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Events
Events previews from around the region
Sarehole Mill BioBlitz Sarehole Mill, Birmingham, Sun 25 July
Birmingham’s Sarehole Mill is this month hosting a family-friendly BioBlitz. Exploring outdoor spaces, including the historic courtyard and Woodland Realm, families will record the plants, animals, and insects they find, helping collect important information for regional wildlife data-collecting programmes. With a natural science curator on hand to help identify species, each ticket-holder will receive a ‘bug collector’ to take home, to help study their finds, as well as a spotter’s guide and worksheet.
War Of The Roses Live Warwick Castle, from Sat 24 July
Perilous stunt riders, fearless jousting and stateof-the-art special-effects bring the iconic history of the War of the Roses to life this summer at Warwick Castle.
Steampunk Festival Blists Hill Victorian Town, Ironbridge, Shropshire, Sat 17 & Sun 18 July
Grab your goggles and get dressed up in your finest finery as the Ministry of Steampunk once again takes over Blists Hill, transforming the popular visitor attraction into The Town That Never Was. This year’s theme is ‘crime, detection, fantasy and fun’. Can you become a great Victorian detective to rival Sherlock Holmes and work out the puzzles and trails? Families can take part in the childfriendly Teeny Dinosaur Hunt, witness a comical bank robbery, or enrol in the Steam Wizard’s School. Steampunk makers and traders will be on site too, selling their wares, while performances and musical entertainment will be much in evidence around the town throughout the weekend. And at the end of each day, visitors get the chance to join in the socially distanced parade.
It’s the year 1455, and rival houses the House of Lancaster and the House of York are set to clash for the prize of the throne... Featuring horseback battles and sword fighting, this action-packed live show is sure to entertain the whole family. The big question is, though... which house will you side with?
Camper Jam Weston Park, Shropshire, Fri 2 - Sun 4 July
After a year off, Camper Jam returns ‘with more family fun than ever before’. Attractions include stalls to shop in, bars to cool off in, and plenty of live entertainment to enjoy across the three-day weekend. Not only can visitors check out a variety of VW vehicles, they can also sample entertainment including the disco shed and the Panic Family Circus. Music performances across the weekend include Massaoke, Artful Dodger and a variety of tribute acts.
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