West Midlands Events
What's On In West Midlands
July events by date
TinyTalk Toddler Talking Classes
Today to Fri 10 Jul
Bournville Social Club B30 2DN
TinyTalk is for toddlers too. Our quality classes continue to develop your child’s communication skills whilst you're having a brilliant time...
TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes
Today to Thu 9 Jul
Northfield Baptist Church B31 2NQ
Baby Signing classes (aged 3 months - 2 years) offer a chance to learn simple, everyday BSL signs that can be used to help you and your baby...
TinyTalk Toddler Talking Classes
Today to Thu 9 Jul
Allens Croft Community Centre B31 1RH B38 9RN
TinyTalk is for toddlers too. Our quality classes continue to develop your child’s communication skills whilst you're having a brilliant time...
Packington Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Today
Packington Hall, nr Coventry CV7 7HF
Packington Hall is the setting for an elegant Capability Brown landscape. Designed from 1751, the gardens inc a serpentine lake, impressive Cedars of...
TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes
Today to Fri 10 Jul
Bournville Social Club B30 2DN
Baby Signing classes (aged 3 months - 2 years) offer a chance to learn simple, everyday BSL signs that can be used to help you and your baby...
TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes
Today to Thu 9 Jul
Allens Croft Community Centre B31 1RH B38 9RN
Baby Signing classes (aged 3 months - 2 years) offer a chance to learn simple, everyday BSL signs that can be used to help you and your baby...
Sign up to The Big Summer Swim #TeamAcorns
Today to Sat 29 Aug
Choose your distance, pick your location, and swim anytime between 1st July - 31st August. WS1
Make waves this summer!
Turn your summer swims into something meaningful for children with short lives...
TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes
Today to Mon 13 Jul
Holloway Hall, Northfield B31 1TT
Baby Signing classes (aged 3 months - 2 years) offer a chance to learn simple, everyday BSL signs that can be used to help you and your baby...
TinyTalk Toddler Talking Classes
Today to Mon 13 Jul
Holloway Hall B31 1TT
TinyTalk is for toddlers too. Our quality classes continue to develop your child’s communication skills whilst you're having a brilliant time...
Birmingham Folk's Global Trad Session
Sun 5 Jul
Old Moseley Arms, 53 Tindal St, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9QU
Organised by Birmingham Folk, the session is free and open to anyone with an instrument at any level. Under 18s are allowed upstairs in the pub...
FREE taster session with the Stourbridge Rock Choir
Mon 6 Jul, Mon 14 Sep, Mon 21 Sep, Mon 28 Sep
Wordsley Community Centre, The Green, Wordsley DY8 5BN
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Wordsley Rock Choir is led by local musician Nicholas Allen...
Royal Tales - Sutton Coldfield's Storytelling Club
Tue 7 Jul
Station Pub, 44 Station St, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AT
Always check www.facebook.com/groups/613097720652168/ before coming along
Based on the art of oral storytelling, Royal Tales is a monthly meetup...
FREE taster session with the Solihull/Dorridge Rock Choir
Tue 7 Jul, Tue 29 Sep
St George and St Teresa's Parish Centre, 339 Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull B93 8EZ
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Rock Choir...
Edgbaston care home invites community to learn about dementia
Wed 8 Jul
Metchley Manor
5 Church Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 3SH
A care home in Edgbaston is opening its doors to the local community for a fun and informative healthy-eating workshop...
FREE taster session with the Aldridge Rock Choir
Wed 8 Jul, Wed 16 Sep, Wed 30 Sep
Aldridge Compass Suites, The Green, Aldridge WS9 8NH
Do you want to join a choir near you?
The Aldridge Rock Choir is led by choir leader Sonia Eyre. We are the local community choir with the...
FREE taster session with the Birmingham City Centre Rock Choir
Wed 8 Jul, Wed 16 Sep
Lordswood Girls School, Knightlow Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 8QB
Are you looking to learn to sing?
Your local Birmingham choir is run by West Midlands based musician Sonia Eyre...
Walled Garden at Hampton Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 8 Jul
Walled Garden at Hampton Manor, Solihull B92 0EN
Nestled in 45 acre estate Hampton Manor, the Victorian walled garden is a delightful ornamental kitchen garden growing food for the kitchens...
Short Mat Bowls
Wed 8 Jul, Fri 10 Jul
Shirley Community Association.
The Shirley Centre .274 Stratford Road Shirley B90 3AD
Why not come and join the friendly bowlers at the Short Mat Bowls sessions
at the Shirley Centre .
All level of bowlers welcome as there is
2...
Numb -the Edge of Feeling - Book Launch Premiere
Thu 9 Jul
Mosaic Church 8 Warwick Row, Coventry CV1 1EX
A warm, interactive event of live music, poetry, spoken work, physical theatre and improvisation, featuring sections from the book by Danny Scott and...
FREE taster session with the Stourbridge/Dudley Rock Choir
Thu 9 Jul
Kingswinford Methodist Church, Stream Rd, Kingswinford DY6 9NP
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Kingswinford Rock Choir...
Kings Heath Art Market
Sat 11 Jul, Sat 15 Aug
Kings Heath Community Centre, Heathfield Road (opposite York Road), Birmingham B14 7DB
Kings Heath Art Market takes place monthly at Kings Heath Community Centre in Heathfield Road.
This vibrant market will be a celebration of local...
Free Open Day & woodcarving & textile display
Sat 11 Jul
The Weaver’s House, 121, Upper Spon Street, Spon End, Coventry CV1 3BQ
Come and enjoy a Free Open Day at The Weaver’s House.
For this Open Day we are joined by Coventry Woodcarvers...
Ryton Organic Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 11 Jul
Ryton Organic Gardens, Coventry CV8 3LG
Garden Organics inspirational and sustainable demonstration garden at Ryton contains a wonderful fruit and vegetable potager, together with several...
Foraging in Elmdon Park, Solihull with Wild Food UK
Sun 12 Jul
Elmdon Park, Solihull B92 9EJ
This course will take place around Elmdon Park, a beautiful park and local nature reserve on the outskirts of Solihull...
Garden Photography Workshop | Private Garden | Coventry
Sun 12 Jul
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, , United Kingdom CV4 9HW
Coventry - Garden Photography Workshop- macro, close-up or abstract - gardens offer endless opportunities to practise and perfect image-making.
An Evening with Hillary Klug
Mon 13 Jul
Midlands Arts Centre, Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH
Get ready to be swept off your feet by the joyful, toe-tapping talent of Hillary Klug — a rare
performer who seamlessly combines music, dance, and...
128 Green Acres Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul
128 Green Acres Road, Birmingham B38 8NL
A garden with lots of character full of interest and abundance of colour, inc various seating areas to enjoy different aspects and views...
Bournville Clarinet Choir 10 year anniversary concert
Sat 18 Jul
St Francis Church, Sycamore Road, Bournville B30 2AA
Join us to celebrate 10 years of the Bournville Clarinet Choir with some new music, old favourites and special guests!
48 Varlins Way - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul
48 Varlins Way, Birmingham B38 9UX
Suburban garden with unusual collection of trees and shrubs with wildlife in mind. Colourful patio area, small pond, climbers, vegetables and fruit...
Dinosaur Adventure Live: Danger on T-Rex Mountain
Tue 28 Jul
The Core Theatre Solihull
Theatre Square, Touchwood
Homer Road
Solihull B91 3RG
The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth
A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure?...
The Festival of Quilts
Thu 30 Jul to Sun 2 Aug
The NEC: Halls 7, 8 & 9
North Avenue,
Marston Green,
Birmingham B40 1NT
Get ready for The Festival of Quilts!
1200 stunning competition quilts on display
200+ exhibitors with top-quality patchwork and quilting...
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!