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Things to do with kids in Birmingham
Choose a neighbourhood for local family events, library activities, play and practical visitor information.
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Events
London time
Saturday 24 Oct
Sunday 25 Oct
St Barnabas Bring and Share Lunch
Birmingham Diwali Festival on Soho Road
Sunday Tubing at Ackers — 12:30
Halloween UV disco at St Laurence
F Disco’s and Glitter Squad face painting plus a prize for best fancy dress.
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Classes & workshops
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Sport & movement
Children’s swimming lessons at Harborne Pool
Placesleisure.org
Nearby: Harborne
Babies, toddlers and school-age children
Build water confidence through the Swim England Learn to Swim programme.
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Full programme detailsChildren’s swimming lessons at Northfield Leisure Centre
Moreleisure.com
Nearby: Northfield
Children
Build water confidence and develop strokes through the centre’s children’s swimming lessons.
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Full programme detailsGirls’ Multisports at Small Heath Wellbeing Centre
Birmingham.gov.uk
Nearby: Small Heath
Girls aged 8–14 years
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Full programme detailsMini Athletics at Moor Pool
Moorpoolhall.org.uk
Nearby: Harborne
Walking to 5 years
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Full programme detailsParent-and-toddler swimming at Handsworth
Birmingham.gov.uk
Nearby: Handsworth
Parent and toddler
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Full programme detailsSmall Heath Wellbeing Centre Stay and Play
Birmingham.gov.uk
Nearby: Small Heath
0–5 years
Friday playtime for children aged zero to five and their grown-up.
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Full programme detailsPlaces to visit
Choose a place for a day at your own pace.
Rookery Family Hub
Nearby: Handsworth
A local contact point for early-years family activities and support on Rookery Road.
Rookery Park
Nearby: Erdington
A playground, ball courts and tree-lined paths a short walk from Erdington High Street.
Small Heath Park
Nearby: Small Heath
A Victorian park with a lake, children’s playground and toddler play area.
Small Heath Wellbeing Centre
Nearby: Small Heath
A community leisure centre with stay-and-play and children’s sports programmes.
Soho Family Hub
Nearby: Handsworth
A Handsworth family-service contact for parents looking for early-years activities and support.
Addresses for your route
Open a place for its full visitor information and directions.
- Ackers Adventure
Ackers Adventure, Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath, Birmingham B11 2PY
- EcoPark Environmental Centre
EcoPark, 258a Hob Moor Road, Small Heath, Birmingham B10 9HH
- Erdington Library: Book Pick and Drop
Erdington Library, Orphanage Road, Birmingham B24 9HP
- Grove Park
253 Harborne Park Rd, Harborne, Birmingham B17 0BJ
- Handsworth Library
Handsworth Library, Soho Road, Birmingham B21 9DP
- Handsworth Park
Handsworth Park, Holly Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B20 2BY
- Handsworth Wellbeing Centre
Handsworth Wellbeing Centre, Holly Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B20 2BY
- Harborne Library
Harborne Library, High Street, Birmingham, B17 9QG
- Highbury Orchard
Highbury Orchard, 90 Queensbridge Road, Birmingham B13 8QG
- Kings Heath Community Centre
8 Heathfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DB
- Kings Heath Library
High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7SW
- Kings Heath Park
Kings Heath Park, Birmingham
- Loco Lounge
32–34 High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7JT
- Moor Pool Hall and estate trail
Moor Pool Hall, 37 The Circle, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9DY
- Northfield Leisure Centre
Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2PD
- Northfield Library
77 Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2LB
- OIKOS Café
58 High Street, Erdington, Birmingham B23 6RH
- Queen’s Park, Harborne
Queen’s Park, Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9AH
- Rookery Family Hub
Rookery Family Hub, Rookery Road, Birmingham B21 9QA
- Rookery Park
Rookery Park, Western Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9SE
- Small Heath Library
Small Heath Library, Muntz Street, Birmingham B10 9RX
- Small Heath Park
Small Heath Park, Small Heath, Yardley, Birmingham, B10 0PL
- Small Heath Wellbeing Centre
Muntz Street, Small Heath, Birmingham B10 9RX
- Soho Family Hub
21 Louise Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 0RY
- St Barnabas Community Hub
St Barnabas Church Centre, High Street, Erdington, Birmingham B23 6SY
- The Little High Street
53 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9NU
- Victoria Common
Victoria Common, Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2BB
Guides & inspiration
Erdington with kids: Rookery Park and welcoming High Street stops
Erdington works well for a short family outing built around Rookery Park and a High Street stop. The park brings playground time, ball courts and tree…
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Handsworth with kids: park play, a small-pool swim and family stops
Handsworth offers a practical mix of outdoor play, swimming and neighbourhood family support. Start with the playgrounds and tree-lined paths in Hands…
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Harborne with children: playgrounds, little-world play and Moor Pool
Harborne makes it easy to mix a small indoor outing with time outside. The High Street has a library and The Little High Street’s role-play and soft-p…
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Kings Heath with children: playgrounds, creative groups and an Orchard adventure
Kings Heath gives families several different ways to spend a few hours without crossing Birmingham for every activity. The High Street has a library a…
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Northfield with children: playgrounds, books and local groups
Northfield makes it possible to combine a town-centre errand with a proper break for children. Victoria Common sits behind the shopping centre, with t…
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Small Heath with children: park time, outdoor adventures and little learners
Small Heath’s family choices range from a straightforward playground visit to outdoor activities that need a little planning. Small Heath Park supplie…