Top West Midlands Outdoor Activities - page 2

Make the most of your time in Stratford-upon-Avon with this engaging 60 minute guided walk. It’s the perfect way to experience the essence of the town—its Shakespearean legacy, historic architecture, and captivating stories—without feeling rushed. Stratford-upon-Avon is a place where history feels alive. Charming half-timbered buildings seem to whisper stories from centuries past, while the picturesque riverside and historic streets create an authentic glimpse of England’s heritage. As you stroll past boutique shops and quaint cafés, you’ll discover Stratford’s deep literary connections, most famously linked to William Shakespeare. In just one hour, you’ll experience Stratford’s literary magic, riverside charm, and beautiful historic architecture—enough to inspire you to return and explore the town’s stories in greater depth. Whether you’re a literature enthusiast or a curious traveller, this walk ensures you won’t miss Stratford’s highlights. Wheelchair friendly. Dogs welcome.

A tour which takes a gentle walk in the leafy suburbs of Edgbaston, which presents the influence of the British Quaker and African American Civil Rights leaders who resided in Edgbaston, Birmingham in the 18th Century. Ida B Wells - African American, investigative journalist and campaigner for the abolishment of lynching George and Richard Cadbury chocolate manufacturers and the reliance of coca harvested by enslaved Africans to boost their economic might. Joseph Sturge - Birmingham based Industrialist who founded The British and Foreign Ant-Slavery Society

In Zombie Scavengers of Coventry, players will use an app to try to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll do so by finding survival objects around the city, in any order you'd like, to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Use strategy to try and find as many items as possible in order to survive. Your survival team will be able to see the score on the app's rankings compared to teams across the country. You'll have a remote host via chat in case you need anything. Let's survive in Coventry today!

The Hole Escape Room is a fully immersive, state-of-the-art escape room experience, where you get to do the time without committing the crime! An adrenaline filled puzzle-based game set in a dark prison cell, known as The Hole. It’s guaranteed to test your wits as you work together to outsmart The Hole and escape, making your way to freedom. THE STORY You’re serving time behind bars, but have become tired of your sentence, you are clever, quick-witted and a notorious escape specialist. You have gained a reputation amongst Prison Officers for being difficult to detain, committing numerous escape attempts from your prison cell. Now the Governor has had enough. The transfer papers have been signed and you’re heading to the darkness; you’re heading to The Hole. The Hole is a specially designed prison cell, steel reinforced walls, electronic doors, and pitch black, The Hole is deemed inescapable. Once locked inside, escape is no longer an option.

Come and Uncover Birminghams Beautiful, Inspiring, Unknown and Ever-Changing Street Art. We’ll take you on a 5km walk (2 hours) or run (1.5 hours) to the most striking murals - with even better stories behind them. Drawing on History from around the World, we specifically look at Birmingham’s scene and the Home-Grown Artists behind it.

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for the items. Once you've found the object, you'll send a photo in to score points. Along the way, you will perform challenges for even more points. You'll have 13 categories of objects you can find in this city walk, with each object varying in points depending on the difficulty. Don't worry, you won't be alone. You'll have a remote guide that will be texting you during your game if you need help or have a question. They will also encourage you and give you hints along the way! The objective of the game is to have fun, rank #1 on the leaderboard, and try to get as many points as possible by finding all of the objects!

Discover Birmingham in a unique way with this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour. Navigate through the city as you solve riddles, decipher anagrams, and uncover intriguing facts about landmarks like St. Philip's Cathedral and the Birmingham Museum. This engaging adventure allows for flexible exploration, making it ideal for families, friends, or couples. With no time limits and an app to guide you, enjoy learning about Birmingham's rich history and cultural connections at your own pace, while creating unforgettable memories.

'The Hunt Dudley' is the latest craze in the heart of Dudley. It's a perfect activity for those who thrive on strategy and action. Divide your group into teams, the criminals and the police officers. As the clock ticks, the chase is on! It's a game of stealth and pursuit, demanding teams to outmaneuver and outpace each other. This is the ultimate test of wits and agility. The criminals mission is to find and unlock hidden safes throughout the city center. The police receive updates on the criminals locations and try to catch the criminals. Get ready for an adrenaline rush, ‘The Hunt’ has begun! This thrilling game is a perfect activity in Dudley to play with your friends, family or coworkers.

In Zombie Scavengers of Wolverhampton, players will use an app to try to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll do so by finding survival objects around the city, in any order you'd like, to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Use strategy to try and find as many items as possible in order to survive. Your survival team will be able to see the score on the app's rankings compared to teams across the country. You'll have a remote host via chat in case you need anything. Let's survive in Wolverhampton today!

Use our app to explore Dudley in this fun scavenger hunt! Use the app to find things around the city in any order you'd like, take photos, and collect points. You can also complete challenges for points. Take a look at the rankings to see how your score compares at any point! All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore in Dudley.

Discover Coventry from a different perspective on sightseeing and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English!

Zombie Scavengers tests your ability to survive after a Zombie Apocalypse. The game leads you through the city, where you will have 60 minutes to collect survival items for your colony. The Setting: Small colonies of the living are doing all they can to survive. You and your team have been tasked with scavenging for survival supplies for your colony. You’ll only have 60 minutes to figure out which items you'll need and find as many items on the list as you can. Your Mission: With 1 hour and your team of up to 10 people, you will use your smartphone to search the area for much needed food, supplies, and shelter. Along the way, you will be asked to do some challenges or answer some trivia questions. The goal is to score at least 4000 points in 1 hour in order to survive the zombie apocalypse! PS. Our game is family friendly, no actual zombies are involved in the scavenger hunt.

Explore the historic trails and laneways of Stratford's town center as you search for the lost cast of a play. It is September 1769, and the final cast list for the series of plays has been stolen. Without it the playwright will be without a company of actors. Do YOU have what it takes to track them down? All adventures are designed to be played in teams of 2 - 5 people and are priced per group. You and your team work together to solve a series of clues & puzzles hidden around town using our App on your phone. The Adventure will guide you around your destination to local icons as well as the hidden gems that even the locals might not know about! Unless indicated above, you may start your adventure on any day at any time (playing in daylight is recommended). There is no time limit to finish - race the leaderboard, or just slow down and enjoy - either way you can take advantage of the built-in breaks where the clock stops so you can enjoy where you are!

Learn about the legend of Lady Godiva on this small-group walking tour of Coventry’s Cathedral Quarter on this small-group guided walking tour. Along the way, hear how the dissolution of the Monasteries led to the loss of St. Mary’s Priory and Cathedral, the role Coventry was supposed to play in the infamous Gunpowder Plot, and the curious history of Coventry Castle.

Turn Stratford-upon-Avon’s charming streets into an interactive treasure hunt on this self-guided challenge that blends local history with escape-room-style fun. Follow the trail of clues to solve the case of Shakespeare’s missing golden quill, uncover Stratford’s hidden gems, and enjoy a few surprising twists as you unravel the mystery at your own pace.

This walk has been designed by the owner of Wales Outdoors to take in the best of the Wye Valley in the Symmonds Yat area. From the start at the wonderful village store we regularly take in wonderful places of interest such as the viewpoint from Symmonds Yat Rock that looks down upon the almost unbelievable Huntsham Oxbow. The woodland is mostly ours as we are, mostly, off the beaten track throughout. This is a skilfully designed day with plenty of interest for the young and the young at heart alike :)

Turning the streets of Birmingham into an adventure playground! Get a unique perspective of the city on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt with an escape room twist. It's the best way to see the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail, find clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges, earning points along the way. Discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts, and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your quest when you want and go at your own pace, stopping for breaks. It's an ideal activity for couples, families, and groups of friends. Will you conquer the quest?

It's here, it's Queer. It's Birminghams only Pride History Tour. Step back in time with us, as we’ll tell you the story of how Birmingham’s Gay Village came to be. It’s a fabulous tale…but one of exclusion, acceptance and uncertainty. Starting in 1969, just 2 years after the decriminalisation of homosexuality, we’ll start at the original Nightingale Club Site. We’ll take you on a 5km walk (2 hours) or run (1.5 hours) through the most influential venues and moments from our cities LGBTQ+ scene. Drawing on Pride History from around the World, we specifically look at Birmingham’s journey to becoming one of the UK's most thriving scenes. We’ll also spin around Smithfield’s, home of Birmingham Pride, before finishing our story with a look ahead to a future of increased uncertainty for the survival of the village itself. You’ll leave not only with a sense of pride in our glorious gay village, but you’ll know what jugs, rhinos and foxes have got to do with it all!

Turning the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon into an adventure playground! Get a unique perspective of this historical market town and Shakespeare's birthplace on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt with an escape room twist. It's the best way to see the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail, find clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges, earning points along the way. Discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts, and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your quest when you want and go at your own pace, stopping for breaks. It's an ideal activity for couples, families, and groups of friends. Will you conquer the quest?

Explore the highlights of Birmingham and exercise at the same time with this guided running tour. Covering around 7.4 miles (12 kilometers), the tour is a great way to get your bearings of the city. Along the way, hear entertaining stories about Birmingham sights, and check off lots of key landmarks, including the Roundhouse Birmingham, Centenary Square, and Victoria Square.

Your adventure begins at the grand hotel Birmingham, where you'll rendezvous with your knowledgeable guide. Delve into the heart of the city as you meander through its streets, pausing first at the Roundhouse Birmingham, nestled along the canals. From there, immerse yourself in the splendor of Centenary Square, where architectural marvels like the Birmingham Library and The Hall of Memory stand as testaments to the city's resilience and innovation. Journey into the historic Jewellery Quarter, where Victorian cemeteries and charming residential apartments hold secrets of a bygone era. Continue your exploration in Digbeth, a vibrant hub celebrated for its independent shops and dynamic street art, showcasing Birmingham's contemporary flair. Traverse through Gay Village pulsating with cultural significance and vibrant energy, before encountering iconic landmarks like The Bull, Victoria Square, and The Mailbox, each weaving their own tale of history and charm.

Zombie Scavengers in Worcester challenges your team to survive a zombie apocalypse! The game instructs you to find a variety of items to survive the apocalypse anywhere in the city you'd like via an app. Get points for finding survival items (in any order you want) and participating in exciting zombie themed tasks. Plan your survival adventure carefully in order to get the most points to survive! A remote host will be following along (virtually) and help if you need it via chat. Come survive with us in Worcester today!

Get to know Coventry better while having fun with your friends or family on a private scavenger hunt around the city. Follow the prompts via an app to locate clues, perform challenges, and solve puzzles. Claim your place on the leaderboard for bragging rights. Get access to a remote host who can provide help if you need. A fun activity for locals and visitors to Coventry alike.

Step into the thrilling world of axe throwing at The Axe Factor, where 18 unique games await your skills. This hour long session features state of the art Champ Throw technology for seamless scoring and non-stop entertainment. With a private lane just for your group of up to 8 players, you’ll enjoy personalized guidance from a WATL certified coach. Whether you’re honing your technique or competing with friends, this is a fantastic way to escape the heat and enjoy bottomless drinks while aiming for the bullseye.