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The IMAX is part of one the country’s most exciting visitor attractions in the heart of Birmingham. With the largest cinema screen in the Midlands and a state-of-the-art surround sound system, 2D presentations are spectacular enough, but the special 3D films will have people reaching out to touch the images on the screen.

Thinktank is exactly how a modern science museum should be: interactive, informative and fun. Features historic transport and steam engine collections, over 200 hands on activities, characters from the past, a planetarium and real examples of cutting edge innovations.

Bring Out Your Inner Ape! Are you wild enough to climb 40ft up a rope ladder Tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges? If the answers yes you’re ready to Go Ape. Book now at goape.co.uk or call 0845 643 9215.

Experience world famous Cadbury Chocolate in its unique home at Cadbury World, Birmingham’s very own chocolate paradise; a place to indulge all of your senses at this multimedia attraction dedicated to the story of Cadbury and chocolate.

The Jewellery Quarter has two free museums - The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter (recently placed in the top 3 European Free Attractions by Trip Advisor) and The Pen Room Museum, several art galleries, over 100 jewellery shops and 200 listed historic buildings and many restaurants, bars and pubs, the Quarter is a great place to spend the day.

Ikon Gallery is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art gallery located in central Birmingham housed in a former Victorian school with a modern glass conversion. Ikon offers a unique venue for receptions, workshops, seminars and meetings with catering offered by Ikon’s renowned tapas restaurant.

Let Birmingham's flagship National SEA LIFE Centre take you on a spectacular undersea voyage. Walk through a glass tunnel totally surrounded by an enormous one million litre ocean tank; where giant green sea turtles, black tip reef sharks and tropical reef fish swim inches from your head. It’s just one of 60 displays of freshwater and marine life that create a wonderland for all visitors.

BBC Birmingham’s Public Space Visitors can look into BBC WM and the Asian Network radio studios and into the gallery which puts out Midlands Today. There is a shop, a café and interactive areas giving people the chance to read and record a news item, weather report or do some football commentary! Open every day.

Drayton Manor Theme Park is set in 250 acres with the world’s first stand up tower drop and Europe’s only stand up rollercoaster. New for 2009 is a sensational 4D Cinema that uses the latest in technology and film content to ensure the ultimate cinema experience. The theme park’s zoo is also home to more than 100 species from around the world, including big cats, reptiles, and primates.

Looking for roaring fun and adventure? Then track down the UK’s only African Big Five - exclusively at West Midlands Safari Park. See elephants, rhinos, lions and new 'Cape Buffalo’. Catch up with the new cheetahs. Then the leopards, white lions and white Bengal Tigers. Get close to zebras, wild dogs, wallabies, wolves, camels and all kinds of deer.

Visit the last surviving courtyard of Back to Back Housing in the West Midlands. The Back to Backs give visitors a chance to experience four periods of history and to see how families lived and worked in them as their lives are brought to life. Visit by guided tour only, advance booking strongly advised.

A beautiful six acre Arts & Crafts garden only minutes from Birmingham city centre, Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens has many interesting features to discover including colour themed borders, an unusual hazelnut tunnel, a Japanese Bridge and stream side planting. Come and see our Rose collection in the walled garden, stroll through the Mediterranean Border or just relax and soak up the tranquil atmosphere.

Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced climber, Redpoint Climbing Centre provides spectacular climbing in the heart of Birmingham. The centre is dedicated to climbing and nothing else with over 200 routes spanning all grades, extensive bouldering areas and the famous Rock On climbing shop.

The most exhilarating karting experience in the country is on your doorstep! Visit The Raceway Birmingham in Oldbury and experience the largest and only multi-level circuit in the area! Our circuit is over twice the size of other circuits in the area with the largest elevated track section in the country, giving you the ultimate karting experience. Compete in a Grand Prix against friends or colleagues or just come along to our Arrive & Drive Sessions. Excellent discounts available for students.Laser Tag arena also on site.

If you're looking for exciting fun activities, visit Laser Combat - the largest multi-floored laser tag arena in the area. Lazer Combat is the perfect place to get together with friends and shoot them!! A bit like paintball but in the dark and pain free!. Laser tag is a futuristic game of tag. Great student discount available. Indoor karting also available on site.

Ackers Adventure is situated only 2 miles From Birmingham City Centre with easy direct links my train or bus. The centre offers a wide range of outdoor adrenaline fuelled activities from Snowboarding to Kayaking to a 22 metre high Zip Wire. If you are looking to learn a new sport or fancy a couple of hours of fun with your mates then visit our website now for more information.