“If you’re into history then you definitely need to check out the Birmingham museum, it has dinosaur skeletons, historic paintings, Egyptian relics, sculptures, a mini museum especially for children, and more”

“small gallery with a cafe. Worth looking up what's on online before you go. Situated in a large, quiet square right in the heart of birmingham”

“Thinktank, Birmingham's award-winning science museum, offers an enlightening and fun-packed day out for the family. From steam engines and talking robots through to gurgling guts and a chocolate wrapping machine, Thinktank has over 200 hands-on displays on science and technology. Housed inside the impressive Millennium Point building at Thinktank you will find four floors of hands-on exhibits and historical collections that will amaze and inspire you, showing you the science of the world all around us. Including MiniBrum, a new interactive gallery for under 8s, a new 4k Planetarium, Science Garden, plus an exciting programme of events and activities.”

“Local museum of the jewellery quarter. Go back in time and see what the area was like many years ago.”

“The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is housed in one of Birmingham’s finest Art Deco buildings. Whether you are enchanted by Monet, captivated by Rossetti or inspired by Van Gogh, the Barber houses one of the finest small collections of European art in the UK.”

“Sarehole Mill Get a taste of Sarehole Mill, the 250 year old working watermill in Birmingham that is famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien.”

“Seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. An unforgettable experience for the family.”

“The Pen Museum, or Pen Room, is housed in a Grade II Listed redbrick building, on the corner of Legge Lane and Frederick Street. Once home to Wiley's pen factory, it is the only UK museum dedicated to the history of the pen making industry. The museum tells the story of how Birmingham became the centre of the steel pen trade and its part in communication revolution. During a visit here you will be able to make your own pen nib and try out feather quills, reed pens, early typewriters and braille equipment.”

“A great place based around tours, similar to the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. Well worth a visit.”

“Soho House is a Grade II* listed 18th-century house in Handsworth, England. It was the home of entrepreneur Matthew Boulton from 1766 until his death in 1809, and a regular meeting-place of the Lunar Society of Birmingham.”

“Grade II* Tudor house built c.1590 with glorious gardens you'll love to walk through, a delightful tearoom. Entertaining and very knowledgable guides who can give you a tour. Very family friendly with something for all ages. Regular events so check website to see what's on if you're visiting.”

“A lovely house and fabulous botanical garden gifted to the University by a wealthy industrialist and beautifully maintained with a period exhibition of furnished rooms. Café too.”

“Tudor house with small but pleasant garden. combine with exploring picturesque Bournville green with its traditional shops and nearby Carillon.”