15+ Free Things to Do in Birmingham with Kids

Explore three picturesque lakes surrounded by woodland and countryside, perfect for walking, picnicking, and spotting wildlife year-round.

Explore 524 acres of woodlands, heathland and grassland with family-friendly walking routes, wildlife spotting, and a café serving locally sourced food.

Discover a transformed gravel pit teeming with wildlife, featuring wetlands, woodland trails, viewing platforms and family activities like pond dipping and den building.

Explore rolling Worcestershire hills with scenic walking trails, open countryside, and family-friendly outdoor activities in a free National Trust space.

Explore 80 acres of woodland, grassland and water features with free access, perfect for families, dog walkers and nature enthusiasts of all ages.

Enjoy free outdoor recreation with playgrounds, open spaces, and refreshments from King Whippy ice cream vendor.

Explore a historic green space offering outdoor recreation, cultural heritage, and family-friendly activities in an accessible, free-to-enter environment.

Explore a community-run park featuring special trees, courts, and regular activities including goat encounters and a food café.

Enjoy free outdoor recreation with playgrounds, walking paths, and on-site dining at this family-friendly Redditch park.

Explore Birmingham's best day out with rides, games, boating, mini golf, wildlife viewing and shows all in one vibrant park.

Experience vintage fairground nostalgia with classic rides, arcade games, and prize stalls for all ages at this free-entry museum attraction.

Explore world-class art collections and fascinating museum exhibits with free admission and a family-friendly tearoom in Birmingham's cultural heart.

Explore a stunning 55-acre Victorian landscape with playgrounds, ornamental lakes, woodland walks and a period mansion museum.

Explore expansive countryside with walking trails, playgrounds, and The Boat House Café in this free family-friendly country park.

Explore a Green Flag Park with fully equipped play areas, sports facilities, walking trails and a local nature reserve nestled on the edge of Solihull.

Explore rolling hills with panoramic views, adventure play areas, and woodland trails perfect for families seeking outdoor picnics and exercise.

Explore an award-winning family farm shop with gardens, a miniature railway, bird hide, sandpit, and Garden Café serving fresh meals.

Explore a vibrant Hindu temple complex featuring sacred shrines, cultural education, and interfaith gardens welcoming visitors of all backgrounds.