It's Christmas time and with the school holidays approaching there are a host of festive and affordable family Christmas experiences near Birmingham for you and your loved ones to enjoy and create cherished memories together.
Get your hats and gloves packed and wellington boots ready to go an explore the amazing Christmas events just a short train ride away from your home.
We've take a look at the best day trips and day outings for the festive season throughout December to make this a truly enyoyable season.
From winter wonderlands, to Victorian markets, these activities are full of Christmas magic - and you don't have to worry about driving - although watch out for the train strikes on Wednesay to Saturday, December 6 to 9. Full details here.
We had a look at the train network branching out of Birmingham New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street to pull together a list options. West Midlands trains will be able to take you to all of these eight locations for a fun day out this December:
9. Sutton Coldfield
Just 7.6 miles from Birmingham city centre, Sutton Coldfield is a great town to visit with a rich history and a reputation for being one of Birmingham’s most desirable suburbs. This year, it also has its own Christmas market running throughout December. It's coming to the town centre on the following dates: Thursday 28th – Sunday 1st December Tuesday 3rd December – Sunday 8th December Tuesday 10th December – Sunday 15th December Tuesday 17th December – Sunday 22nd December | Wiki Media