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 mini role-play city for under 8’s. A 4K Planetarium where you can journey to the stars! Discover a world of science in the interactive outdoor Science Garden. Learn more about Birmingham’s industrial past and see steam engines, trains, cars, and planes from yesteryear. Plus, come face to face with a dinosaur and even more. A museum where children are encouraged to touch with over 200 interactive elements.
See our review here: Small House Big Trips Review
For more details and to book: https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank
2. RAF Cosford Museum, Lysander Ave, Cosford, Shifnal TF11 8UP
The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands offers a fun, award-winning day out for all the family. Entry is free and they’re open daily from 10.00am.
Visit the National Cold War Exhibition with its eye-catching architecture and design. Discover Cold War stories in immersive Hotspots; explore thrilling displays of aircraft, iconic cars, models, tanks, and even life-sized Russian dolls. Marvel at the world’s oldest Spitfire and several other classic aircraft in the War in the Air Hangar.
See our review here: Small House Big Trips Review
For more details and to book: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/midlands/
3. West Midlands Police Museum, The Lock-up, 40 Steelhouse Ln, Birmingham B4 6BJ
Transport yourself back in time as you learn about two centuries of policing history.
A great day out for all, so round up your family and friends and be part of policing history at Birmingham’s very own Victorian lock-up.
See our review here: Small House Big Trips Review
For more details and to book: https://museum.west-midlands.police.uk/
4. Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Sq, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
A family-friendly museum experience that brings to life the Roman, Medieval, Tudor, and Stuart eras, as well as sharing some of the most prominent local history in the Shropshire gallery. Telling the story of Shrewsbury and Shropshire from pre-history to the modern day.
See our review of Shrewsbury here: Small House Big Trips Review
For more details: https://www.shropshiremuseums.org.uk/smag/
5. National Space Centre, Exploration Dr, Leicester LE4 5NS
Explore interactive galleries, get hands-on with science busking, discover the past, present, and future of space exploration, and even blast off on a journey into low Earth orbit (subject to availability).
For more details and to book: https://www.spacecentre.co.uk/
6. Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Jordan Wl, Coventry CV1 5QP
From contemporary art exhibitions to social history talks. There’s so much for adults, families, and children of all ages to explore.
Expect; World-class exhibitions, extraordinary events for all ages, ever-changing displays, and unique experiences.
Gain a fresh perspective on the legend of Lady Godiva, discover your ancestors’ history in the Coventry Archives, and explore Coventry’s history from the 1500s onwards.
See our review of Herbert Art Gallery here: Small House Big Trips Review
For more details: https://www.theherbert.org/
7. Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place, Hales St, Coventry CV1 1JD
Coventry Transport Museum houses the largest collection of British-made road transport held in public ownership with plenty of interactive opportunities to keep little ones entertained.
See a reel of our visit to Coventry Transport Museum: Small House Big Trips Reel
For more details and to book: https://www.transport-museum.com/
8. Dudley Museum at the Archives, Tipton Rd, Dudley DY1 4SQ
Geology, fine art, fossils, and dinosaurs are all on display. Free entry and family friendly.
See our review of Dudley Museum at the Archives: Small House Big Trips Review
For more details: https://www.better.org.uk/library/dudley/archives-and-local-history-centre?
9. Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield St, Wolverhampton WV1 1DU
Explore more than 300 years of art in this free to visit gallery with fantastic changing exhibitions and permanent galleries featuring work by English landscape and portrait genius Gainsborough. There’s a family room with child friendly activities.
See our review of Wolverhampton Art Gallery: Small House Big Trips Review
For more details: https://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/visit/wolves/
10. Coffin Works, 13-15 Fleet St, Birmingham B3 1JP
A unique museum about coffin making, with tours & stories of the funerals of famous people in history.
See our review of The Coffin Works: Small House Big Trips Review
For more details and to book: https://www.coffinworks.org/
11. Lapworth Museum of Geology, Aston Webb Building, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT
From rocks and fossils to volcanoes, earthquakes, and even dinosaurs, the Lapworth Museum captures the imagination of all visitors as they explore life over the past 3.5 billion years.
The innovative galleries showcase exceptional objects from one of the UK’s most outstanding geological collections. Entry is free, and there is no need to book before visiting.
For more details: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/lapworth-museum/index.aspx
Trampoline/Inflatable Places
1. Ninja Warrior, Unit 7/8, Crown Wharf Retail Park, Walsall WS2 8LL
Huge indoor activity and fitness venue inspired by the Ninja Warrior TV Show. Can you race your friend? Who will win? Obstacle courses, inflatable zone and a huge slide. There’s something for all ages here.
Watch the video of our visit: Small House Big Trips Review Reel
For more details and to book: https://ninjawarrioruk.co.uk/
2. Inflatanation, Unit 6, Astle Park, West Bromwich B70 8NS
A huge inflatable theme park with sections for under 4’s and over 4’s.
See our review here: https://smallhousebigtrips.co.uk/inflatanationwestbrom/
For more details and to book: https://www.inflatanation.com/locations/birmingham/
3. Rush UK, Avery Dell, Lifford Ln, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 3DZ
Rush UK is an adrenaline-fuelled indoor trampoline park for bouncers of all ages.
See our review here: https://smallhousebigtrips.co.uk/rushuk/
For more details and to book: https://www.rushuk.com/birmingham-trampoline-park/
4. Boing Zone, E3 Mill Race Ln, Stourbridge DY8 1JN
Indoor trampoline park offering a foam pit, slam-dunk area, climbing wall & an eatery.
For more details and to book: https://www.boingzone.co.uk/
5. Jump Xtreme, Tame Valley Business Park, Brent, Wilnecote, Tamworth B77 5DF
Over 100 interlinked trampolines, dodgeball court, volleyball court, air bag for stunt jumping and a specialised tots area!
For more details and to book: https://www.jumpxtreme.com/
6. Flip Out, 1, Churchbridge Ind Estate, Churchbridge, Oldbury B69 2AP
Sandwells biggest and best indoor adventure park. Trampolines, inflatables, soft play, and obstacle course.
For more details and to book: https://www.flipout.co.uk/locations/sandwell
7. Red Kangaroo, Unit 1, 3 School Ln, Exhall, Coventry CV7 9GE
Burst through the doors into a world of the bounciest, brightest, and most bonkers world of trampolines, inflatables, slides, and jump pits! Explore Red Kangaroo’s Coventry’s 40,000+ square feet of jumping fun. The park is packed full of amazing activities that include the UK’s tallest indoor drop slide, tons of inflatables, dodgeball courts, the Wipeout machine, a Ninja Warrior obstacle course, a 20m tumble track and bouncing basketball!
For more details and to book: https://www.redkangaroo.co.uk
8. The Buzz, Midland Rd, Worcester WR5 1DS
Inflatable adventure centre.
For more details and to book: https://thebuzzworcester.co.uk/#Booking
Role Play Centres
1. Rainbow Street, 130 Colley Gate, Cradley Heath, Halesowen B63 2BX
A child sized role play centre based on a local town, comprising of many of the amenities we encounter during day to day life. It is designed to inspire young minds in exploration and interaction with the world around them.
See our review of Rainbow Street: Small House Big Trips Review
For more details and to book: https://www.rainbow-street.co.uk/
2. Play-tropolis, Planks Ln, Wombourne, Wolverhampton WV5 8EB
9 different role play locations within Play-tropolis, meaning your children will never be short of activities whilst they explore and take on a variety of job roles.
For more details and to book: https://www.play-tropolis.co.uk/
3. Children’s Play Village, Hampton Rd, Budbrooke, Warwick CV35 8HA
A play-village that gets booked up really quickly. Epic role play villages and play workers who love to keep your little ones entertained.
For more details and to book: https://www.childrensplayvillage.co.uk/
4. Adventure Street, 3-5 Baggeridge Craft Village, Brick Kiln Wy, Gospel End, Dudley DY3 4BB
Adventure Street, near Wolverhampton, is a beautifully designed child size play town. A great place for children bursting with imagination. Play alongside your child while they serve you barista style coffee, give you a new makeover, and even tend to the horse at Baggeridge’s first child sized stables.
For more details and to book: https://adventure-street.co.uk/
5. Mini Me Role Play, 74 Gracechurch Shopping Centre, The Parade, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B72 1PH
Mini me is the perfect place for children to explore familiar real-life scenarios and unleash their creativity and imagination and dream BIG! Let your children be who they want to be… a brave surgeon operating, a helpful dragon putting out the fire, a creative chef cooking up a storm, a magical mermaid delivering the mail – anything is possible at Mini me!
For more details and to book: https://minimeroleplay.com/
6. Solihull Play Town, Vulcan Rd, Solihull B91 2JY
Play Town is a safe, creative and imagination-based role play centre in the heart of Solihull. At our bespoke and carefully designed learning space, your children can discover life as doctor, experience being a fire fighter, enjoy getting pampered in the salon, or even work as a shop assistant.
For more details and to book: https://www.solihullplaytown.co.uk/
7. Little Lane Play Village, 85 Moseley Ave, Coundon, Coventry CV6 1HR
At Little Lane your child can get their weekly shop from the Village Store, try on their favourite costumes at Bella’s Boutique, care for their furry friends at the Vets, or stop for a quick bite to eat in the Bakery.
They can explore the Construction Site, help those in need at the Police Station & Hospital, and visit the adorable animals at the Farmyard!
For more details and to book: https://littlelaneplayvillage.com/
8. Adventure Mini Village, Waterworld Leisure Resort, Festival Wy., Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PU
This immersive, unique role-play village will awaken the imaginations of all those who have a desire to explore and play. Whether it’s fishing on the Staffordshire Barge to performing at The Old Vic Theatre or creating a teapot in their very own Kiln, this quintessentially English village offers a magical and exciting environment featuring the very best the Potteries has to offer!
For more details and to book: https://adventureminivillage.co.uk/
9. The Little Big Town, 29 Bridge St, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8UR
Come and play at the warm, friendly, and fun children’s role-play cafe! As you sit and enjoy a coffee in the café you can let your little people become big people as they explore The Little Big Town.
With a whole town to explore they can immerse themselves in role play – dressing up and acting out the role they choose.
For more details and to book: https://www.thelittlebigtown.co.uk/
10. Mini Brum in Thinktank Science Museum, Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham B4 7XG
This exciting child-sized world, aimed at under 8s, features recognisable landmarks, such as the Birmingham canals, Selfridges and the Old Joe Clock Tower at the University of Birmingham.
For more details and to book: https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank/highlights/minibrum
Soft Play Centres
1. Riverside Hub, Riverside Retail Park, 7 Carousel Way, Northampton NN3 9HG
From stunning sensory features and role-play settings for the little ones to awesome golf, laser tag and climbing activities for the older kids (and grown ups too!), you’re guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained here at the Hub.
For more details and to book: https://www.riversidehub.com/
2. Play at Lower Drayton Farm, The Play Barn Lower Drayton Lane, Stafford ST19 5RE
Kids can explore the 2000sqm indoor play barn – a space dedicated to action and adventure, featuring the longest racing Astro slide in the UK, gravity drop slides, traverse climbing wall and much more. A baby area dedicated to littlies under 1 and a toddler play space packed with imaginative role-play opportunities and lots of climbing, sliding, spinning fun for under-5s with energy to burn ensures hours of fun for all ages.
Read our review of Lower Drayton Farm here: https://smallhousebigtrips.co.uk/lowerdraytonfarm/
For more details and to book: https://playatthefarm.co.uk/
3. The Big Play Barn, Ash End House Children’s Farm Middleton Lane, Tamworth B78 2BL
A huge venue with BIG slides, hundreds of metres of clamber challenges, walkways, rope bridges, and air cannons. Seperate toddler and baby zones.
For more details and to book: https://thebigplaybarn.com/
4. Imagination Street, Unit 4 Astwood Ln, Astwood Bank, Redditch B96 6HH
20,000 square foot indoor play and party zone for children.
For more details and to book: https://imaginationstreet.co.uk/
5. Monster Mayhem, Unit 19 Star City, Watson Rd, Birmingham B7 5SA
A large play area with lots of fun/educational activities to keep children engaged.
See our review of Monster Mayhem: Small House Big Trips Review
For more details and to book: https://monster-mayhem.co.uk/home/
6. Neverland Fun House, Station Rd, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6UB
With 4 timed sessions throughout the day, this small family run soft play centre ensures it is not too busy, and with Greek Street Takeaway café you can keep well fed too.
For more details and to book: https://neverlandfunhouse.co.uk/
7. Attwell Farm Park, Seafield Ln, Redditch B98 9DB
Known as the premier petting farm in Redditch, Worcestershire. The petting farm is a haven for family fun. Explore the wide array of farm animals, enjoy indoor and outdoor play areas, bounce on giant jumping pillows, ride on peddle tractors, and let your little ones roam free in the expansive indoor soft play area.
Read our review of Attwell Farm Park when it first opened. It has changed a lot since then. Small House Big Trips Review.
For more details and to book: https://attwellfarmpark.co.uk/
8. Frankie and Lolas, The Mezzanine ASDA St, George St, Walsall WS1 1RS
A jungle themed soft play frame for babies and toddlers.
For more details and to book: https://frankieandlolas.co.uk/venue/walsall
9. Hatton Country World, Dark Ln, Hatton, Warwick CV35 8XA
Let the little ones unleash their energy in a paradise of soft play extravagance. It’s a haven of fun, laughter, and boundless excitement! Entry also includes access to the whole farm park. A full day of fun.
Read our review of Hatton Country World here: Small House Big Trips Review
For more details and to book: https://hattonworld.com/
Indoor Attractions
1. The Wave Waterpark, New Union St, Coventry CV1 2PS
Fun filled indoor waterpark filled with slides for all ages, from slow slides to adrenaline filled slides.
Watch a video and read our review of The Wave here: Small House Big Trips Video and review
For more details and to book: https://thewavecoventry.com/
2. Legoland Discovery Centre, Arena, King Edwards Rd, Birmingham B1 2AA
The ultimate indoor LEGO playground. Rides, 4d cinema, soft play, and plenty of LEGO fun.
Read our review here: Small House Big Trips Review
For more details and to book: https://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com/birmingham/
3. Treetop Golf, Ground Level, Bullring & Grand Central, Birmingham B5 4BA
Two indoor 18-hole mini golf courses — dodging ancient spirits and discovering lively locals along the way. And once your appetite for adventure is fulfilled, delve into the magic of the Amazon’s best bars and bites, too.
Watch our video of our visit: Small House Big Trips Video Review
For more details and to book: https://adventuregolf.com/birmingham
4. Cadbury World, 69 Linden Rd, Birmingham B30 1JR
Enjoy a self-guided tour through colourful interactive displays about chocolate-making & Cadbury history. You even get to try some chocolate along the way.
For more details and to book tickets: https://www.cadburyworld.co.uk/
5. Bear Grylls, National Exhibition Centre, Marston Green, Halls B40 1NT
Memories are waiting to be made throughout The Bear Grylls Adventure, from the indoor climbing walls to the Axe Throwing range, iFLY wind tunnel to the Shark Dive. Adventure awaits!
Read one of our Bear Grylls reviews here: https://smallhousebigtrips.co.uk/bear-grylls-adventure-base-camp-and-high-ropes/
For more details and to book tickets: https://www.beargryllsadventure.com/
6. Full Throttle Raceway, Block G, Bays 2 & 3,the stourbridge estate, Mill Race Ln, Stourbridge DY8 1JN
Home to a massive 300m fast and exhilarating race track, 200cc British-made Senior Biz karts and one of the largest flyovers the country has to offer.
We had such an amazing time here. Although I have to admit I drove very slowly. I think it was said I was the slowest and most cautious driver they have ever had. Ha!
For more details and to book: https://www.fullthrottleraceway.co.uk/
7. Roxy Lanes Digbeth, 58 – 60 Heath Mill Ln, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4AR
Roxy Lanes is a wonderland of fun in Birmingham’s former industrial heartland, featuring 10 ten pin bowling lanes, American pool, shuffleboard and many more games spread across 2 floors.
Read our review here: https://smallhousebigtrips.co.uk/roxyballroom/
For more details and to book: https://roxyleisure.co.uk/location/birmingham-digbeth/
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