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Welcome to our Brummie Mummies section, bringing you the best ideas for things to do with the family. We have lots of top tips and handy guides for mums and dads with children of all ages. Follow our Brummie Mummies Facebook page to be the first in the know about new things to do and listen to our Brummie Mummies Podcast on Apple and Spotify

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Stratford-upon-Avon's Cornish Bakery - in pictures
Days Out
Take a look at the pistachio loaded croissants here
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I had a bakery lunch in a riverside Midland town and felt like I was at the seaside
Days Out
I've also found a new favourite sweet treat that rivals Dubai chocolate
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The one piece of parenting advice that 'trumps everything you’ve ever been told'
Birmingham podcasts
Listen to parenting expert Heidi Skudder on the Brummie Mummies Podcast
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The UK's first PAW Patrol Land to open at major theme park
Days Out
The immersive Adventure Bay will feature four rides, play areas, character meet and greets, a cafe, shop and even themed accommodation
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The 'completely unique' attraction named 'the best' just half an hour from Birmingham
Things to do in the Black Country
This open air museum is known for its traditional fish and chips and its links to Peaky Blinders
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New festival coming to Birmingham for May Bank Holiday - with circus, live music and food & drink
May Bank Holiday
The family-friendly festival is new to Birmingham for 2025 - and kids go free
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We visited Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to see what was inside
Days Out
Join us for a look around William Shakespeare's family home and his former mansion New Place in the picturesque riverside town
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Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon in pictures
Days Out
Take a look around Shakespeare's Birthplace, New Place and Anne Hathaway's Cottage
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I found the 'best alternative' to Cadbury Crème Eggs and it was cheaper
Easter
I taste-tested Aldi and M&S alternatives to Cadbury's Creme Egg and found a winner
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The beautiful beach just two-and-a-half hours from Birmingham you'll recognise from Doctor Who
Holidays
You may have spotted the Tardis popping up on the coastline above this award-winning sandy beach
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The family farm visited by 'hundreds' of spectacular wild animals
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It costs just £7 for kids to visit and there's a cafe, picnic area and gift shop
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The 'most oversubscribed' primary schools in Birmingham
Schools in Birmingham
Some of Birmingham's most popular schools only have space for just over a third of all first choice applicants
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The 'tranquil' beach with nearby stepping stone castle less than three hours from Birmingham
beaches
Dogs are welcome all year round on this picturesque beach
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I found a budget crisp multipack 'just as good as Walkers' and £1.15 cheaper
Supermarkets
After trying ready salted crisps from Tesco, Aldi, M&S, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda, I found there was only one that was anywhere near as good as Walkers - and it was less than half the price
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The four first aid techniques every parent should know
Birmingham podcasts
We talk to Nicole Barnard from Daisy First Aid on the Brummie Mummies Podcast where she also shares what you need in your first aid kit and the three things you need to teach your child in case of an emergency
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Hodgehill Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Deli - in pictures
Days Out
The garden centre is on the Birmingham Road, in between Hagley and Kidderminster, and has a large free car park
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The little Birmingham zoo you probably never think about that costs just £4.40 for kids
Things To Do In Birmingham
There's a Monkey Jungle play area, an eco garden, a sculpture trail, a soft play space and a cafe
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The 'pretty' garden centre café where you can get a local, homemade lunch for just £7
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Even the dog is welcome at this friendly café near Kidderminster
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Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park - in pictures
Things To Do In Birmingham
Just three miles from Birmingham City Centre, you can take your child for less than a fiver
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The seaside town with an ancient castle on the beach less than three hours from Birmingham
Holidays
This Blue Flag beach is known as the 'Pearl of Wales' and can be reached by direct train from Birmingham
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The Birmingham garden centre cafe that turns into a live music venue in the evenings
Things To Do In Birmingham
With fairy lights, homecooked food and a little children's play area, this hidden Kings Heath 'gem' hosts local and touring bands for 'late night boogies'
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The free adventure play lake attraction with everything you need to 'feel like you're on holiday'
Days Out
There's an adventure playground with water features, towers and bridges, an adventure trail, picnic and barbecue areas - just over an hour from Birmingham
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I found a 'moreish alternative' to Weetabix that's £1.40 cheaper per box
Supermarkets
I bought big yellow boxes of cereal from Aldi, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons and M&S (which was orange) to see how they compared to the original Weetabix
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Easter egg hunts around Birmingham to enjoy during the 2025 school holidays
Easter
Trails and hunts taking place in National Trust gardens such as Baddesley Clinton, Packwood House, Hanbury Hall and Croome together with attractions like Statfold Country Park, Hockerhill Adventure Barn and Chasewater Country Park
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