A to Z of places to go and things to do with kids
Looking for something new or different to do with your family? Here is a Raring2go! A to Z guide of places to go and things to do with kids around the Midlands.
| A | Try a new ACTIVITY together at Ackers Adventure. Choose from skiing, tobogganing, tubing and so many more |
| B | Watch a BUTTERFLY emerge from its chrysalis at Stratford Butterfly Farm and explore the tropical paradise |
| C | CREATE your own pottery masterpiece at ‘Coffee N Clay’ in Hagley or ‘Saz’s Ceramics & Crafts’ in Wordsley |
| D | DISCOVER a new park or playground in your area |
| E | EXPERIENCE the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the shops, houses, and industrial workshops of the Black Country Living Museum |
| F | FEED the Farmyard Favourites at Little Owl Farm or Lower Drayton Farm. Plus enjoy their petting barns and many other fun activities available |
| G | Watch GLASS blowing or join in a masterclass at Stourbridge Glass Museum or Red House Glass Cone |
| H | Experience a fun filled day of family adventure at HABBERLEY Trail |
| I | Let your IMAGINATION take over with a role play session at The Little Big Town, Stourport |
| J | JUMP and bounce the winter blues away at ‘Boing Zone’ in Stourbridge or ‘Inflatable zone’ in Halesowen |
| K | Introduce your child to the KITCHEN with a parent and child cooking class at Becketts Farm |
| L | Visit your local LIBRARY. Join in with their family activities or just find a new book to enjoy together. |
| M | Hear the story of the Midlands’ automotive industry from the costumed guides at the British MOTOR Museum |
| N | Make a list of NEW year resolutions, ideas, and challenges – stick it on the fridge and see if you can achieve them all in 2024 |
| O | Wrap up warm and visit the grounds of Arley or Bodenham arboretums or Hagley Park. Treat yourself to a hot drink and meal/snack in the café after exploring the OUTDOOR spaces |
| P | Take advantage of the option to stay warm and dry indoors while letting off some steam at a soft PLAY centre like ‘Scallywags’ in Brierley Hill, ‘Kidz Barn’ in Kidderminster, or ‘Anchors Away‘ in Cleobury Mortimer |
| Q | Spend some QUIET time together on the sofa and watch a movie |
| R | Go for an exciting RIDE with Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust or Severn Valley Railway |
| S | SPLASH your way around the pool and slides at The Crystal Leisure Centre, Stourbridge |
| T | Visit one of our local THEATRES. There are lots of family shows planned at places like Stourbridge Town Hall, Dudley Town Hall, Birmingham Rep, The Alexandra, mac Birmingham |
| U | Explore a magical world of dragons, fairies, wizards, time travel, pirates and possibly a UNICORN at Magic Alley, Stratford. Or, the fairies at Whitlenge gardens |
| V | Save some money on days out and activities by making use of VOUCHERS and offers. Click here to check those we have on the Raring2go! website now. |
| W | Go WILD on a safari drive at West Midland Safari Park or if you prefer walking around, go to Wild Zoological park or Dudley Zoo |
| X | X marks the spot – plan a treasure hunt around your home and/ or garden and challenge the children to find a hidden treasure at the end |
| Y | Create your own YUMMY delights at a chocolate making workshop with The Chocolate Shed |
| Z | ZOOM into outer space in the 4K Planetarium and discover a world of science at Thinktank, Birmingham |
If you need any more inspiration for things to do and places to go with kids – you’ll find lots more information about events that are taking place for families in your area in our What’s On? Guide.
