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Pottery with new royal-themed crowns and princess carriages, to make your very own Jubilee souvenir. www.museumofroyalworcester.org/ jubilee
from little halflings to wizened wizards! For more family fun explore the museum with the Elves and Dragons trail, just £1 from the Museum Shop.
01 JULY – 30 SEPTEMBER
WARNDON VILLAGES SUMMER FETE Lyppard Hub Lyppard Hub, Worcester. Traditional Summer Fete bringing the community of Warndon Villages together for an afternoon of family fun and entertainment, hosted by Lyppard Hub and Warndon Parish Council. Fun for all the family to enjoy with live music, rides, BBQ, face painting, community and craft stalls and much much more. 12pm - 4pm.
10 JULY
PAINT-YOUR-OWN-POTTERY SUMMER FUN Museum of Royal Worcester, Severn St, Worcester WR1 2ND. TuesdaySundayChoose from a range of shapes to paint in a 90-minute session in an inspiring setting. The Museum will glaze and fire them for you. Llama and unicorn mugs, money boxes and plates are popular choices. Explore the Museum’s fun interactives and Family Explorer trails with backpack, before or after painting. www. museumofroyalworcester.org/pyop 06 - 17 JULY
OPEN EVERY TUESDAY WATERWORKS MUSEUM FAMILY OPEN DAY Waterworks Museum - Hereford Broomy Hill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LJ. After the programme of winter maintenance, The Waterworks Museum in Hereford will reopen on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 and then every Tuesday 11am-4pm. Admission on these days is Adults £5, Seniors £4, Free admission for under 16s. Open from 11am to 4pm. No need to book in advance – tickets available at the door. For more information visit waterworksmuseum.org.uk or follow @ WaterworkMuseum. SUNDAYS IN JULY MUSIC AT WITLEY COURT Witley Court WR6 6JT. Every Sunday in July musicians play in the grounds of Witley Court. Perhaps have a picnic with friends, relax in the sunshine and enjoy the music. Musicians play at intervals throughout the day at approx 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm and 3:15pm Witley Court is open 10am-5pm. THURSDAYS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FOREST EXPLORERS - SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB - DROP OFF AND LEAVE Bodenham Arboretum, Kidderminster, DY11 5TB. Holiday Club - Drop off and Leave A 7-hour session (9am - 4pm) for 6-12 year olds (older children are welcome) run with the ethos of forest school and a wonderful introduction to Bushcraft and other fun forest activities! This is a session where parents can drop 8 SUMMER 2022
their children off for the day, knowing that they are going to have a fun filled day Activities will include stream damming,den building, pond dipping, bushcraft skills, fire lighting, cooking on fire, tool use, natural crafts, mini beast hunting plus much, much more! We will be running these sessions each Thursday throughout the summer holidays £32 per child/ Sibling Discount £28.00 Includes a camp fire snack. Bring activity clothes, (long sleeves and trousers recommended) waterproofs, wellies, suntan cream and a sun hat. We also recommend a towel and a change of clothes for the way home... we intend to get messy! Your child will need a packed lunch and we will meet you outside the Visitors centre, on the terrace at Bodenham Arboretum, DY11 5TB from 8.45am please arrive before 9am. Pick up at 4pm from the terrace at Bodenham Arboretum. We have a large shelter on site so even if the weather is really wet we will be able to carry on with most of the activities and stay relatively dry. The only reason that we may have to cancel holiday club is in the event of high winds or thunder storms or the due to Covid 19 the lockdown regulations are increased. 01 JULY – 04 SEPTEMBER PLATINUM JUBILEE SUMMER DISPLAY WITH HANDS-ON CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Museum of Royal Worcester, Severn St, Worcester WR1 2ND. Enjoy 70 royal years in Worcester porcelain’ celebrating The Queen’s milestones and connections with Royal Worcester. You can get handson adding to the ‘Big Tea Party Wall’ celebratory artwork. Paint-Your-Own
ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN Commandry Worcester. Join us in the stunning Commandery gardens for the Worcester Repertory Company’s annual theatre production! Round and Round the Garden by Alan Ayckbourn is part of The Norman Conquests trilogy and is a Tony award winning play. It is wildly comic and deeply moving which is perfectly positioned for the Commandery Gardens and the annual return of our alfresco theatre production! The Plot - All is calm, serene and peaceful when we meet Sarah who is desperate to have a nice, civilized weekend – but the sequence of events that unfold, as her family members arrive, ensures (not surprisingly) a weekend of disaster! 08 - 10 JULY EVESHAM RIVER FESTIVAL 2022 Live music, entertainment, river activities and general jolliness Illuminated boat parade and fireworks in the evening! The 2022 theme is “Countries of the world” 09 JULY –17 SEPTEMBER THE MAGIC OF MIDDLE EARTH Worcester Museum, Foregate Street Worcester, WR1 1DT . From the collector who brought you May The Toys Be With You comes The Magic of Middle Earth! Journey beyond the books to discover the artistic legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s incredible fantasy world. This major new exhibition celebrates the fantasy world brought to life by Tolkien, and the generations of writers, artists, musicians, filmmakers, environmentalists, and game designers it has influenced. Discover a magical treasure trove of over 200 rare objects and artworks. The Magic of Middle Earth provides fun for all ages,
EASTNOR FAMILY FUN DAY Family fun with garden games and a zipwire on the Valley Lawn at Eastnor Castle Enjoy a day out at Eastnor Castle on this Family fun day and pay for admission only. Any events or activities taking place on the day of your visit are included! Tickets are available on a ‘Grounds Only’ or a ‘Castle & Grounds’ basis. Both ticket types include the daily event or activity. Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1RL Fees & Tickets Castle & Grounds Tickets: Adult (16+ years) : £13.00 Child (3-15 years): £8.00 Family (2a+3c): £34.00. Grounds Only Tickets: Adult (16+ years) : £9. Child (3-15 years): £6.00 Family (2a+3c): £24. 15 JULY THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT AND BENJAMIN BUNNY Coach House Malvern. Peter Rabbit and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s Garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves face to face Mr McGregor himself! But how will they ever escape? Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanting adaptation of the much-loved Beatrix Potter classic – a treat for all the family. Doors open 5.30pm Performance starts 6.30pm Run time 1 hour 40 mins (including interval) Adult £12.00 Child (2-16yrs) /NUS £8.00 Carer Free £1.50 booking fee per transaction 16 & 17 JULY SHROPSHIRE KITE FESTIVAL 2022 Held at Lacon Childe School, Love Lane, Cleobury Mortimer DY14 8PE. There will be competitions, raffle and get together in the evenings. Camping is available for kite flyers only. Height limit is 1,000ft for the both days. www.skybums.com
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