This February Half-Term offers exciting family activities including meeting the Ninja Turtles in Sutton Coldfield, free medical history tours at GM Medical Museum, and celebrating Dippy the dinosaur’s anniversary at The Herbert. Light Night Worcester presents dazzling installations, while Tewkesbury Abbey features the Gaia globe. Birmingham’s Southside has festive Luna New Year events, complete with a firework finale. Share and discover more free events on social media.
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The best indoor attractions in the Midlands
Are you always looking for new indoor places to visit? Check out our list of some of the best places to visit in and around the Midlands for families. Museums 1. Thinktank Science Museum, Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham B4 7XG An award-winning Science Museum located in the centre of Birmingham. Explore MiniBrum, a child-sized…
Money Saving January 2024
If you’ve followed our social media channels @smallhousebigtrips for a while now, you will know that our aim is to a) save you money and b) ensure that the money you spend, feels worthwhile. There’s nothing worse than spending your hard earned money on something that didn’t feel worth it. Here’s our list of some…
Ultimate guide to Parent and Toddler passes
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to Parent and Toddler passes in the Midlands, designed to be your go-to resource for planning unforgettable term-time adventures. Whether you’re a parent seeking new ways to bond with your little one or a caregiver looking for engaging activities, this post will provide valuable insights into Midlands based Parent and…
Halloween Events in the Midlands 2023
Gone are the days of scouring the internet for Halloween events, both for adults alone and for families. We at Small House Big Trips have you covered with lots of events across the Midlands (updated daily). Take a look at our guide below, featuring exciting and fun events, from scary mazes to gentle scaretastic afternoon…
Pumpkin Picking in the Midlands 2023
© 2023 – Small House Big Trips – All Rights Reserved. Wondering where to go Pumpkin Picking? Take a look at our list of Pumpkin Patches in and around the Midlands. Have we missed one off? Get in touch. Keep checking back too as we keep updating this post. Looking for a Halloween Event? Check…
Family-friendly Beer Gardens in the Midlands
Summer days are on their way and when you’ve got little ones, there’s nothing better than being able to enjoy sitting in a sunny garden enjoying nice food and drink, knowing that your little ones can entertain themselves and not keep nagging you to go home because they’re ‘bored’. So we have compiled (I hope…
Easter Events 2023
Easter is just around the corner, and there’s already plenty of events advertised. Have a look through our list and share it with your friends/family who might also benefit from our guide (we will be updating it daily). We have separated it into boroughs, so you can find your area and the events closer to…
10 FREE Things to Do, Feb Half Term
Are you looking for FREE things to do, this half-term in the Midlands? Then you have come to the right website post. School holidays can be expensive and we want you to be able to have as much fun as possible, without spending money that (with the rising cost of living), we could all do…
Where to get your Christmas Tree, Midlands
Wondering where to go this year to get your 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲? Let us help you with our Midlands Guide to the best places to get your Christmas Tree in 2022. Firstly, you could head to a 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺. Often called a plantation. These are where you get to choose your tree straight from the…