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3 Raring2go! THINGS TO DO Autumn is here, with its stunning colours, crispy mornings, and shorter days and a bit of rain! With half term almost upon us, Halloween, Bonfire Night and then Christmas all to come, there is plenty to look forward to over the coming months. So why not get comfy, snuggle up with a hot drink and enjoy this edition of Raring2go! Bromsgrove and Redditch? We have some great events and activities to go to plus lots of fab clubs and classes for the children to join. Also there are so many great competitions for you to enter from Ironbridge Gorge Museum tickets, WMSP, theatre shows and lots, lots more online too ! Lisa M k Copyright © 2023 Mojo Publishing Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission or further information should be addressed to the publishers. Whilst the publisher makes every effort to ensure that the businesses featured in this magazine are of the highest quality, we do not guarantee the services and products from any business featured. Printed by Gemini Print. Telephone: 01273 468884
4th October – 3rd November Drayton Manor, Spooktacular Halloween. Get ready for a spine-tingling Halloween adventure at Drayton Manor Resort! www.draytonmanor.co.uk 5th & 6th, 12th & 13th, and 19th & 20th October Attwell Farm, Cobwebs and Cauldrons. The Sanderson sisters have risen again, do you dare to visit the farm? www. attwellfarmpark.co.uk 11th – 12th October Redditch Scarefest. This Halloween, Redditch Town Centre is turning into a nightmare come to life with our Scare Fest. A bone-chilling event for those brave enough to face their fears. Expect spine-tingling scares, eerie entertainment, and horrifying surprises around every corner. Buy your tickets at www.redditchbid.co.uk 19th – 20th & 26th October – 3rd November Magic Alley, Whispers of Witchcraft. Journey back in time to a village shrouded in mystery and magic. www.magicalleystratford.com 19th – 31st October Hatton Adventure World, Halloween Spooktacular. Join them for a Spooktacular Halloween Adventure! Are you ready for a day of frightfully good fun? Gather your little ghouls and goblins and head on down for an unforgettable Halloween extravaganza! Pumpkins will be available for purchase from their Pumpkin Patch, with prices ranging from £2 – £5. www.adventure.hattonworld.com 19th October – 3rd November West Midlands Safari Park, Spooky Spectacular. A fang-tastic Halloween adventure at West Midlands Safari Park, where there's something for every little monster! This year, they've brewed up some extra-special activities that are sure to delight (and maybe just a little fright!). Watch Patch’s Silly Science Show, meet Mitzy Monster, follow the monster mystery trail, join the crazy craft club and enter the photo competition. www.wmsp.co.uk 25th October – 1st November Becketts Farm, Pumpkin extravaganza. This year, the Pumpkin Extravaganza has been given the royal seal of approval from the Pumpkin Queen herself. www.beckettsfarm.co.uk 26th October Halloween Spooktacular with Drama Tots. Alvechurch Baptist Church 10.30-11.30am. For children aged 18mths- 5 years plus siblings. Call 07738 969460 26th OctoberSanders Park Bromsgrove,Haunted Halloween Light Trail. Free fun for all the family 4-9pm 26th – 31st October Webbs of Wychbold-Halloween Pumpkin Carving. This is great for kids of all ages to get creative but most of all have fun, children can even come dressed in their Halloween fancy dress to make the occasion even spooookier. www.webbsdirect.co.uk 26th October – 1 November Astwood Bank Scarecrow Trail. Explore the area to find lots of scarecrows. 26th October – 3rd November Stratford Butterfly Farm. The Butterfly Farm will be celebrating the amazing migration story of the Monarch butterfly and why they are associated with Día de Muertos celebrations. www.butterflyfarm.co.uk 26th October – 3rd November Forge Mill Needle Museum – Monster Pumkin Trail. Lots of fun for all the family! www.forgemill.org.uk 28th October – 1st November Royal Shakespeare Company – October Half Term Activities. Join a week of ghoulish fun and experience workshops and dropin activities that uncover the tricks and treats of Shakespeare and making theatre. Throughout the week there will be opportunities to bring what you’ve learnt and made to the final event – The Twilight Takeover! www.rsc.org.uk 28th October – 3rd November Alvechurch Scarecrow Festival. You will see lots of incredible scarecrows around the village. Go along with the family for a fun activity this half term. 29th October Redditch Palace Theatre - Princess Live! Princess Live is the ultimate hour long princess pop party, featuring your favourite fairytale royalty. 01527 65203 or www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk 29th – 30th October Botany Bay Garden Centre, Pumpkin Carving. They’ll provide the pumpkins and all the carving equipment to create your scariest Halloween design. www.botany-bay.co.uk 30th October Redditch Palace Theatre, Halloween Spooktacular. You’ll need to get ready for ribtickling laughter and bags of audience participation as you join our intrepid explorers on the Halloween Adventure. T: 01527 65203 or www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk 4 raring2go.co.uk What’s On: OCTOBER Raring2go! THINGS TO DO
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12 raring2go.co.uk 1st November Thinktank Birmingham, Spooky Science Family Night. Explore the museum after dark and take part in lots of spooky activities. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank 1st November Bromsgrove Rugby Club, Bonfire Night. Funfair. Street food and Music. Gates open at 5.30pm 2nd November Wythall Bonfire and Fireworks Night. Wythall Park, Silver street, 2nd November Hatton Country World – Fireworks Evening. Experience a spectacular Fireworks Bonanza like never before! Join an unforgettable evening filled with dazzling fireworks that light up the night sky. Enjoy a mouth watering array of street food from around the world, explore thrilling rides at the fun fair, and be entertained by live performances that will leave you in awe. Take your family and friends to this family-friendly event for a night of fun, flavour, and fantastic fireworks. www.hattonworld.com 3rd November Rubery Leisure Centre, Fireworks Extravaganza. 6.30pm gates open. 7th November – 19th January: The Red Shoes, Swan Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon. www.rsc.org.uk 9th November Stoke Prior Sports and Country Club, Skyfire. James Bond fireworks symphony under the stars. www.stokeprior.club 14th – 17th November NEC Birmingham – Festive Gift Fair. Be inspired and get your festive preparations off to a flying start at the ever-popular 4-day Festive Gift Fair this November. www.festivegiftfair.co.uk 15th November – 2nd January 2025 Webbs Wychbold, The Enchanted Gardens Wonderland. The popular light trail will take you to a fantastical realm filled with peculiar creatures, mad tea parties and curious conundrums! www.webbsdirect.co.uk 17th & 23rd November The Chocolate Shed – Create your own Chocolate Advent Calendar. What better way to kick start your festive season than creating your very own, bespoke, delicious chocolate Advent calendar! www.thechocolateshed.com What’s On: NOVEMBER 20th November – 29th December mac Birmingham, Finding Santa. www.macbirmingham.co.uk 22nd November – 14th December: The Nutcracker 2024, Birmingham Hippodrome. www.birminghamhippodrome.com 22nd November – 24th December West Midlands Safari Park, Santa Safari. You will be greeted in the Discovery Trail by one of his helpful Elves who will magically transport you to the North Pole. There you will encounter some delightful characters and be dazzled by the northern lights. www.wmsp.co.uk 23rd November – Sunday 5th January 2025 Attwell Farm, Enchanted Farm. Experience the wonder of the Festive Farm Light Trail, take a mesmerising walk through their Enchanted Farm by Night, where every corner glows with festive light. www.attwellfarmpark.co.uk 23rd November Bromsgrove Christmas Lights Switch On - check socials for more details. 26th November – 31st December: Wizard of Oz, The Old Rep, Birmingham. Don your ruby slippers this Christmas and Join the gang as they hop, skip, and jump their way down the yellow brick road to the Emerald City. www.oldrep.co.uk 28th November – 24th December Kingfisher Redditch, Santa and the Magic Snowball. Step into the fabulous grotto and create your own lovely magical snowball. www.kingfishershopping.co.uk 29th November – 1st December NEC Birmingham, MCM Comic Con. MCM Comic Con is back at the NEC for all things comics, gaming, anime and more, with celebrity guests and fun for all the family. www.mcmcomiccon.com 30th November Rubery Light Switch On – check socials for more details. 30th November – 24 December Santa’s Grotto at Dudley Zoo and Castle. Go along and experience the magic of Christmas at Dudley Zoo and Castle. Visit Santa in his Grotto set within the walls of the 11th-century castle. www.dudleyzoo.org.uk 30th November – 23rd December Christmas at Whitlenge Gardens. Fun for all the family, go and have a wonder around their festive gardens. Closes at Midday on 23rd Dec. www.whitlenge.co.uk/events 30th November Astwood Bank Light Switch On – check socials for more details Raring2go! THINGS TO DO
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16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! THINGS TO DO 1st December Santa Fun Run with Primrose Hospice. Join Primrose Hospice for their signature Santa Fun Run at Arrow Valley Country Park in Redditch. Run, jog or walk the 1km or 5km route at your own pace, whilst dressed as Santa! What better way to spend a festive winter’s morning with your friends and family while raising money to support your local hospice. www.primrosehospice.org Dates throughout December Redditch Roundtable Santa Sleigh. Doing their fantastic Santa Sleigh routes around the Redditch districts. Until the 24th Dec West Midlands Safari Park, Santa Safari. New for this year is Santa's Enchanted Elevator - a magical journey transporting you to the heart of the North Pole. As soon as the doors close, the elevator comes to life and you will travel up, up and away on a fantastical flight across snowy landscapes and festive scenes. www.wmsp.co.uk Until the 24th December Webbs West Hagley, Christmas Grotto. Wander through their traditional Christmas Grotto where Children can post their letters to Santa before mixing their own reindeer food to take home ready for Christmas Eve. www.webbsdirect.co.uk Until the 24th December Hatton Adventure World, Enchanted Christmas Kingdom. A festive extravaganza that promises to be the highlight of your Christmas season. Visit the glowing 3D forest, North Pole postal station, gingerbread factory and make your own reindeer food. www.adventure.hattonworld.com 1st – 23rd December Smart Trees, Magical Christmas. As you meander through the trees, expect to see a traditional Nativity scene, picture perfect moments and their friendly Reindeer who will be waiting for a stroke from all visitors. www.smarttrees.co.uk 1st and 8th December Forge Mill Needle Museum, Christmas Craft Fair. Step back in time and join them to celebrate a traditional Christmas. Victorian entertainment will provide the festive atmosphere whilst you browse amongst a variety of food and craft stalls to choose unique Christmas gifts. 11.00am to 3.00pm www.forgemill.org.uk 4th and 11th December Forge Mill Needle Museums, Mornings with Father Christmas. Have a chat with Father Christmas and tell him your Christmas wishes. www.forgemill.org.uk 5th December – 12th January 2025 The Rep, Birmingham, The Snowflake. www.birminghamrep.co.uk 7th December Redditch Town Centre Extravaganza. A surprise guest will be switching on the lights! www.redditchbid.co.uk 7th - 8th & 14th – 15th December Blists Hill Victorian Town – Christmas Weekends. The festive spirit returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town this Christmas. Stroll through the town’s streets, filled with traditional decorations, and listen out as festive music from a band and choir ring out through the air. www.ironbridge.org.uk 14th December – 5th January 2025 Compton Verney, Christmas Present Trail. Oh no! Santa has lost all of his presents somewhere in the grounds and galleries, would you help him in rescuing them all? www.comptonverney.org.uk 14th December – 5th January 2025 Redditch Palace Theatre, Sleeping Beauty. Don’t get caught napping because if you snooze, you lose! Make sure you get your favourite seats early to this dream of a pantomime. T: 01527 65203 or www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk 20th – 22nd December Elf The Musical, bp Pulse Live, Birmingham. www.bppulselive.co.uk 21st December – 2nd February Birmingham Hippodrome, Peter Pan. www.birminghamhippodrome.com 27th – 30th December Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Playful paper winter crafts. Create soft snowy paper snowflakes, colourful paper polar bear sculptures, or explore other wintry possibilities. Use various paper types and both classic and modern folding techniques. www.theherbert.org 27th December – 6th January Stratford Butterfly Farm, Christmas holidays. Escape the winter chill and feel the festive warmth of a tropical rainforest. Meet the Mini-Beasts and Butterfly Lifecycle Demonstrations held daily at 11:00 in the Discovery Zone. Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm is open every day of the year, except Christmas Day. www.butterflyfarm.co.uk 9th – 12 th January 2025 The Rep, Birmingham, The Snowman. www.birmingham-rep.co.uk What’s On: DECEMBER
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Arrow Valley Countryside Centre The park is set over 2.5 square miles of countryside, between Forge Mill Needle Museum, the ancient monument of medieval Bordesley Abbey and the Abbey Stadium to the north and Washford Mill to the south. The River Arrow meanders through it. Battens Drive, South Moons Moat, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0LJ. Waseley Hills Country Park A 150 acres Country Park and Local Nature Reserve owned and managed by Worcestershire County Council. It consists of rolling open hills with old hedgerows, pastures and small pockets of woodland with panoramic views over Worcestershire, England. Gannow Green Lane, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9AT. Clent Hills Country Park, National Trust A stunning countryside haven in the heart of the busy Midlands. Explore the miles of footpaths, bridleways and easy access trails offering breathtaking panoramic views over the Cotswolds, Shropshire Hills and Welsh borders. Hagley Wood Lane, Clent, Worcestershire, DY9 9JR. Lickey Hills Country Park Pop on your wellies and head to the Lickey Hills, if you fancy a spot of den building with friends. Follow the family-friendly walking trails and you’ll see lots of fallen branches in the wooded areas. Lickey Hills, Warren Lane, Lickey, Birmingham, B45 8ER. Please note: All of the parks mentioned have Visitor Centres, however, please check before leaving home that these are open for business. Perfect Family Autumn Walks Raring2go! THINGS TO DO 18 raring2go.co.uk
19 Raring2go! THINGS TO DO Look out for details of our upcoming events and activities on Facebook and at: arleyarboretum.co.uk Experience the magic of seeing Santa in his woodland grotto this Christmas! Christmas at Arley As the days get shorter and the chill kicks in, the ski season at Ackers is revving up like a snowfueled roller coaster! Ski lessons Tubing Tobogganing Come and Try ackers-adventure.co.uk
West Midlands Safari Park – Santa Safari 22 November – 24 December With an allocated time to see Santa, you will be greeted in the Discovery Trail by one of his helpful Elves who will magically transport you to the North Pole. New for this year is Santa's Enchanted Elevator - a magical journey transporting you to the heart of the North Pole. www.wmsp.co.uk Where to spot Santa this Christmas! Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway – Santa Express 23 November – 23 December Selected dates. Step into a world where the wonder of Christmas comes alive, where the joy of the season is wrapped in the rhythmic chug of a vintage steam train. Get ready for an enchanting adventure as we transport you to the North Pole and back. www.gwsr.com Attwell Farm – Magical Santa Experience 23 November – 23 December Your enchanting journey begins with a warm welcome from the Head Elf, who will kindly stamp your passport and usher you into the Grotto. Take a seat in front of the Big Man himself, sharing your Christmas wishes while he readies himself for the magical night ahead. You'll also find out if your name has made it onto Santa's Naughty or Nice List. www.attwellfarmpark.co.uk Hatton Adventure World – Enchanted Christmas Kingdom 30 November – 24 December Weekends from 30 November then daily from 21 December. Step into a world of wonder and magic, where dreams come to life and festive enchantment knows no bounds. A festive extravaganza that promises to be the highlight of your Christmas season. www.adventure.hattonworld.com Smart Trees- Magical Christmas 1st - 23rd December Visit Smart Trees this Christmas for a fun, memorable full day out for the whole family. Upon arrival you will be greeted by your own personal Elf who will join you on your magical journey to meet Santa. You will enjoy a sleigh ride through the 20 acre Christmas Tree plantation in a Tractor and trailer, guaranteeing snowfall, laughter and songs along the way. www.smarttrees.co.uk Blists Hill Victorian Town – Christmas Weekends 7th - 8th & 14th – 15th December The festive spirit returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town this Christmas. Stroll through the town’s streets, filled with traditional decorations, and listen out as festive music from a band and choir ring out through the air. www.ironbridge.org.uk 20 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! SANTA SPOTTING Webbs,West Hagley - Christmas Grotto 30th Nov- 24th December Wander through their traditional Christmas Grotto where Children can post their letters to Santa before mixing their own reindeer food to take home ready for Christmas Eve. Then it's time to see Santa in his cosy cabin to complete the magical experience before choosing a toy. www.webbsdirect.co.uk/whats-on Kingfisher Redditch - Santa and the Magic Snowball 28th November to 24th December Step into the fabulous grotto and create your own lovely magical snowball. Spend some time making lovely memories with the family in Santa’s Grotto. You can make a lovely snowball that you can keep as a treasured family keepsake. www.kingfishershopping.co.uk
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22 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! BOOK REVIEW FIND YOUR HAPPY Emily Coxhead ISBN 9781529501476 A joyful and imaginative book of feelings from the creator of The Happy News, feeling happy is a wonderful thing! But do you ever feel sad or angry, frightened, or shy? Everyone does sometimes, but with a little help from Sloth and the people you love, there is always a way to FIND YOUR HAPPY! THE COLOUR MONSTER Anna Llenas ISBN 9781783704231 A picture book follow-up to The Colour Monster, Anna Llenas’s jaw-dropping pop-up book. One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through colour. What is the Colour Monster feeling? And can you help him feel a little less mixed up? WHEN CUCUMBER LOST HIS COOL Michelle Robinson ISBN 9780702305986 You wanna be cool? Then repeat after me: I am a cucumber, cool as can be!” But when Kevin starts to feel like his friends are leaving him out, something happens that has never happened before: KEVIN. LOSES. HIS. COOL! Will Kevin’s friends be there for him when he needs them most? WHEN I SEE RED Britta Teckentrup ISBN 9783791374949 The heroine of this beautifully Kenilworth Books, Talisman Square, Kenilworth CV8 1JB illustrated story feels her anger like a storm in a dark forest. It sweeps her away, and she thunders and howls. She pours down her emotions like sheets of rain; rage surges like a wind whipping angry waves. Her anger takes her on a wild ride. Appropriate for a wide variety of ages, this book illustrates many aspects of anger that are often hard to articulate- how overwhelming it is, how isolating, even scary. But it also shows anger to be a source of power and an agent for change. THE HUGASAURUS Rachel Bright ISBN 9781408356159 One sunny morning, a happy little Hugasaurus waves goodbye to her Pappysaur and sets off into the world on her own for the very 昀rst time. When she 昀nds a playground, some new friends welcome her to their games. But it isn’t long before the other little dinosaurs start to squabble. Can Hugasaurus bring her new friends back together using the magical power of kindness? THE INVISIBLE STRING Patrice Karst ISBN 9780316486231 The Invisible String is the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they’re all connected by an invisible string. “That’s impossible!” the children insist, but still they want to know more: “What kind of string?” The answer is the simple truth that binds us all: An Invisible String made of love. Emotional Literacy Bookseller, Deborah from Kenilworth Books shares a selection of books that are written speci昀cally for children who might 昀nd expressing their feelings a little tricky. With the new term starting, many children are exploring new classrooms, teachers and friends. Chosen especially for their value in dealing with mental health issues, feelings and emotions, the books on this list can be used with children to start conversations that enable them to begin to make sense of their own feelings and understand ways to manage and deal with their emotions.
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COMPETITION TIME! Enter online at raring2goBromsgrove Win a family ticket to West Midlands Safari Park Spooky Spectacular 2024 Here’s what’s in store for the lucky winner: NEW – Patch’s Silly Science Show Meet Mitzy Monster Monster Mystery Trail Crazy Craft Club Photo Competition Patch’s Potion Pursuit Competition Spooky VR Ride (extra £4pp) Don’t miss out on the eerie excitement! For a chance of winning tickets, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions and answer the question. Closing Date: 18th October 2024 Win 4 Tickets to see The Wizard of Oz at The Old Rep in Birmingham. This adventure follows Dorothy who, with the help of the Good Witch Glinda, the spirited scarecrow, a tender tinman, and a loveable lion, follows the yellow brick road to try and find a way home. Encountering both friends and foes during her quest through the colourful kingdom, watch as Dorothy and her charismatic companions journey to the Emerald City. This dazzling production promises to be a feast for the senses and a treat for all the famlly. For a chance of winning tickets, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions Closing Date: 12th November 2024 Win a family ticket to Blists Hills Victorian Christmas weekend The festive spirit returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town this Christmas. Stroll through the town’s streets, filled with traditional decorations, and listen out as festive music from a band and choir ring out through the air. Take the kids to visit one of the four Christmas Grottos, in unique settings like the Victorian mine and sawmill. Or they can take lessons to learn how to be a Christmas Elf in the Victorian schoolroom. For a chance of winning tickets, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions Closing Date: 8th November 2024 Win a family ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at The Palace Theatre, Redditch on Saturday 21st December, 6.30pm Travel with us to an enchanted land of beautiful castles, fairies, and fire breathing dragons. Help defeat the evil Carabosse’s curse and rescue the princess from an eternity of sleep. Can true love’s kiss break the spell? Maybe a handsome prince has the answer! For a chance of winning tickets, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions Closing Date: 7th December 2024 COMPETITIONS TERMS & CONDITIONS These rules apply to all the competitions in this edition of the magazine. The winner's of each competition will be the first correct entry or entries drawn at random. No cash alternatives to prizes. The winner's of each competition will be notified by telephone or email. Any personal data provided will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. It will only be used for the purposes of notifying outcomes of the prize draw. Your information will not be shared with any organisations external to Raring2go! or the competition provider except for the purposes of supplying you with your prize unless stated on the individual competition. Any other terms and conditions will appear on the individual competition of which they relate. Winners details will appear in the next edition of the magazine unless instructed otherwise by the winner. Sunshine Festival: Francessca Capozzi (photo) Magic Alley Malikai Laing Aztec Adventure: Ruth Jarratt, Sarah Taubman, Elizabeth Hodson Wistow Maze Diane O’Neil & Laura Ellis Wizzafest: Steph Burrows WINNERS Sleeping Beauty will be a fantastic festive treat for all the family that you won’t want to miss! It’s a Halloween extravaganza that promises thrills, chills, and family fun. The Wizard of Oz will be an unforgettable panto extravaganza not to be missed! Learn about Christmas past from the town’s costumed demonstrators. 30 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! COMPETITIONS Win a family ticket to Dear Santa Live Tickets at Dudley Town Hall Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn’t get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect’, just in time for Christmas Eve. Sure to be one Christmas present children and parents alike will never forget. The perfect family show that will be enjoyed by all this Festive Season. Show times at Dudley are: For a chance of winning tickets, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions Closing Date: 10th November 2024 Win a ticket for 4 people to PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm We’ve teamed up with awardwinning family farm attraction PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm to offer you the chance to win a great family day out – whatever the weather! From exploring the massive indoor playbarns and acres of outdoor play space to learning all about the farm’s friendly animals there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained. Best of all, the 750 acre working farm is located just of J13 of the M6 – so it’s super-easy to find! For a chance of winning tickets, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions Closing Date: 17th November 2024 Monday 23 December 2024 – 3.30pm, Tuesday 24 December 2024 – 10.30am & 1.30pm. The PLAY@ tickets are valid for the next 12 months. Silverstone Festival: Francessca Jones, Gemma Lindo, Justin Smith & Simon Wynne
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