Are you looking to save money? Then, you have landed on the correct page. With the cost of living so high, we have compiled a list of 50 fabulous FREE places to visit in and around the Midlands.
Whether you enjoy a park visit, a museum trip, or a farm visit. We have plenty to suit all tastes.
Send it to your friends and family and print it off to tick them off as you work your way through them.
A few have parking charges, so take a little change in case they do. Otherwise, pack your picnics and have a day out that’s not going to break the bank.
Don’t forget to follow us over on Instagram @smallhousebigtrips and Facebook @smallhousebigtrips1/ where we share lots of cost-effective and free days out, along with some splurge activities for those special treats.
1. Woollaton Hall and Deer Park, 2 Wollaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE
Read our review of Wollatton Hall here.
2. RAF Museum, Lysander Ave, Cosford, Shifnal TF11 8UP
Read our review of RAF Cosford here.
3. RSPB Middleton Lakes, Middleton Lakes, Bodymoor Heath Rd, Bodymoor Heath B78 2BB
Read our review of Middleton Lakes RSPB here.
4. Lizzie’s Farm, 45 Redhill Ln, Bromsgrove B61 0QG
Read our review of Lizzies Farm here.
5. Stanwick Lakes, Stanwick Lake, Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9 6GY
Read our review of Stanwick Lakes here.
6. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, Speech House Rd, Coleford GL16 7EL
Read our review of the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail here.
7. Wren’s Nest Heritage Site, Wrens Hill Rd, Dudley DY1 3SB
Read our review of Wren’s Nest here.
8. Priory Park, Great Malvern, Malvern WR14 3DR
Read about our visit to Great Malvern and Priory Park here.
9. Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Church Stretton SY6 6JG
Read our review of Carding Mill Valley here.
10. Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Rd, Rosliston, Swadlincote DE12 8JX
Read our review of Rosliston Forestry Centre here.
11. Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, off Saltwells Ln, Coppice Ln, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill DY2 0AP
Read our review of Saltwells Nature Reserve here.
12. Clent Hills, Nimmings Wood, Stourbridge DY9 9JR
Read our review of Clent Hills here.
13. Wyre Forest, Callow Hill, Bewdley DY14 9XQ
Read our review of Wyre Forest here.
14. Dudley Museum of the Archives, Tipton Rd, Dudley DY1 4SQ
Read our review of Dudley Museum at the Archives here.
15. Fairy Garden at Wheats Garden Centre, 520 Chester Rd, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 0PU
Read our review of the Fairy Gardens here.
16. The Glass House, Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 4AA
Watch a reel of our visit to The Glasshouse here.
17. Haden Hill House, Museum and Park, Halesowen Rd, Cradley Heath B64 7JU
Read our review of Haden House Museum here.
18. Sandwell Valley Country Park, Salters Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4BG
Read our review of Sandwell Valley here.
19. Hednesford Park, Rugeley Road, Cannock Chase WS12 1TB
A lovely park for all ages with huge tube slides, trampolines and sand play too.
20. Akamba Garden Centre, Tythe Barn Ln, Shirley, Solihull B90 1PH
Read our review of Akamba here.
21. Sutton Park, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT
Read our review of Sutton Park here.
22. National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Rd, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AR
Watch a reel of our visit to The National Memorial Arboretum here.
23. Lapworth Museum of Geology, Aston Webb Building, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT
Although we haven’t personally been to this one yet, we have heard great things.
24. Herbert Art Gallery, Jordan Wl, Coventry CV1 5QP
Read our review of Herbert Art Gallery here.
25. Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield St, Wolverhampton WV1 1DU
Read our review of Wolverhampton Art Gallery here.
26. Kingsbury Water Park, Bodymoor Heath Ln, Sutton Coldfield B76 0DY
Read our review of Kingsbury Water Park here.
27. Sandwell RSPB, Tanhouse Ave, Birmingham B43 5AG
Read our review of RSPB Sandwell Valley here.
28. Elford Hall Gardens, Church Rd, Elford, Tamworth B79 9DA
Read our review of Elford Hall Gardens here.
29. Tamworth Castle Playground, Riverdrive, Tamworth B79 7ND
Read our review of the playground in Tamworth Castle grounds here.
30. Birches Valley, Lady Hill, Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 2UQ
Read our review of Birches Valley here.
31. Chasewater Country Park, Pool Rd, Burntwood, Brownhills WS8 7NL
Read our review of Chasewater here.
32. Bit End Field Park, Vicarage Ln, Whittington, Lichfield WS14 9LQ
Read our review of Bit End Field Playground here.
33. Ikon Gallery, Brindleyplace, 1 Brindley Pl, Oozells Sq, Birmingham B1 2HS
Located in the picturesque Brindley Place, Ikon Gallery is a wonderful free art gallery that often has free activities to join in with. Donations here are very much welcomed.
34. Sheldon Country Park, Ragley Dr, Church Rd, Birmingham B26 3TU
Read our review of Sheldon Country Park here.
35. Cannon Hill Park and the Midlands Arts Centre, Russell Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8RD
Read our review of Cannon Hill Park here.
36. Telford Town Park, Hinkshay Rd, Telford TF3 4EP
Another we haven’t been too but have heard amazing things about. Huge tube slides and so much more.
37. Walsall Arboretum, 139 Broadway N, Walsall WS1 2QB
Read our review of Walsall Arboretum here.
38. Staunton Harold Reservoir, Calke Road, Melbourne, Derbyshire DE73 1DL
Read our review of Staunton Harold Reservoir here.
39. Leasowes Park, 3 Leasowes Ln, Mucklow Hill, Halesowen B62 8DH
Read our review of Leasowes Park here.
40. Wall Roman Site, Watling St, Wall, Lichfield WS14 0AW
Read our review of Wall Roman Site here.
41. Edgbaston Reservoir, 115 Reservoir Road
Birmingham B16 9EE
Read our review of Edgbaston Reservoir here.
42. Beacon Park, 14 Swan Rd, Lichfield WS13 6QZ
A park we visit loads but is so much fun that I seem to not take photos or share it on my social media. Maybe I love it that much that I want it to be kept a secret?
Expect a pirate ship with slides, sandpit, swings and lots more.
43. The Cob House, Wichenford, Worcester WR6 6YE
Read our review of The Cob House here.
44. Holly Bush Garden Centre, Warstone Rd, Shareshill, Wolverhampton WV10 7LX
Read our review of The Hollybush Garden Centre here.
45. Stafford Park, Tenterbanks, Stafford ST16 2QF
Read our review of Stafford, including the park, here.
46. Shustoke Reservoir, 3 Reservoir Dr, Shustoke, Coleshill, Birmingham B46 2BE
Read our review of Shustoke Reservoir here.
47. The New Art Gallery, Gallery Sq, Walsall WS2 8LG
Read our review of Walsall Art Gallery here.
48. Thinktank Science Garden (after 3pm), Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham B4 7XG
Read more about the Thinktank Science Garden here.
49. Shrewsbury Museum, The Sq, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Read our review of a day out in Shrewsbury including a visit to the museum, here.
50. Arrow Valley, Battens Dr, Redditch B98 0LJ
Have we missed off one of your favourite FREE places to visit? Let us know in the comments section below.
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