Ecopark is a wildlife gardening demonstration garden. It has displays of sustainable energy, recycling and gardening with wildlife in mind. Open all Year Tues - Thurs 1200 - 1600; Sat 1000 - 1600 Admission is free! Tel: 0121 785 0553. Read on ...
Forest Fun Open Day Thursday 29th July, 10. 30am–1pm. Come and Kick start our 2010 Summer Forest Fun programme and take part in our Forest Fun Open Day.
Friday 30th July, 10. 30am–1pm. Come and have a root around in our fabulous minibeast area. Wonder at woodlice and marvel at millepedes.
Monday 2nd August & Friday 27th August 10. 30am–1pm. Spend an enjoyable morning discovering the under water world of the Birches Valley ponds and make something to take away with you.
Wednesday 4th August, 10. 30am–1pm. Come to this new activity and find out how to recycle every day household objects. Create a tin can herb container and welly planter (bring an old welly with you), plus much more.
Friday 6th August, 10. 30am–1pm. Come and join us for a gentle ramble with a wildlife ranger. Learn about the reptiles that live in the forest and find out how to provide simple habitats for these shy creatures in your own garden.
Monday 9th August, 10. 30am–1pm. Design your own boats using various household objects. Add sails and other extras and see if they'll stay afloat on our floaty boat barrels.
31 May 2010 12:30 PM 31 May 2010 01:30 PMBirmingham Young Readers festival presents The Giant's Embrace: Join Big Brum, internationally renowned for its theatre work for young people, for an interactive storytelling experience for children aged 5 to 7 years.
19 Jun 2010 10:30 AM lichfield Studio Lichfield Garrick Castle Dyke Lichfield WS13 6HRIn Disney's classic animation Pinocchio (U) Part of the Unforgettable Film Season In Disney's classic animation, lonely inventor Gepetto creates a wooden puppet called Pinocchio.
Nottingham Royal Concert Hall Saturday 15 May 2010 11am 1. 30pm & 3pmJoin your host Beanie Bear and gently introduce your children to the instruments of the orchestra through songs, stories and audience participation.
Nottingham Castle 29 -31 May11am - 5pm dailySee the Castle transformed into a mediaeval village finished with a parade to Old Market Square (Normal Castle admission).
Fri 4 Jun 2010 10:00 to 12:00 13:00 to 15:00 Beacon ParkCelebrate fairies! Make your own fairy wings, find fairy doors and make fairy ladders! Most suitable for fairies aged 3-11.
5th Jun 2010 2:30pm & 7:30pmLichfield GarrickAll the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, and 3, Hannah Montana High School Rocks! All the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, and 3, Hannah Montana and Camp Rocks! A high energy, foot stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, and 3, Hannah Montana and Camp Rocks! The High School Musical phenomenon which has smashed box office records everywhere, together with Miley Cyrus who hit the TV screens in 2006 with Hannah Montana - The Movie, released 2009, and the stars of the hugely successful film Camp Rock starring The Jonas Brothers, are all paid tribute to in this amazing show.
Kingsbury Water Park. 02 June 2010. To book Phone: 01827 872660. Eligibility Children aged 3 to 12 years (accompanied by an adult)Cost £3.
Wednesday 2nd June 2010. Lichfield Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Breadmarket Street, Lichfield,WS13 6LG. Beat the school holiday boredom in an artist-led creative session.
4th June 2010 2:30pm - 3. 30pm. An exciting new adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's classic tale. Sea Legs' beautiful duck and swan puppets bring this poignant story to life as the poor picked-upon duckling is driven out of his farmyard home on the banks of the river.
7th May 10am - 5pm Nottingham Castle Friar Lane Off Maid Marian Way Nottingham NG1 6EL Try a selection of trails exploring objects and galleries and learning about the history of Nottingham! FREE Trails Included in standard admission Contact - 0115 915 3700.
Central LibraryChamberlain SquareBirmingham 05 June 2010 10am -4pmJoin in the fun and entertainment as we say 'farewell' to Young Readers for another year.
The Lichfield Mercury Bower Queen is crowned outside the Guildhall by the Major of Lichfield, followed by a traditional street carnival led by the Green Man's Morris and Sword Club, followed by The Band Of The Brigade Of Gurkhas through the city with floats.
8th, 9th, 10th & 15th June 2010 Want to do your bit for charity? And find a reason to get the kids exercising in the fresh air? We've found the solution – The Barnardo's Big Toddle.
5th June 2010 2pm - 3pm To celebrate the RSC's forthcoming production of Roald Dahl's Matilda, A Musical, come and join in with this interactive storytelling session from a Royal Shakespeare Company storyteller.
22nd & 23rd May 9am-5pm To celebrate our 10 year anniversary we are holding an open weekend. The event will include a free prize draw to win a Pergola, a Patio & other great prizes, product special offers, a new show garden, landscape gardeners on site, demonstrations etc etc.
Monday 3rd May 2010 11:00 - 16:00 Kingsbury Water Park introduces the delightful 'Peapod Family' children's books to its gift shop range.
Birches Valley Saturday 3rd April between 12 noon and 3pm. Bring the family and explore Cannock Forest in search of hidden clues to win your chocolate surprise.
Birches Valley Wednesday 7th April - 10. 30 - 12 noon. Come along and enjoy a morning of Spring time activities, perfect for 4 - 11 year olds.
