Birmingham is a great choice of destination for a family day out, and if you’re going on a warm day, there are a number of outdoor attractions that you can visit. From the serene and tranquil botanical gardens to challenging adventure parks, Birmingham really does have something to offer for everybody when it comes to outdoor adventure and days out at outdoor attractions. If you’re planning on visiting Birmingham soon with your family and would like some ideas for a great day out exploring the big outdoors, we’ve put together a list of places you might like to visit. Click here if you’d also like to learn more about Birmingham hotels.
Ackers Adventure
Designed for those who love a challenge and like getting adventurous, Ackers Adventure Park consists of outdoor pursuits where visitors can try their hand at adventure sports such as skiing, tobogganing, abseiling, climbing, kayaking, or zip-wiring. Little explorers can take part in a jungle challenge, and there’s even a chance to test your orienteering skills.
Big Brum Buz Tour
If you’re staying in Birmingham and want to explore all of the city and see as much of the sights as you can, the Big Brum Buz Tour is a great option. This open bus tour lets you be a tourist in style for the day, and explore the city. It runs on weekends, and departs from the corner of Colmore Row and Waterloo Street, Victoria Square.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
If it’s a family friendly venue that you are looking for with something to suit everybody, Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a great choice. Whether you’re looking for a quiet and peaceful day out where you can take in all the wonders of nature, or your kids have been begging to learn more about plants and flowers Birmingham Botanical Gardens is definitely worth a visit. It’s open daily from 10AM and there’s a number of children’s trails. If you’re taking under-fives, they go free.
Cannon Hill Park
If you’re looking for a great outdoor day out in Birmingham on a budget, why not take a picnic to the 80 acre Cannon Hill Park. It’s great for walks, or you can bring a football along to have a family game. There’s also the lake where you can take a pedal boat or even fish for the day. If you visit Cannon Hill Park at the weekend, a small fun fair will be running – great fun for both kids and adults.
Birmingham Canal Boat Tours
If you’re visiting Birmingham, why not explore the city by canal boat? Birmingham actually has more canals than Venice – so you can be assured you’ll definitely have a great time exploring. The canal side also makes for great walks and relaxing days out, and kids can have fun feeding the ducks and watching the boats go by.
What outdoor activities do you like to do when you’re in Birmingham? If you’d like to recommend any great outdoor attractions to others visiting Birmingham with family, we’d love to hear from you in the comments.