Things to Do in Shirley
26 attractions and days out
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⭐ 3.7
1.4 mi away
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Tudor Grange Leisure Centre
This multi-sport venue on Blossomfield Road offers families swimming, diving, tennis, athletics and an all-weather pitch to keep active together whatever the season.
⭐ 4.2
1.6 mi away
Cinema & Theatre
Cineworld Solihull
This modern nine-screen multiplex inside Touchwood Shopping Centre offers the latest family films plus special junior showings, complete with snacks and wheelchair access.
⭐ 4.3
1.6 mi away
Adventure & Activity Centres
Mirabella’s Soft Play Café
A welcoming indoor play venue where little ones can burn energy in safe surroundings while parents relax with refreshments from the on-site café, complete with full facilities including accessible loos.
⭐ 4.6
1.9 mi away
Adventure Golf
Four Ashes Golf Centre
This Solihull venue offers a 12-hole putting course perfect for youngsters, with wheelchair access, onsite dining and convenient parking making it an easy day out for families.
⭐ 5.0
2.4 mi away
Petting Farms & Zoos
The Jungle Hut
Get hands-on with exotic creatures at this immersive animal encounter centre where families can handle rainforest species in a unique indoor setting with wheelchair access and onsite facilities.
⭐ 4.6
2.5 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Play lane ltd
Perfect for little ones, this accessible indoor play venue welcomes babies and families with pushchairs, offering safe soft play fun plus refreshments and convenient parking on-site.
⭐ 4.6
2.6 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Claudie's Club Soft Play
Let little ones burn off energy at this modern soft play facility in Solihull, featuring accessible equipment and facilities including baby changing areas and pushchair-friendly access throughout.
⭐ 4.4
2.9 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
Umberslade Adventure
Set in Chalcot Wood, this action-packed outdoor playground offers thrilling activities including zip-lining and tree climbing that will keep youngsters entertained for hours.
⭐ 4.6
2.9 mi away
Paintball Centres
Delta Force Paintball Birmingham
Experience thrilling combat action across six immersive battlefield zones complete with dramatic Hollywood-style sets at this adrenaline-fuelled Solihull venue perfect for older families and groups.
⭐ 4.8
3.4 mi away
Adventure & Activity Centres
Arty Goat
A creative activity centre at Heath Farm offering hands-on art experiences for families, complete with an onsite restaurant and parking, though access is limited for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
⭐ 4.1
3.5 mi away
Ice & Roller Skating
Planet Ice Solihull
Glide across the ice at this popular Solihull rink offering public skating sessions, disco nights and lessons for all ages, plus an onsite restaurant and ample parking for hassle-free family outings.
⭐ 4.2
3.5 mi away
Laser Tag Arenas
Laser Quest Birmingham
Battle through futuristic arenas in this action-packed laser tag venue in Acocks Green, perfect for energetic kids and competitive families. Refuel at the onsite restaurant between adrenaline-fuelled games.
⭐ 4.5
3.5 mi away
Bowling Alleys
Acocks Green Bowl
Roll strikes and spares at this family-friendly bowling venue offering accessible lanes, onsite dining, and facilities for all ages including baby changing areas and pushchair access throughout.
⭐ 4.2
3.6 mi away
Stadium Tours
Solihull Moors Football Club
Experience live National League action at this welcoming family stadium featuring accessible facilities, dining options, and special matchday activities that make football fun for all ages.
⭐ 4.8
3.7 mi away
Farm Parks
Donkey Sanctuary
Meet lovable rescued donkeys and mules, each with their own heartwarming tale to tell at this welcoming sanctuary in Green Fold, complete with restaurant facilities and full accessibility for families.
⭐ 3.7
3.7 mi away
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Cocks Moors Woods
This Kings Heath leisure centre offers families a complete fitness experience with pool sessions, exercise classes and gym facilities, plus onsite parking for easy access.
⭐ 4.4
4 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Birmingham Museum and Gallery
Discover treasures from Egyptian artefacts to precious Anglo-Saxon gold alongside thousands of artworks, plus galleries charting the city's fascinating heritage in this Chamberlain Square cultural gem.
⭐ 4.4
4 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
Huntfun Birmingham
Explore Birmingham's historic landmarks through an interactive treasure hunt starting at the Cathedral, solving clues as you discover the city's secrets on this wheelchair-accessible adventure.
⭐ 4.8
4.1 mi away
Railways & Transport
Transport Museum Wythall
Explore an impressive fleet of more than 90 vintage buses and Britain's biggest battery electric vehicle collection at this fascinating family-friendly museum on Chapel Lane.
⭐ 4.6
4.2 mi away
Historic Houses & Gardens
Packwood House
Step inside a Tudor-era manor filled with history, then wander through beautiful gardens and grounds that invite outdoor exploration in Warwickshire's countryside.
⭐ 4.5
4.3 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
Umberslade Estate
This Tanworth in Arden estate combines adventure play areas both inside and out with forest school activities, plus camping options and an onsite restaurant for family days out.
⭐ 4.1
4.3 mi away
Adventure & Activity Centres
Vintage Trains
Step back in time at this Birmingham railway centre where families can explore historic locomotives and enjoy scenic steam train journeys. With wheelchair access, onsite dining and nearby parking, it's an exciting day out for rail enthusiasts of all ages.
⭐ 4.6
4.5 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
Sheldon Country Park
Explore 300 acres of beautiful Birmingham woodland and meet farmyard friends including ponies, pigs and goats at Old Rectory Farm, perfect for pushchairs with dining available or bring a picnic.
⭐ 4.6
4.7 mi away
Adventure & Activity Centres
Ackers Adventure
This sprawling 75-acre outdoor centre in Sparkbrook delivers action-packed family thrills, from skiing down a 100-metre slope to exploring numerous adventure activities across its expansive grounds.
⭐ 4.0
4.7 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Fuzzy Ed's St Bernards Grange
Kids under 12 can climb, slide and explore with the Fuzzoids at this Sheldon indoor play centre, complete with parking, dining facilities and baby-changing amenities.
⭐ 3.9
4.7 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse Birmingham
This Kings Heath soft play venue offers energetic fun for youngsters with an onsite restaurant for refuelling, plus convenient parking making family visits hassle-free.
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