Enjoy some chocolatey fun this Easter half term!

Enjoy some chocolatey fun this Easter half term! 

School’s out soon so get ready for the little ones to dip in all that chocolate! Whether or not you’ve planned your Easter half term, we’re sure these top hot spots are a must visit. Spring is in the air, so why not take advantage and explore the great British outdoors? 

The West Midlands has so much to offer, grab your chocolate and take a look at our recommendations below! 

Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve

Spring is here, so why not explore Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve? Enjoy a relaxing stroll in the park, or how about a picnic and delve into the astonishing wildlife right at our doorstep? 

Experience the natural play trail by making dens, or discovering secret paths and a mud kitchen - perfect for the little ones to be occupied! 

With plenty of species making a return this season, there’s lots to discover. Plan your adventure here.

Cannon Hill Park Story Trail

Looking for something to do with the kids? Get them involved with the Story Trail! There’s one out of 12 story trails across the country to explore, so check out the Cannon Hill Park Story Trail. 

Follow the story trail about unicorns and monsters in the local park, as you can immerse yourself in this interactive adventure whilst supporting your kids in literacy and language development.

Download the digital story trail here.

Visit these egg-citing attractions across the West Midlands

You can satisfy your sweet tooth craving by visiting chocolate-ty heaven at Cadbury World or enjoy a scientific adventure at ThinkTank! You can even travel back in time to explore the Black Country Living Museum and finally, for some calligraphy loving fun you cannot go wrong with visiting the Pen Museum. 

Cadbury World

Make it an egg-cellent Easter to remember by treating your sweet tooth and delve into a world of chocolatey fun! With plenty of indoor activities don’t forget to visit The World’s biggest Cadbury Shop in the heart of Bournville. 

Uncover the history of how Cadbury chocolate is made and test your own chocolate making skills by having a go at chocolate tempering. Watch talented chocolatiers in action as they create and decorate handmade chocolate gifts and add your favourite treats to a pot of warm liquid Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate! 

Next you can delve into the history of the cocoa bean in the Aztec jungle, before enjoying a ride on the magical Cadabra ride and visiting the exclusive 4D Chocolate Adventure zone, complete with motion seats!

 Finally, why not join Freddo for an egg-citing chocolatey adventure in his live show this Easter? Get ready to sing your heart out and dance with Freddo the famous frog in a show filled with fun and laughter! Check out Freddo’s Easter Egg-Stravaganza only between Saturday 2nd April until Sunday 24th April 2022. 

Don’t forget we have an exclusive offer where you can get 20% off if you travel by bus.

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Looking for a fun and scientific experiment? Explore the award winning Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum where you can discover the most profound space, figure out how specialist's perform life-saving surgery and turn back the clock to Birmingham's industrial past.

You can experience the wonders of the universe in their 4K Planetarium, fly through the galaxy and explore the night sky. It doesn’t stop there, discover the giant-sized exhibits in the Science Garden, and explore their very own MiniBrum, a spectacular mini city! 

Book your family fun-packed day out at Thinktank with lots of interactive scientific activities to get involved with where you can get 50% off your ticket if you travel with us by bus! 

Pen Museum

Discover the Pen Museum, where you can see the extraordinary evolution of steel pen nibs during the Victorian era in the heart of Birmingham.

There’s plenty to look forward to with a little something for everyone to enjoy including writing with a quill and ink to using typewriters and even making your own nib using the same machines once operated by female workers in the 19th century! 

With plenty to discover, book your trip to the Pen Museum today with us today to get 30% off your ticket. 

*Subject to volunteer availability.

Black Country Living Museum

Visit the most extraordinary open-air museum in the UK, the Black Country Living Museum. Explore the history behind the Black Country, where you’ll see the original period shops and houses and even meet some fantastic historic characters who will tell you tales of the region’s industrial past.

Enjoy a Cracking Easter at the Black Country Living Museum as they’re busy preparing their Easter Fete! 

You can explore the family trail, filled with egg-citing activities from egg-dyeing to pudding making! The fun doesn’t stop there, why not check out the Easter Fete where you can get involved with some good old street games and even skittle alley. Afterwards, you can wind down and enjoy a tasty hot cross bun from the cake shop, or their famous Hobbs and Son’s fish and chips. It’s egg-cellent! 

Sounds too good to be true? Don’t miss out on this egg-citing adventure only at the Black Country Living Museum where you can get a cracking deal with 25% off admission when you travel by bus!

So now you’re sorted for a fun filled Easter break, you must be wondering how to get these egg-tastic places? Check out our Journey Planner which will do all the hard work for you! 

Don’t forget you can take advantage of our Family Group Saver for just £7, wherever you travel with us, be sure to tag us in our social channels.