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Raring2go! turns 21 In 2026, Raring2go! proudly celebrates its 21st birthday and in so doing marks over two decades of being the Go-To Guide for Families looking for things to do, places to go and ways to make the most of family life locally. What started 21 years ago as a simple idea has growninto a much-loved family magazine and website, trusted by parents, carers, schools and local businesses alike. Our aim has always been the same: to bring together the very best activities,events, classes, days out and family-friendly services in one easy place. Over the years, we’ve supported thousands of local businesses,helped families plan brilliant days out and become a trusted source for everything from toddler groups to teen activities. As family life has changed, so have we; embracing digital alongside our much-loved magazines and continuing to evolve to meet the needs of modern families onthego. Turning 21 is a huge milestone, and we couldn’t have done it without our wonderfully engaged community.A heartfelt thank you to our readers, advertisers, contributors, schools and local partners.Your support means everything to us and is the reason for our enduring success. So here’s to raising a (family-friendly!) glass to 21 years of Raring2go!.We’re excited about what’s ahead and remain committed to championing local businesses, inspiring family adventures and helping families create new memories for years to come. Here’s to the next chapter of Raring2go! – still raring to go, 21 years on.
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raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Explore the beautiful Kinver Canal on a 90 minute kayak trip this Easter. A relaxed, family-friendly adventure starting at The Vine Inn - then refuel with wood-fired pizza at the pub afterwards. Open weekends & school holidays, Easter–September. Buoyancy aids and initial instruction included. Kayak hire: From £12 per child/£15 per adult (pizza optional extra) Paddle & Pizza THE VINE, KINVER www.bearcreekadventures.co.uk 6
PLACESTO GO Look out for details of our upcoming events and activities on Facebook and at: arleyestate.co.uk Spring at Arley EXPERIENCE AN UNFORGETTABLE SPRING AT ARLEY ARBORETUM Kids From £4 Adults From £7 SLACKLINES, MAZE & PLAY AREA TEAROOM & GARDEN TERRACE DOGS FREE SCHOOLS WELCOME SPRING INTO EASTER TRAIL Eggsplore the natural signs of Easter in the Arboretum 7
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WHAT'S ON Dino Egg Hatchery Farm trailer ride** • Animal Talks Animal Talks Golden Egg challenge • Indoor Play Indoor Play Animal Zones • Outdoor Adventure Outdoor Adventure Saturday 28th March - Monday 13th April PLUS Join in the Easter Egg Hunt Easter Bunny Selfie • Meet cute chicks & rabbits Meet cute chicks & rabbits Stroll around our Mini Tulip Paddock* Mon 23rd March & Friday 27th March TODDLER SESSIONS SEN SESSIONS Sunday @ 9am on 29th March; 5th & 12th April www.playatthefarm.co.uk Book online now: SAVE 10%Use code KDEGG * Mini Tulip field included in PLAY@ admission – main Tulip Festival requires standalone ticket * * Weather permitting 9
raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY Buy tickets at SVR.CO.UK There’s always lots to see and do for all ages at For more info and to book tickets for events, visit webbs.co.uk/whats-on WYCHBOLD WEST HAGLEY CHELTENHAM MILLETS FARM 10
PLACESTO GO Scan me Family Nature Days Join us at Bishops Wood this spring for school holiday family fun in the outdoors. hang out this spring with us save! book tickets online dudleyzoo.org.uk bclm.com Discovery W ay,Dudley, W estMidlandsDY14AL 11
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raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO About us... SPORTS - INFLATABLES - FUN! www.soccerzone.org.uk DARTS - FOOTBALL - PARTIES HALESOWEN Soccerzone Soccerzone Kids Parties Easy, fun and unforgettable holidays! Open everyday from 10am, simply turn up and pay £5 per person (£7 for 7aside) and “stay as long as you like”. PAY AND PLAY £10 for 1 hour or £15 “stay as long as you like” 1 1am-5pm **Weather dependent** INFLATABLE PLANET Celebrate with Football and Darts-Themed Birthday Parties! You can even opt for a fun combination of both themes! Packages begin at just £160. KIDS PARTIES LET'S CREATE MEMORIES TOGETHER! INFLATABLE PLANET BOOK NOW! *WEATHER DEPENDENT** 14
PLACESTO GO • C inema Under the Stars • E arth Day Weekend • N ational Train Day birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank Funded by: 15
raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO BIRMINGHAM | MAY HALF TERM 25-29 MAY 2026 “AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE” “A WORLD FIRST LIVE EVENT -THIS HAS NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE” FROM BBC & DISCOVERY FEATURED PRODUCERS THIS IS A UNIQUE, WORLD FIRST HANDS ON LIVE EVENT. EXPECT THE FAMILY TO BE INVOLVED IN DISCOVERING INSIDE THE T.REX FEATURING ‘KEVIN’ A UNIQUE WORLD FIRST T. REX YOU CAN VIEW INSIDE FROM THE CREATORS OF INSIDE THE CADAVER LAB TICKETS & BOX OFFICE: WWW.INSIDETHETREX.CO.UK EARLY BIRD 1ST RELEASE EARLY BIRD 2ND RELEASE STANDARD 1ST RELEASE SOLD OUT BOOK NOW 16TH MARCH SUITABLE FOR ALL THE FAMILY | AGES 6+ 16
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2024 2025 MoLINEuX STAdIUm ToUrS 7 DAYS A WEEK BOOK TODAY! It’s a great day out for all ages! Perfect family Easter treat. wolves.co.uk/tours
WHAT'S ON @discoverdudley @discoverdudley Visit discoverdudley.org.uk CRAFTING Looking to get Why not Discover Dudley? 20
WHAT'S ON SATURDAY 13 JUNE AT HIMLEY HALL Doors open at 11.30am – 9pm. Stage entertainment: 12pm In association with Harry Jones Company Music, food and fun in the stunning grounds of Himley Hall TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT WWW.LEGENDSBYTHELAKE.CO.UK 21
WHAT'S ON Friday 26 June 10am to 3pm under 5s day HimleyBeach featuring the famous Book your day tickets now at www.himleyhallandpark.co.uk/under5s In association with K2 Security 22
WHAT'S ON SUNDAY 28 JUNE 11AM TO 4PM IN ASSOCIATION WITH JEWSON PARTNERSHIP SOLUTIONS ARMED FORCES DAY 23
WHAT'S ON ALICE IN WONDERLAND HALESOWEN TOWN HALL Thursday 2 April - 2pm THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF HALESOWEN TOWN HALL Saturday 4 April - 2pm RAPUNZEL STOURBRIDGE TOWN HALL Saturday 11 April 1.30pm & 4.30pm THE UTTERLY REVOLTING SCIENCE SHOW STOURBRIDGE TOWN HALL Friday 29 May - 11.30am & 3pm DR SEUSS’ THE CAT IN THE HAT STOURBRIDGE TOWN HALL Saturday 6 June - 2pm & 4.30pm Sunday 7 June - 11am DUDLEY BOROUGH HALLS LIVE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT boroughhalls.co.uk | 01384 812812 24
WHAT'S ON Family Events at Kidderminster Town Hall 2026 FAMILY FUN STARTS HERE! JOIN US AT KIDDERMINSTER TOWN HALL FOR UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS TOGETHER. THE ADVENTURES OF THE EASTER BUNNY AND THE LOST EGGS TUES 31 MAR ST 1.00pm THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED A ROCK SHOW MON 30 MAR th 12.30pm SAT 9 MAY TH 7.30pm RICHARD JONES: THE SOUND OF MAGIC SUN 26 APR th 2.30pm ENCHANTED - THE ULTIMATE PRINCESS CONCERT K-POP FOREVER! SAT 20 JUN th 7.30pm SWEET LIKE SABRINA FRI 17 JUL th 7.30pm SPOT’S BIRTHDAY PARTY SUN 18 OCT th 2.00pm & 4.00pm UTTERLY REVOLTING SCIENCE SHOW MON 26 OCT TH 1.00pm DICK WHITTINGTON SAT 21 NOV ST 12.00pm SUN 15 NOV th 11.00am & 2.00pm THE LITTLEST YAK www.kidderminstertownhall.org.uk 25
raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES ACTIVITY CAMPS MULTI SPORT 30th March - 2nd April 2026 7th - 10th April 2026 rbholidaycamps.co.uk 0121 695 1394 info@rbholidaycamps.co.uk Army Theme Day (01/04/2026) Disney Theme Day (08/04/2026) RB Holiday Camps combine Sports, Arts & Crafts and Team Games to provide children with the opportunity to stay physically active, build friendships and most importantly, have fun during every school holiday. Hurst Green Primary (Halesowen) St Josephs Catholic Primary (Stourbridge) St Catherine’s CofE Primary (Kidderminster) St Josephs Catholic Primary (Droitwich) For more info visit aspire-sports.co.uk or call 0121 663 1979 For more info and to book your place visit activecamps.co.uk or call 0121 663 1979 Ofsted registered BOOK ONLINE *Offer ends 5pm on Friday 15th May 15% OFF* with code R2GSPRING16 Holiday Childcare for active kids! Bromsgrove Lickey End First School 8am-6pm Hagley Haybridge High School 8am-5pm Easter Holidays 30th March - 10th April May Half Term 26th May - 29th May 26
CLUBS& CLAS ES Ages 6-14 EASTER FOOTBALL TRAINING CAMP COACHING CAMPS kickstart the weekend-elevate your game! Boys & Girls 9am-3pm ONLINE REGISTRATION www.thefootballersacademy.co.uk Every Friday 5:15-6:30pm Juniors 6:30-7:45pm Youths stourton park, stourbridge -Term Time Only TUE 31 MARCh, WED 1 & 2 april st st nd Whitsun FOOTBALL TRAINING CAMP Tue 26 weds 27 & thurs 28 May th, th th /day or /3 days £30 £75 /day or /3 days £30 £75 specialised coaching for both Outfield players & goalkeepers 27
raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Weekly football classes for ages 3 - 10 years School Holiday Camps Find your nearest class at kixx.org.uk 28
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CLUBS& CLAS ES Learn to swim with Water Babies 01694 731407 wibblewobble@waterbabies.co.uk waterbabies.co.uk Our highly trained teachers and expertly developed swim programmes for babies and young children will teach your child key water safety skills as they learn to swim. Track their progress online as they complete each stage and celebrate their achievements with badges and certificates. So what are you waiting for? Join us anytime! Classes available now. Wollaston Tuesday 10.30am Sedgley Thursday 10am -Storytelling, puppets and props -Themed sensory and small-world play -Craft to take home -Music, songs and role-play Immersive, award-winning storytelling classes for 2-5 year olds Jo Williamson | 07816493858 | jo@storyrangers.co.uk Where storytelling comes to life. Trial classes available 31
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