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Saturday Night Racing
Sat 18 Oct 25
Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton WV6 0PE
Elevate your weekend with live sport, entertainment, and a reason to celebrate! Join us for Saturday Night All-Weather Racing in Wolverhampton –...
SHOUT OUT to the 60s
Fri 17 Oct 25
Dovehouse Theatre, Solihull, The Dovehouse Theatre, 198 Kineton Green Road, Solihull B92 7ES
Cilla, Dusty Lulu & Co Shout Out to the 60s Get Ready to Step Inside the fabulous music of the 1960s where we celebrate some of the best icons of the...
Talking Heads by Alan Bennett
Fri 17 Oct 25
The Core Theatre, Theatre Square, Touchwood
Homer Road
Solihull B91 3RG
Two iconic monologues from Talking Heads by Alan Bennett comes to Solihull.
A Lady Of Letters
Irene Ruddock is not afraid to speak, or rather...
Halloween Spooktacular- Merryhill
Fri 17 Oct 25
Merry Hill Shopping Centre DY5 1QX
Something wickedly spectacular this way comes...!
Dare you enter the haunted Big Top? Gandeys Circus returns, bringing you a brand-new,...
Talking Heads by Alan Bennett
Thu 16 Oct 25
Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton,West Midlands WV1 1SE
Two iconic monologues from Talking Heads by Alan Bennett comes to Wolverhampton!
A Lady Of Letters
Irene Ruddock is not afraid to speak, or...
FREE taster session with the Birmingham City Centre Rock Choir
Wed 15 Oct 25
Queen Alexandra College, Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9TG
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Birmingham Rock Choir is led by choir leader Sonia Eyre...
FREE taster session with the Solihull/Dorridge Rock Choir
Tue 14 Oct 25
St George and St Teresa's Parish Centre, 339 Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull B93 8EZ
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Dorridge, Solihull Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor...
Northern Soul Night - Castle Bromwich
Sat 11 Oct 25
Water Orton Road
Birmingham B36 9PB
Over 18s Only
Northern Soul Night, Arden Hall
Join us for an unforgettable Northern Soul Night at Arden Hall, Birmingham Water Orton Rd, B36 9PB on...
Saturday Night Racing
Sat 11 Oct 25
Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton WV6 0PE
Elevate your weekend with live sport, entertainment, and a reason to celebrate! Join us for Saturday Night All-Weather Racing in Wolverhampton –...
British National Ploughing Championships & Country Festival
Sat 11 Oct 25
Near Allesley, Coventry CV5 9DG
This amazing, traditional, event is held in a different part of the country each year with over 250 ploughmen and women from throughout the country...
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
Fri 10 Oct 25
Pelsall Community and Arts Centre, Pelsall Community Association
Station Rd, Pelsall, Walsall WS3 4BQ
Making their first ever appearance in Walsall.
Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and...
The Best Of Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters, QOTSA) - Birmingham
Thu 9 Oct 25
Actress & Bishop, Birmingham B3 1EH
Foo Fighters | Nirvana | QOTSA
The Best Of Grohl is the ultimate rock show dedicated to legendary rock icon Dave Grohl...
FREE taster session with the Allesley Rock Choir
Tue 7 Oct 25
Allesley Village Hall, Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9GX
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Coventry Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Solihull/Dorridge Rock Choir
Tue 7 Oct 25
St George and St Teresa's Parish Centre, 339 Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull B93 8EZ
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
Autumn Floodlit Racing
Mon 6 Oct 25
Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton WV6 0PE
Racing Under Autumn Skies
Celebrate the spooky season with an afternoon of sport. Join us for an afternoon of horse racing in October, and enjoy the...
John Holt / Reggae Tribute Night - Stirchley
Sat 4 Oct 25
7 Lifford Lane
Birmingham B30 3JH
This event is Strictly 18’s and over
John Holt Tribute Night, The 5:15 Club
Celebrate the Legacy of a Reggae Legend
Join us for a night to...
Saturday Night Racing
Sat 4 Oct 25
Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton WV6 0PE
Elevate your weekend with live sport, entertainment, and a reason to celebrate! Join us for Saturday Night All-Weather Racing in Wolverhampton –...
FREE taster session with the Aldridge Rock Choir
Wed 1 Oct 25
Aldridge Compass Suites, The Green, Aldridge WS9 8NH
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The local Aldridge choir is run by choir leader Sonia Eyre...
UK Construction Week Birmingham
Tue 30 Sep 25
National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
UK Construction Week Birmingham (UKCW) 2025 returns to the NEC, marking a decade of construction innovation with its biggest and most exciting event...
In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats
Mon 29 Sep 25
Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, Warwickshire CV4 7FD
In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats – the award-winning Virtual Reality experience – is coming home to the Midlands, landing at the Warwick Arts Centre...
FREE taster session with the Stourbridge Rock Choir
Mon 29 Sep 25
Wordsley Community Centre, The Green, Wordsley DY8 5BN
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Wordsley?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
The James Bond Concert Spectacular
Sun 28 Sep 25
Wolverhampton Grand, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1DE
Q The Music’s James Bond Concert Spectacular is the world’s finest and most critically acclaimed tribute to the music of James Bond...
Pattingham Scarecrow Festival 2025
Fri 26 Sep 25
Pattingham Village WV6 7BQ
Pattingham is looking forward to its seventh Scarecrow Festival…
Following the very successful and popular Scarecrow Festivals held in the village...
Magic of the Musicals - Sandy Smith
Fri 26 Sep 25
Grange Theatre, Walsall, Broadway N, Walsall WS1 2QB
Bringing you a stylish celebration of music from some of the most classic Musicals of all time. Whether it's the heart-wrenching ballads of...
New Street Eats | Birmingham | 25th - 28th September
Thu 25 Sep 25
New Street
Birmingham B2 4RQ
New Street Eats – Autumn Edition
New Street, Birmingham City Centre
Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th September 2025
New Street Eats is back for its...
Rope by Patrick Hamilton
Thu 25 Sep 25
St. Peters Church Hall. St. Peters Road, Netherton, West Midlands. UK. DY2 9HN
For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the “fun of the thing”, Wyndham Brandon persuades his weak minded friend, Charles Granillo, to assist him...
FREE taster session with the Coventry Rock Choir
Thu 25 Sep 25
Finham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WT
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll like singing with us in the Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Coventry Rock Choir
Thu 25 Sep 25
Finham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WT
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your local Coventry choir is run by West Midlands based musician...
FREE taster session with the Sutton Coldfield Rock Choir
Thu 25 Sep 25
Bishop Walsh Catholic School, Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield B76 1QT
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Sutton Coldfield?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Aldridge Rock Choir
Wed 24 Sep 25
Aldridge Compass Suites, The Green, Aldridge WS9 8NH
Are you looking to learn to sing?
The Aldridge Rock Choir is led by local vocal coach Sonia Eyre. We are the local community choir with the...
FREE taster session with the Birmingham City Centre Rock Choir
Wed 24 Sep 25
Queen Alexandra College, Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9TG
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
FREE taster session with the Birmingham City Centre Rock Choir
Wed 24 Sep 25
Queen Alexandra College, Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9TG
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Dudley Quiz, Cuppa and Chat
Tue 23 Sep 25
Toby Carvery,
Burnt Tree Island,
Tipton DY4 7UF
A warm welcome awaits - come along and meet us for a fun-filled time of chat, games, quizzes and laughter...
FREE taster session with the Solihull/Dorridge Rock Choir
Tue 23 Sep 25
St George and St Teresa's Parish Centre, 339 Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull B93 8EZ
Are you looking to find a local choir to join?
The Dorridge, Solihull Rock Choir is led by vocal coach Hayley Condon...
Autumn Floodlit Racing
Mon 22 Sep 25
Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton WV6 0PE
Autumn Is In The Air
We love horse racing in September! The leaves are starting to change, the air is starting to get crisp, and we can fully...
FREE taster session with the Solihull Rock Choir
Mon 22 Sep 25
Solihull Preparatory School, Malvern Hall, Brueton Avenue, Solihull B91 3EN
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
FREE taster session with the Solihull Rock Choir
Mon 22 Sep 25
Solihull Preparatory School, Malvern Hall, Brueton Avenue, Solihull B91 3EN
Are you looking to find a choir?
Your friendly local Solihull choir is run by singing teacher Hayley Condon...
Allesley Park Walled Garden
Sun 21 Sep 25
Allesley Park Walled Garden, The Dovecotes, Allesley Hall Drive, Coventry CV5 9AD
Heritage Open Day: French beans from 12 countries; Heritage orchard tours; 25th anniversary poster display; history of Allesley display...
University of Warwick Maths Houses
Sun 21 Sep 25
Maths Houses, Gibbet Hill campus, Gibbet Hill Road, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL
Heritage Open Day: The Grade II listed Maths Houses at the University of Warwick, designed by Bill Howell for visiting mathematicians and awarded the...
Haden Old Hall Open Day.
Sun 21 Sep 25
Haden Hill House, Lee Road, Cradley Heath B64 7HS
Heritage Open Day: Visit Haden Old Hall first built in the late 1600s for the up and coming Haden family...
Priory Row Cottages
Sun 21 Sep 25
Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX
Heritage Open Day: Priory Row Cottages will be open to visitors from 1pm - 4pm on Sunday 21 September The Lychgate Cottages at 3-6 Priory Row is a...
Coventry City Gates
Sun 21 Sep 25
City Gates, Lady Herbert's Garden, Coventry CV1 1JQ
Heritage Open Day: Cook Street and Swanswell Gates will be open to visitors from 1300 – 1600 on Sunday 21 September Cook Street Gate (1385) and...
Ford’s Hospital
Sat 20 Sep 25
Ford’s Hospital, Greyfriars Lane, Coventry CV1 2GY
Heritage Open Day: Considered to be one of the finest examples of 16th Century domestic buildings in England...
The Cross- meet the costumed interpreters
Sat 20 Sep 25
Top end of Cross Cheaping (side of Primark), Coventry CV1 1HL
Heritage Open Day: Join two costumed interpreters from 1459 when Coventry briefly served as the capital of England, with the royal court of King...
A Cultural Conversation with Sandra Godley OBE
Sat 20 Sep 25
St Mary's Guildhall, Bayley Lane, Coventry CV1 5RN
Heritage Open Day: Join us for A Cultural Conversation with Sandra Godley OBE, taking place at St Mary’s Guildhall...
Belgrade Theatre Tours
Sat 20 Sep 25
Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Corporation Street, Coventry CV1 1GS
Heritage Open Day: This is a guided tour of the Grade II listed Belgrade Theatre in Coventry. The tour will touch on the history of the theatre, its...
St. Giles Church Willenhall
Sat 20 Sep 25
Walsall Street, Willenhall WV13 2ER
Heritage Open Day: St. Giles Church is a beautiful grade II listed building designed by W.D. Griffin consecrated in 1867, although there has been a...
Crafts at Harry's
Sat 20 Sep 25
Harry's, 65a High Street, Brierley Hill DY5 3AE
Heritage Open Day: Get hands-on with crafts, food and fun at Harry’s! Celebrate local history through workshops, art, and community storytelling in...
Holy Trinity Church, Birchfield
Sat 20 Sep 25
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Road, (Corner of Trinity Road and Birchfield Road), Birmingham B6 6AH
Heritage Open Day: Welcome back to Holy Trinity Birchfield for Heritage Open Days 2025! Visitors will be able to hear music from the church organ,...
Historic Aston Parish Church open day
Sat 20 Sep 25
Aston Parish Church, Witton Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 6QA
Heritage Open Day: See over 6 centuries of monuments to the people who changed Aston including industrial giants and the Aston man who was the first...
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Things to do around West Midlands
The West Midlands, a vibrant region in England, offers a plethora of activities for an enriching day out. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly adventures, there's something to suit every taste. Let's explore the best things to do in the West Midlands:
1. Walk in the Footsteps of Royalty at Kenilworth Castle:
- Kenilworth Castle, a medieval fortress turned Elizabethan palace, stands strong after centuries. Explore the Great Hall, arched doorways, and the immaculately designed Elizabethan garden. Imagine life as medieval royalty and enjoy an English tea at the Stables Tearoom. Families can embark on a free fun adventure quest across the castle grounds during the summer.
2. Go Silver with J.W.Evans Silver Factory:
- Birmingham, the heart of the West Midlands, offers an unusual perspective on its industrial past. Visit the J.W.Evans Silver Factory in the Jewellery Quarter. Step back in time with cozy 10-person tours, exploring wooden cabinets, work benches, and exposed brick walls. Original designs and reproduced manuals add to the charm of this unique attraction.
3. Admire the Wildlife at West Midland Safari Park:
- Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire, the West Midland Safari Park is a safari and leisure park. Explore the safari drive-through, encounter exotic animals, and enjoy thrilling rides. It's a fantastic day out for families and wildlife enthusiasts.
4. Adventureland Aldridge for Family Fun:
- Adventureland Aldridge is an exciting children's play center with a 21st-century playframe featuring thrilling slides and entertaining challenges. It also provides day nursery and creche services, making it convenient for local child care.
5. Explore Aston Park in Birmingham:
- Aston Park, located in Birmingham, offers a tranquil escape. Enjoy leisurely walks, admire the historic Trinity Road, and explore the serene surroundings. It's a peaceful day out for nature lovers.
6. Discover the British Motor Museum in Gaydon:
- Car enthusiasts should head to the British Motor Museum. Learn about British motoring history, from vintage classics to modern sports cars. Interactive exhibits and themed displays make this museum a must-visit.
7. Stroll Through the Roman Alcester Museum:
- Explore the Roman Alcester Museum in the historic town of Alcester. Discover artifacts, learn about Roman life, and delve into the county's ancient history. It's an educational and fascinating day out.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in heritage, wildlife, or family fun, the West Midlands promises an unforgettable day out!
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1. Walk in the Footsteps of Royalty at Kenilworth Castle:
- Kenilworth Castle, a medieval fortress turned Elizabethan palace, stands strong after centuries. Explore the Great Hall, arched doorways, and the immaculately designed Elizabethan garden. Imagine life as medieval royalty and enjoy an English tea at the Stables Tearoom. Families can embark on a free fun adventure quest across the castle grounds during the summer.
2. Go Silver with J.W.Evans Silver Factory:
- Birmingham, the heart of the West Midlands, offers an unusual perspective on its industrial past. Visit the J.W.Evans Silver Factory in the Jewellery Quarter. Step back in time with cozy 10-person tours, exploring wooden cabinets, work benches, and exposed brick walls. Original designs and reproduced manuals add to the charm of this unique attraction.
3. Admire the Wildlife at West Midland Safari Park:
- Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire, the West Midland Safari Park is a safari and leisure park. Explore the safari drive-through, encounter exotic animals, and enjoy thrilling rides. It's a fantastic day out for families and wildlife enthusiasts.
4. Adventureland Aldridge for Family Fun:
- Adventureland Aldridge is an exciting children's play center with a 21st-century playframe featuring thrilling slides and entertaining challenges. It also provides day nursery and creche services, making it convenient for local child care.
5. Explore Aston Park in Birmingham:
- Aston Park, located in Birmingham, offers a tranquil escape. Enjoy leisurely walks, admire the historic Trinity Road, and explore the serene surroundings. It's a peaceful day out for nature lovers.
6. Discover the British Motor Museum in Gaydon:
- Car enthusiasts should head to the British Motor Museum. Learn about British motoring history, from vintage classics to modern sports cars. Interactive exhibits and themed displays make this museum a must-visit.
7. Stroll Through the Roman Alcester Museum:
- Explore the Roman Alcester Museum in the historic town of Alcester. Discover artifacts, learn about Roman life, and delve into the county's ancient history. It's an educational and fascinating day out.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in heritage, wildlife, or family fun, the West Midlands promises an unforgettable day out!