Thousands of people in Birmingham are looking for things to do during the late May Bank Holidays, which is coming up soon.
We had an extra bank holiday in May thanks to the King’s Coronation, and for the long weekend from May 27 to 29 there’s more fun and activities taking place in the city. BirminghamWorld has curated a list of some free and some paid exciting events and attractions for you to take part in during the weekend.
Whether you are looking for a cultural fix or searching for ways to entertain your children or party the nights away - there’s something for everyone.
If you are planning to head out of the city, West Midland Railway’s GroupSave ticket might be useful for you. If not, Birmingham is has great options like galleries, museums, science centres or parks and open air parties to choose from.
So, here are 12 things to do over late May Day bank holiday this weekend:
Whether you are looking for a cultural fix or searching for ways to entertain your children or party the nights away - there’s something for everyone.
5. Tea at Cadbury World, Bournville
You can enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea at Cadbury World with a day packed with chocolatey fun and a special tea and cake experience. Chose from a selection of delicious cakes including Victoria Sponge, Caramel cake (gf), or a choice of two delicious chocolate cakes (vg, df), as well as a selection of teas, hot chocolate, coffee and fruit juice all in a specially decorated area of Cadbury World. You can book this experience on Cadbury World website. (Photo - Local TV)
6. Ikon gallery
Entry to Ikon is free. The gallery shows work by artists from around the world and a variety of media is represented, including sound, film, mixed media, photography, painting, sculpture and installation. It will be open from 11am to 5pm from Wednesday – Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. Currently, they have an exhibit by one of Indonesia’s most important living artists - Melati Suryodarmo. Through live performances from the artist and “delegated works” performed by over 50 associated artists and community activists, the exhibition celebrates her dedication to pushing the boundaries of her own practice and building performance art networks. (Photo - Google Maps)
7. Library of Birmingham
Located in Centenary Square, the Library of Birmingham is a massive structure that cannot be missed. It has two outdoor terraces with panoramic views of the city, a dedicated children’s library with a vast array of books to feed little imaginations, and a Shakespeare collection at the The Shakespeare Memorial Room. The library also holds regular craft sessions, rhyme time, nursery phonics and live readings. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
8. Dudley Museum at the Archives
The Dudley Museum is filled with fantastic fossils and a whole host of displays - including geology, dinosaurs, historic finds from Dudley Castle, local heroes, and glass and artwork. It’s the ideal choice for families looking to learn whilst also making the most of the week off school. (Photo - Google Maps)