Indoor activities for kids on rainy days in Birmingham

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Birmingham offers an array of indoor family activities for rainy days, from Star City’s laser tag and games to Cadbury World’s chocolatey delights. Attractions like Rock Up Birmingham provide climbing challenges, while educational experiences can be found at Thinktank Science Museum. Nearby, the Butterfly Farm and Splash Landings offer immersive nature and water-based fun, respectively. For movie fans, local cinemas provide a dry escape, and thrill-seekers can visit the Bear Grylls Adventure. All these and more ensure kids and adults alike have ample entertainment, regardless of the weather.

50 cheap things to do in Birmingham

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  50 Cheap & Free Things To Do in Birmingham (2026) Updated for 2026 with current pricing, seasonal events and family-friendly ideas across Birmingham. I am always on the hunt for things to do in the Midlands which don’t cost the earth and keep the kids busy. Arlo is growing up, so I can’t use … Read more

50 Ways to Save Money on Summer Days Out With Kids (Without Missing the Fun)

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We’ve all been there. You fork out for a big day out – tickets, parking, snacks, something that barely passes for lunch, and then spend most of the day queuing, overheating, and trying not to snap at your own child in public. You get home thinking you’ll have a few quiet days in… then your … Read more

Start-Rite Rhino Warrior Review: Have They Survived a Busy School Term?

This post is written in collaboration with Start-Rite. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, Arlo chose the Start-Rite Rhino Warrior shoes ready for Year 5. After wearing Start-Rite shoes for the last few years, we already had high expectations, but I was interested to see how this particular … Read more

The Three Stages of Relapse: How to Recognize and Address Emotional and Mental Warning Signs

Relapse is almost never an event. It’s a slow burn that occurs over time. In reality, the majority of people struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) contending with a return to use experience weeks or even months of warning signs before actually doing so. Developer of the CENAPS model Terence Gorski illustrates this process and … Read more