Free days out in warwickshire, west midlands areas

kacy75

Im a childminder and will have lots of childreno ver the summer. I like to take the children to lots of places as if their happy so am I. As you can imagine this can get very expensive so I make up packed lunches etc. But there is still extra money needed for icecreams, cool drinks and entrance prices. Can anyone suggest some cheap and cheerful days out that wont break the bank. Free is even better.
Thanks Kacy

buxtonrabbitgreen

have you tried snibson discovery park. I think junction 11 M42. We have been loads of times. Suits kids from 3 to about 15, with plenty to do all day and it is cheap. I think last time we went i was about £12 for 4

MrSmartprice

Museum of British Road Transport is a must. There are hundreds of vehicles from the year dot to present day. Thrust2 is there, and also ThrustSSC, which includes a simulator ride across the desert at 700mph. There is a good World War 2 section too, including getting to sit in an air raid shelter during a raid.:o

It is right in the centre of Coventry, and it is absolutely FREE:j

Sazere

What about Kingsbury Water Park, just off M42 J9!

http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/web/corporate/pages.nsf/0/d33fc76c03246e3580256b740045c34b?OpenDocument

Has organised activities throughout summer hols, or you can hire equipment for pond dipping, etc.

There are two playgrounds, cycle tracks, tea rooms, etc.

kacy75

Funny just visited there yesterday before reading your message! (kingsbury)

Sazere

Kids swim 4 free - Birmingham Area

http://www.travelwm.co.uk/events/ptv/swim4free.asp

The free swimming entitlement is valid from the 17 July 1 2004 until 31 August 2005 (Website has last years dates on it but appears to be available this year as well)

• Parents/Guardians must be paying Council Tax to Birmingham City Council or have children attending Birmingham LEA Schools to qualify for this entitlement

• Children must be over four and under sixteen years of age (Children under four automatically receive free swimming entitlement)

• All the relevant sections of the Leisure Card application form must be filled in and a photograph of the child taken at the time of registration for identification purposes. (Not reproduced on the card)

• The Leisure Card and free swimming is only valid at Birmingham City Council swimming pools and Leisure Centres, for details of your nearest centre please call 0121 303 1111 or visit https://www.birmingham.gov.uk

• A valid Leisure Card must be produced at reception in order to gain free entry to the swimming pool, otherwise normal charges will apply

• Free swimming at Birmingham City Council swimming pools is subject to availability and is only available during general swimming sessions.
Please contact your nearest pool for more details