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01 APRIL - 29 MAY PAINT-YOUR-OWN-POTTERY FUN Museum of Royal Worcester, Severn St, Worcester WR1 2ND. Hop on over for Easter Paint-Your-Own-Pottery. Choose from a range of bisque such as eggcups, mugs, plates, bunny figurines and trinket holders, and even Dragons Eggs and pet water bowls. Be surrounded by inspiration, plus friendly staff are on hand to help. Book a table, then try out your artistic skills for an hour and a half. Enjoy refreshments as you create your own unique piece. You can choose to explore the Museum’s fun interactives and family backpack trails before or after painting. Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sundays 10am – 4pm. www.museumofroyalworcester.org/pyop

03 APRIL PETER RABBIT & FRIENDS EASTER SHOW The Coach House Theatre, Grange Road, WR14 3HA. Join in with Peter Rabbit & friends Easter show – on his musical journey to find his Easter egg. For all ages, family entertainment. 2:30pm – 5pm. Don’t miss this fantastic family Easter show with super star Peter Rabbit!!! He’ll take you on a musical journey all about his chocolate eggs, with familiar Easter songs to sing and dance to along the way. Sunday 3rd April, arrival from 2:30pm, show times; 3-4pm, then meet and greets, photos and Easter eggs till 5pm. Tickets: £10 per child, £5 per adults and under 2s go free. Contact us for your tickets before they sell out! charactervisits.co.uk ALICE IN WONDERLAND PERFORMED BY RSOCA The Regal, 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE. As their second production, the fantastic students of the Regal School of Creative Arts (RSoCA) present ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Enjoy this lovely production live on the main stage at The Regal and help support the next generation of local talent. The Regal School of Creative Arts meets on Sundays mornings for rehearsals at The Regal and accepts students from year 1 to year 13. 3pm

DINO DISCOVERY FAMILY FUN DAY Hereford Racecourse Roman Rd, Hereford HR4 9QU. Looking for things to do with the family with a bit of a twist? Then explore our brand new ‘Jurassic’ themed Family Fun Day on Sunday 3rd April! Before racing, watch in amazement as Triceratops and Raptors roam our racecourse. There will also be a host of other FREE Children’s entertainment to keep the kids busy while the parents can enjoy 7 thrilling jump races! Don’t forget the best bit – Kids go FREE! Making this one of the best value family days out in Herefordshire. Kids Go Free! Children 17 and under go free to the races when accompanied by an adult (some exclusions apply for Festival fixtures and Live After Racing events). You’ll need to select a child ticket when making your booking. www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk

08 - 24 APRIL EASTER EGG HUNTS Hanbury Hall, School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 7EA. This spring, treat your little ones to a world of adventures at Hanbury Hall on the Easter adventures in nature trails. Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The price of the trail is £3 per child and includes a trail map, pencil and a chocolate egg at the end. Suitable for dogs on short leads. Please be aware that we have livestock throughout the parkland trail route. 9:30am-4:30pm

09 APRIL MRS. CROP AND HER HAIRDRESSING SHOP - CHILDREN’S THEATRE STAC Swan Theatre, Huntingdon Hall & Worcester Rep Theatre Company. Will Mr. Wig Wig Wiggle, the wig salesman’s visit to Mrs. Crop’s Salon change her son Top Knot’s life for good and persuade Harry Hirsute, that he really does need a haircut after all? – 10.30am & 11.45am. boxoffice@worcestertheatres.co.uk. worcestertheatres.co.uk

09 - 10 APRIL INTERNATIONAL LIVING HISTORY FESTIVAL Avoncroft Museum, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove B60 4JR. Avoncroft Museum will be host to The International Living History Festival 2022 as part of an exciting partnership with Pike and Shot Events Join us for an unforgettable family day out exploring our buildings which will be brought to life with re-enactors from the Bronze Age to the Cold War. Experience lots of hands-on activities, explore the historically themed market and delve right into the past over this unique weekend. 10am–5pm. 10 APRIL EXCITING SCIENCE The Swan Theatre, Huntingdon Hall & Worcester Rep Theatre Company. This brand new, exciting and educational show will amaze & astound all ages from 4 years and up. Featuring silly, fun, factual Science experiments, it’s the perfect way to engage the mind and imagination during a dull and boring half term holiday!. A show full of wiz, bang, pop... and splurt! 2:30pm. boxoffice@worcestertheatres. co.uk worcestertheatres.co.uk

12 APRIL MOTHER GOOSE EASTER PANTO 174 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61. A tale of golden eggs, quests for beauty, fairy magic, circus acts & so much more in a spellbinding egg-stravaganza! With a multi-talented 2person cast, this laughter packed performance features colourful characters, hilarious comedy, fantastic music, circus acts, lavish costumes & stunning sets. Mother Goose promises to be the funniest and most spectacular pantomime ever! Will fame, fortune and beauty change Mother Goose? Book your tickets now to find out! Tickets £5 per child Includes a drink and Easter egg. BOOK NOW! LIMITED SEATING!

12 - 21 APRIL SPRING CRAFTS Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury Castle,, Kidderminster. Get creative and join us for Easter and spring inspired crafts at Hartlebury Castle, during the Easter

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The Place For Family Fun!

For Easter family fun, visit Dick Whittington Park. Rain or shine it is the place for family fun, exercise and relaxation. Set in a beautiful location the Park offers a large indoor heated Play Barn with slides, climbing fames trampolines, climbing frames, trampolines, a climbing wall and wavey mirrors.

Enjoy the Hidden Valley nature trails around the park: wander around the lakes and pathways, and up the zig zag path to the hilltop viewing point the into the ancient wood. Experience the Gloucestershire apple orchard and cottage gardens. Look out for the baby ducks.

The Who’s Who Gallery gives an insight into famous Gloucestershire characters including J.K. Rowling and Eddie the Eagle. Food and drink is available in the restaurant with picnic areas around the Park and Sensory Garden. Dogs welcome outdoors.

Dick Whittington Park T: 01452 831000 Fb: Dick Whittington Park W: www.dickwhittingtonpark.co.uk

break. Normal admission charges apply plus £2.50 per child for craft activities (includes all materials). Hayley’s Kitchen will be open from 10 – 5 offering hot and cold food, cakes, and refreshments. We have 2 picnic areas on site with a covered area available. www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk

14 APRIL COUNTRYTASTIC Three Counties Showground, Malvern. CountryTastic returns to the Three Counties Showground this 14 April 2022. Visitors can expect an action-packed day of discovery with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities. Everyone’s favourite farmer from BBC Countryfile and the Cotswold Farm Park, Adam Henson will be headlining this year’s show. Get involved in an action-packed, hands-on event with food, farming and the countryside at its core. Whatever the weather, with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities, CountryTastic is the perfect Easter Holiday family day out. There’s so much for youngsters to get involved in, with many of the activities free – hop on board for a tractor ride, go wild with bushcraft or try your hand at some fun crafts with Junk Fish. Tickets £9, Under 16’s £5, and Under 2’s free.

15 – 18 APRIL EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT HARTLEBURY Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury. DY11 7XZ. Looking for an eggcellent way to celebrate Easter? Look no further! Bring your eggsplorers to Hartlebury Castle for a cracking good time! Explore the beautiful grounds of the Castle as you hunt for the hidden Easter eggs and surprises!

EASTER AT EASTNOR Eastnor Castle, Ledbury HR8 1RL. Enjoy our Easter Global EGGventure Family Treasure Hunt celebrating 150 years of ‘Around the World in 80 Days’. Find clues around the castle and grounds and hand in your entry for a chocolate treat at the end. You’ll also be entered into the prize draw for the chance to win an enormous Easter egg! eastnorcastle.com

16 APRIL SQUIDGE The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9JR. For children 3-8 years and their grown ups. Do you squish or squash, tickle or most certainly not, handshake or hug, stretch out or snuggle in like a bug? ‘Squidge’ is a fun interactive dance film with music and digital projection, which takes a light-hearted look at our sense of touch and how it influences our everyday lives. At the heart of the piece is a tale of friendship, compromise and how each and every one of us need touch to make us feel alive! Each family will be seated in their very own interactive seating area, which will magically light up at moments throughout the cinema experience and will be full of exciting textures for little hands to explore! Expect slimly fun and lots of bubbles. £7.50.

16 & 17 APRIL EGGS-CELLENT EASTER ACTIVITIES The Nest, Hereford Rd, Ledbury HR8 2PZ. Join us this Easter for some eggs-cellent activities! Onsite egg-hunts, Easter rabbit hunt and more to keep you all entertained this Easter weekend! Enter the raffle to win an amazing prize nestledbury.co.uk

18 APRIL MALVERN FLEA AND COLLECTORS FAIR Three Counties Showground, Malvern. Malvern Flea and Collectors Fair is the largest flea fair in the UK, held nine times a year at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. The hundreds of stalls across the halls and even more outside (number of outdoor stands weather-dependent) together create an incredibly eclectic shopping experience, with items on sale range from furniture, lighting and textiles to jewellery, clothing, teddies and toys. This is the perfect event for the interior designer, crafter, up-cycler and thriftseeker. Entrance: 7.30am – 3.30pm at £5 (cash only) per person (accompanied children under 16 go free) Fair dates in 2022 13 February, 18 April, 29 May, 26 June, 24 July, 29 August, 18 September, 9 October, 4 December. www.b2bevents.info

BOUNCING BUNNIES PLAY DAY The Commandery - Worcester, The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester. Join us on Easter Monday as the bunnies take over The Commandery. Bring your bouncing bunnies to enjoy the farm barn bouncy castle and slide and hop all around The Commandery. There will be games in the glorious Commandery gardens for you to enjoy. What bunny can resist animal skittles, giant Jenga and giant Connect 4 ? Once your bunnies have finished bouncing, see if they can find all the eggs hidden around the museum to receive a chocolatey treat, then they can get creative and design and colour in their very own Easter egg. No need to pre-book, just turn up. Normal admission charges apply + £2 per Easter Egg trail and 50p for the bouncy castle.

19 APRIL OH NO, GEORGE! Worcester Theatres. The Swan Theatre, Huntingdon Hall & Worcester Rep Theatre Company. George sees something in the kitchen. It’s cake! I said I’d be good, George thinks, but I

EASTER ACTIVITIES

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LOVE cake. What will George do? Oh No, George! is the delightfully playful tale of a dog who wants to be good but just can’t resist temptation. 1:30pm & 3:30pm. worcestertheatres.co.uk. boxoffice@worcestertheatres.co.uk

19 - 21 APRIL EASTNOR RUN AROUND DAYS Eastnor Castle, Ledbury HR8 1RL. Let off some steam in the school holidays! eastnorcastle.com

29 - 30 APRIL HEREFORD RIVER CARNIVAL Hereford River Carnival is a two day celebration of the River Wye that takes place in, on, beside the river & around the city of Hereford on early May bank holiday weekend each year. It is run by volunteers and regularly attracts around 10,000 visitors. The next spectacular Hereford River Carnival will take place on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 April 2022, a variety of fantastic activities on land and river. A celebration of arts, culture and community.

30 APRIL - 02 MAY MARCHES MAKERS FESTIVAL Kington. HR5 3DJ. The Marches Makers Festival in Kington, on the English border with Wales, presents a bank holiday weekend of delights including a miniature artworks exhibition, four other exhibitions, interactive workshops, open studios, live theatre and garden based sculpture in venues throughout the town. Independent High St businesses include cafes, pubs, restaurants, shops, accommodation and lots more. Come and make a weekend of it in some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. www.marchesmakers.co.uk 01 MAY FUNTOPIA AT REDDITCH The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Redditch for the first time ever!!! We’ll be offering 3 amazing, fun-filled events in the summer of 2022!! Our fun-filled festival is packed with Bouncy Castles, Obstacle Course, Inflatable Slide, Bungee Run, Human Wrecking Ball, Inflata-Bull, Nerf Wars, Driving School, Circus Skills, Sumo Suits, Giant Games, Space Hopper Races, Crafty Corner and more – all included in the price of your wristband! We even have an incredible Under 5’s area for our mini guests, filled with Bouncy Castles, Soft Play, Ball Pool, Ride On’s, Giant Piano Mats and other fun toys and games. Funtopia is designed especially for younger visitors ( Up to 10 years of age) and we encourage all grown ups to play too! Visitors can enjoy unlimited play on the activities and inflatables as many times as they like during their stay! Arrive hungry and sample an array of delicious menus in our Food Court which offers sweet and savoury meals to suit all taste buds! Don’t forget to treat those at home as you wander around our Artisan and Trade Stalls which have a selection of unique products for sale. For those wanting to extend the fun, why not have a go on our pay-per-go rides and games?! 11am-5pm. Unlimited Play Wristbands are priced as follows: Under 90cm Free of Charge; Over 90cm £10; Adult £2.50; Family of 4 Ticket (2ad & 2ch) £23; Family of 5 Ticket (2ad & 3ch) £32. There’s no need to book, just turn up on the day. Wristbands go on sale from 10:30am on the event day. Also 2nd July & 11th August. 05 - 08 MAY RHS MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL Three Counties Showground Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Malvern Hills, RHS Malvern Spring Festival 5-8 May launches the summer gardening show calendar. Come and be inspired by award-winning show gardens and take home new discoveries from amongst the exquisite plants and flowers displayed by top nurseries within the floral marquee and plant arcades. There is plenty of specialist advice on offer too from celebrity gardeners and experts and a treat for foodies around every corner, celebrating the best of local produce. Advance tickets to the RHS Malvern Spring Festival start at £24.85 for general admission, children under 16 go free. 07 & 08 MAY IGB MAY WEEKENDER 2022 Our first IGB Weekenend Away will be held at The Greenhouse at Barnes Close - a retreat centre in the beautiful Waseley Hills in Bromsgrove. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN VIA EVENTBRITE - IGB’s May Weekend will be unhurried time together, relaxed activities, food and some reflective spiritual time - a few of our activities will have an online element for those who can’t join us in person. We’ll be together just over 24 hours - the venue is close enough to Birmingham for many folks to choose to sleep in their own beds, but there is accommodation for those who need to/ want to stay over. You can also opt to come for just the Saturday afternoon/ evening (if 24 hours seems too long for you!). This is an accessible venue with some accessible accommodation.

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01 MAY, REDDITCH

Paint-Your-Own-Pottery

Hop on over to The Museum of Royal Worcester for our Easter Paint-Your-OwnPottery activities and children’s explorer trails around the Museum.

At our Easter Paint-Your-Own-Pottery sessions you can choose from egg cups, mugs, bowls, plates, Easter chic figurines and even some very special Dragon Eggs. We’ve also got bird boxes, beautiful rabbit shaped trinket holders and of course water bowls for the four legged friend in your life.

You’ll be surrounded by inspiration in our Ceramic Studio, plus our friendly Easter Bunny staff are on hand to help. Book at table for you or a group of up to six people, then relax as you’ll have an hour and half to try out your artistic skills. We’ve even ordered in extra love heart red paint too.

If you’d like to you can also explore the Museum before or after your Paint-Your-OwnPottery session. Discover our collections, plus we have plenty of fun activities for children including our themed explorer back pack trails.

We are located close to car parks, including blue badge, local cafe Good Roots and less than 5 minutes walk to Worcester’s famous Cathedral, river side walk and high street, so you really can make a day of it. We’ll then discount £5 off your total spend at the end of your session.

Once you’ve finished painting, we will glaze and fire your painted pot it in our kiln. The colours will become richer, and your item will have a hard shiny clear surface – which is food safe should you wish to use it once you take it home.

We need 7 – 10 days to glaze and fire, and will then contact you to let you know your item is ready for collection. We can post your item back to you for an additional cost – please speak to a member of staff on the day if this is required.