Out and about in Birmingham
Good ol' Alton Towers is the nearest theme park but for an adrenaline rush in the city head for the IMAX Cinema at Millennium Point (Curzon Street,0121 202 2222). Probably not the best date though, those 3D glasses don't have quite the same effect as beer goggles.
If it's a rainy day, Cadbury World (Lindon Road, 0121 451 4159) is a safe option. Unless, that is, you're already morbidly obese, in which case it could be the nail in the very wide coffin.
If laughter is your favourite medicine the Glee Club (Arcadian, Hurst Street, 0870 241 5093) will leave you smacked up for days.
If you're looking for a shot of culture, the charming Midland Arts Centre in Cannon Hill Park (Russell Road, Moseley, 0121 440 6122) has theatre, art, films, and really good hot chocolate for the interval.
Top five summer activities
West Midland Safari Park – Excellent alternative to that Kenyan extravaganza you had planned.
Cannon Hill Park – Get an ice cream, feed the ducks, ignore the perves hiding in the trees.
Lickey Hills Country Park – The hills are alive with the sound of yam yams.
Sutton Park – Come and see how far you can throw a Frisbee.
The Electric – The weather might let you down but a good indie film never will.
Top five winter activities
German Christmas market – Gluhwein and a merry-go-round, what a combo.
Winterbourne Botanic Garden – The clue's in the name.
The Rep – Go for the Christmas panto and heckle the Z-list celebrity in the 'starring' role.
Cadbury World – Cold weather is the perfect excuse to binge on chocolate – you need the extra insulation.
Star City – Take the kids on a rainy day, you can lose them for hours.
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