Bournville Village is showcasing six gardens. Bournville is famous for its large gardens, outstanding open spaces and of course its chocolate factory..... more >

Bournville Village, Birmingham B30 1QY

Sun 7 Jul 24

Stourbridge Carnival 2024

Get ready for a day of fun and excitement at the Stourbridge Carnival 2024! This year's event promises to be a spectacular celebration of..... more >

Coventry Street, High Street & Market Street Stourbridge DY8 1EP

Sun 7 Jul 24

Ladies Of Laughter (16+)

The Ladies Of Laughter are back, flexing their female funny muscles especially for you! This hit tour returns for a night made for everybody..... more >

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

Sun 7 Jul 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in West Midlands

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 6 Jul 24

Netherton Park Fun Day & Music Festival

On Saturday 6th July 2024 we will be holding our annual Festival on Netherton Park in Dudley (DY2 9ER)... more >

Netherton Park Netherton Dudley DY2 9ER

Sat 6 Jul 24

Ryton Garden Organic - Open Garden for NGS

Garden Organics inspirational and sustainable demonstration garden at Ryton contains a wonderful fruit and vegetable potager, together with several... more >

Ryton Garden Organic, Coventry CV8 3LG

Sat 6 Jul 24

Morgan Rees: Turning Thirsty (16+)

Award-nominated online sensation Morgan Rees embarks on his first ever UK tour with Turning Thirsty! Hitting the milestone of his 30th birthday has..... more >

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

Fri 5 Jul 24

FREE taster session with the Stourbridge/Dudley Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your friendly local Kingswinford choir is run by vocal tutor..... more >

Kingswinford Methodist Church, Stream Rd, Kingswinford DY6 9NP

Thu 4 Jul 24

More Rock Choirs

Andy Codes & Sarah Ainsworth - Where The Paranormal Becomes Normal

For most people, the realm of the paranormal is a place they dare not to tread, a place of frightening mysteries they'd rather steer clear of... more >

Hot Shots, 100 Crosswells Road, Oldbury, Birmingham B68 8HH

Thu 4 Jul 24

The Bulls Head Psychic Supper

Join us for an enchanting evening at the Bulls Head Psychic Supper! For just £30, enjoy a delicious meal while talented readers provide you with..... more >

The Bulls Head, Coleshill Rd, Furnace End, Birmingham B46 2LG

Thu 4 Jul 24

An Evening With Lisa Jewell - In Conversation with Jo Callaghan

Join us for a thrilling evening with Sunday Times bestselling author, Lisa Jewell, discussing her latest novel ‘Breaking the Dark’, the first book in... more >

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

Wed 3 Jul 24

Frankie Goes To Bollywood

Get swept away into the dazzling world of Bollywood! From the makers of Britain’s Got Bhangra comes the world premiere of a new British..... more >

BELGRADE THEATRE Belgrade Square, Coventry CV1 1GS

Tue 2 Jul 24

The Collective End of Year Poetry Showcase (16+)

VERVE presents, THE COLLECTIVE LIVE POETRY SHOWCASE. An evening of LIVE poetry & spoken word. CELEBRATING the POETS and ARTISTS amplifying..... more >

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

Tue 2 Jul 24

FREE taster session with the Allesley Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Coventry choir is run by West Midlands based musician Mark O'Malley... more >

Allesley Village Hall, Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9GX

Tue 2 Jul 24

More Rock Choirs

Rough Works: New Material Night (16+)

New material from the Midlands' finest comics. Please note: may contain strong language and adult themes... more >

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

Sun 30 Jun 24

15 New Church Road - Open Garden for NGS

A garden changing and evolving over 15 yrs, never standing still. An extended pond and bridge take centre stage with a recently added stream... more >

15 New Church Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 5RT

Sun 30 Jun 24

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Following SOLD-OUT performances in London’s West End, a worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story... more >

Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS

Fri 28 Jun 24

4th International Conference on Child Neurology

The 4th International Conference on Child Neurology (Child Neurology 2024) will be held in London, UK, on June 27-28, 2024... more >

Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport E1 7DR

Thu 27 Jun 24

Catherine Bohart

Catherine Bohart’s back and older than ever. And adulthood frankly isn’t living up to her expectations... more >

Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS

Wed 26 Jun 24

Join our choir in Solihull/Dorridge for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Dorridge, Solihull choir is run by vocal tutor Dep Leader... more >

St George and St Teresa’s Parish Centre, 339 Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull B93 8EZ

Tue 25 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Allesley Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Coventry?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

Allesley Village Hall, Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9GX

Tue 25 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

The Gilded Merkin: Burlesque & Cabaret (18+)

Birmingham's legendary Burlesque and Cabaret show is back! Produced by burlesque and fire performer Scarlett Daggers, The Gilded Merkin is..... more >

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

Sun 23 Jun 24

Marie Curie Hospice Garden - Open Garden for NGS

The gardens contain two large, formally laid out patients' gardens, indoor courtyards, a long border adjoining the car park and a wildlife and... more >

Marie Curie Hospice Garden, Solihull B91 2PQ

Sun 23 Jun 24

Berkswell Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Berkswell is a beautiful village dating back to Saxon times with a C12 Norman church and has several C16 and C17 buildings inc the pub... more >

Berkswell Gardens, Coventry CV7 7BB

Sun 23 Jun 24

Wolverhampton Inflatable 5km

Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!... more >

Wolverhampton Racecourse, Gorsebrook Road Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton WV6 0PE

Sat 22 Jun 24

Bilal Zafar: Imposter

Bilal Zafar, nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe and winner of New Act of the Year 2016, is back with a brand-new show about how his... more >

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

Sat 22 Jun 24

Steve Bugeja: Self Doubt (I Think)

Steve Bugeja, the creator and star of ITV2’s hit sitcom, Buffering, is back on the road following a sell-out 2022 tour and a critically acclaimed run... more >

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

Fri 21 Jun 24

What's Love got to do With it

International sensation What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back! Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney..... more >

Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS

Wed 19 Jun 24

Julius Caesar

Rome 44BC. Egotistical Emperor Julius Caesar is sweating (and it’s not just the heatwave). His liberal Senators are a stabbing pain in the..... more >

Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS

Mon 17 Jun 24

8 Rectory Road - Open Garden for NGS

Stunning town garden divided into areas with different features. A garden with unusual trees and intensively planted borders... more >

8 Rectory Road, Solihull B91 3RP

Sun 16 Jun 24

Maxstoke Castle - Open Garden for NGS

Five acres of garden and grounds with roses, herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees in the courtyard and immediate surroundings of this C14 moated more >

Maxstoke Castle, Coleshill B46 2RD

Sun 16 Jun 24

Kenilworth Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Kenilworth was historically a very important town in Warwickshire. It has one of England's best castle ruins, Abbey Fields and plenty of pubs..... more >

Kenilworth Gardens, Kenilworth CV8 1BT

Sun 16 Jun 24

Saaniya Abbas (16+)

Saaniya Abbas is a standup comedian and content creator in Dubai. Blending sharp wit with cultural insights, her observational comedy covers her..... more >

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

Sun 16 Jun 24

Emmanuel Sonubi: Curriculum Vitae (14+)

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Emmanuel Sonubi presents a whistle stop tour through the jobs that have led him to become one of the hottest stand-ups... more >

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

Sun 16 Jun 24

An Evening with the Stars

A program of music by the world famous Cory Band, Musical Director Philip Harper with International singing star Charlie Green more >

Dudley Town Hall, St. James Road, Dudley. DY1 1HP

Sat 15 Jun 24

Packington Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Packington is the setting for an elegant Capability Brown landscape. Designed from 1751, the gardens inc a serpentine lake, impressive Cedars of..... more >

Packington Hall, nr Coventry CV7 7HF

Sat 15 Jun 24

Hall Green Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Five very different suburban gardens in leafy Hall Green with its beautiful mature trees and friendly residents... more >

Hall Green Gardens, Birmingham B28 9LB

Sat 15 Jun 24

Saturday Night Comedy (18+)

Treat yourself to an evening of award-winning comedy! Four superb stand-up comedians that will keep you laughing until Monday. more >

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

Sat 15 Jun 24

SCREWED: How the sex industry harms women

In the current ‘cost of living’ crisis the idea that prostitution can be a normal job, where you choose your hours and your ‘clients’ has become... more >

Central Birmingham (exact location to be announced) B2 4QA

Sat 15 Jun 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's masterpiece The Four Seasons and Chopin's sublime first piano... more >

Birmingham Cathedral Colmore Row B3 2QB

Sat 15 Jun 24

silent disco

Listen to music with the use of wireless headphones linked to multiple DJs playing different genres of music on each channel, switch channels to... more >

36 Ludgate hill Birmingham B3 1EH

Fri 14 Jun 24

BBC Good Food Show Summer 2024

Step into summer this June at the BBC Good Food Show Summer! Try and buy from 100s of independent producers and big brands and pick up plenty of..... more >

National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT

Thu 13 Jun 24

TinyTalk Newborns - 6 week course for babies up to 12 weeks old

?? New baby? ?? Feeling a bit isolated from your support network or maybe you don't know anyone else with a small baby?... more >

Holloway Hall B31 1TT

Thu 13 Jun 24

BBC Gardeners' World Live

Urban Gardens, a spectacular edible headline show garden by Adam Frost, orchids from all over the world, and new stages and workshops are just some... more >

Birmingham NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT

Thu 13 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Birmingham City Centre Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your friendly local Birmingham choir is run by singing teacher Sonia Eyre... more >

Queen Alexandra College, Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9TG

Wed 12 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Haven Quiz Night – June 2024

Join us for the third in the series of our 2024 Haven quiz nights! We are really looking forward to welcoming you along to another of our 2024..... more >

Fordhouses Cricket Club Wobaston Road, Wolverhampton WV9 5HH

Wed 12 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Allesley Rock Choir

Are you looking to find a local choir to join? Your local Coventry choir is run by West Midlands based musician Mark O'Malley... more >

Allesley Village Hall, Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9GX

Tue 11 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Styvechale Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

An eclectic mix of lovely, mature suburban gardens. Enjoy their variety from kitchen garden to a touch of the exotic, restful gardens to a riot of..... more >

Styvechale Gardens, Coventry CV3 5DE

Sun 9 Jun 24

33 Gorway Road - Open Garden for NGS

Cottage style Edwardian house garden. Late spring bulbs and roses. Willow tunnel, pond and rockery. more >

33 Gorway Road, Walsall WS1 3BE

Sun 9 Jun 24

The Three Inch Fools UK Tour: The Secret Diary of Henry VIII

The Three Inch Fools, known for their contemporary spin on the traditional touring troupe, are preparing for a summer that will go down in (Early... more >

Coventry Cathedral 1 Hill Top CV1 5AB

Fri 7 Jun 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!