Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 10 raring2go.co.uk 5 – 6 August Jephson Gardens – Art in the Park Festival A free curated arts festival with a difference. They showcase, sell and provide live demonstrations from artists and craftspeople in Warwickshire and the Midlands. Celebrate independent local and regional food and drink. The best live music, dance and theatre from our own doorstep alongside nationally and internationally renowned companies. Over 2 days in August in the beautiful surroundings of Jephson Gardens and Mill Gardens. www.artinpark.co.uk 12 – 13 August mac Birmingham – Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So BARMY BRITAIN is back with the hit West End show, full of crazy new characters and rude new rulers from Britain’s barmy past! Will you be conquered by William? Will you sink or swim with King Henry I? Go house hunting with Henry VIII! Join the gorgeous Georgians as they take over England! Break into Buckingham Palace and hide from the Queen Victoria! www.macbirmingham.co.uk 25 – 27 August Silverstone Bank Holiday Festival For over thirty years, the home of British motorsport has played host to the event (formerly known as ‘Silverstone Classic’) and while the event continues to boast an unrivalled line-up of the best historic motorsport and thousands of classic cars, its new name celebrates the development of off-track entertainment offered to all festival-goers… not just petrolheads! Over three amazing days, all generations will come together to enjoy three nights of live music, an F1 FanZone, extreme sports stunt displays and masterclasses plus a free funfair in the Adrenaline Zone, a buzzing Village Green complete with its very own Foodie Fest, garden games, crazy golf, and much more all included in What’s On? Summer 2023 the standard ticket price. Accompanied kids aged 15 and under go free. www.silverstone.co.uk 26 – 28 August Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Gardens – Knights Tournament Go back in time and get closer to the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate test of strength and skill at Kenilworth Castle’s Knights’ Tournament. Swords will clash and the winner will be decided in the Grand Melee finale. Immerse yourself in the medieval encampment and meet characters from the past to hear all about weapon repairs, cooking and day-to-day life. www.english-heritage.org.uk 31 August Packwood House – Outdoor Theatre: Bad Dad Pack a picnic, dress for the weather, and head to Packwood for a unique outdoor theatre experience of David Walliams’ Bad Dad. Performance starts at 6pm, gates with be open from 5pm. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 13 – 17 September Belgrade Theatre – Tales from Acorn Wood Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-and-seek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends. Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages. www.belgrade.co.uk 23 September Ackers Adventure – Thrill Seeker Day A great day out for all the family. Skiing, Archery, Climbing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Zip Wire and Tower Drop. There is also free tobogganing for under 12’s with a paying adult. These days run similarly to a theme park. Queue up for activities that you would like try – you can do them multiple times or try them all! www.ackers-adventure.co.uk
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