The 10 Best Fun Activities & Games in Birmingham, England

March 6, 2022 Oliva Fomby

The geographical heart of England, Birmingham started life as a sixth- century Anglo-Saxon village. Today, much of this city of over a million dates back to post-WWII redevelopment in the 1950s and 60s. Cutting edge museums and galleries, innovative theaters and excellent shopping have contributed to Birmingham's appeal as a weekend break destination. Don't miss the hopping bars and cafes of Gas Street Basin or the fascinating creatures at the National Sea Life Centre.
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1. Redpoint Birmingham Climbing Centre

77 Cecil Street, Birmingham B19 3ST England +44 121 359 1777 [email protected] http://www.redpointbirmingham.co.uk
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5.0 based on 69 reviews

Redpoint Birmingham Climbing Centre

Whether you’re just starting out or you are already an experienced climber, Redpoint provides spectacular climbing in the heart of Birmingham. Our centre is dedicated to climbing and nothing else with over 300 routes spanning all grades and our new huge bouldering centre, RedBloc. With an abundance of shapes and angles, plus our notorious stalactites we offer unique three-dimensional climbing in a friendly atmosphere. We offer great lesson packages and gear hire at very reasonable prices to ensure that you have everything you need to get off the ground right here. Also on site is the legendary Rock On, the best speciality climbing shop in the country, primed to provide the right advice and the latest kit. We’ve even saved a little space for a Fairtrade cuppa and snacks with a comfy chill out area for resting those pumped forearms

2. Escape Live - Birmingham

Flat 18-24 Bismillah Building 14 Constitution Hill, Birmingham B19 3LY England +44 121 572 3131 [email protected] http://escapelive.co.uk/escape-games/birmingham
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5.0 based on 4,313 reviews

Escape Live - Birmingham

Escape Live is Birmingham's premier live escape game for groups of 2-6 people. You have 60 minutes to complete a mountain of puzzles and mysteries. The aim is simple: get out... before it's too late.

Reviewed By Rsturbo1976

Just came back from this, first escape room that me and my party had done. Had great fun, staff very friendly and enthusiastic nice to see a old building being put to good use, big thanks to Liv very friendly bubbly character excellent all round, We shall return for time machine.

3. Clue HQ - The Live Escape Game

Arches 20 and 21 Lionel Street, Birmingham B3 1AG England +44 333 335 0030 [email protected] http://cluehq.co.uk/birmingham
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5.0 based on 2,048 reviews

Clue HQ - The Live Escape Game

Clue HQ Birmingham is a Escape Game/Entertainment Centre. We have 9 great live escape games to breakout from. Cell Block C, A-I-9, The Betrayal of Cluetankhamun, The Hellevator, Captain Riddle's Forgotten Fortune, The Legend of Miyalock: Forbidden Magic and Core: Reactor A,B &C, which are three identical games perfect for racing against another team! Each room has their own storyline which is explained to you on entry. After being locked in the room we put 60 minutes on the clock. You try to escape the room solving a set of puzzles, clues, finding keys as a team of up to 6 players. Will you get out in time?

Reviewed By Destination108207

Went to the escape rooms on a hen party. We split into 3 teams, two teams were successful one not but all said they really enjoyed it and would return. Have to give a special shout out to the staff who were really friendly and helpful, especially with clues!! Would definitely recommend it's great fun and that hour goes so quickly! Thanks ClueHQ we will return.

4. Exciting Game

63 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham B18 6EW England +44 7377 140152 [email protected] http://birmingham.excitinggame.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 396 reviews

Exciting Game

Boasting city centre location in the Jewellery Quarter, Exciting Game offer 3 live escape room options for those who want to test their logical thinking and teamwork skills. We have a good variety of rooms for all age groups. We can accommodate 18 people at the same time. We are 1 min away from the Jewellery Quarter station and 10 min away from Snow Hill.

Reviewed By groberts62 - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Had a Great Time...... Our Family of 3 Generations worked together on the clues, had a fun time altogether and how the Escape Room concept was put together was Excellent! We all agreed that we will definitely do another...... Would definitely recommend..... 10/10!

5. Matrix Virtual Reality

The Custard Factory Gibb Street The Custard Factory, Birmingham B9 4AT England +44 7706 256476 [email protected] http://www.matrixvirtualreality.co.uk
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5.0 based on 384 reviews

Matrix Virtual Reality

Matrix Virtual Reality is Birmingham’s best virtual reality gaming arcade, located right in the heart of the city within Digbeth’s Custard Factory. Just a five-minute walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre, this exciting establishment is the perfect place to try virtual reality - you and your friends will have the chance to immerse yourself in new worlds using the HTC Vive with highest spec PCs.

Reviewed By Katarzynamay

Would highly recommend to everyone who seeks new experience, entertainment or advice from competent staff. Spent an amazing time (especially killing zombies:) Will definitely go few more times to prepare for zombie apocalypse!! I'm sure everyone can find something interesting guided by very friendly and helpful staff ???????? Many thanks to owner Kosta for making a rainy Sunday a fun Sunday instead ????

6. Whistle Punks Axe Throwing

93-99 Holloway Head, Birmingham B1 1QP England [email protected] http://whistlepunks.com
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5.0 based on 197 reviews

Whistle Punks Axe Throwing

We think that Urban Axe Throwing is the most satisfying and social day or night out you’ll ever have. And we’ve tried a few. You’ll be slinging axes side by side against your friends or colleagues, hitting bulls-eyes and cheering on your mates. All backed up with great music and atmosphere and a chance to socialise between throws. Our experienced throwing coaches will get your throwing like a pro in no time. Then once you’ve got the hang of it we’ll take you and your group through a tournament until the king or queen of axes is crowned. Check out our covid safety info: https://whistlepunks.com/covid-safety/

Reviewed By BrummieTravels92

Was really good fun for a group of six on a birthday outing, Ju Ju our instructor was fantastic and super friendly, thanks!

7. Escape Hunt Birmingham

120-122 Corporation Street The Square, Birmingham B4 6SX England +44 121 233 3023 [email protected] http://escapehunt.com/uk/birmingham/?utm_campaign=&utm_source=TripAdvisor&utm_medium=referral
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5.0 based on 1,368 reviews

Escape Hunt Birmingham

Experience the most exciting escape rooms in Birmingham. Escape Hunt Birmingham features 5-star rated escape rooms, a luxury lounge and VIP amenities. Get locked in and let the adrenaline flow as you race against time to crack the clues and escape the room. Great fun for groups, team building, corporate events, families or a night out with friends. Our expert staff can help you create an exciting and memorable birthday party, group event, company away day and more. Escape Hunt is the global leader in escape room games with locations worldwide. Book online and step up to the challenge at Escape Hunt Birmingham.

Reviewed By steelygeeza - Tamworth, United Kingdom

Amazingly fun time today at Escape Hunt on the Fourth Samurai escape room! Brilliant experience for our family of five and excellently delivered by Darren, our host and game master - many thanks!! Great facilities and challenges, all run very COVID safe, while still maintaining the fun. Will definitely come back again - best day out we've had in so long!! Would recommend this to anyone.

8. Creation Climbing Centre

582 Moseley Road Behind the old Victorian building, Birmingham B12 9AA England +44 121 449 8000 http://www.creationwall.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Creation Climbing Centre

The Midland's biggest dedicated indoor climbing centre. Creation offers bouldering, top rope and lead climbing to both new and experienced climbers. Looking to learn? We offer introductory courses, improver lessons and are the primary Midlands centre for NICAS climbing award schemes. Want a group event? Book an adults or kids group session. You can even use our party room and try out caving!

9. Escape Reality

60-62 Constitution Hill, Birmingham B19 3JT England +44 121 448 0050 [email protected] http://www.escapereality.com/escape-rooms-uk/birmingham/
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5.0 based on 221 reviews

Escape Reality

Escape Reality is the ultimate real-life gaming experience. We have 5 immersive escape experiences where teams between 2-6 players must solve a series of challenging puzzles to escape in 60 minutes! Can you escape the maximum high security prison, Alcatraz? Or work your way through a lab where experiments with AI have gone horribly wrong? Try to restore order to the Seven Kingdoms by ending the war for the Iron Throne, or attempt to steal the world’s most expensive diamond in Bank Job! And for the daredevils we have the horror-movie inspired Enigmista where you must find your way out of the serial killer's lair before the time runs out... We can accommodate large groups of up to 30 people comfortably inside our rooms and we have a large social area.

Reviewed By SubahR - Birmingham, United Kingdom

We did the Alcatraz room which was actually better than we expected! Really enjoyed it! We started with Jakub as our game master who helped us through the basics and then we ended with Levi who was really energetic and lovely when we managed to escape. She made us feel very proud of ourselves and thanks to her and the quality of the rooms we will hopefully be visiting again very soon.

10. Grand Escape

96 Broad Street, Birmingham B15 1AU England +44 7395 834915 [email protected] http://grand-escape.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 112 reviews

Grand Escape

The most thrilling and captivating escape rooms in Birmingham. The objective sounds simple - escape the room with your team before the time runs out, but it would be unwise to think that this will be anywhere near easy. Completing your quest will take complex teamwork, magnificent communication and nerves of steel. You will need to decipher codes, solve puzzles and discover clues to escape. Take advantage of our peak and off-peak offers as well as group discounts and experience the most exciting 60 minutes you've ever had!

Reviewed By jaimedavies1993

Have now been here twice to do the Holy Grail and the Mayan Temple room, and both visits were fantastic. The rooms are high quality, interesting and really well designed, definitely keep you guessing. Staff there are lovely and very passionate about what they do, and are really good with the hints if you need them! Highly recommended.

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