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Indoor Things to Do in Birmingham
British weather doesn't do refunds — but a rainy day in Birmingham doesn't have to be a write-off. These attractions have indoor or all-weather areas, so the day stays fun whatever the sky does.
Aquariums
0.4 mi from Birmingham
National Sea Life Centre
The National Sea Life Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon is an aquarium where you can walk through the UK's only 360° ocean tunnel, surrounded by sharks, rays and a giant turtle. You'll...
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Museums & Galleries
16.5 mi from Birmingham
Museum of Cannock Chase
The Museum of Cannock Chase sits on the edge of the Hednesford Hills Nature Reserve, on the site of the former Valley Colliery. Inside you'll find a Cannock Chase Gallery, an Inter...
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Theme Parks
0.5 mi from Birmingham
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Birmingham is an indoor attraction built around LEGO play, with build stations, a 4D cinema, two rides and a LEGO City soft play area. A highlight is t...
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24.3 mi from Birmingham
National Forest Adventure Farm
National Forest Adventure Farm is a family-run attraction near Burton upon Trent that began as a maize maze and funfield in 2004 and has grown into an events-based day out. Through...
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Water Parks
14.9 mi from Birmingham
Aztec Aquaglide Aqua Park
Aztec Aquaglide Aqua Park is a floating inflatable water park on a lake at Upton Warren, near Bromsgrove, featuring climbing towers, trampolines, balance bars and slides, with a de...
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17.3 mi from Birmingham
The Wave
The Wave is an indoor waterpark in the heart of Coventry, built around six slides such as The Crestar, The Cascade and The Rapids, alongside a Wave Pool, Lazy River and The Reef sp...
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Zoos & Wildlife
10 mi from Birmingham
Attwell Farm Park
Attwell Farm Park is a family-run farm attraction near Beoley, Bromsgrove, offering hands-on encounters with over 80 animal species alongside a Bug Barn housing more than 40 exotic...
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Where to stay near Birmingham
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Birmingham guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Birmingham?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and Newman Brothers Coffin Furniture Factory — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
Not booked yet? See the best places to stay in Birmingham.