Family-Friendly Itinerary for 2 Days in Birmingham

  1. Day 1: Cadbury World
    20 minutes (4.3 miles) from Birmingham city centre

    Start your trip with a visit to Cadbury World, where chocolate lovers of all ages can learn about the history of chocolate making and even create their chocolatey treats. There are interactive exhibits, a 4D cinema, and a chocolatey ride that will keep the kids entertained. Be sure to visit the world's largest Cadbury shop, too.

  2. Day 1: Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park
    30 minutes (6.1 miles) from Cadbury World

    Experience a variety of exotic animals up close at Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park. The park aims to save endangered species by providing a home where they can thrive. The park has a very friendly atmosphere that both kids and adults will enjoy. They also have a play area, picnic area, and café, so bring along a packed lunch and make the most of your day out.

  3. Day 2: National Sea Life Centre Birmingham
    15 minutes (2.5 miles) from Birmingham city centre

    Get ready for a marine adventure at the National Sea Life Centre Birmingham. With over 2,000 creatures, including sea turtles, jellyfish, and sharks, it's one of the UK's largest collections of aquatic life. Younger children will love the penguin enclosure and the 4D cinema, and the informative talks throughout the day.

  4. Day 2: Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
    20 minutes (3.2 miles) from the National Sea Life Centre Birmingham

    Located in the heart of Birmingham’s city centre, the Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum is an impressive award-winning museum that offers visitors of all ages a variety of exciting interactive exhibits, science experiments, technologically innovative displays, and immersive experiences. This museum will ultimately inspire and educate families further about the science, human life, and industry. Be sure to book your tickets beforehand.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Cadbury World (3 hours, £19 per person)
  • Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park (2 hours, £7.50 per adult, £5.50 per child)
  • National Sea Life Centre Birmingham (2 to 3 hours, £20 per person)
  • Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum (2 hours, £14 per adult, £10 per child)
  • Total Estimated Costs (£71 per adult, £55 per child)

Useful Tips

If you have an additional day, you might want to visit the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery or the Botanical Gardens. Or, if you're looking to spend less, you can skip a museum you feel like adding the Watersports Centre instead, which offers various water-based activities or the Birmingham Back to Backs, a unique historical attraction situated in the heart of the city.

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