The rain doesn’t have to mean it washes out all your plans for the weekend because there are several incredibly fun things to do in Birmingham that doesn’t need you to step out - except to reach these venues.
The city is stacked with arcade, board and ball games cafes and bars as well as bowling and mini-golf venues. There’s always the several restaurants, coffee places and food halls to explore as well. However, if you want to get your body and mind active this weekend - there’s a lot to do indoors.
If you don’t mind the rain, then there’s the Birmingham Festival 23 - a free festival in the centre of the city at Centenary Square. This is the last weekend the festival will be on this year and they have a great line-up of performances planed for the audiences.
However, that might not be everybody’s cup of tea and you might prefer some other activities that keep your moods up despite the gloomy weather today (August 5). The rain is expected to stay for most of the day and tomorrow (August 6) is predicted to be as cloudy, according to the MET office.
So, whether you are looking for family-friendly places or activities for adults to participate in, here are 15 fun things to do in Birmingham indoors:
5. Escape Live
Escape Live is offering one child the opportunity become the business’s first Chief Escape Officer (CEO) and celebrate summer in style, with free entry to all of its six escape room attractions in Birmingham, Chelmsford, Liverpool, Coventry, Southend and Stratford-upon-Avon. As the company’s first official Chief Escape Officer, the chosen candidate and a guest can explore every venue and every experience for free throughout July and August, and includes free travel to all of its locations. The award-winning attractions are also offering a free child entry per every group booking of two or more adults across the summer holiday. (Photo - Escape Live) | Escape Live
6. Cadbury World
This is a classic favourite with Brummies where you can explore the chocolate factory in Bournville and also get to taste their amazing afternoon tea. It is a family-friendly event. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) | Getty Images
7. National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham
The Sea Life Centre in Birmingham is inspiring for people of all ages. The view of the amazing marine life and their stories can spark many a childs imagination and is a great place to take children. (Photo - Local TV) | Local TV
8. Legoland Discovery Centre, Birmingham
LegoLand is another venue in Birmingham loved by children because they get to use their own hands to create things. The centre also a specific adults-only time available for those interested. (Photo - Merlin Entertainments) | Merlin Entertainments