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Looking for the best National Trust places to visit in the Midlands?

If you're anything like me, you're always looking for new places to explore, so I've rounded up some of my favourite @nationaltrust days out in the Midlands. From grand country houses and beautiful gardens to woodland walks and breathtaking countryside, these are all well worth adding to your list.

I've tried to include properties from across the Midlands, so whether you're planning a family day out, a weekend adventure or simply somewhere new to stretch your legs, hopefully you'll discover somewhere you haven't visited before.

Which National Trust property would you add to the list? Let me know in the comments because I already have plenty of ideas for a Part 2!

Don't forget to save this post for your next day out and share it with someone who's always planning the next adventure.

#NationalTrust taken in Midlands by @smallhousebigtrips

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50 FREE Places to Visit in the Midlands!

Looking for affordable fun? We’ve rounded up 50 amazing FREE places to visit across the Midlands - perfect for families, friends or solo explorers.

From parks and farms to museums, art galleries and nature reserves, this list has something for everyone (a few places have small parking fees, but entry is totally free!).

Tag someone you’d take with you and save this post so you can tick them off one by one!

Follow us for more fun and frugal trip ideas.

Any questions? Drop them in the comments below and I'll get back to you.

#budgetfriendly #savingmoney #familyfun #1000hoursoutside #daysoutuk by @smallhousebigtrips

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Fancy a family trip to the theatre this half term?

If you've got little musical lovers at home, this could be a lovely one to add to your plans!

@catsthemusical is coming to @brumhippodrome for a limited run, bringing the famous musical to life with a whole host of feline characters, spectacular dancing and songs including the iconic Memory.

And I am happy to share there's a family ticket offer to make it a little easier on the purse strings.

The deal: 2 children under 16 go HALF PRICE with every full-paying adult.

Valid for selected performances - Evening performances from Tuesday 27 - Saturday 31 October and both matinee and evening performances from Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 November 2026.

Age guidance: 5+ (no under-3s admitted).

📍 Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham

The offer has limited availability, and some ticket price bands are excluded.

Would your little theatre fans enjoy this one?

📷 Mark Senior taken in Birmingham Hippodrome by @smallhousebigtrips

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6 ways I save money every month.

I've been on a mission lately to save money. So I thought I would share some of my recent finds and things I have been using.

Please do share some of yours in the comments to help others.

60% off fruit and veg on Mondays from your local supermarket if you order through @justeatuk

Use the @firsttableuk app to save 50% off your meal at lots of local restaurants. Choose the restaurant to visit, book your table and you will get 50% off your meal.

Have you used @toogoodtogo.uk app yet? Supermarkets and restaurants who have a surplus of food sell off the surplus at a reduced amount. It's always a surprise bag filled with lots of goodies.

Need some beauty items and some christmas gifts? Every Tuesday @bootsuk do a special £10 offer with over 200 items discounted.

2-4-1 tickets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays via the Meerkat app. You don't even need to be a customer any more.

Have you heard of @showfilmfirst ? Join (for free) and find out about gigs, theatre shows and lots more where you can get access, just paying the admin fee. But sshhh, you can't tell anyone. It is a secret.

Found this helpful? Tell a friend. by @smallhousebigtrips

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AD| One for your Birmingham food list.

If you're trying to find somewhere in Birmingham where everyone can choose something different to eat, @society.brum is worth knowing about. We thought the food was delicious.

There are five independent food kitchens under one roof, alongside a bar serving craft beer, cocktails and more. So whether you're meeting friends for lunch, grabbing something to eat in the city centre with the family or planning after-work drinks, there's plenty to explore.

There's even some events happening including some free art with @tat_vision.

Also love the Art Vend machine which included @ichoosebirmingham merchandise!

📍 Society, One Colmore Square, Birmingham.

Which kitchen would you head to first? Tell us in the comments!

Save this for your next Birmingham food trip and send it to the person you'd go with. taken in Birmingham, United Kingdom by @smallhousebigtrips

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Halloween Events 2026 for families in the Midlands - Part One!

Take a scroll through, and let me know what you're tempted to book. Don't forget to save to find easily next time you need it.

Part Two coming soon. Know of an event not mentioned that needs including in the next guide? Let me know in the comments. taken in Birmingham, United Kingdom by @smallhousebigtrips

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Ad| We had a couple of lovely hours at @oakleysfarmstaffordshire this afternoon.

If you’re in Staffordshire and looking for somewhere to take little ones who love petting animals, I’d definitely add this cute Halloween trip out to your list.

The Pumpkin Petting Farm is open Friday to Sunday until 1st November, 10am - 3pm. There are cute autumn display photo opportunities and, of course, some cute animals to get up close with.

Matilda absolutely loved the baby goats (had to check she didn't try to take one home with us) and Jemima was very happy spending time with the Highland cows - her favourite animal.

Entry is £6.50 per person, with under 2s going free. And you can get animal feed for £2.

They sell pumpkins for you to carve in the pumpkin shed.

There’s also a Farm Shop selling bread, meat, eggs, cheese and jam, plus some cute gifts and Buffalo & Co Kitchen if you fancy grabbing something to eat while you’re there. The smash burgers were very good as was my pumpkin spiced milkshake which may be my favourite drink I've had in 2026! It was so good.

We really enjoyed our little visit and it was the perfect length for a couple of hours out this afternoon.

You can tell it is a family run business as they've really thought about children in every aspect of this cute farm.

Have you been before? taken in Oakleys Farm by @smallhousebigtrips

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AD| There's a new Room on the Broom corn maze at @twycrosszoo and we popped to have a look at it today.

It's perfect for those of you who have little ones as it is aimed at toddlers and pre-school aged children - but your slightly older kids may enjoy too. My two enjoyed a wander through it. Especially the smoke bit and the collecting sweets as they went around.

It is £5 extra (per child - adults go FREE). And children receive a tote bag to keep, with a little trail leaflet and a few sweets to start off the experience. They then collect 3 stamps for their trail sheet and a few sweets (2 sweet stops) as they go around.
There's also a few photo apps - with one taken by a professional photographer that you can purchase if you would like.

You can even go and meet the witch for a photograph too! We couldn't resist.

It's a cute addition and if you've already got a free return ticket to use at the zoo, its a nice little extra to do for all the Room on the Broom - Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler fans. taken in Twycross Zoo by @smallhousebigtrips

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Our light trail guide is here!

If you’re looking for somewhere magical to go on a winter evening, save this one.

We’ve rounded up some of the light trails happening across Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond, from illuminated woodland and historic gardens to spectacular trails packed with thousands of twinkling lights. Some are Christmas themed, some just make for a nice evening out.

Which light trail are you most excited to visit?

And if we’ve missed one, tell us in the comments below. We’re always happy to add more to the list!

📌 SAVE this post so you can come back to it when you’re planning your winter nights out. by @smallhousebigtrips

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This looks and sounds absolutely magical! Neverland is coming to Birmingham!

Birmingham Museums have announced that the Gas Hall (at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery) is being transformed into Neverland this winter, and I am VERY excited about this one. It definitely needs the capital letters 🤣.

From 23 October to 3 January, we will be able to step into a festive Peter Pan-inspired experience, with twinkling fairy lights, pirate ships, magical forests and some very familiar faces along the way… Peter Pan, Wendy, Captain Hook, Tinkerbell and even the crocodile! Not so sure I want to encounter the latter 🤣. Tick tock.

Such an amazing thing to have right here in Birmingham. Love that it's running over October half term and Christmas too for a festive family treat.

I will definitely be booking tickets to this. ❤️ taken in Birmingham Museums by @smallhousebigtrips

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