Christmas Days Out for FREE or less than £5 in the Midlands.
Christmas is an expensive time of the year and we wanted to put something together to highlight some of the activities happening around the Midlands that can be enjoyed by the family without pulling at the purse strings.
Please do share with any friends/family who may find this post helpful and also please email us or leave a comment below if you know of any events and activities that I have missed.
Robin Robin Adventure Trail at RSPB Sandwell Valley. Fun filled trail. FREE or £3 to purchase the activity pack.
More details here: https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-families/robin-robin/
Penguin Parade Sculpture Trail around Birmingham by Wild in Art. FREE
More details here: https://www.wildinart.co.uk/wia-event/brums-penguin-parade-birmingham-2022/
Fradley Junction, Santa’s Missing Presents Trail by Canal and River Trust. FREE.
More details about Fradley Junction here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/fradley-junction
Slide into Christmas at Merry Hill with their giant slide. Grab a Selfie and kick start the Festive fun. FREE
More details about Christmas at Merry Hill: https://mymerryhill.co.uk/whats-on/
Hunt for the Lost Toys Christmas AR Trail in Burton Town Centre. Find the lost toys hidden in the windows and scan the QR code to bring them to life. The trail ends Brewhouse Arts Centre, where you can exchange the lost toys for a tasty treat. FREE
More details here: https://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/christmas-in-burton
Kineton Christmas Tree Trail. Residents decorate an outdoor tree and you can walk the trail looking at different designs. FREE. Map a small fee.
More details here: https://kinetonchristmastreetrail.co.uk/
Christmas Tree Competition at Lichfield Cathedral. Browse the trees and decide whose is the winner. FREE to view. Pay to cast a vote.
More details here: https://www.visitlichfield.co.uk/events/christmas-tree-festival
Wonderland of Snow is at Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull. Lots of snow fun for young visitors. FREE
More details here: https://touchwoodsolihull.co.uk/whats-new/winter-wonderland-snow-play
Tittersworth Water Christmas Trail. Walk the trail and find all the items the Snowman has left behind. £4 for activity sheet. Selection box as prize.
More details here: https://www.stwater.co.uk/our-visitor-sites/tittesworth-water/tittesworth-events/tittesworth-christmas-trail/
Christmas Window Trail in the Jewellery Quarter. With over 75 unique and festive window displays to view. Discounts to be used and prizes to be won by voting for your favourite. FREE
More details, including the map to download here: JQ Bid Window Trail
If you are a National Trust member, check the Christmas Trails online. Brockhampton NT have an orchard elves trail for £2.50 with a prize.
Check out the local National Trust venues here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/birmingham-west-midlands#cb-135789244
Elf Trail at Shipley Country Park. Find the clues to help you complete the activity sheet and receive a certificate. £1.50
More details here: http://madeinderbyshire.org/events/elf-trail