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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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.
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.
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.
Sutton Park

Address

Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, BIRMINGHAM, B74 2YT

Type

Type:

Free

BIRMINGHAM

Sutton Park is a 2,400 acre National Nature Reserve and is one of the largest urban parks in Europe.
Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park

Address

Pershore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 7RL

Telephone
0121 472 7775

nature_centre@birmingham.gov.uk

Type

Type:

Animal Collection

Birmingham

Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park is home to a unique collection of animals from across the world, including Red Pandas, lemurs, reptiles, meerkats, otters, birds, wallabies and a large collection of monkeys.
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.
Bantock House Museum

Address

Finchfield Road, WOLVERHAMPTON, West Midlands, WV3 9LQ

Telephone
(01902) 552195

Type

Type:

Historic House / Palace

WOLVERHAMPTON

Explore the former family home and discover stories about the Bantock family and other local Victorians who were influential in the development of Wolverhampton.
The Cut Visitor Centre

Address

193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AH

Telephone
01952 728070

enquiries@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

Type

Type:

Free

Shrewsbury

Aiming to give all children opportunities to enjoy being outside and discovering wildlife, you can enjoy wildlife and insect trails.
Woodgate Valley Country Park

Address

Clapgate Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3DS

Telephone
0121 421 7575

leo.mckevitt@birmingham.gov.uk

Type

Type:

Country / Royal Park

Birmingham

Four hundred and fifty acre country park of meadows, woodland, hedgerows and wetland. Visitor Centre with cafe. Pony Trekking Centre and small urban farm.