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, toboganning, tubing and so many more. |
| B | Watch a BUTTERFLY emerge from its chrysalis at Stratford Butterfly Farm and explore the tropical paridise |
| C | CREATE your own pottery masterpiece at a Fired Crafts workshop |
| 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 Hatton Adventure World and cuddle up with the creatures in the Guinea Pig Village or Scales and Tails |
| G | Tee-off with a round of Adventure GOLF at Four Ashes Golf Centre |
| H | Adopt a rescued HORSE at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Oxhill |
| I | Let your IMAGINATION take over with a role play session at Solihull Play Town |
| J | JUMP and bounce the winter blues away at JumpIn, Warwick or Rush, Birmingham Trampoline Parks |
| 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 Compton Verney. Treat yourself to a hot drink and snack in the café after exploring the OUTDOOR space and adventure playground. |
| P | Take advantage of the option to stay warm and dry indoors while letting off some steam at a soft PLAY centre like Claudie’s Club in Solihull |
| Q | Spend some QUIET time together on the sofa and watch a movie |
| R | Get lost in a fantasy world or adventure with a new book to READ together from Kenilworth Books |
| S | SPLASH your way around the pool and slides at The Wave, Coventry |
| T | Visit one of our local THEATRES. There are lots of family shows planned at places like The Belgrade, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
