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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.
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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 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 Pottery with new royal-themed crowns and princess carriages, to make your very own Jubilee souvenir. www.museumofroyalworcester.org/ jubilee
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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 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, 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.
10 JULY 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.
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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17 JULY ANIMALS R MAGIC 2022 A fun day out that is all about animals. Fun dog show, demonstrations, and activities. Support local animal-themed charities and businesses. www.jinneyring.co.uk
PRINCESS VS SUPERHERO THEATRE SHOW The Coach House Theatre, Grange Road, Great Malvern. The ultimate battle between two sides of your favourite characters from our team! First you will meet fairy sparkles who’ll give you clues as to who each visiting characters will be, you will then need to choose your teams, ready for the challenge a head! Before meeting each character, you must learn the superhero dance moves and princess rules to prepare you for the entrance of the characters. There will be several team games to help decide the winning team! It will be high action and lots of fun for everyone, adding fun prizes into the mix!!! The party ends with each guest receiving a certificate to say they have been involved with the ultimate battle between princess and superhero and the winning character will be announced! Suitable for: Children aged between 2-10 years old. www.charactervisits.co.uk
23 JULY CRAFT FAIR AT BELLS FARM SHOP Chadwick Bank, Stourport-on-Severn. Our monthly craft fair is here! Come down and see what awesomeness we have on offer!
23 - 30 JULY THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL This Festival is the world’s longest-running classical choral music festival, rotating annually between Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester and featuring a week-long programme of concerts, cathedral services, exhibitions, walks and talks, with the Three Cathedral Choirs, Three Choirs Festival Chorus and Youth Choir, the Philharmonic Orchestra, internationally known soloists and conductors, guest choirs and recitalists and young artists. There is also a vibrant community programme which includes a cathedral concert each year produced by The Music Pool under the banner of The Gathering Wave. 3choirs.org
24 JULY HAMLET THE COMEDY Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4JR. Enjoy this outdoor performance in the atmospheric grounds of Avoncroft Museum, on the Guesten Hall Lawn. “Hamlet The Comedy” finds the eponymous royal student returning home for the summer holidays to find something rotten in the state of Denmark and it’s more than just the bag of dirty washing! Mum’s married Uncle Claudius and Dad’s dishing the dirt from his grave – it’s enough to make a teenager mad! Things will never be the same again in the Hamlet household. Shakespeare’s famous tragedy is performed as you’ve never seen before with lots of laughs, music and memorable moments. Suitable for all from 7-107. Please be aware that Oddsocks perform whatever the weather, so please come dressed appropriately and remember to bring your own seating. 6:30pm (gates & refreshments open from 5:30pm).
AWFUL AUNTIE - OUTDOOR THEATRE Eastnor Castle, Eastnor, Ledbury. “The new playground at the Saxby Hall Orphanage is finally complete, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. The orphanage was founded by Stella Saxby, who some of you may remember. Her parents were killed in a car crash in 1933, leaving her an orphan, all alone with her Awful Auntie. And when we say awful, we mean awful!” Awful Auntie by David Walliams, adapted for the outdoor stage by Heartbreak Productions, is a truly thrilling tale. Owls, ghosts, chases, escapes, motorcycle rides, and tiddlywinks all fill Stella’s days as she evades her menacing Aunt and saves the family home. Make sure you bring a blanket or chair to sit on, weather-appropriate gear, and a picnic, as the tale could take some time to tell, and storytelling can be hungry work! Held on the Lower Terrace at Eastnor Castle. www.eastnorcastle.com
24 JULY - 28 JULY DINOSAUR SHOW Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1RL. Travel back in time at Eastnor Castle this Summer, with a life-like walking, roaring T-Rex! Shows will be performed throughout the day and the entrance price is all you pay. At Eastnor 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. 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) : £9.00 Child (315 years): £6.00 Family (2a+3c): £24.
26 JULY - 02 SEPTEMBER SUMMER HOLIDAY SESSIONS WITH GEMMA The Fitness Factory, Stourbridge. All sessions are for ages 4 years+. £15/session, all sessions must be booked and paid for in advance. All sessions will be different (even if they have the same name). Please send children with a drink and snack/packed lunch if needed. www.thefitnessfactory.info
26 - 28 JULY SUMMER ACTIVITY BREAK New College Worcester, Whittington Road, Worcester, WR5 2JX. We are thrilled to be hosting our Summer Activity Break, inviting children from the ages of 11 – 16 years who are vision impaired or blind to join us at NCW to take part in 3 days that are filled with fun packed activities! Three days and two nights of fun will include activities such as football, swimming paddleboarding, arts and crafts, cooking and tandem riding. Evening activities will include time in NCW’s Youth Club, a pizza night and BBQ talent show. 10am-5pm. £80.
SUMMER FUN AT HARTLEBURY CASTLE Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury nr Kidderminster, DY11 7XZ. Fun hands-on craft activities and castle trail throughout the summer holidays, every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 26 – 28 July – Travellers Crafts – Linking in with our beautiful collection of Gypsy caravans and travelling culture. Pick up a trail and find out interesting facts about travelling cultures and make traditional crafts like paper flowers. Additional charge of £2.50 per child applies for the day’s craft activities. Materials included. £6.50–£11.50.
SUMMER FAMILY FUN! The Commandery - Worcester. Have fun at The Commandery every week through the summer holidays! Knights and Princesses Paint your shield, joust on hobbyhorses, play in castle tents, and quest through the garden. All sessions end with a story, drink and biscuit. 10.30am – 12noon. Ages pre-school to 10. Admission + £5 per child – no need to book. Children under 1 free with a paying sibling
27 JULY CRAFTING FUN Worcester Woods Country Park, Wildwood Drive, Worcester. Come and join us in The Pond next to @The Orchard Café for some crafting fun suitable for all the family. Prices start from £2.50
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BIRDLAND PARK AND GARDENS
Birdland Park and Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water is home to one of the largest collections of exotic birds in the UK.
Located in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds, the park’s magical combination of woodland, riverside and gardens makes it the perfect day out. flamingos, pelicans, cranes and waterfowl that live in our riverside habitats with many more inhabiting over 50 aviaries.
See England’s only breeding group of king penguins, explore the immersive Out of Africa area, and venture into the woodland and encounter lifesized dinosaurs lurking between the trees in the Jurassic Journey area.
• aMazing Hedge Puzzle • Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo • Miniature Golf
Visit butterflyzoo.co.uk
For everyday value ticket prices! Come rain or shine come along and have a good time! Symonds Yat West HR9 6DA
Open daily from 10am Safe secure metered parking
With the summer in full swing there’s no better place to take the family than Dick Whittington Park near Longhope, Gloucestershire. On fine days, everyone will enjoy the wild swimming and paddleboarding, which is becoming ever more popular. Additionally, the new Nature Trail offers walks around the lake, through flower meadows, an ancient wood, the apple and plum orchards and the cottage garden. Fitness fans will also love the outdoor exercise course.
And, of course, whatever the weather, children will love to run riot in the Indoor Play Barn, while parents get the chance to put their feet up and enjoy a meal or refreshments in the café/restaurant.
For further details telephone 01452 831000 or visit dickwhittingtonpark.co.uk
29 - 31 JULY 56TH ANNUAL WELLAND STEAM AND COUNTRY RALLY Woodside Farm, Welland Nr Upton upon Severn WR13 6NG. A show for all the family! A rally of 90 working steam engines, nostalgic fairground rides, models and crafts, vintage and classic motor cars, tractors, motorcycles and more. 9:30am-7pm Arena events – bird of prey and dog displays, sheep show, Punch and Judy show and tractor pulling. Tickets: Adult £16, Children & OAP £14, Children under 11 – free. Free parking Dogs welcome, on leads Camping is available.
30 - 31 JULY GOODHEART ANIMAL SANCTUARY SUMMER OPEN WEEKEND 2022 The Nickless Farm, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY14 0BE. Goodheart Farm Animal Sanctuary’s highly popular Summer Open Event is BACK and this year, to mark their 5th anniversary, they are celebrating with a two-day open weekend at their beautiful 92-acre site. From 10am to 4pm both days. There are over 300 rescued farm animals to meet, including pigs, sheep, cows, chickens and even alpacas. You can also explore the sanctuary’s brand-new projects including their new Pig Barn, Goodheart Home for Rescued Hens, and Rescued Rabbit Run. There are lots of fun family activities over the weekend including a kid’s scavenger hunt, animal talks and Q&A sessions, delicious vegan food and drink, tombola, raffle, merchandise and more! Tickets are £5 per person, children under 5 enter for FREE.
30 JULY - 7 AUGUST JURASSIC FARM 2022 Churchfields, Churchfields Farm, Salwarpe, Droitwich. Something BIG is coming back to Churchfields... After the success of Jurassic Farm in 2021 it returns to Churchfields even bigger and better than before! For nine ROARSOME days from July 30th to August 7th, T-Rex, Triceratops and friends will escape their enclosure and take over the fun farm! The Churchfields Jurassic Farm Experience includes: Real Dinosaurs – get up close and personal with these moving, breathing magnificent beasts (Watch out for their tails!) Baby Dinosaur Nursery – friendly cute dinos popular with our youngest guests. Fossil Trail Map and Puzzle Sheet – Follow the jurassic clues through our woodland and orchard to discover the long lost Dinosaur Nest. Fossil Dig – dig and uncover real fossils. Caveman Games and Activities around the trail. Panning for Gold and Jurassic Gems. Fun Farm – Go wild in The Fun Farm and meet our animals plus race against the clock on our pedal go karts.
02 - 04 AUGUST DIG FOR DINOSAURS The Commandery - Worcester. Excavate a frozen mini dinosaur, dig for bones, see a volcano come to life, and have fun painting and colouring dinosaurs. All sessions end with a story, drink and biscuit. 10.30am – 12noon. Ages pre-school to 10. Admission + £5 per child – no need to book.
06 AUGUST TENBURY COUNTRYSIDE SHOW The Showground Tenbury Road Callow Hill DY14 9DA. Nestled in meadows adjacent to the Victorian spa town of Tenbury Wells, Tenbury Countryside Show attracts 1000’s of visitors every year. Our one-day show is amongst the U.K’s biggest; this said, in 2022, Tenbury Show still retains its rural charm and is deeply rooted in local Agricultural and Horticultural history. A fantastic day out for visitors, competitors, and exhibitors alike, Tenbury Show is home of the Hereford Cattle Society and the National Association of Ryeland Sheep, showcasing some of the country’s finest Heritage breeds. From birds of prey, ferrets, horses, livestock, pigs, poultry and rabbits.
07 AUGUST CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRODUCTION – THE GRIMM SISTERS Malvern Cube, WR14 2YF. We are two sisters, The Sisters Grimm. One is quite clever and one is quite… musical. Our tales are greater than any others, But they were stolen by our beastly brothers! Now we must journey to fix their lies… Or else the birds will pluck out our eyes! Join the sisters on a journey of twisted tales, live music, singing and comedy. Performances at 2pm and 5pm Tickets Adults – £10.78 Children (5-12) – £5.39 Family (2xAdult, 2xChild) – £26.95.
11 - 13 AUGUST THE LITTLE MERMAID Stourbridge Town Hall, Crown Centre, DY8 1YE Stourbridge. APL THEATRE is delighted to present their brand new adaptation of THE LITTLE MERMAID. This hilarious underwater adventure is a laugh-a-minute musical pantomime with glittering scenery, sparkling costumes and a memorable score you can sing along to and is suitable for the entire family. The familiar tale of rebellious Ariel, a mermaid who only wants to explore the world above the waves despite being forbidden by her father King Triton, has been adapted for the stage and will include some fabulous new characters as well as the infamous evil sea witch, Ursula plus a chorus of sea creatures, zombie pirates, sailors and various flotsam and jetsam!
13 AUGUST SUMMER FESTIVAL FAYRE Worcester Cathedral. As part of the Worcester Festival, we will be hosting a Summer Festival Fayre in the Cathedral cloister. 10am-4pm. 13 - 14 AUGUST FAR FOREST COUNTRYSIDE SHOW Fun packed show for all the family. Trade stands, Food and drink. Music. Arena Displays, kids zone and Art exhibition.
14 AUGUST THE WORCESTER SHOW We are really excited for our first visit to Worcester - to join the spectacular Worcester Show this summer. The popular event is coming back to the Pitchcroft Racecourse. There will be live bands; fair-style attractions; a have-a-go sports zone; judging of over 130 competitive creative classes; a dog competition; local food and drink – and much, much more! www.glitzyvintage.com
MONTHLY MAKERS MARKET Manor Farm, Malvern Road, Worcester, WR2 4BS. Join us for our monthly makers market in the Barn and Yurt Marquee and buy directly from some lovely Worcestershire small businesses. 10am-3pm. Free entry.
LAKEFEST UK Eastnor Castle Deer Park,Ledbury. Set in the sublimely picturesque Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Hereford, LakeFest prides itself on creating a hugely enjoyable, family friendly festival where music, entertainment, family activities, fairground rides and creativity collide to produce an unmeasured Festival that will capture with hearts and minds of attendees, regardless of age. With an array of stages including the everpopular Mainstage we aim to provide a plethora of music that means regardless of musical tastes there will be something for everyone. Based on the ethos of being “all inclusive and family friendly” there is a whole program of activities, music and entertainment set in the secure confines of a stunning natural valley, which is overlooked by the exquisite Eastnor Castle.
