Things to Do in Great Barr

Farm Parks

Forge Mill Farm

Meet uncommon heritage breeds on the farm trail at this West Bromwich attraction, complete with children's play facilities and baby changing rooms. Note that some areas have limited wheelchair access.

Parks & Play Areas

Sandwell Valley Country Park

This West Bromwich countryside escape offers families animal encounters, a challenging maze, mini golf and pushchair-friendly paths, plus baby changing and accessible facilities throughout.

Indoor Soft Play

Wibbly Wobbly

This Perry Barr play centre features multiple floors of climbing fun, plus a sports area and ride-on zone to keep energetic kids entertained for hours, with refreshments on hand.

Indoor Soft Play

little play barn

A compact indoor play space on Birmingham's Thornbridge Avenue offering active fun for young children, though families should note the limited facilities including no toilet or baby changing provision.

Indoor Soft Play

Funky Monkeys West Bromwich

Let little ones burn off energy at this jungle-themed indoor play centre designed for children under 8, complete with an onsite café and baby facilities at New Square Shopping Centre.

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON West Bromwich

Catch the latest blockbusters across five big screens at this accessible cinema offering snacks and refreshments, with facilities welcoming families with babies and pushchairs.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Inflata Nation West Bromwich

Jump into bouncing adventures at this indoor inflatable playground featuring thrilling slides, challenging obstacle courses and splash-filled ball pits, with on-site parking and family facilities.

Indoor Soft Play

Fuzzy Ed's Church Tavern

Let little ones burn off energy in this Perry Barr play venue while parents relax with refreshments from the onsite restaurant, complete with baby changing facilities for younger visitors.

Climbing & Bouldering

Boulder Central Indoor Climbing

Scale exciting indoor walls with expert guidance at this West Bromwich climbing centre, featuring beginner sessions, onsite dining, and family-friendly facilities including accessible amenities.

Historic Houses & Gardens

Soho House

This Georgian mansion in Handsworth welcomes families with excellent facilities including an onsite restaurant, picnic areas, and full accessibility with wheelchair access throughout.

Cinema & Theatre

The Light Cinema

Settle into luxurious reclining seats at this modern waterfront cinema in Walsall, complete with restaurant dining, tempting snacks and all the latest blockbusters for a perfect family film outing.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Kingstanding Leisure Centre

This family-friendly Birmingham leisure centre offers aquatic fun for all ages alongside junior fitness programs and activity clubs. Fully accessible with baby-changing rooms and refreshments available on-site.

Museums & Galleries

Walsall Leather Museum

Step into the fascinating world of traditional craftsmanship at this engaging museum, where families can watch expert artisans demonstrate centuries-old leatherworking techniques that made the town famous.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Ninja Warrior UK Walsall

Test your agility on TV-inspired obstacle courses at this action-packed adventure park, with wheelchair-accessible facilities and baby-changing areas making it welcoming for the whole family.

Stadium Tours

Villa Park

Experience matchday magic at this historic Birmingham stadium where young fans can enjoy pre-match entertainment zones, meet beloved mascots and soak up the electric atmosphere of live football action.

Historic Houses & Gardens

Aston Hall

Step into a magnificent Jacobean mansion where royal visitors once stayed, now offering hands-on exhibits and beautiful grounds perfect for family picnics and exploration.

Laser Tag Arenas

Laser Combat Laser Tag Birmingham

Experience thrilling laser tag battles at this Birmingham venue located within the TeamSport Go Karting complex, featuring an onsite restaurant for post-game refreshments.

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

TeamSport Indoor Karting Birmingham

Experience high-speed thrills at this adrenaline-pumping indoor karting venue where families with older children can race against each other on an exciting multi-level circuit at Park Lane Industrial Estate.

Adventure & Activity Centres

PMG Karting World

Race around the track at this thrilling karting venue with onsite restaurant and full accessibility. Perfect for speed-loving families, though little ones should note there are no baby changing facilities.

Escape Room Challenges

Exciting Game - Escape Room Birmingham

Test your family's problem-solving skills in thrilling themed escape room challenges where teamwork is key to beating the clock and breaking free before time runs out.

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Flip Out Sandwell

Bounce into action at this Oldbury indoor trampoline park featuring foam pits, battle beams, punch bags and a dedicated zone for little ones under five, plus onsite parking and refreshments.

Museums & Galleries

The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

Step into a preserved Victorian jewellery workshop where craftsmen's benches and vintage equipment tell the story of Birmingham's glittering industrial heritage through authentic guided tours.

Museums & Galleries

Pen Museum

Discover the fascinating story of Birmingham's steel pen trade at this unique museum, where families can explore writing heritage through interactive displays and demonstrations in a pushchair-friendly venue.

Climbing & Bouldering

Redpoint Birmingham

Scale hundreds of varied climbing routes at this exciting Birmingham centre where expert instructors welcome young beginners to develop their skills on over 75 different lines.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Escape Live Birmingham

Challenge your family to work together and solve puzzles against the clock at this thrilling Birmingham escape room venue. Wheelchair accessible with nearby parking, it's perfect for older children and adults.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Clue HQ Birmingham

Put your problem-solving skills to the test at this thrilling escape room venue offering four different themed challenges. Work together as a team to crack codes and solve puzzles before time runs out!

National Parks & Reserves

Sutton Park

Explore Birmingham's vast green space with youngsters through woodland trails, interactive nature exhibits and dedicated play zones, plus dining facilities and baby-changing rooms for family convenience.

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Cafe Craft

Unleash your family's artistic side at this Bearwood studio where you can decorate ceramics, craft jewellery or try decopatch techniques together. Complete with refreshments, parking and accessible facilities for all ages.

Museums & Galleries

Roundhouse Birmingham

Step into Birmingham's fascinating railway heritage at this historic engine shed, now a welcoming museum with family facilities, dining options and full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Museums & Galleries

Newman Brothers Coffin Works

Step back in time at this fascinating Birmingham factory where ornate coffin fittings were crafted, featuring original machinery and captivating stories of the workers who brought this unusual trade to life.

Indoor Soft Play

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham

Dive into brick-building adventures at this indoor LEGO wonderland featuring exciting rides, creative workshops and iconic miniature landmarks, all perfect for families with young children.

Aquariums & Sea Life Centres

SEA LIFE Birmingham

Discover marine wonders at this canal-side aquarium featuring dozens of themed zones home to thousands of aquatic creatures, with fully accessible facilities perfect for families with pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Museums & Galleries

Birmingham Museums Trust

Historic Houses & Gardens

Goscote Greenacres Community Garden

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Birmingham

This massive 25-screen cinema at Star City offers blockbuster entertainment for all ages, with wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks available throughout your visit.

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin Birmingham Star City

Strike up family fun at this modern bowling venue in Star City, complete with onsite dining and full wheelchair access including adapted facilities.

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Birmingham

Jump into family fun at this Kings Norton trampoline park, just minutes from Birmingham centre, offering bounce activities for all ages plus on-site refreshments and wheelchair access.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Funstation Birmingham

Experience arcade excitement at Star City with games and entertainment suitable for all ages, featuring wheelchair access and pushchair-friendly facilities throughout this popular Birmingham venue.

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Birmingham Broadway Plaza

Roll strikes and spares at this lively bowling venue featuring neon lighting effects and upbeat music, with full wheelchair and pushchair access plus baby-changing facilities for family convenience.

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

Capital Karts Star City

Experience high-speed indoor karting thrills at Birmingham's Star City complex, where racing enthusiasts can test their skills on an exciting track suitable for pushchairs but with limited wheelchair access.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Nuffield Health, Move Together

Get the whole family active at this Birmingham fitness venue where you can enjoy healthy exercise and wellness activities together in a supportive environment.

Cinema & Theatre

StarCity Birmingham

This entertainment hub near the M6 offers everything families need under one roof, including cinema screenings, adventure golf, climbing walls and funfair attractions, all with pushchair access throughout.

Climbing & Bouldering

Rock Up Birmingham

Scale colourful walls and tackle exciting challenges at this indoor climbing venue offering over 70 routes for all abilities. Fully accessible throughout with facilities for families and wheelchair users.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Escape Hunt Birmingham Central

Beat the clock as a family in specially designed puzzle rooms where teamwork is key to solving mysteries and escaping before time runs out at this Corporation Street venue.

Indoor Soft Play

Monster Mayhem

Birmingham's energetic indoor playground features a two-storey climbing frame, mini quad bikes and football pitch, plus an onsite café serving meals and snacks for hungry adventurers.

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Birmingham Broadway Plaza

This 12-screen cinema on Ladywood Middleway offers families the latest blockbusters in a wheelchair-accessible venue with nearby parking and onsite facilities.