Yet another half-term is around the corner! We’ll save you the time and stress of trying to get some plans in the diary to keep the little ones entertained. We have researched and compiled a list of the best Birmingham local attractions and activities which are perfect for the whole family. Enjoy everything from steam-trains, Children’s Afternoon Tea, unmissable exhibitions, and more family things to do this May half term in Birmingham!
Kids can visit Severn Valley Railway for £1 this May half term
All aboard the Severn Valley Railway this May half term for just £1 per child* from 23rd May – 31st May 2026! Get steam ahead with keeping the little ones entertained this half term with this affordable family day out. Step back in time and enjoy a heritage railway journey as it sweeps through the rolling Severn Valley countryside. Your will also gain free entry into The Engine House Visitor Centre where you can get up and close to some historic locomotives such as ‘Gordon’ the blue engine, and take a peek through the windows of King George VI’s royal carriage. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit here.
*With every adult Freedom of the Line ticket purchased, up to two children (aged 4–17) can travel for just £1 each.
Enjoy authentic homemade pizza – served on Birmingham’s Canals!
We’re not quite idyllic Italy, but we do have more canals AND we have floating pizzerias! Meet Lola The Cafe Boat. She is a floating street-food kitchen serving up hand-stretched Neapolitan-style pizzas along Birmingham’s canals and beyond! Don’t forget to sign up to their mailing list to get a FREE portion of garlic doughballs!
Made with real, genuine Italian ingredients, you can find Lola mooring at the following locations:
Children’s Afternoon Tea just £12 per child at Park Regis Birmingham
Little ones get to enjoy our fun-sized Afternoon Tea for just £12 per child during this May half-term with any full priced adult*!
Stacked with treats-upon-treats such as chocolate-coated strawberries, mini fruity punches, candyfloss, gooey chocolate brownies and lots more, this fun treat is perfect for May half term here in Birmingham!
When booking Classic or Indus Afternoon Tea, please add a note to the booking notes to indicate you would like to add this offer.
*up to three discounted children per one full-priced adult having a Classic or Indus Afternoon Tea. Offer available from 23rd – 31st May 2026.
Titanic Exhibition at the NEC until 26th May
The UK’s largest Titanic Exhibition has returned to the NEC Birmingham – only until Tuesday 26th May!
Step aboard the famous story of Titanic’s maiden voyage and its fateful night via immersive recreations, LED walls, engaging storytelling and be introduced to the history of those who boarded the Titanic. You will be able to explore authentic artefacts from the ship, including an original deckchair, a fragment of the Grand Staircase, a fireman’s pocket watch, and a letter written on board.
Find out more and book your tickets here.
Magic of the Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens 23rd – 25th May
Birmingham Botanical Gardens invites you to the Magic of the Gardens where the fairies sing, whispers of folklore are shared, wizards cast spells, enchanted music drifts out, woodland creatures pitter patter, and if you’re lucky enough, you’ll bump into the Green Man and his playful mischief! Get ready to step into a world of imagination this May half-term, all whilst being surrounded by extraordinary plants.
For more information and to book tickets, visit here. Don’t forget it’s FREE entry for under 5’s!
Enjoy a family picnic at Edgbaston Reservoir
Just a 15-minute walk from Park Regis Birmingham, lies one of the prettiest walks in Birmingham. With a stunning backdrop of the city’s skyline, this place of natural beauty serves as a perfect setting for a walk, run (Edgbaston Reservoir Parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9am!) and plenty of water-based sports and activities such as sailing and canoeing. The reservoir is surrounded by woodland and grassland, making it a lovely scenic spot for picnics or just retreating from the bustle of the city for a breath of fresh air!
