Days out in the Midlands
Check out our five flexible day-out ideas for your Boundless membership
Choose an area to explore
Birmingham | Nottingham | Alton | Warwick | Milton Keynes
Plan ahead and enjoy the day. Check opening times, availability and booking details before setting off, as queues and travel can affect timings. Full terms are on the linked benefit pages.
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Birmingham
Discover Birmingham through contemporary art and hands-on science, then finish with the option of an adults-only countryside stay just outside the city.
11:00 AM
Ikon Gallery, Birmingham – Park at Brindleyplace multi-storey car park and walk to the gallery. Explore contemporary British and international art in the converted neo-Gothic Oozells Street School. General entry is free; The National Art Pass offers 10% off in the shop.
12:30 PM
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum – Around 15–20 minute walk or a short local journey. Explore four floors of science, technology and Birmingham’s industrial heritage, including MiniBrum and the Planetarium. The National Art Pass provides free entry. Planetarium shows cost extra and are subject to availability.
2:30 PM
Birmingham city centre – Take time to experience Birmingham’s distinctive mix of industrial heritage, canals, civic architecture and the Jewellery Quarter, with time for lunch. Explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app.
4:30 PM
Optional adults-only overnight at Studley Castle – Around 30–40 minute drive from central Birmingham. Continue into Warwickshire for a countryside break at this Warner Hotel, with dining, entertainment and activities included with your stay. Boundless members can save up to 10% off the full break price.
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The National Art Pass | tastecard | Warner Hotel
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Nottingham
Explore Nottingham’s castle and collections before heading into the Sherwood Forest area for an optional adults-only Warner stay.
10:00 AM
Nottingham Castle – Park in the city centre and walk to the castle. Explore the city's history, art and Nottingham Lace collections in the 17th-century Ducal Palace built on the site of the former medieval castle. Free entry with The National Art Pass.
12:30 PM
Nottingham city centre – Take time to explore the historic centre and Lace Market, an area shaped by Nottingham’s long association with lace-making. Stop for lunch and explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app.
2:30 PM
Optional adults-only overnight stay at Thoresby Hall – Around 40–45 minute drive depending on traffic. Head into the Nottinghamshire countryside for your stay at this grand Warner Hotel, with grounds, dining, entertainment and spa facilities available as part of a break. Boundless members can save up to 10% off the full break price.
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The National Art Pass | tastecard | Warner Hotels
Note: Nottingham Castle opening times vary seasonally; check before travelling. Thoresby Hall is an adults-only Warner Hotel and requires a separate paid booking.
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Alton
Make Alton Towers the main event for a full day of rides and attractions, rather than trying to fit a second major attraction into the same afternoon.
10:00 AM
Alton Towers Resort – Allow the full day to explore the resort’s rides, family attractions and themed areas at your own pace. Book discounted admission through Boundless before travelling.
1:00 PM
Lunch at Alton Towers Resort – Take a break at one of the resort’s on-site restaurants and food outlets before returning to the rides and attractions.
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Merlin
Note: Boundless members can get a £45 Midland Pass, giving entry to four attractions including Alton Towers Resort. See the benefits page for more details.
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Warwick and Leamington Spa
Step into Warwick’s medieval past at the castle, then spend the evening in nearby Royal Leamington Spa for dinner and a film.
10:00 AM
Warwick Castle – Allow most of the day to explore the castle, ramparts, towers, grounds and live attractions. Book discounted admission before travelling.
3:30 PM
Royal Leamington Spa – Around 10–15 minute drive. Explore the elegant Regency centre, gardens and spa-town architecture before dinner.
5:30 PM
Dinner and cinema in Royal Leamington Spa – Enjoy dinner in the town centre, then head to a participating cinema for an evening screening. Explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app and save on cinema tickets through The Cinema Society.
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Merlin | tastecard | The Cinema Society
Note: Warwick Castle is a paid attraction. Boundless members can save up to 15% on standard Merlin entry tickets, including Warwick Castle. Check current ticket and parking arrangements before travelling.
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Milton Keynes
Explore Milton Keynes’ modern cultural identity through contemporary art and the history of computing, highlighting the area’s role in innovation and technology.
10:00 AM
MK Gallery – Explore the gallery’s contemporary exhibitions and programme. The National Art Pass gives 50% off exhibitions. Exhibition entry is by timed ticket, with pre-booking encouraged.
12:30 PM
The National Museum of Computing, Bletchley Park – Around 10–15 minute drive. Explore the history of computing, including the rebuilt Colossus and other working historic machines, in the original wartime computer centre. The National Art Pass gives 50% off exhibitions. Allow at least two hours for the visit.
3:30 PM
Milton Keynes city centre – Return towards central Milton Keynes to experience its distinctive planned layout, green spaces and modern architecture. Take time for a late lunch or early dinner and explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app.
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The National Art Pass | tastecard
Note: Admission to MK Gallery exhibitions and The National Museum of Computing is paid, with The National Art Pass holders receiving 50% off admission.
The National Museum of Computing is separately ticketed from Bletchley Park and usually opens on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Opening days may vary, so check availability and book online before travelling.
Important information
Information correct at the time of publication. These flexible itineraries are provided for inspiration and are not guaranteed schedules. Times are approximate, and it may not be possible to complete every stop on every date. Visit and journey times will vary depending on opening hours, last admission, queues, availability, temporary closures, travel conditions, accessibility requirements and your pace. Check current venue, transport and booking information before travelling.
Benefits are available to eligible members with an active Boundless membership and, where required, an activated benefit or partner pass. Boundless Plus benefits are marked. Participating venues, offers and availability may change or be withdrawn. Exclusions, restricted dates and other limitations may apply.
Some benefits require advance booking, while others cannot be used to pre-book. Admission may be subject to availability or the next available time slot. Check the tastecard app for current participating locations, valid days and restrictions.
You may need to show your membership card, relevant pass and valid photo identification. See each linked benefit or provider page for full terms and conditions.
The venues, restaurants and transport services featured are operated by third parties. Boundless cannot guarantee their opening times, availability, admission, services or journey times and is not responsible for changes or disruption outside its reasonable control. Nothing in this notice excludes or limits liability where it cannot lawfully be excluded.
Information correct as of 9 September 2026