Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 10 raring2go.co.uk What’s On? Autumn 2022 28 October Blakesley Hall - Spooky Family Tour Visit Blakesley Hall this Halloween for an atmospheric tour of the traditional Tudor house. Venture round the historic building as a storyteller tells all there is to know about Halloween traditions and stories in a spooky tour. Why not add to the frightening fun and go along in your creepiest costume? Don’t forget to pick up your Halloweeninspired treat at the end! Tours last one hour. Various time slots are available throughout the day. Tickets are £8 for adults, £6 concession and £4 for children. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/blakesleyhall 29 – 30 October Sarehole Mill - Spooky Mill Tours Start your tour by getting creative and making a lantern that will light your way around the Mill. Then, embark on a spooky guided tour, complete with creepy local ghost stories. Learn all about the fascinating history of the site, and about the ‘white ogre’ that used to scare famous writer J.R.R Tolkien as a young boy! Why not grab a bite to eat before your tour starts? Pizza is available in the courtyard from 12pm – 3pm. Tours are at 2pm and 3pm, tickets for adults and children are £6, concessions £5. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/sareholemill 4 November Hatton Adventure World – Fireworks Bonanza Gaze skywards and enjoy a mesmerising display of low-bang fireworks, professionally choreographed to music. With spell-binding fire dancers, magic acts and illusion shows to amaze, family friendly fairground rides and a host of street food stalls ready to tickle your tastebuds. www.hattonworld.com/fireworks 11 November – 8 January (selected dates) West Midland Safari Park – Lantern Festival See nature in a new light at the Lantern Festival, returning again this year. Discover an epic lantern trail, where you can enjoy mesmerising lighting displays, marvel at a ‘wild’ range of breath-taking lanterns and explore the walk-through areas of the Park like never before. With over forty light groupings all with a flora and fauna theme, over 1,000 individual lanterns will light up the Park making a fantastic family evening out. Walk-through animal exhibits will remain open for guests to enjoy, as well as the Land of the Living Dinosaurs and Ice Age exhibits. The Safari Drive-Through and Theme Park rides will be closed during the evening event. www.wmsp.co.uk 17 – 20 November Birmingham NEC – The Festive Gift Fair Christmas isn’t just about buying gifts, it’s making sure every corner of your home looks fabulous and your table is set for a festive feast! All of which can be found at this much-loved Christmas Shopping Fair, returning to the NEC for its 26th year! www.festivegiftfair.co.uk 1 – 24 December Compton Verney – Reindeer Trail Take part in our festive reindeer trail within the stunning landscape. Our large wooden reindeer will be richly decorated in the style of contemporary and classical artists. Find all nine of Santa’s faithful reindeer friends in their fresh new colours. Once you have completed the trail, head into the shop to collect your reindeer food, ready for Christmas Eve! £3 per entrant. www.comptonverney.org.uk
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