Birmingham Mail - Tag - educational days out

Cadbury World

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:33:00 GMT

Cadbury World offers THE taste of Birmingham and is a real family favourite.

Pen Museum

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:32:00 GMT

If it’s something a little different for the children that you want, then look no further than Birmingham’s unsung Pen Museum, which includes demonstrations and a chance to get inky fingers (don’t take little ones in their Sunday best!)

BBC Openspace, Mailbox, Birmingham

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:29:00 GMT

The BBC’s ‘Open Space’ area on Level 7 at the back of The Mailbox shopping centre has a host of surprises, including BBC books and videos to buy, a mini shop and a chance to peer inside BBC WM’s studios.

Thinktank

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:26:00 GMT

There’s so much to do here under one roof your children won’t want to go home – especially as the price-inclusive Walking With Dinosaur’s Exhibition is now open till August 31.

The Broadfield House Glass Museum

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:23:00 GMT

As a great reminder of one of the Midlands’ best-loved industries during these uncertain times, this under-threat museum is a priceless destination for children of all ages. The contents of the glass cabinets are wonders to behold.

Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:15:00 GMT

This vast reserve is open to the public from 9am-5pm Monday to Saturday and from 10am-4pm on Sundays. Non-member admission: £2.50 per person (50p per child, £1.50 concessions). Wildlife Trust members go free.There are 228 acres of reserves, 10 main pools, 30 acres of open water, 220 bird species, 60 bird species nesting, 460 plant species and 508 fungi species. There is also a purpose-built classroom and a resident teacher supported by volunteers.

Stratford Armouries

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:59:00 GMT

The Wigington family have nearly 250 years’ experience in arms and armour collecting dating back to the 18th century.

The Roman Heritage Centre

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:58:00 GMT

Audio visual aids bring the past to life and there’s the reconstruction of an archaeological dig to enjoy too, a small symbol of 80 years’ collecting work.

Bluebell walks, Coughton Court, Alcester, Warwickshire

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:56:00 GMT

Take a stroll to admire the bluebells that carpet many National Trust woods including Coughton Court, home to the Throckmorton family for 600 years.

The National Arboretum, Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Explore one of the most spectacular tree gardens in the world, an historic collection of more than 3000 different trees and shrubs which are rare or endangered in their native lands.