Fun Day Trips from Birmingham

Birmingham day trips.

Kings Norton Coaches offers fun family day trips, cheap day trips and day trips for couples. If you are thinking; “what are some day trip ideas for couples near me?” you have come to the right place. We offer great Birmingham getaways to places near Birmingham and across the UK. These city breaks or cheap theme park tickets are a great idea for couples. There are some very unique things to do in Birmingham, but we also offer day trips by coach to destinations across the UK. Download our brochure to see what we have on offer.

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UK Theme Parks

We offer day trips by coach to all UK theme parks allowing you to visit attractions near Birmingham and across the country. Our favourites are Drayton Manor, Alton Towers, West Midlands Safari Park and Legoland Winsor. If you want a fun family day trip or have been thinking, “what are the theme parks near me?” you have come to the right place.

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UK Heritage Attractions

We offer day trips by coach to heritage attractions allowing you to visit attractions near Birmingham and across the country. Our favourites are Warwick Castle, Portmeirion, Charlecote Park, National Memorial Arboretum and Stowe Gardens. If you want a fun family day trip or have been thinking, “what are heritage attractions?” you are in the right place.

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UK City Visits

We offer day trips by coach to a range of towns and cities allowing you to visit attractions near Birmingham and across the country. Our favourites are Oxford, Cambridge, Gloucester, Chester and York. If you want a fun family day trip or have been thinking, “day trip ideas for couples near me?” you have come to the right place.

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UK Seaside Resorts

We offer day trips by coach to UK seaside resorts allowing you to visit attractions near Birmingham and across the country. Our favourites are Weston-Super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea, Blackpool, Skegness and Barry Island. If you want a fun family day trip or have been thinking, “what are the best seaside resort towns in England?” you are in the right place.

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UK Christmas Markets

We offer day trips by coach to a UK Christmas markets in cities and towns allowing you to visit attractions near Birmingham and across the country. Our favourites are Gloucester Victorian Christmas Fayre, St. Albans Christmas Market and Bath Christmas Market. If you want a fun family day trips at UK Christmas markets, you are in the right place.

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UK Mystery Tours

We offer mystery tours by coach to attractions near Birmingham and across the country. Our regulars love our mystery tours, that provide a day out, meal and attraction to visit. If you want a fun day trip or have been thinking of something different, you are in the right place. Book today and we guarantee that you will be happy with the service.

Coach Pickup Points

We run coaches across South Birmingham and we have a range of coach pickup points to allow you to get the one closest to you. We have coach trips from Weoley Castle, coach trips from Selly Oak, coach trips from Bournville, coach trips from Cotteridge, coach trips from Northfield, coach trips from Rubery, coach trips from Blackheath and coach trips from Halesowen. The wide range of pickup points provides you flexibility for your fun day trips from Birmingham. Our customers love our fun family day trips and always say that they are high quality but cheap day trips. Join us today and bring your family along to fun day trips from Birmingham.

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Tours and Sightseeing

Tours and sightseeing in birmingham.

It’s hard not to fall in love with Birmingham and the surrounding area and it's never been easier to travel around and explore some of our hidden gems.

Spend some time on a  walking tour in Birmingham , and join one of our professional tour guides who will share their passion for the city and the region with you. For a different pace experience the city skyline from the water whilst enjoying a slow cruise on a  Birmingham canal tour .

And book onto one our  special interest tours  to learn about some of the fantastic things Birmingham has to offer.

You'll be Birmingham ambassadors in no time!

Black Heritage Walks Network

The Black Heritage Walks Network was set up in 2018 to highlight the achievements of the…

RUN OF A KIND

RUN OF A KIND is the first and only running tour team in the West Midlands. We help…

Stratford Town Walk

As you walk in William Shakespeare’s footsteps from birthplace to grave, along the…

Walking Tours in Birmingham

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  • Drive through the iconic Scottish Highlands and visit the shores of Loch Ness
  • Tours of Belfast, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Dublin
  • Visit the historic Blarney Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon
“Efficiently organised. Covered several places in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland.” RAJENDRAN PARAMESWARAN, traveled in May 2024

United Kingdom and Ireland

  • Christmas & New Year
  • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford
  • Cruise the mysterious waters of Loch Ness
  • Discover Edinburgh's UNESCO-listed city center
“A very well planned tour. We enjoyed ourselves.” Anjali Sood, traveled in June 2023

England, Scotland and Ireland end Dublin

  • In-depth Cultural
  • See the Cliffs of Moher and Burren National Park
  • Tour Edinburgh Castle and its historic streets
  • Explore Westminster and the Thames in London
“Our dream holiday was enhanced by our amazing tour guide Luke Watson. His organisational skills, humour and knowledge were mind blowing.” Lisa, traveled in September 2023

Great Britain

  • Enjoy a free day to explore Edinburgh, the Scottish capital​
  • Photo stop at Hadrian's Wall and Jedburgh Abbey
  • Visit Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare
“From beginning to end our trip was wonderful! We were impressed with the professionalism -yet personalized service we experienced.” Kathleen, traveled in September 2023

Essential Britain & Ireland

  • Explore architectural remains and energetic cities
  • See Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
  • Experience a traditional Irish coffee demonstration
“The tour was great, we seen so much of the UK, Ireland. One place I will always remember was going to the Cavern in Liverpool where the Beatles played.” neville gillespie, traveled in April 2019

Britain and Ireland Panorama (16 Days)

  • Explore Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford
  • Discover the mystical monoliths of Stonehenge
  • Admire the rugged Isle of Skye landscapes
“Couldn't recommend this tour more! Iain gave us so much history of the land and incorporated his personality with funny jokes.” Megan Deines, traveled in May 2024

Highland Experience's Scottish Choice

  • Skye: A day to explore the whole island, with its stunning landscapes and attractive villages
  • Culloden: Learn more about the Jacobite Rebellion, with a visit to the historic battlefield
  • Kilmartin Glen: Take a walk through some of Scotland’s intriguing ancient history
“We had a great holiday and highly recommend insight tours. We had lovely hotels and a fantastic tour guide.” Jennifer Rankin, traveled in May 2023

Britain & Ireland Explorer (Classic, 13 Days)

  • Visit the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin
  • Cruise Loch Lomond with a light lunch
  • View the Romanesque Durham Cathedral
“Fast paced fantastic way to cover a large area of the UK and Ireland. Amazing local experts and wonderful traditional dishes.” Renee Fennell, traveled in August 2024

Wonders of Britain and Ireland (12 Days)

  • Gaze at the pristine natural beauty of the Lake District
  • Learn the histories and legends of the Emerald Isle
  • Admire the ancient stone circle at the Stonehenge
“So much to see, and never enough time. But everything that I saw and everywhere I went was necessary.” Chloe Williams, traveled in September 2023

Britain and Ireland Explorer (2024/2025, 16 Days)

  • Marvel at the waters and mountains of the Lake District
  • Step back in time and venture through medieval castles
  • Visit the birthplace of the legendary William Shakespeare

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