February half term Birmingham 2022: 11 fun things to do with kids near me during the school holidays

Freddo’s Circus Stage Show at Cadbury World, Linden Rd, Birmingham B30 1JR 

Beginning earlier this month, Freddo’s Stage Show will be running through until the end of March.

As well as a trip to Cadbury’s World for all things chocolatey, visitors during half term can also see the show and join Freddo the Frog and Richie Ringmaster in the big top.

You’ll also laugh at the antics of ’Freddo the Clown’, marvel at the juggling of ’Spin Master Freddo’ and let ’The Great Fredeedo’ read your mind.

Throughout half term, Cadbury’s World is open from 9am to 4.30pm

Admission prices Adults £21, Children (Aged 4-15 years) £15.50 (under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult), Under 4s: Free, Senior Citizen & Students (Student ID required, Unidays are not valid): £18

Family of four ticket (maximum two adults): £63, Family of five ticket (maximum two adults): £76, Essential carer: Free

To pre-book tickets for Cadbury World, visit their website

Fiendish Felons at the Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Rd, Dudley DY1 4SQ

Do you or your family fancy yourselves as detectives? If so, then get yourself to ‘Fiendish Felons’ at the Black Country Living Museum.

The museum is inviting visitors to assist a police constable in tackling a Black Country crime wave.

Various time slots across each day of half term, and booking in advance is necessary.

Admission prices: Adult (16 years and above): £19.95, Over 65: £17.95, Unwaged: £16.95, Student: £16.95, Young Person (3-15 years): £9.95, Essential carer: Free, Child (0-2): Free, Unchained Annual Passholder: Free

To book your slot, visit their website

Toddler Boat at Dudley Canal & Caverns The Portal Building, Birmingham New Rd, Dudley DY1 4SB 

Something for younger children here, but something which they are sure to enjoy.

The Toddler Boats take place every wednesday at 10am, and so booking ahead is essential and you’ll need to get in quick.

Join the team at Dudley Canal & Caverns for a 20 minute boat trip where you are told stories and songs led by their volunteers as we sail along. You might be sailing out onto the open canal or heading underground into our tunnels!

The price of admission is £1 per passenger.

For more information, click here

Festival of Archery at Warwick Castle Warwick CV34 4QU 

For something just a little bit different, why not take a trip to Warwick Castle to learn about archery this February half term?

There will be lots of exciting displays from archers taking place, but make sure to stay around for all of the other wonderful attractions at the castle.

Admission for everyone three years and above is £21 when bought in advance or £29 on the day, so booking early is recommended.

To book tickets for a day trip to the castle, click here

LEGO® MYTHICA at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham Arena, King Edwards Rd,

Birmingham B1 2AA

For a day of brick-building fun, you can take your family along to Lego Mythica at Legoland Birmingham.

A wide range of activities will be available, including 4D films and a chance to create your own Lego hero.

The centre is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm every day during half term, apart from Sunday 27 February when the centre closes at 3.30pm.

Admission: Adults (18+): £22.95, Children (3-17): £22.95, Under 3’s: Free

To book a place, visit the website

Airfix Make and Take at the RAF Museum Cosford, Albrighton, Wolverhampton WV7 3EX

Something which is located out towards the west of the West Midlands is a family friendly model making event.

For just £5, you can purchase a model, build it, and take it home with you.

A selection of kits will be available, and young model makers will have the chance to get to work surrounded by some iconic aircraft.

This session takes place on 27 February only.

For more information, visit their website

Muddy Welly Trail at RSPB Sandwell ValleyTanhouse Ave, Birmingham B43 5AG

If getting into muddy puddles is more your thing, then why not check out the Muddy Welly Trail at RSPB Sandwell Valley.

As well as the refreshing walk around the centre, there is added fun with the hunt for 10 wellies.

The reserve need the help of visitors in tracking them all down. Are you up to the task?

The trail is open from 19 to 27 February and the centre is open 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Sunday.

It costs £3 each to take part in the Welly trail. For more information visit their website

Treetop Adventure Golf Birmingham, Ground Level, Bullring & Grand Central, Birmingham, B5 4BA

For an afternoon of minigolf fun for all ages, take a trip to Treetop Adventure Golf at the Bullring.

With prices for both one and two rounds, you can choose exactly how long you want to stay.

Opening times:

Mon – Wed: 11am to 10pm

Thurs - Fri: 11am to 11pm

Sat: 10am to 11pm

Sun: 10am to 10pm

Price List:

18 holes (1 course), Adventurers £10 , Senior masters (60+) £8.50, Young’uns (under 5s) £4.70, Student putters* £8.50, Family of four £32.50

36 holes (2 courses), Adventurers £10, Senior masters (60+) £13.50, Young’uns (under 5s) £7.75, Student putters £13.50, Family of four £51.50

To book your place, visit https://adventuregolf.com/birmingham

The Birmingham Mystery Treasure Trail Snow Hill Train Station, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2BJ, England

This 1.5 mile self guided walk through Birmingham means that you can work through at your own pace.

Starting at Snow Hill station, the circular trail is suitable for all aged six and above and is available to download at the company website.

The trail is £9.99 and can include up to five people on one trail.

Birmingham City St Andrews Stadium Tour Cattell Rd, Birmingham B9 4RL

For your chance to see behind the scenes at the club and enjoy the experience of walking out the players tunnel, get booked onto a Birmingham City FC stadium tour.

Lasting around 90 minutes, the tour gives exclusive access to the inner workings of the Blues.

For more information, visit the website

Aston Villa Stadium Tour Trinity Rd, Birmingham B6 6HE

If you are a Villain and don’t fancy visiting St Andrews, then why not take the kids to Villa Park?

The tour includes a look into the dressing rooms, a walk out of the tunnel into the famous old ground, and the chance to have your photo taken next to the European Cup.

Places are available for the tours on 22 and 23 February.

Adults are £17 and under 16s are £15.

To book your place, visit the club website