Heritage Open Day: A Grade II Listed building with a section of the City Wall in its garden, which provides sheltered accommodation for the elderly... more >

Quadrangle of Bonds Hospital, Hill Street, Coventry CV1 4AX

Sat 7 Sep 24

Coventry Cathedral Ruins - meet the WW2 Fireman

Heritage Open Day: Using authentic accounts, a 1940s fireman retells the story of the burning Cathedral during the Blitz of 14 November 1940 Using... more >

Coventry Cathedral Ruins, Priory Street, Coventry CV1 5AB

Fri 6 Sep 24

Holy Trinity Church Coventry

Heritage Open Day: Medieval parish church with 15th century Doom painting. Although there has been a Holy Trinity on this site since 1113, the..... more >

5A Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX

Fri 6 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in West Midlands

St John's Church

Heritage Open Day: St John's Church is a grade 1 listed mediaeval church, with stunning stained glass and a fascinating history... more >

St John’s Church, Fleet Street, Coventry CV1 3AY

Fri 6 Sep 24

Bagot's Castle

Heritage Open Day: 14 Century ruin set in a 19-acre site, woodland paths, river walks and ponds. Picnic area overlooking the castle monument and..... more >

Bagot’s Castle, Church Road, Baginton, Coventry CV8 3AR

Fri 6 Sep 24

TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes

Baby Signing classes (aged 3 months - 2 years) offer a chance to learn simple, everyday BSL signs that can be used to help you and your baby... more >

Bournville Social Club B30 2DN

Fri 6 Sep 24

Tat Vision: TAT + VISION

Join Tat Vision, Birmingham artist and comedian, as he navigates the dystopian future of the artworld with the emergence of AI tech and a broke and... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Fri 6 Sep 24

Phil Silvers 70th Anniversary 2025

Heritage Open Day: Join us as we prepare to celebrate the Museum's 9th anniversary and The Phil Silvers Show's 70th anniversary in 2025!... more >

Unit 2A - Phil Silvers Museum, FarGo Village, Far Gosford Street, Coventry CV1 5ED

Fri 6 Sep 24

TinyTalk Toddler Talking Classes

TinyTalk is for toddlers too. Our quality classes continue to develop your child’s communication skills whilst you're having a brilliant time..... more >

Bournville Social Club B30 2DN

Fri 6 Sep 24

Scenes of Bearwood, Smethwick and Warley - Henry Challis self guided heritage walk

Heritage Open Day: Local artist Henry Challis portrayed scenes of Bearwood, Smethwick and Warley - discover the places he painted with this brand new... more >

Thimblemill Library, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick B67 5RJ

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Crown Public House

Heritage Open Day: The Crown Inn is a landmark building in Dudley, built in a striking Victorian Gothic style... more >

201 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley DY1 1ED

Fri 6 Sep 24

Bromwich Hall and Medieval West Bromwich - a short talk followed by a closer look at this remarkable

Heritage Open Day: Join former borough archaeologist for Sandwell (later Birmingham and now works at Birmingham University) Mike Hodder as he... more >

Manor House, Hall Green Road, West Bromwich B71 2EA

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Matthew's - The Story of Walsall

Heritage Open Day: Walking Tours of the Churchyard and Church Hill Conservation Area with information leaflets... more >

St Matthew’s Church, St. Matthews Close, Walsall WS1 3DG

Fri 6 Sep 24

The King is coming! - Coventry Cross 1459

Heritage Open Day: Visit the Coventry Cross where you will be transported back to 1459 and meet a pair of citizens... more >

Coventry Cross, Trinity Street, Broadgate, Coventry CV1 1NA

Fri 6 Sep 24

Coventry Cathedral: Routes Trail

Heritage Open Day: The trail invites visitors to explore the global story of the Cathedral in multi-dimensional ways, including: Acorns for Peace... more >

Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry CV1 5AB

Fri 6 Sep 24

LTB Showrooms

Heritage Open Day: The LTB (ex Litten Tree Pub) building is the original â€˜front of houseâ€™ showrooms/customer reception for the Rover Company, who... more >

The LTB Showrooms, 1a Warwick Row, Coventry CV1 1EX

Fri 6 Sep 24

Coombe Abbey Park

Heritage Open Day: A self guided walk around the park exploring how different people have had an influence over the landscape... more >

Coombe Abbey Park, Brinklow Road, Binley, Coventry CV3 2AB

Fri 6 Sep 24

Nick White: Teenage Dream (14+)

After selling out his London shows in 2023, Nick White is embarking on a UK tour with his brand-new standup show Teenage Dream... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Thu 5 Sep 24

Dudley Little Theatre presents: The Hound of the Baskervilles

Dudley Little Theatre presents: The Hound of the Baskervilles The classic tale, but not as you know it!... more >

St. Peters Church Hall. St. Peters Road, Netherton, West Midlands. UK. DY2 9HN

Thu 5 Sep 24

TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes

Baby Signing classes (aged 3 months - 2 years) offer a chance to learn simple, everyday BSL signs that can be used to help you and your baby... more >

Northfield Baptist Church B31 2NQ

Thu 5 Sep 24

TinyTalk Toddler Talking Classes

TinyTalk is for toddlers too. Our quality classes continue to develop your child’s communication skills whilst you're having a brilliant time..... more >

Allens Croft Community Centre B31 1RH B38 9RN

Thu 5 Sep 24

TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes

Baby Signing classes (aged 3 months - 2 years) offer a chance to learn simple, everyday BSL signs that can be used to help you and your baby... more >

Allens Croft Community Centre B31 1RH B38 9RN

Thu 5 Sep 24

Buffy Revamped

Seventy minutes. Seven seasons. One Spike. This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire..... more >

Belgrade Theatre CV1 1GS

Wed 4 Sep 24

The Golden Games: The Golden Gays Musical Game Show

Sophia Petrillo has gone missing! Your favourite pals and confidants Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose must travel down the road and back again down the..... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Wed 4 Sep 24

Tom Ballard: Good Point Well Made (16+)

Tom Ballard is undeniably one of Australia’s comedians. In 2024 he returns with a shiny new show bursting with electric zingers and incredible points..... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Wed 4 Sep 24

Monarchs Way - Open Garden for NGS

The owners bought a 1¾ acre bare, treeless blank canvas in 2010 with grass around 3ft high! Since then they have designed a Tudor folly and jungle..... more >

Monarchs Way, Wolverhampton WV9 5BQ

Sun 1 Sep 24

Gary Meikle: Facts

Heya guys, thanks for thinking about coming back again to watch me build up the show, so what can you expect?... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dine 'N' Devour | Food & Artisan Festival | Tettenhall

Join us for the 3rd and final edition of Dine 'N' Devour in Tettenhall for 2024! Tettenhall knows how to bring the party!... more >

Upper Green in Tettenhall WV6 9AY

Sat 31 Aug 24

Nature Tots - Forest fun for tots (2-4)

If you go down to the woods today you're sure of a big surprise as we'll be there having fun in our fantastic forest with lots of games... more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Fri 30 Aug 24

The Ronnie Scott Story

Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world-class live jazz, narration, rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s... more >

Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS

Fri 30 Aug 24

Escape to Mulligans Birmingham

Mulligans Birmingham has revealed that almost a third of people said that insects are the worst thing about summer. 29... more >

Mulligans Birmingham, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham B16 8LP

Thu 29 Aug 24

Happy Hedgehogs

Hooray for Hedgehogs they're the best, come play some games and see why prickles are better than the rest! more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Wed 28 Aug 24

Teddy Bear Adventure

Bring your teddy along to explore the outdoors, build them a special home and play some teddy games. more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Wed 28 Aug 24

Mediumship Evening with Bernie Scott in Malvern

. Join us for a wonderful Evening of Mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott. The night will be filled with love and upliftment as..... more >

Malvern Town FC Langland Avenue Malvern West Midlands WR14 2EQ

Wed 28 Aug 24

Peppa Pig: Fun Day Out

Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also..... more >

Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS

Wed 28 Aug 24

Westview - Open Garden for NGS

Walking into the garden you are greeted by borders of mainly perennial plants. As you continue through you move to a Japanese themed area with a..... more >

Westview, Wolverhampton WV10 7DW

Mon 26 Aug 24

Fifty Shades of Green - Open Garden for NGS

The unique garden took several years to create and landscape. Distinctive areas inc 2 ponds linked by a stream, stone waterfall, many unique water..... more >

Fifty Shades of Green, Walsall WS4 1AB

Sun 25 Aug 24

COBO : Comedy Shutdown - Bank Holiday Special (18+)

COBO: Comedy Shutdown is back for a bank holiday special, bringing the joy of laughter! Gather your crew and join us for an unforgettable evening of..... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Sun 25 Aug 24

Fifty Shades of Green - Open Garden for NGS

The unique garden took several years to create and landscape. Distinctive areas inc 2 ponds linked by a stream, stone waterfall, many unique water..... more >

Fifty Shades of Green, Walsall WS4 1AB

Sat 24 Aug 24

Nature Tots - Summer Fun for Tots (2-4)

Join us for summer fun this holiday as we head out and about to have some really wild fun. more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Fri 23 Aug 24

Evening of Clairvoyance with TV Psychic Medium Julie Angel

Can we communicate with the afterlife? Can we predict the future? Is time travel possible? Come and make up your own mind at this extraordinary..... more >

Kingswinford and Wall Heath Conservative Club, 24 Oak Street, Kingswinford DY6 9LS

Wed 21 Aug 24

Wild Dyeing

Come along and discover the wonders or using natural materials to dye fabric, make your own flag to take home! more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Wed 21 Aug 24

Natural Jewelry Making

We'll be using natural materials to craft and create some beautiful natural jewelry more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Wed 21 Aug 24

Tiny Pond Dippers (2-5)

A special chance for our smaller guests to look in the pond. They will also go on a trail and play some froggy games. more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Mon 19 Aug 24

Saturday Night Comedy (18+)

The perfect way to end the working week! Four superb stand-up comedians and a great range of tasty food offerings... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Sat 17 Aug 24

Nature Tots - Brilliant Bugs (2-4)

Aren't bugs brilliant? What will you find on our great big bug hunt? Can you be the best buzzy bee and make lots of honey in our bugtastic game? more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Fri 16 Aug 24

Lewis Spears: It's Over for You (16+)

After two major jaw surgeries Lewis Spears is back with a brand new head full of brand new material that has earned him clamour, headlines and... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Fri 16 Aug 24

Seed Talks: The Science of Psychedelics (16+)

Join us for an in-depth examination of traditional + modern psychedelics, including their benefits for mental health. Followed by Q+A... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Thu 15 Aug 24

Mysterious Mammals

Where does a badger live? What about a squirrel? Find out as you learn all about animals and their secret lives. more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Wed 14 Aug 24

Family Den Building

Bring your family and friends as you work together to create the best outdoor den in the woods, will it be waterproof enough to survive a rainstorm? more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Wed 14 Aug 24

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Things to do around West Midlands

The West Midlands, a vibrant region in England, offers a plethora of activities for an enriching day out. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly adventures, there's something to suit every taste. Let's explore the best things to do in the West Midlands:

1. Walk in the Footsteps of Royalty at Kenilworth Castle:
- Kenilworth Castle, a medieval fortress turned Elizabethan palace, stands strong after centuries. Explore the Great Hall, arched doorways, and the immaculately designed Elizabethan garden. Imagine life as medieval royalty and enjoy an English tea at the Stables Tearoom. Families can embark on a free fun adventure quest across the castle grounds during the summer.

2. Go Silver with J.W.Evans Silver Factory:
- Birmingham, the heart of the West Midlands, offers an unusual perspective on its industrial past. Visit the J.W.Evans Silver Factory in the Jewellery Quarter. Step back in time with cozy 10-person tours, exploring wooden cabinets, work benches, and exposed brick walls. Original designs and reproduced manuals add to the charm of this unique attraction.

3. Admire the Wildlife at West Midland Safari Park:
- Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire, the West Midland Safari Park is a safari and leisure park. Explore the safari drive-through, encounter exotic animals, and enjoy thrilling rides. It's a fantastic day out for families and wildlife enthusiasts.

4. Adventureland Aldridge for Family Fun:
- Adventureland Aldridge is an exciting children's play center with a 21st-century playframe featuring thrilling slides and entertaining challenges. It also provides day nursery and creche services, making it convenient for local child care.

5. Explore Aston Park in Birmingham:
- Aston Park, located in Birmingham, offers a tranquil escape. Enjoy leisurely walks, admire the historic Trinity Road, and explore the serene surroundings. It's a peaceful day out for nature lovers.

6. Discover the British Motor Museum in Gaydon:
- Car enthusiasts should head to the British Motor Museum. Learn about British motoring history, from vintage classics to modern sports cars. Interactive exhibits and themed displays make this museum a must-visit.

7. Stroll Through the Roman Alcester Museum:
- Explore the Roman Alcester Museum in the historic town of Alcester. Discover artifacts, learn about Roman life, and delve into the county's ancient history. It's an educational and fascinating day out.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in heritage, wildlife, or family fun, the West Midlands promises an unforgettable day out!