Things to do West Midlands Easter holidays 2025

School Easter holidays are approaching, so it’s time for a list of things to do in the West Midlands. Lots of attractions have Easter events taking place this year and others are reopening after a Winter break.

From Easter egg hunts to celebrations of spring, there’s lots to see and do around the West Midlands. If you’re on a budget, check out my post about free things to do in the West Midlands as well.

This post covers things to do in the West Midlands County area only. If you are looking for Easter days out in nearby counties, please see below:

• Herefordshire
• Shropshire
• Staffordshire
• Warwickshire
• Worcestershire

Black Country Living Museum

Enjoy traditional family activities at the Black Country Living Museum this Easter holiday. Crafts include flower pressing and paper crafts. See how long you can keep the hoop and stick rolling or try the Easter delights at the bakery. The museum’s usual favourites will be open as usual including the 1940a to 60s town, industrial quarter, infant welfare centre and 1950s fairground. All full priced admission tickets entitle you to visit again this year.

Dates: 12th to 27th April 2025.

Website: Black Country Living Museum

Review:  Tips for a family day out at the Black Country Living Museum – Plutonium Sox.

Cadbury World

Mr Cadbury Parrot’s Easter Extravaganza stage show comes to Cadbury World this school holiday. Help him and is co-presenter to search for the missing mini-eggs. There will be clues along the way and plenty of audience participation. Other Easter activities include an Easter bonnet parade and egg hunt each day of the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Dates: 5th to 27th April 2025.

Website: Cadbury World.

Review: Plutonium Sox review of a family day out at Cadbury World.

Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust

Visitors to the Canal and Tunnel Trust will set off on a race through time this Easter. Board a floating time machine and take a journey to 420 million years ago to enjoy a fossil and dinosaur hunt. Help the time travellers to find missing explorers before it’s too late. Enjoy a light and sound show, float through dinosaur basin and solve puzzles as you race against time. The adventure will continue in the dino lab back on land.

Dates: 12th to 27th April 2025.

Website: Canal and Tunnel Trust 

Legoland Discovery Centre

There doesn’t seem to be a specific event happening at the Legoland Discovery Centre for West Midlands Easter holidays 2025. However, visitors booking a standard play session can enjoy the ultimate indoor Lego experience.

Create a masterpiece at a build station, check out the mini Midlands, have fun in soft play and take advantage of the 4D cinema and two rides. If you decide to visit the National Sea Life Centre or Cadbury World as well, you can buy a combined ticket online to save money.

Website: Legoland Discovery Centre

National Sea Life Centre West Midlands Easter holidays 2025

Head off on an Animal Crossing: New Horizons adventure at the National Sea Life Centre this Easter. Explore the Sea Life Islands and meet residents and characters. Discover the sea creatures and dig to find ancestors of today’s marine life, as you search for Gulliver who has washed up on the island’s beach. There’s a meet and greet with Tom Nook and Isabella.

Dates: 12th April to 5th May 2025.

Website: National Sea Life Centre.

Review: Plutonium Sox National Sea Life Centre mermaids and pirates event review.

Selly Manor Museum

Enjoy an Easter Egg hunt at Selly Manor this school holiday. Put Humpty Dumpty back together, explore the deep dark wood and search for giant eggs around the house. Head to the medieval hall for Easter crafts and a spring discovery station.

Dates: 14th to 23rd April 2025.

Website: Selly Manor.

Other ideas for the school holidays

Here are a few more ideas for things to do while the children are off school:

• Take a road trip from the West Midlands to Scotland
• Plan a party
• See a show at your local theatre
• Have an afternoon tea