Easter is a holiday of decadent chocolate eggs and Easter egg hunts. With all this hopping mad energy from your little ones, you will likely need to keep them occupied. Buying chocolate as well as keeping the kids entertained may sound expensive. Well, we have done our homework to make these holidays memorable and inexpensive. Here are our five favourite free or budget-friendly things to do this Easter 2025 in Birmingham.
Alice’s Easterland Adventure at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
From 17th – 20th April 2025, Birmingham Botanical Gardens invites the whole family for this very important date! Dive down into Wonderland where mystery, mischief and fun meets nature. Amongst the day’s weird and wonderful schedule, you will attend Alice’s Tea Party, meet and hear stories from Wonderland’s characters, and dance at the ‘Through the looking-glass parade’! Visit here for information and to book tickets.
Easter Eggstravaganza at West Midlands Safari Park
From 12th – 27th April 2025, little ones can enjoy Easter egg hunts at the West Midlands Safari Park, as well as an eggsplorers’ trail, Easter craft club, meet Bramble Bunny and watch his brand new ‘Hoppy Easter’ live show which will feature plenty of fun, games and dancing; meet Chirpy Chick who will be out and about at regular intervals throughout the day and offering photo opportunities, and even an opportunity to ‘guess the eggs’ for a chance to win an overnight stay in a Safari Lodge of your choice and up to four people! Book your tickets here. What’s more, tickets are buy one get one free for the month of March only!
Visit Cadbury World: home to the world’s most famous chocolate
The only appropriate place to be during the season of chocolate is Cadbury World! A sweet treat for the whole family, your tour of the Cadbury factory fulfils those with a sweet tooth with a fully immersive and interactive exhibition! Your tour of the famous factory will take you on a historic and magical journey through the chocolatey land of Beanville, a ride on the brand-new 3D Cadbury Chocolate Quest ride, the chance to see the famous drumming gorilla, exciting interactive zones, the 4D Cinema to take an exhilarating cinematic ride on the Crunchie rollercoaster – and SO much more! You can also include an exciting chocolate-themed (of course) afternoon tea into your visit too. Don’t forget to complete you visit with a visit to the world’s largest Cadbury World Shop to pick up some chocolatey essentials and souvenirs!
The Thinktank Science Garden
Open from 3pm daily, Birmingham’s Thinktank popular outdoor Science Garden is suitable for children of all ages and is entirely free! The hands-on garden is packed with interactive and educational exhibits with themes of engineering, mechanics and transportation – it’s even home to a giant human-sized hamster wheel which reaches a speed of 30 revolutions per minute! It is also only a ten-minute walk from the bullring which also makes it the perfect pause from your busy shopping day. Closing times may vary (depending on the light).
Hop aboard Severn Valley Railway with Peter Rabbit
Hop aboard Severn Valley Railway for some family-fun with a much-loved character of 120 years! You and your little ones will go full steam ahead to the countryside, before seeing Peter Rabbit and listening to his exciting tales of his adventures at The Engine House Visitor Centre, only on Saturday 29th and Sunday 29th March 2025. For more information and to book tickets, visit here.
Children’s Afternoon Tea at Park Regis Birmingham
Treat your little ones to our fun Children’s Afternoon Tea this Easter for just £10 per child when you book Classic or INDUS Afternoon Tea between the 12th – 20th April 2025. Think pastel colours, Peter Rabbit cakes, candy floss, chocolate cake pops, DIY cookies – and some healthy bites of course! Cheese sandwiches, carrot and cucumber sticks are to be enjoyed as an exciting treat this Easter half term in Birmingham.
Make savings and memories when you book the Family Package at Park Regis Birmingham
Looking for a family friendly hotel in Birmingham this Spring 2025? Make great savings and memories on a family stay with the Family Package at Park Regis Birmingham.
Including a buffet breakfast with extensive hot & cold options to suit all tastes, a welcome drink for the grown-ups, kids eat 2-courses for £10 in 1565 Bar & Terrace from a specially designed menu, a children’s activity pack – with crayons, drawing, games and augmented reality! – a Cadbury’s chocolate bar to share and 50% off car parking so you can travel with ease. Book your Family Package, here.
