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Lunchtime Jazz with The Secret Jazz Band

Wed 12 Aug The New Old Plough 18 Front Street, Birstall, Leicester. LE4 4DP The Secret Jazz Band plays traditional and Swing style Jazz usually every 2nd Wednesday of each month.

LOUGHBOROUGH MODEL SHOW Sat 22/23rd August 2026

Sat 22 Aug and Sun 23 Aug Loughborough Grammar School, Burton Walks off Leicester Road. Loughborough. LE112AQ LE11 2AQ Spread over 4 halls this is the premier model railway exhibition of the East Midlands. 32 layouts, traders and demonstration stands...
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Stanway Fountain & Water Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 16 Aug Stanway Fountain & Water Garden, Cheltenham GL54 5PQ 20 acres of planted landscape in early C18 formal setting. The restored canal, upper pond and fountain have recreated one of the most interesting...

Traditional Jazz evening

Tue 18 Aug The Wharf Inn, Welford NN6 6JQ A monthly traditional jazz evening with The New Orleans Hotshots Jazz Band; leader, trombonist: Dave Harmer. Every 3rd Tuesday of each month...

The West End Jazz Band

Thu 30 Jul, Thu 27 Aug, Thu 24 Sep The Horse and Groom, 48 Elm Street, Derby. DE1 3HN The West End Jazz Band play traditional Dixieland Jazz every last Thursday evening of each month.

Bourton House Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 23 Aug Bourton House Garden, Bourton-on-the-Hill GL56 9AE Award-winning, 3 acre garden featuring imaginative topiary, wide herbaceous borders with many rare, unusual and exotic plants, water features, unique...

Rest Harrow - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 22 Aug and Sun 23 Aug Rest Harrow, Malvern WR13 6NQ 1½ acre garden plus five acre wildflower meadow, woodland and stunning borrowed views of Malvern Hills...

Woodcote Villa - Open Garden for NGS

Today, Sun 6 Sep Woodcote Villa, Northampton NN6 7EW In a much admired location, this stunning canalside garden has a large variety of plants, styles, structures and unusual bygones...

Meynell Langley Trials Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 16 Aug, Sun 6 Sep Meynell Langley Trials Garden, Ashbourne DE6 4NT A plant persons paradise with over 200 floral baskets and containers together with herbaceous perennial borders, fishpond and wildlife ponds, in...

Malvern Hills Hike

Thu 30 Jul Colwall Train Station Station Yard Industrial Estate, Colwall, Malvern WR13 6RN Malvern Hills Hike A train-friendly walk from Colwall to the highest point on the Malverns Are you ready for a Malvern Hills hiking experience?...

Goldstone Hall Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Wed 12 Aug, Wed 9 Sep Goldstone Hall Gardens, Market Drayton TF9 2NA Spanning five acres with productive kitchen garden inc unusual vegetables, fruits, spices and herb garden, all underpinning the award-winning hotel...

The Brookside Jazz Band (every 2nd Wednesday of each Month)

Wed 12 Aug The Vernon Arms, 21 Locko Rd, Spondon, Derby DE21 7AL The Brookside Jazz Band play mostly traditional Jazz but with a variety of ballads, blues and other interesting tunes...

Mayfield Village Show

Sat 8 Aug Mayfield Playing Fields, Mayfield Recreational Association, Conygree Lane, Mayfield, nr Ashbourne DE6 2HW A traditional fete with over 42 stalls and attractions. It's free to enter the horticulture, handicraft & dog shows plus there are games, live...

Lunchtime Jazz

Thu 30 Jul, Thu 6 Aug, and more dates until Thu 10 Sep The Grosvenor Snooker Club, At Rear of 1269 Melton Road, Syston. (Off Wreake Close) LE7 2EN The Titanic Jazz Band play a mix of traditional and Swing style Jazz at The Snooker Club. Good Food available!

J for Jazz: Traditional Jazz every Friday lunchtime

Fri 31 Jul, Fri 7 Aug, and more dates until Fri 4 Sep Foxton Locks Inn, Bottom Lock, Gumley Road, Foxton, Leics. LE16 7RA J for Jazz play entertaining Traditional Jazz every Friday lunchtime in a wonderful setting overlooking the narrow boats and other craft on the...

TOGETHER summer retreat - a weekend escape in nature

TOGETHER summer retreat - a weekend escape in nature Fri 14 Aug to Sun 16 Aug Paudy Lane LE12 7FB A weekend retreat full of nature connection, slow living, creativity, and tools for your wellbeing. Reset your nervous system and leave with a...
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Summer of Fun

Today to Mon 31 Aug Windmill Farm Park, Langton Road, Kibworth Harcourt LE8 0PR Get ready for a summer packed with family adventures, animal encounters, outdoor play and unforgettable memories!...

Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band at Risley Park Jazz Club

Wed 5 Aug, Wed 19 Aug, Wed 2 Sep The Risley Park Inn, Derby Road, Risley. (Near M1 jct 25) DE72 3SS Lunchtime Jazz continues fortnightly at The Risley Park Jazz Club on Wednesdays with Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band...

The Jungle Book by Immersion Theatre

Sat 1 Aug Canons Ashby National Trust, Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry NN11 3SD Filled with original music, audience interaction, and a host of larger-than-life characters, you are invited to join Mowgli and his friends, Baloo...

Riverside - Open Garden for NGS

Today Riverside, Market Drayton TF9 1JH The garden is ¾ acre, with different planting areas. We have hydrangeas, hostas, woodland walk, hot garden and herbaceous borders with white garden...

Harnessing the power of the Derwent - Milford and Makeney

Sun 2 Aug Wheel Pit behind the Elephant & Peacock, Derby Rd, Milford, Belper DE56 0QW Explore the Hidden Power of the River Derwent! Join Dr Ian Jackson on his first-ever guided walk with the Belper North Mill Trust, and uncover the...

Chevin Brae - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 22 Aug Chevin Brae, Belper DE56 0QH A large garden, with swathes of daffodils in the orchard during spring. Extensive wildflower planting along edge of wood features aconites,...

Greenacres - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 2 Aug Greenacres, Belper DE56 0TF Spectacular large garden in rural Derbyshire, wonderful uninterrupted countryside views. Stroll among pines, weeping birches, acers, oaks and...

9 Main Street - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 2 Aug 9 Main Street, Ilkeston DE7 6AU acre hilltop garden with lovely farmland views. Terracing, borders, lawns and pergola create space for an informal layout with planting for colour...

Tissington Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Mon 17 Aug, Mon 24 Aug, Mon 31 Aug Tissington Hall, Ashbourne DE6 1RA Large garden surrounding Tissington Hall in the ancient village of Tissington. Celebrating 89 yrs in the National Garden Scheme, with stunning rose...
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Things to do around Birmingham

Birmingham is a vibrant city in England, that has a lot to offer for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day out. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the city, enjoy the natural beauty of the canal and the parks, or have some adrenaline-filled adventures, Birmingham has something for everyone. Here are some of the best things to do in Birmingham:
- Experience the thrill of zip-lining, karting, trampoline parks, and more at Zip World Birmingham, TeamSport Indoor Karting, RedKangaroo Birmingham, and Matrix Virtual Reality. These are great places to have some friendly competition and burn off some energy.
- Learn about the history and legends of Birmingham at the Birmingham Castle and Great Hall, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, the Library of Birmingham, and the Birmingham Treasure Trail. These are fascinating places to see artefacts, jewels, paintings, and stories from different periods and cultures.
- Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature at the Sheldon Country Park, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, and the Sherborne Wharf Heritage Narrowboats. These are lovely places to see a variety of animals, plants, and scenery, and have a relaxing picnic or a leisurely boat ride.
- Have some fun and creativity at the The Bear Grylls Adventure, the Madame Tussauds, the Escape Live, and the Birmingham Hippodrome. These are fun places to enjoy the epic activities, meet the wax figures of celebrities, solve puzzles and escape rooms, and watch the latest musicals and plays.

Birmingham is a great place for a day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Birmingham. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today.
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