Those who have been following my page for a while will have noticed that I missed out my What’s On in July section and that’s because I’ve been busy working on the ‘What’s On in the Summer Holidays’ section.
6 whole weeks of fun and activities for your little ones. Some free, some for a small fee, some for that little bit more as a special treat. It’s all on here. If I’ve missed anything that you think people might like to know about, please do comment below and I’ll look into it and add it onto my post. It will continue to be updated on a regular basis, so be sure to keep checking back.
There’s some posts at the end of the post for events happening throughout the whole summer holidays.
Happy Summer to you all.
Love, Smallhousebigtrips xx
21st July 2018
12 – 4pm
The Big Picnic, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, CV37 9HH www.shakespeare.org.uk
The annual Big Picnic celebrations set within the beautiful Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Gardens. An outdoor puppet theatre performance of The Mermaid’s Tail by Castle Small, face painting, garden games, a bbq and various other exciting things.
22nd July 2018
23rd July 2018
11am – 1pm Seaside Fishy Windsock, Kingsbury Water Park, B76 0DY
Bring your little ones along to the Visitor Centre to make a flying windsock fish!
£2.50 per child.
24th July 2018
10:30 – 11:30am Wildlife Watch – Discover Dens, Brueton Park, The Parkridge Centre, B91 3HW
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
A chance for those aged 6+ to discover how to make their own den in the woods using only what they can find in the woods. Sticks, logs, leaves… What will you use?
£3.50 per child.
11am – 12pm, Tuesday Tots: Large as Life! The New Art Gallery, Walsall, WS2 8LG
Dress for mess making life sized portraits. Children four and under get the chance to draw around their bodies and then get messy exploring colourful paint. Prebook by calling the gallery on 01922 654400.
£1.50 per child.
12 – 1pm Wildlife Watch – Flying Fisherman, Brueton Park, The Parkridge Centre, B91 3HW
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Another session for children aged 6 and above, this time a chance to visit one of the many bird hides to see how birds fish for their food. If you’re lucky you might get to see a Heron hunting or a Kingfisher.
£3.50 per child.
25th July 2018
2pm – 2:30pm The Duck Race, Coughton Court, B49 5JA
It’s the traditional annual duck race and time to get the family together to join in, sponsoring a duck down the River Arrow. There’s also traditional games for everyone to enjoy.
£2 per duck.
10:30 – 11:30am Wildlife Watch – Bugs That Go Bump In The Woods, Brueton Park, The Parkridge Centre, B91 3HW
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
This session is aimed at children aged two and above. A chance to get up close with bugs and beetles in the woodland.
£3.50 per child.
10:30 – 11:30am Wildlife Watch – Pond Dipping, Brueton Park, The Parkridge Centre, B91 3HW
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Bring your 4 year olds and over to discover what is hiding within the pond. See if you can find any newts or maybe something else…?
7:30pm, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, B15 3TR
Shakespeares best loved romantic comedy will be performed by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company on the lawn of the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Guests are encouraged to bring along a picnic blanket and picnics to sit back, relax and enjoy this evening show.
Adults £16, Concessions £10, Family Ticket £44.
26th July 2018
11am – 3:30pm Operation Earth Roadshow, Aston Hall, B6 6JD
This is your chance to become an environmental scientist. Complete an indoor nature survey, air analysis and take a microscopic look at the world around you.
Free to attend.
11:30am – 2pm, Walls Have Ears: Portraits on Plates Children’s Activity, Soho House, B18 5LB
Children are given the chance to be creative, making their own masterpieces by decorating and drawing on ceramic plates and mugs (which they get to take home with them). Suitable for children aged 5 and above. Booking essential.
6:30pm – 9:30pm, Peter Pan, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, B15 3TR
A classic childhood story will be performed on the lawn of the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Guests are encouraged to bring along a picnic blanket and picnics to sit back, relax and enjoy this evening show.
Adults £12, Concessions £10, Family Ticket £40.
27th July 2018
All Day Family Pottery, Black Country Living Museum, DY1 4SQ
A chance for people of all ages and generations to get together with ceramic artist Jon Williams to learn a variety of making techniques using real clay.
10am – 4pm, Funtopia, Tudor Grange Park, B91 3LU
A chance to jump around on a variety of inflatables, rides and games. Price is for the day, so providing you don’t leave the site, you can stay with a picnic and bounce all day.
£7 for children £2 for adults
10:30 – 11:30, The Creation Station
More details and booking at www.thecreationstation.co.uk/Emma-carter
28th July 2018
11am – 4pm, 1940s Day at The Locksmiths House, Willenhall, WV13 2DA
Details below but booking online here is essential.
29th July 2018
11am – 4pm, Medieval Open Day, Weoley Castle, B29 5TW
A chance to explore the ruins of the castle whilst hearing what it was like in Medieval England.
Free to attend.
11am – 4pm, Sarehole Mill – Summer Holiday Food Fair, Sarehole Mill, B13 0BD
A chance to sample some culinary delights in this summer food fair.
Free to enter the food fair.
£3 for adults to enter the mill, £1.50 for children.
31st July 2018
12pm – 5pm, Oreo and Friends Animal Encounters, The Oak House Museum, B70 8HJ
The Great Oreo and Friends team return to bring children aged 3 and over, the chance to get up close to a variety of animals within the Oak House Barns Classroom.
£4 per child. Accompanying adults £2 each. Booking Essential.
1st August 2018
11am – 4pm National Play Day, Blakesley Hall, B25 8RN
Teddy Bear Zip Wire! For £2 a child, they can bring their favourite teddies and get them to zip wire from the top of Blakesley Hall. Children can then make a Well Done badge for the Teddy Bear, to mark their achievement. There’s going to be garden games and a themed garden trail. Plenty of space for a picnic if it’s a sunny day.
11am – 4pm Summer Play Day and Boat Building Workshop, Sarehole Mill, B13 0BD
A water themed family fun day including a boat building workshop. Bring a towel as there’s going to be some water play in the courtyard (children might get a little wet) and a barrel race too. £6 per person. Please book your place prior to attending 0121 3488160.
12pm Animal Crafts, The Oak House Museum, B70 8HJ
Animal themed crafts available within the Oak House Classroom. Crafts individually priced from 50p – £2.50 depending on activity chosen.
2nd August 2018
11:30am and 2pm, Walls Have Ears: Paper Houses Family Art Activity, Aston Hall, B6 6JD
A FREE event. Looking at artist David Rodney’s work, this session gives you the materials to make a small paper house where you can use your imagination to build it and add details. Make a mini House all about you… Or someone else?
1pm – 3pm Family Fun Day, Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, B18 6HA
A fun filled family guided tour of the Smith and Pepper Jewellery Factory, followed by a fun craft activity. Pre booking essential (0121 3488140). Adults £8, Children £4.
3rd August 2018
11am – 12:15pm and 1pm – 2:15pm, Tall Tales: Sleeping Beauty, Aston Hall, B6 6JD
An arts and crafts session at the start to make your own Crown before being told the story of Sleeping Beauty whilst exploring Aston Hall. Book prior to attending.
2:30pm, Doctor Dolittle, The Core Theatre, B91 3RG
Katch 22 Productions bring a new musical show to the stage. Aimed at young families, Dr Dolittle is a musical show based on the classic tale of a man who makes friends with animals. Ages 4 and above. £9 for tickets.
1:30-2:30pm, Superheros Sounds Right Phonics Party (Smallhousebigtrips favourite phonics class) Make sure you book online.
5th August 2018
11am – 4pm, The Soho House Sports Day, Soho House, B18 5LB
Soho Houses First ever sports day is here! Come along and enjoy a variety of sports and garden games with prizes and awards. A fun day for families and children of all ages.
£1 each.
6th August 2018
11am – 1pm Dazzling Dragonflies, Kingsbury Water Park, The Visitor Centre, B76 0DY
Make a beautiful dragonfly on a stick using a variety of materials. Suitable for children Aged 3 years and above. £2.50 per child.
7th August 2018
Various Times. Family Metal Petals Workshop, Black Country Living Museum, DY1 4SQ
A chance to create your very own metal flower. Learn the technique of metal forming and embossing to shape and give texture to the leaves and petals of your unique creation.
11:30am and 2pm, Walls Have Ears: Portraits in Colour Art Game, Aston Hall, B6 6JD
A chance to make pop art colour portraits of yourself. Using lots of different colours, come and join in the portrait challenge. All materials are provided. Games are played which decide what colours you can use. Come along and join in the FREE fun in Brum.
8th August 2018
10am – 11am, Superheros Sounds Right Phonics Party (Smallhousebigtrips favourite phonics class) Make sure you book online.
9th August 2018
11am – 1pm Twig Rafts, Kingsbury Water Park, The Visitor Centre, B76 0DY
Make a toy boat using natural materials found from the Water Park. See if it can carry a small animal to safety. A great chance for the family to play together. £2.50.
10th August 2018
12pm – 2pm Build A Giant Castle, Weoley Castle, B29 5TW
Come along and build a section of a giant castle. No need to book, just turn up and help to build a part of the castle. What will the castle look like when it’s all put together? £2 per child.
11am and 1pm Tall Tales: Cinderella Story Tour, Aston Hall, B6 6JD
A great event for children aged 3-8 years old. An interactive telling of Cinderella, look around Aston Hall and join in the dancing at Prince Charming’s Ball.
Children get the chance to make their own magic wand too.
11th August 2018
10am – 4pm Stourbridge Vegan Festival, Stourbridge Town Hall DY8 1YE
Lots of vegan stalls with music and entertainment. £2 entry. Children under 5, FREE.
11th August 2018
11am – 4pm, 17th Century Weekend, Moseley Old Hall, WV10 7HY
Travel back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of life in a 1630s Household. Authentic costume, foods and activities will fill Moseley Old Hall. A FREE family event.
12th August 2018
11am – 4pm, Knight School, Blakesley Hall, B25 8RN
Have you got what it takes to be a Knight? Learn the art of combat, swordplay and the code of chivalry. Swashbuckling fun for all of the family. £1 per person.
11am – 4pm, 17th Century Weekend, Moseley Old Hall, WV10 7HY
Travel back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of life in a 1630s Household. Authentic costume, foods and activities will fill Moseley Old Hall. A FREE family event.
14th August 2018
9:30 – 12:30, Pyjama Drama Fun
15th August 2018
10 – 11:30am, B’opera Relaxed Concert (Smallhousebigtrips favourite music session!)
12pm and 2pm, Baking Day, Sarehole Mill, B13 0BD
A drop in, family baking session. Come and join in and enjoy a tasty baked treat. £2 per child.
1:30-2:30pm, Pirates and Princess Sounds Right Phonics Party (Smallhousebigtrips favourite phonics class) Make sure you book online.
16th August 2018
6:30pm, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Mac Birmingham, B12 9QH
Presented in beautiful Victorian Costume and filled with song, dance and original music, Chapterhouse Theatre bring you the delights of Alice in Wonderland.
Adults £16 Concessions £14.50
17th August 2018
11am and 1pm Tall Tales: Goldilocks, Aston Hall, B6 6JD
An interactive story time of Goldilocks and The Three Bears. Children are given the chance to create their own bear headband before exploring Aston Hall and hearing the great childhood story. Booking required.
10am – 11am, Pirates and Princesses Sounds Right Phonics Party (Smallhousebigtrips favourite phonics class) Make sure you book online.
18th August 2018
10am, 1:30pm, 4:30pm PAW PATROL Live! Arena Birmingham, B1 2AA
PAW Patrol are back with The Great Pirate Adventure. Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration but first Ryder and his team of Pirate Pups must rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern.
Tickets online from £18.15 (last year the tickets were on Groupon for half price, so worth checking on there)
20th August 2018
21st August 2018
1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm, Circus, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, B15 3TR
A chance for all of the family to take part in the annual Circus at the Gardens 2018. Plate spinning, juggling, clowns and more. Tickets £5. Book online www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
22nd August 2018
11am – 3pm, Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, B15 3TR
The annual Teddy Bears Picnic is back. Bring your little bears (and the children) to attend the picnic party, complete with children’s entertainer, a magician, bouncy castle and face painting. Children can dress up in their best costumes with a prize for the best fancy dress! Entry price to Birmingham Botanical Gardens applies but picnic is included with entry.
26th August 2018
11am – 5pm, Seige! Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, CV8 1NG
Seige the day! It’s your chance to join in the recreation of the 1266 Seige of Kenilworth Castle.
27th August 2018
29th August 2018
2pm, The Princess and The Giant, Martineau Gardens, B5 7UG
Princess Sophie is exhausted. A grumpy giant can’t sleep and is keeping EVERYONE from sleeping too. Find out how Princess Sophie manages to solve the problem. Book online at www.martineau-gardens.org.uk
Adults £13.50 Children £8
Throughout the school holidays
Kids Let’s Dance (Smallhousebigtrips favourite dance classes) www.kidsletsdance.co.uk
The Creation Station, Walmley.
For more details and to book on www.thecreationstation.co.uk/Emma-carter
Rainbow Rhymes FREE summer holiday sessions with Walsall libraries
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