Many people might be looking for places to head out of Birmingham during the Spring Bank Holiday and summer. However, if you don’t have any concrete plans and are still scoping out a destination, there are many places you can visit on a short notice.
We had a look at the bus network branching out of Birmingham city centre to find you a list of options for family-friendly outings. From Hagley Hall to Dudley Castle, from wide open parks to cosmopolitan towns with historic beginnings, there’s much to explore outdoors and indoors.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing day out in nature or a cultural fix or even a mini city break away from Birmingham - all of it can be done in a day, and all you need is to be equipped with is the latest bus timetable.
If you are traveling solo, the £2 fare cap also makes it lighter on your pocket than taking a train journey. For groups, getting a group day ticket might be the best option for a full day of bus journeys.
So, here are nine great places to head out to on a bus from Birmingham:
9. Solihull town centre
The X1/2 will take you from Moor Street to Solihull town centre - which is a high quality shopping, leisure and business destination. The town has plenty of historic architecture, including timber framed Tudor style houses and shops, and St Alphege Church founded in 1220. There are amazing dining and shopping stops at the town centre as well. (Photo - Flickr) | Flickr