. West Midland Safari Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley ( 01299 400700 ): Drive through the African Savannah and see rhino, zebra, deer and giraffe, visit the elephants, see the lion and tiger reserves or the new Kingdom of the White Lion. Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley ( 0121 557 9643 ) : Take a trip back in time, head into the underground mine, explore the shops and cottages, travel on the tram and enjoy lunch in the fried fish shop. Birmingham Nature Centre, Pershore Road ( 0121 472 7775 ) : See more than 130 creatures from the cute and lovable otters and deer to the not so cuddly spiders and snakes. Drayton Manor Park, off Coleshill Road, Tamworth ( 08708 725252 ) : Enjoy the thrill rides of the Apocalypse, Cyclone and Stormforce 10 rides and ProjectX, white-knuckle roller coaster , visit the children's areas in Robinson Land, Pirate Adventure and the Soundstage theatre or visit the zoo. Zoo open daily. 10am-4pm. Thomas Land is here see website Park and rides open from 21st March 2009 to 1st November 2009 Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham ( 0121 303 2834 ) : Wander round the museum collection of art and artifacts. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Dudley Zoo, Castle Hill ( 01384 215313 ) : Has more than 200 species including chimps, giraffes, penguins, sea lions and tigers. There are plenty of chances to meet the animals and rides for children. Sarehole Mill, Cole Bank Road, Hall Green ( 0121 777 6612 ) : 18th century water mill, currently popular because of its links with Lord of the Rings writer J R Tolkien, about whom there is an exhibition. The New Art Gallery, Walsall ( 01922 654400 ) : Let children loose in the Discovery Gallery an interactive centre or pick up a Frisky Doggy Bag filled with activities to help children explore the art collection.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Westbourne Road, Edgbaston. Open daily 9am-7pm ( or dusk ) Sundays open from 10am.
BIRMINGHAM BACK TO BACKS 50-54 Inge Street / 55-60 Hurst Street. B5 4TE. Carefully restored 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses. These houses were built literally back to back in their thousands to house the rapidly increasing population of Britain's expanding industrial towns. Visitors are taken through 4 different time periods from 1840 to 1977. Visiting is by guided tour only and demand is high, advanced booking is advised. Tel infoline: 0121 753 7757(infoline). Opening times vary so check infoline for details. Birmingham Back to Backs, National Trust webpage
Cotswold Falconry Centre Batsford Park, Moreton in Marsh. Attractions iclude flying displays with eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, kites and vultures, souvenir shop, picnic area and refreshments. Admission is priced: Adults £5, concessions £4 and children ( 4-15) £2.50. Call 01386 701043
The Transport Museum Chapel Lane, Wythall, Worcestershire ( off A435 near Becketts Farm ). Tel: 01564 826471
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Open every afternoon except Monday and Tuesday until October 1st. Adm: £2.50 for adults and £2 for children and concessions. A family ticket is available for two adults and three children maximum for £8.
Charlecote Park National Trust Property, six miles south of Warwick Home of the Lucy family for 700 years. Landscaped deer park Open Fri-Tues. House 12noon-5pm, gardens / park 10.30am-6pm Restaurant 10.30am-5pm Charlecote Park, National Trust webpage
Thinktank, Birmingham’s museum of science - a place where science and history come alive. Attractions include the IMAX cinema with its huge screen and surround sound, and a new Planetarium powered by the world's most advanced digital projection system. The Kids' City and Medicine Matters galleries Visit Birmingham Stories, Thinktank's online exhibition comprising four zones crammed with remarkable stories, multimedia clips and interactive challenges
owned and maintained by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, are dotted in an around the Bard's home of Stratford. The properties are preserved as museums of times gone by and not just of Elizabethan Stratford - the time of Shakespeare's life. Take a 360 degree tour of the properties
CONKERS,
the award winning attraction at The Heart of the National Forest, a unique
mix of indoor and outdoor experiences to keep you and your family engaged
for hours. Five miles from Junction 11 on the M42.
Oak House,
Oak Road, West Bromwich, B70 8HJ The House offers a lively education programme of tours, talks and living history based on the Tudors. There is an exciting events programme throughout the year and regular workshops for children.
Museum of the Jewellery
Quarter
Visit website for opening times and more information Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Website
Hatton Country World, 2 unique attractions Hatton Farm Village and Hatton Shopping Village
Aston Manor Road Transport Museum The museum houses a collection of historic and classic vehicles and related exhibits that will bring back memories of a bygone era. See how transport in the Midlands has evolved from the 1900s to the present day, all in the original setting of a Birmingham Tram Depot. Open 11am - 5pm all year round on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. Admission costs, Adults £1.50, Concessions 75p, Family £4.00 (2 adults + up to 3 children). Facilities include toilets and shop with disabled access to both. Free car and coach parking is available on site. A cafe serves hot/cold drinks, and snacks. By road, easy access from M6, opposite Aston Villa. By bus, TWM no. 11 & 7. By train, 400 yards from Witton Station. Contact: Phone 0121 322 2298 Aston Manor Transport Museum Website
Stratford upon Avon Butterfly Farm
Twycross Zoo, Cotswold Wildlife Park, Severn Valley Railway
Ironbridge Museums and Blists Hill Victorian Town
Steam Train Service
Steam Train Excursions for 2009 from Birmingham and Stratford upon Avon For further details phone: 0121 708 4960 or visit
The National Motorcycle Museum
The National Motorcycle Museum
Hoar Park Shopping and Leisure Village
Blenheim Palace 2009 Blenheim Palace, the Formal Gardens and Park are now open The Park is open daily 9am - 6pm
Concorde at Manchester Airport If you are interested in Concorde our friend Ann has recommended a trip to the Museum located at Manchester Airport. To find out more please follow the link below. Concorde Museum at Manchester Airport
Heritage Motor Centre Gaydon, Warwickshire Home of the world's largest collection of historic British cars from the turn of the 20th century to the present day.
Nene Valley Railway Peterborough 2009
Tamworth Snowdome
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