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Railway, Bewdley, Nr Kidderminster

THE REALM CORONATION INFLATABLE

CHALLENGE Large-scale inflatable designed specifically for children up to 12 years of age, Sat 6 - Sun 7 May, Tamworth Castle Grounds

KING’S CORONATION WEEKEND

Quintessentially British entertainment, with a big screen displaying the coronation, vintage fairground rides and games, Sat 6 - Sun 7 May, Trentham Estate, Staffordshire

A ROYAL CHEER - A CELEBRATION TO MARK THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III Discover how Black Country folk celebrated the UK’s kings and queens through the years, Sat 6 - Mon 8 May, The Black Country Living Museum, Dudley

A KING’S CHALLENGE Test your skills in kingly pursuits, learn about the successes of those who lived to be great kings and the fate of those who did not, Sat 6 - Mon 8 May, Tamworth Castle

CORONATION WITH THE CHARACTERS

PEPPA PIG AT SEA LIFE Meet Peppa as she dives into a new adventure, making new friends with thousands of sea creatures, until Fri 2 June, National SEA LIFE Centre, B’ham

LEGO CITY Join the Lego City Minifigure team - Ricky Rocket Racer, Mech-Max, Go-To Gary and Fearless Fi - as they set epic missions for you to complete, until Sat 9 July, Legoland Discovery Centre

Birmingham

THE GREAT BRITISH FOOD FESTIVAL

Featuring celebrity-chef demos, an artisan market, street-food stalls, bars and more, Sat 29 April - Mon 1 May, Trentham Estate, Staffordshire

EASTNOR CHILLIFEST Featuring live music, ‘hot’ food, a children’s cookery school, a chilli-eating competition and cooking demonstrations, Sun 30 April - Mon 1 May, Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire

A GRAND MEDIEVAL DAY OUT Visitors to the 900-year-old castle will be transported back to Kenilworth’s medieval prime, with re-enactors throughout the grounds, Sun 30 April - Mon 1 May, Kenilworth Castle

KIDS CARNIVAL DAY Featuring seven races and free children’s entertainment, Mon 1 May, Warwick Racecourse

THE FABULOUS 40S An afternoon in the 1940s with costumed characters, live music, Punch & Judy shows, demonstrations and more, Mon 1 May, Haden Hill House Museum, Cradley Heath

STRATFORD LITERARY FESTIVAL One of the most significant literary festivals in the UK, featuring Dame Judi Dench,

Brian Cox and Alexander Armstrong, Tues 2 - Sun 7 May, various venues in Stratford-upon-Avon

AFTER HOURS The historic house and grounds of Compton Verney open at night, Fri 5 May, Compton Verney, Warwickshire

BOXXER PRESENTS FIGHT NIGHT

BIRMINGHAM Undefeated lightheavyweight contender Joshua Buatsi headlines in a showdown with undefeated Polish rival Pawel Stepien, Sat 6 May, Resorts World Arena, Birmingham

INTERNATIONAL GARDEN

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

EXHIBITION One of the world’s most respected photography competitions and exhibitions, particularly within the genres of garden, plant, flower and botanical photography, Sat 6 May, Birmingham Botanical Gardens

CORONATION LIVE SCREENING Pack your picnic blanket, take along your friends & family and witness this once-in-a-generation occasion, Sat 6 May, Kenilworth Castle

CORONATION DAY CELEBRATIONS A right royal day of celebrations at the Kidderminster station, Sat 6 May, Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley, Nr Kidderminster

CORONATION EVENING VARIETY SHOW

An evening of singing, dancing, comedy and music, Sat 6 May, Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley, Nr Kidderminster

SPRING MODEL RAILWAY WEEKEND

Many of the UK’s most popular displays and layouts will be on display at the Highley Visitor Centre, Sat 6 - Sun 7 May, Severn Valley

Celebrate the bank holiday with character meet & greets, party games and a royal disco, Sat 6 - Mon 8 May, National Forest Adventure Farm, Burton upon Trent

MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS

A joint celebration of the ancient festival of Mayday and the coronation of King Charles III, Sun 7 May, Sarehole Mill, Birmingham

THE CORONATION BIG PICNIC LUNCH

Take along sandwiches, snacks and drinks and join the Mayor in celebrating the King’s coronation, Sun 7 May, Sandwell Valley

CORONATION CELEBRATION Enjoy a glass of fizz, a two-course Best of British buffet and music from Tony & The Sapphires Band joined by Treyc Cohen, Sun 7 May, National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire

MUD BATHS A filthy, muddy trail race on the Land Rover test tracks and through the estate swamp, Sun 7 May, Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire

LIVE SCREENING OF THE CORONATION CONCERT AT SANDWELL VALLEY Take sandwiches, snacks and drinks and join the Mayor in celebrating the King’s coronation, Sun 7 May, Sandwell Valley

GAYDON LAND ROVER SHOW Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic Land Rover marque, Sun 7 - Mon 8 May, British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire