The 10 Best Things To Do In Birmingham With Kids (2026)

If you’re looking for some interesting activities to do with your teenage kids in Birmingham, you can explore the following from our shortlist:

Bring virtual reality to life with Sandbox VR

Location: Unit 25A, Grand Central Shopping Centre.

Sandbox VR in Bullring is a full-body VR experience where you can step into a virtual world with your kids and take on missions (e.g., battles against aliens - nothing too crazy) and work together as a team.

It works with the use of special VR gear, which each individual would need to put on. 

This gear virtually transports you to a different environment, where your movements in real life match what you see on screen.

It can be an excellent family time experience, as teens tend to love the high-intensity action, the sense of being inside a video game, and the opportunity to try something totally different from casual entertainment.

If you’ve never tried something like this before, you shouldn’t worry about it. The staff will guide you through the tech so that beginners can feel comfortable quickly.

➡️ This ‘’weatherproof’’ option of a fun activity can also be an amazing option for children’s birthday parties.

The experience is best for teens who enjoy tech, adventure, gaming, and social fun. Expect big thrills, some funny poses and excellent group photos afterwards.

Note: Sandbox VR doesn’t serve food; however, you can arrange catering in advance for special events.

To book your adventure, you can call 0121 400 9888 or book from here.

Try winning against the jungle at Treetop Golf

Location: Ground Level, Bullring.

Treetop Golf is a jungle-themed indoor mini golf in Bullring that is a brilliant choice for spending some quality time with teenagers who enjoy a mix of friendly competition with a creative golf course design.

There are two 18-hole indoor golf courses that you’ll be able to choose from:

• Tropical Trail.
• Ancient Explorer.

Both of them packed with twists, turns, and a few surprises. 

The fun part is that this isn’t your ordinary golf experience. Around every bend, there are inventive obstacles, swirling paths and scenic views that make each hole feel like a mini adventure.

The atmosphere is relaxed (the course sits in leafy surroundings), but fun, which is why the experience makes it a fun day out for people of all ages and a way to bring the competitive nature out of your kids.

There is also a bar area where you can grab drinks and snacks after your game and relive the best or funniest shots of the day.

After that, you can try Pizza Cabana’s handmade pizzas, The Thirsty Toucan’s tropical cocktails, and grab a locally roasted coffee from the Jungle Buzz Café.

You can check Treetop Golf’s pricing information here. There’s no need to book.

Go for an escape room experience in Escape Hunt

Location: Resorts World, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1PU.

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Escape rooms can be a fantastic pick for teenagers with a strong intuition who love puzzles, teamwork, and immersive challenges.

The way they work is that you’re ‘’locked’’ inside a room and you have to escape (with a ticking clock!) by looking for clues, locks, and secret messages before the time runs out.

This mental challenge typically brings laughter, thinking fast under pressure, strategy, and friendly competition on who will find the right clue that will help the whole family escape.

You can also choose between different themes when you go to Escape Hunt, such as:

• Escape The Wild West.
• Aladdin.
• Alice in Puzzeland.
• Eye of the Sun God.
• Dracula.
• A Dalek Awakens.
• Excalibur.

➡️ There are also different difficulty levels, so that you can choose one that suits your group and experience level. 

Local Tip: You might want to book ahead, especially for weekends and school holidays, as the rooms can fill up quickly.

Disclaimer: Even though this is an ‘’escape room’’, guests are in a safe, supervised room, and the staff will provide a safety briefing and emergency exit access.

Enjoy sealife at the National Sea Life Centre

Location: The Water's Edge, Birmingham B1 2HL.

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Alright, enough about zombies, golf, and escaping: how about you bring your teenager(s) to an underwater world that will help them appreciate nature and marine life?

Leave it a surprise that they will also encounter creatures they’d not see normally on their way to school, up-close.

The National Sea Life Centre can be an excellent half-day out with children who would be thrilled to see sharks, rays, and colourful fish gliding above and beside them.

You’ll be able to learn interesting facts about each species in the park’s different themed zones that explore habitats, such as tropical reefs and rock pools.

The place is suitable for children of all ages because it is designed to be intuitive, engaging, and informative.

Science-loving teens typically appreciate the blend of education and wonder because the place can feel adventurous.

It’s also rainy-day-friendly, as the centre is fully indoors while being thoughtfully arranged with a gift shop at the end, where you can get a souvenir, and a nearby café to recap your favourite encounters.

Local Tip: You can book in advance to get a lower-priced ticket.

Unlock your children’s engineering mind in the Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Location: Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham B4 7XG.

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Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum is yet another fun activity for the young, curious mind who would love discovering how the world really works.

The place turns science, technology, and engineering into something hands-on and genuinely interesting, rather than something that feels like going to summer school.

You and your teens can explore interactive exhibits that let you experiment with physics, energy, space, and the human body in a way that feels engaging and modern.

To make it more interesting for kids, many of the displays involve problem-solving, simulations, and experiments that feel interactive rather than just passively consuming information. 

The thought-provoking science museum also has different galleries and spaces that you can explore at your own pace, and who knows, your child might gain a sudden interest in science and engineering!

Just because you’re with toddlers and pre-schoolers doesn’t mean you also can’t have fun.

Here are some fun activities that you can enjoy with your young children:

Dive into the world of chocolate in Cadbury World

Location: 69 Linden Rd, Birmingham B30 1JR.

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Cadbury World can be a magical day out for your toddlers with its sweet smell of chocolate and interactive chocolate exhibits.

From the moment little ones step inside, they are immersed in a playful world designed just for young children with bright displays, friendly characters, and simple interactive exhibits that will capture their attention and spark curiosity.

The experience will take you and your kids through the story of chocolate and the people behind Cadbury’s chocolate with playful exhibits, interactive zones, and free samples.

💡 Local tip: If you arrive right at opening time with kids, you might get more free samples because the staff are still in a generous mood.

➡️ Toddlers especially enjoy the 4D cinema experience, which combines gentle movement, vibrant visuals, and familiar Cadbury characters for a fun and safe sensory treat.

You also cannot leave Cadbury World without visiting the chocolate store that offers the largest range of Cadbury products in the UK, according to Cadbury itself.

Have fun building in the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

Location: Arena, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Utilita, Birmingham B16 8AE.

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LEGOLAND’s Discovery Centre is a dream come true for toddlers and pre-schoolers in Birmingham who love building LEGOs.

Everything inside LEGOLAND is designed at a child’s level, so little ones feel confident exploring on their own, while you can easily keep an eye on them.

There are plenty of hands-on play zones where children can stack bricks, build towers, and create their own small worlds.

The experience is best for developing creativity in children that feels like playing, instead of pre-school.

There is also a soft play zone, which is perfect for high-energy toddlers who love climbing, crawling, and sliding in a safe and padded environment.

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is fully indoors, which is also why it can be a solid option when the weather is looking grim.

Visit the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park

Location: Pershore Rd, Birmingham B5 7RL.

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A visit to Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park can be a delightful way to introduce your toddler(s) to animals from around the world in a calm and safe environment.

In Birmingham’s Wildlife Conservation Park, you’ll be able to find a unique collection of animals, such as red pandas, lemurs, reptiles, meerkats, otters, birds, and wallabies.

The park is compact enough so that your children can walk and explore without getting tired too quickly, and wide paths to make it easy for a pushchair.

Your children will love seeing otters playing in the water, lemurs climbing through branches, and colourful birds fluttering above.

Also, there’s a small playground area where children can climb and slide after seeing the animals. 

The wildlife park is perfect for a gentle morning or afternoon out, and we’d recommend you wear comfortable shoes.

Take a slow walk at Cannon Hill Park

Location: Russell Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8RD.

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Cannon Hill Park is the locals’ favourite park that can feel like an adventure waiting to happen for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

The park is spacious with wide open lawns, which is why it’s typically perfect for running, picnics, and flying kites when the weather cooperates.

Little kids especially love the miniature railway that chugs along on weekends and holidays. 

➡️ The train ride is slow and safe but magical for children who are fascinated by wheels, whistles and the sound of the engine. 

Alternatively, you can visit the park’s playgrounds with swings and climbing frames that match the energy level of toddlers. 

You will also be able to spot ducks and swans on the pond, which makes seeing them a highlight for young adventurers. 

Lastly, Cannon Hill Park also has sandpits and gentle hills, which are perfect for rolling, running and letting imaginations go wild. 

MAC Birmingham (Midlands Arts Centre)

Location: Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH.

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Conveniently located inside Cannon Hill Park, MAC Birmingham is a unique cultural space with activities that are especially good for toddlers and pre-schoolers who love creative play. 

The centre hosts family-friendly theatre shows, music sessions, and arts and crafts workshops that are perfect for little hands. 

Many events are free or low-cost and are designed to be interactive, so children don’t just watch but join in. 

The art studio often offers drop-in painting, collage, clay and more, where you and your children can make something together to take home. 

Events are well-paced for young attention spans, and staff are welcoming to families of all ages. 

For the adults, there is a café space where you can enjoy snacks, sandwiches and drinks while your children chat about the things they made or saw on stage.

Regardless of whether you’re visiting Birmingham on a short trip or are simply looking for a fun idea to hang out with your kids, Bullring offers a wide variety of fun activities and unmissable moments for both teenagers and toddlers.

From fighting off zombies with a VR headset to scoring a hole-in-one at adventure mini golf, there are a variety of ways you can spend your kids’ time off at Bullring.

You can plan your visit to Bullring here to see how you can visit us by car, taxi, train, bus, or by bike. 

If you’re visiting the shopping centre with a car, you can also register for our smart parking solution that removes tickets from the equation and reduces queues, so you can focus on enjoying your visit to Bullring.