Things to do on a budget in Birmingham and the West Midlands

Want to experience all that the West Midlands offers but without loosening those purse strings?
Check out our suggestions on activities you can do across the city that are less of a strain on your finances but with all the fun still guaranteed.

Including beautiful open spaces, award-winning parks, art galleries and museums that are either free to visit or reasonably priced.

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Malvern Hills

Address

Grange Road, MALVERN, Worcestershire, WR14 3EY

Telephone
01684 892002

info@malvernhills.org.uk

Type

Type:

Free

MALVERN

A great destination for walkers of all ages and abilities, whether you are interested in a gentle stroll along a tree-lined path or an energetic trek along the ridge of the Malvern Hills.
Lichfield Cathedral

Address

The Close, LICHFIELD, Staffordshire, WS13 7LD

Telephone
01543 306 100

enquiries@lichfield-cathedral.org

Type

Type:

Cathedral / Minister

LICHFIELD

Lichfield Cathedral is a hidden gem in the heart of the country. We invite you to come and discover it for yourself…
Sir Edward Elgar Trail

Address

Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, WORCESTER, Worcestershire, WR2 6RH

Telephone
01684 892289

info@visitthemalverns.org

Type

Type:

Nature Trail

WORCESTER

This is a gentle stroll through the streets which Elgar knew from childhood. With brief stops to admire each of the significant landmarks, the approximate distance is a little over one mile.
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Address

Breadmarket Street, LICHFIELD, Staffordshire, WS13 6LG

Telephone
01543 264972

Type

Type:

Museum

LICHFIELD

This biographical museum and bookshop is located in the center of the city of Lichfield.
Arrow Valley Country Park

Address

Battens Drive, REDDITCH, Worcestershire, B98 0LJ

Telephone
01527 591106

Type

Type:

Parkland / Woodland Garden

REDDITCH

With 900 acres of public open space and the Arrow Valley Lake, the park provides excellent wildlife habitats as well as great walks and activities.
Wrekin Hills

Address

Wrekin Course, Wellington, TELFORD, Shropshire, TF6 5AH

Telephone
01743 254740

shropshirehillsaonb@shropshire.gov.uk

Type

Type:

Nature Trail

TELFORD

Marvel at the views from this ancient hilltop fortress, which crowns some of the world’s oldest rocks in Shropshire with this hilltop walk.
Walsall Arboretum

Address

Broadway North, WALSALL, West Midlands, WS1 2QB

Telephone
01922 614995

mark.hopson@walsall.gov.uk

Type

Type:

Free

WALSALL

Housing a fabulous children’s play area with a splash pad to keep the children cool during hot summer days.
Chance & Counters - Board Game Café

Address

Gibb Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 4AA

Telephone
0121 296 9997

birmingham@chanceandcounters.com

Type

Type:

Games/ experiential

Birmingham

Now OPEN for all your board gaming, food munching and drink quaffing needs.
Battle of Worcester City Centre Trail

Address

London Road, WORCESTER, Worcestershire, WR5 2DJ

Telephone
01905 722233

Type

Type:

Free

WORCESTER

The Battle of Worcester in 1651 was one of the largest land battles ever fought in England; a conservative estimate of the numbers suggests the Parliamentarians outnumbered the Royalists by 28000 to 12000.