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Things to do with kids in Birmingham
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Events
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Saturday 24 Oct
Sunday 25 Oct
Sunday morning worship and Sunday School at Emmanuel Handsworth
22 Holyhead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 0LT
Children stay for the first part of the service, then sing Christian songs and learn from the Bible in smaller age groups. This is Christian worship and Bible teaching, not a secular drop-off play session.
St Barnabas Bring and Share Lunch
Birmingham Diwali Festival on Soho Road
Sunday Tubing at Ackers — 12:30
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Sport & movement
Strokes for Life swimming lessons at Handsworth
Birmingham.gov.uk
Nearby: Handsworth
Build water confidence, safety skills and swimming technique through a staged learn-to-swim course.
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St Barnabas Community Hub
Nearby: Erdington
A welcoming High Street community space with a free preschool play group and public activities.
The Little High Street
Nearby: Harborne
Role play and soft play for babies and children up to five, with a café alongside.
0–5 years
Victoria Common
Nearby: Northfield
Two playgrounds, grass, a community orchard and circular paths behind Northfield’s shopping centre.
Addresses for your route
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- 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…