National Sea Life Centre

Brindleyplace, The Waters Edge

Birmingham, B1 2HL Tel: +44 (0)121 633 4700

Hours: open daily – 10:00 to 17:00 Admission Charged Birmingham's impressive National Sea Life Centre is a major tourist attraction for children and families in central Birmingham. With sharks, fish, giant turtles, crabs, rays, large tanks and a glass tunnel, other attractions at Birmingham's National Sea Life Centre include feeding displays, a café and a gift shop. Birmingham Nature Centre

Pershore Road, Edgbaston

Birmingham, B5 7RL Tel: +44 (0)121 472 7775

Hours: open daily 10:00 – 17:00

Admission Charged (children are free) Situated in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, this important Nature Centre is full of wildlife and wild animals, such as deer, rabbits, foxes, owls is even home to a number of otters. Other attractions at the Birmingham Nature Centre include a small, children's zoo, a visitor centre, a café, wildlife trails and a picnic area. Drayton Manor Park and Zoo

Tamworth

Birmingham, Staffordshire, B78 3TW Tel: +44 (0)1827 287979

Hours: March to October, daily 10:30 – 18:00

Admission Charged (small children are free) Drayton Manor Park and Zoo is situated close to Birmingham, in the Tamworth area. Attractions for children and Drayton Manor Park include roller coasters, fast theme-park rides, water rides, a cable car, a museum, cafés, gift shops and there is also a zoo, filled with reptiles, insects, friendly farmyard animals and a number of small mammals. Kingsbury Water Park

Bodymoor Heath, Sutton Coldfield

Birmingham, B76 0DY Tel: +44 (0)1827 872660

Hours: open daily, dawn to dusk

Admission Charged Birmingham's Kingsbury Water Park can be found in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham and covers over 240 hectares / 600 acres. With numerous large lakes and ponds, highlights at the Kingsbury Water Park include nature trails, wildlife, bird watching, a visitor centre, a café, a gift shop, a children's farm and also a playground area for young children. Kingsbury Water Park is also popular for its water sports, such as jet skiing, water skiing, sailing, windsurfing and fishing. Waterworld

Festival Park, Hanley

Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 5PU Tel: +44 (0)1782 205 747

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00, Wednesday - 10:00 to 19:00, Thursday - 10:00 to 20:00, Friday - 10:00 to 21:00 (during school holidays) Admission Charged Waterworld, to the north of Birmingham, is within east reach from central Birmingham, This large aqua park is completely enclosed and is a major tourist attractions for both children and families. Attractions at Waterworld include a water rollercoaster, slides, swimming pools, cafés, bars, music and countless areas where you can relax. West Midland Safari and Leisure Park

Spring Grove, Bewdley

Worcester, DY12 1LF Tel: +44 (0)1299 400700

Hours: March to November, call for hours

Admission Charged West Midland Safari and Leisure Park is located nearby Birmingham and is a popular tourist attraction for children and families in this area. Covering more than 80 hectares / 200 acres, highlights at West Midland Safari and Leisure Park include lions, tigers, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, seals, seal lions, reptiles, amusement park rides, displays, cafés and a gift shop. Wernlas Collection

Onibury, Ludlow

Shropshire, SY7 9BL

Tel: +44 (0)1584 856318

Hours: open daily 10:30 – 17:30

Admission Charged The Wernlas Collection is home to a large collection of poultry, including a number of rare breeds of chickens. Attractions for children visiting the Wernlas Collection, which is located to the west of Birmingham, include newly-hatched chicks, seating areas and a small farm where children can get hands-on with the animals. Dudley Zoo and Castle

The Broadway, Dudley

Birmingham, West Midlands, DY1 4QB Tel: +44 (0)1384 215314

Hours: open daily, 10:00 to 16:30, winter - 10:00 to 15:30 Admission Charged, children under four years old are free Dudley Zoo and Castle is situated on the outskirts of Birmingham and covers more than 16 hectares / 40 acres. Home to many rare animals and endangered species, Dudley Zoo and Castle is well-known in the Birmingham area for its impressive conservation work. Other attractions at Dudley Zoo and Castle include a playground are for children, a gift shop, a café and children's activities. Twycross Zoo

Atherstone, near Coventry

Warwickshire, CV9 3PX Tel: +44 (0)1827 880250

Hours: open daily - 10:00 to 17:30, winter - 10:00 to 16:00 Admission Charged Located to the north-east of central Birmingham, Twycross Zoo is hoe to many popular animals and is also well-known for its impressive conservation work. Other attractions at Twycross Zoo include a playground for children, displays, a gift shop, a café and picnic areas. Acton Scott Historic Working Farm

Wenlock Lodge, Acton Scott, Church Stretton, Ludlow

Shropshire, SY6 6QH Tel: +44 (0)1694 781306

Hours: March to October, Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00 Admission Charged, children under five years old are free Acton Scott Historic Working Farm is situated in Shropshire, to the west of Birmingham. Attractions at the Acton Scott Historic Working Farm include a large number of farmyard animals, such as cows, pigs, poultry, sheep and a number of rare-breed animals. Broomey Croft Children's Farm

Bodymoor Heath, near Tamworth

Birmingham, B76 0EE Tel: +44 (0)1827 873844

Hours: open daily, April to September - 10;00 to 17:00, October to March - 10:00 to 16:00 Admission Charged Located in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham, Broomey Croft Children's Farm is a popular attraction for children. With animal feeding, playground areas for children, rare-breed animals and picnic areas, Broomey Croft Children's Farm is also home to a number of small, friendly animals, such as rabbits and goats. Northfield Children's Farm

Frankley Lodge Road, Northfield

Birmingham, B31 5PZ Tel: +44 (0)121 475 1609

Hours: Saturday, Sunday and school holidays - 10:30 to 17:00 Admission Charged Northfield Children's Farm, in the Quinton area of Birmingham, is situated to the south-west of central Birmingham. With many attractions for children, such as baby animals, a playground and activities, Northfield Children's Farm also has seasonal events and an area suitable for picnics. Rays Farm

Billingsley, Bridgnorth

Birmingham, WV16 6PF Tel: +44 (0)1299 841255

Hours: March to December - 10:00 to 17:30 (earlier during winter months), January and February, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00 Admission Charged Rays Farm, in the Wolverhampton area of Birmingham, is full of friendly farmyard animals and pets. With a large collection of owls, other attractions at Rays Farm include a café, picnic areas, a gift shop and nature trails. Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom

Preston-On-The-Weald Moors

Telford, TF6 6DJ Tel: +44 (0)1952 677917

Hours: March to December, daily - 10:00 to 17:00 Admission Charged The exciting Birmingham children's attractions include a large number of animals, such as sheep, foxes, ostriches, llamas, deer and farmyard animals. There are also many other attractions for children at the Umberslade Children's Farm quad bikes, such as quad bikes, demonstrations and seasonal events. Umberslade Children's Farm

Butts Lane, Tanworth in Arden

Birmingham, B94 5AE Tel: +44 (0)1564 742251

Hours: March to September, daily - 10:00 to 17:00 Admission Charged Umberslade Children's Farm is a popular attraction for children in the Solihull area of Birmingham and features tractor rides, pony rides, playground areas for children, a café, a shop and unusual ferret racing. Ash End House Children's Farm

Middleton Lane, Middleton, Tamworth

Birmingham, B78 2BL Tel: +44 (0)121 329 3240

Hours: open daily - 10:00 to 17:00 (closes earlier in the winter) Ash End House Children's Farm is located in the Tamworth area of Birmingham and attractions include newly-hatched chicks, pony rides, traditional craft demonstrations and farmyard animals. Paintball Park

32 Regents Place

Birmingham, B1 3NJ Tel: +44 (0)121 236 0022

Hours: open daily, call for exact hours

Admission Charged Paintball Park is situated in central Birmingham and covers more than 80 hectares / 200 acres of woodland and scenic countryside. This exciting action game is popular with older children in this area of Birmingham. The Combat Game

61 Blackstitch Lane, Redditch

Birmingham, B97 5TE Tel: +44 (0)1527 401434

Hours:  open daily, call for exact hours