Easter days out on a budget

Easter days out on a budget

We’ve put together some egg-cellent ideas for Easter fun going on around the West Midlands, taking the stress out of the holidays with free and budget friendly activities.

Activities 

Free Easter Holiday Fun at Resorts World

Looking for free Easter activities? Head to Resorts World Birmingham! On 14th–15th & 21st–23rd April, kids can meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy arts and crafts, play games, and dance at a lively disco. Plus, interactive experiences keep little ones entertained while parents relax. Best of all, it’s completely free.

For more information visit Resorts Worlds website

Hop on either our X1 and X12 services to get you there.

Touchwood, Solihull

Experience the Magic of Snow White’s Kindness Cottage

This Easter from 12th–27th April, Touchwood Solihull invites families to Snow White's Kindness Cottage! Meet Snow White and her woodland friends, craft friendship bracelets, add to the Blossom Tree Art Display, and follow the Kindness Trail to spread joy.

Tickets start at £2.50, with all proceeds benefiting Little Hearts Matter

For more information visit Touchwood Solihull's website

Hop on any of the following services to get you there, 5, 4, 4A, 6, X2, 49, 72, 73, 76, X12

Bullring Birmingham

Egg-citing Easter Fun at Treetop Golf

Take on the Easter Trail, hunt for hidden surprises, and be in with a chance to win a £250 gift voucher. On select days (12–3 pm), enjoy free face painting, and don’t miss the limited-edition Easter Shake – the perfect treat after a round of adventure golf.

For more information, visit the Bullrings website.

Meet PAW Patrol’s Marshall at The Entertainer

The Entertainer is bringing the excitement with a special Paw Patrol appearance! Meet Marshall, enjoy free face painting, and take home a fun activity sheet.

For more information visit the Bullrings website

Hop on any of our Birmingham City Centre services 

Merry Hill

Easter EGGstravaganza - Saturday 12th April 

Enjoy live performances, giveaways, and family-friendly surprises.

Artisan Market - Sunday 13th April 

Browse fantastic local traders and discover unique finds.

Meet Bluey at The Works – 12th April

Join Bluey for a fun-filled adventure the whole family will love.

Lush Easter Workshops – 14th–18th April

Get creative and make your own bath bomb!

For more information visit Merry Hills website.

Hop on our 8 or  X10 services to get you there.

Dudley Canal and Caverns

Time Travel Rescue, 12th – 27th April

This Easter, hop aboard a boat-turned-time-machine to save lost explorers! Solve puzzles, make fossils, dig for dinos, and enjoy a fun, educational adventure for all ages.

For more information visit Dudley Canal Trust website

Hop on our 11 or 11A service to get you there.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

The White Rabbit’s Botanical Trail,  12th - 27th April

Follow the clues, explore beautiful gardens, and uncover Wonderland surprises on this magical Easter trail.

Alice in Easterland, 17th - 20th April 

Step into Wonderland with live shows, crafts, and games inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic tale.

Gardens Art Club: Alice's Botanical Hats, 17th - 20th April

Get creative and design your own Wonderland-inspired hat, then join a whimsical garden parade!

For more details, visit the Birmingham Botanical Gardens website. ​

Hop on any of the following 23 or 24 services to get you there.

Thinktank Science Museum

Wild Wonders, 14th - 25th April 

Explore amazing animal adaptations and how they inspire human inventions in this fun, interactive show. Included with admission.

​LEGO Creature Workshop, 14th - 25th April

Build, program, and customise your own creature using LEGO WeDo kits! For ages 6+, with one adult per child.

For more information on what's on at the Thinktank visit their website.

Hop on any of our Birmingham City Centre services to get you there.

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens

Easter Egg Trail, 12th - 27th April

Follow clues to find hidden bunny families and earn a sweet prize! Perfect for ages 2–9. No booking needed.

Easter Craft makes session

Kids can create a nest with a chick, decorate an egg cup, and design a hanging egg. Includes trail leaflet, crème egg prize & garden access.

Easter Minibeast Adventure

For ages 3–12, enjoy pond dipping, minibeast hunting & frog games. Under 2s go free.

Easter Clay & Play Workshop

Kids aged 3–9 can craft bunnies, hedgehogs & more with clay, plus enjoy a nature game. Under 2s go free. Family tickets available.

For more information on all the activities available visit Castle Bromwich gardens website. 

Hop on the X12, X13, 71 or 94 service to get you there.

Popworld Solihull, Little Ravers: Easter 

A family-friendly dance party for kids aged 2–12! Enjoy live DJ sets, a UV-lit dancefloor, Easter crafts, and free squash for the little ones. Tickets available for adults and kids.

For more information visit Design My Nights website.

Hop on any of the following services to get you there, 5, 4, 4A, 6, X2, 49, 72, 73, 76, X12

Easter Fun at The Swan, Yardley

This Easter, join the fun at Swan Centre Yardley! From a funky chicken dance-off to a pirate treasure hunt, there's a new challenge every day. Don’t miss the Easter Art Challenge for a chance to win a £50 gift card! Egg rolling, obstacle courses, and more – it’s an Easter adventure for all!

For more information visit The Swans website

Hop on any of the following services 60, X1, X2, 11A, 11S, 11C to get you there

Arts Club: Egg-cellent Easter Crafts at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square

Get creative this Easter at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery! Kids can craft felt Easter eggs and make their own egg baskets. Tickets are £3.50 per child (£3 for members), with adults joining for free. Under 3s can attend for free, but the activity is for older children.

For more information visit, visit Birmingham's website.

Hop on any of our Birmingham City Centre services 

Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street

Hop into Art: Paint Your Own Easter Bunny 

Join artist Shannon Ward for a fun painting session where kids can learn techniques and colour mixing while creating their own bunny masterpiece. Add a fluffy pompom tail for a playful finish! Finished paintings can be taken home, with extra paper provided for more fun.

For more information visit, visit Birmingham's website.

Hoppy Creations: Make Your Own Easter Sock Bunny

Kids can create their own bunny friends using a simple no-sew technique, with fluffy pom-pom tails and felt and card accessories. A fun, creative activity for all skill levels.

For more information visit, visit Birmingham's website

Hop on any of the following 2, 3, 4, X5, 6, 6A, 9, 15, 15A, 16, 63, 711, services to get you there.  .

Libraries 

Don't forget about your local libraries, nestled in the community offering fabulous free fun for children of all ages.

Birmingham Libraries

Dudley Libraries

Sandwell Libraries

Solihull Libraries

Wolverhampton Libraries

Food 

Enjoy some cracking food around the West Midlands during the Easter holidays at prices that’ll make it taste even better and are sure to make your Easter hip-hop happy.

Asda Café- Kids’ eat for £1 all day, every day with no adult spend.

Morrisons Café- Spend £5 and your kids’ meals are free all day, every day.

Sainsbury’s Café - Kids’ eat for just £1 at Sainsbury’s Café when you purchase an adult hot main meal.

Beefeater - With every adult meal purchase, kids’ can have unlimited breakfast for FREE. If you have a little more to spend, you can grab a kids meal for only £6.99

Bella Italia- Kids eat for £1 with any adult main. The offer is valid 4 - 6pm Sun-Weds.

TGI Fridays - Kids eat free at TGI Fridays every day including Easter when you buy an adult main. You'll need to be a Stripes Rewards member (TGI's free loyalty scheme) to claim.

The Real Greek- Kids eat FREE every Sunday for every £15 spent by an adult.

YO SUSHI - One free kids bento box with a paying adult (Monday - Friday). Minimum spend £15. Max 3 free kids meals per booking.

Bills - Up to two kids can eat free all day from Monday 7th April – Friday 25th April (excluding Saturday & Sunday), when one adult orders any main dish (breakfast, lunch or dinner)

Brewers Fayre - FREE kids’ breakfast for every adult breakfast you purchase! And it’s not just one child…but if you have 2 children under 16 – they can both eat for FREE.

Ikea - Children can enjoy meals starting at just 95p.

Burger King - Order a qualifying Adult meal via the app and claim a free King Jnr. Meal.

Harvester - Kids eat for £1 with a purchase of an adult main.

Las Iguanas - Get the Las Iguanas app and enjoy complimentary meals for children under 12 each time you dine. An adult main course purchase is required. The kids' meal offer includes a main dish, two sides, and a dessert.

Rediscover the West Midlands and take advantage of our great attraction offers when you travel by bus.

That’s all for Easter, yolks! Don't forget to plan your journey with National Express Bus during the Easter holidays click here.