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• It’s FREE to join • Monthly email newsletters with new offers and events • Download vouchers and save £££’s • Great competitions Become a website member Please recycle this magazine when you are finished with it. JOIN NOW raring2go.co.uk Copyright © 2025 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 • Sign up for FREE! • Monthly email NEWSLETTERS with the latest OFFERS and EVENTS • Download VOUCHERS and save £££’s • Enter COMPETITIONS for amazing prizes! Contents Page What’s On?.......................................4 Step into Springtime........................12 Clubs & Classes...............................14 Parties. ............................................ 22 Preschool......................................... 25 Competitions................................... 30 Follow us on social media to keep up to date all year with your local #gotoguide for families. Raring2goSolihull Raring2goSolihull raring2gosolihull Raring2go! EDITOR’S WELCOME Time to spring into action As the days start getting longer, and the weather a little warmer, we all look forward to getting out and about with our friends and family. This Spring magazine is full of places to go and things to do which will keep you and your little ones busy and entertained. Take a look through and start planning your family fun. Get ready for a spring of memory making. Nicola, Editor
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Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 4 raring2go.co.uk 29 – 30 March Henley Street, Stratford Upon Avon - Shakespeare Weekender Experience a weekend of free, fabulous performances, hands-on activities and tonnes of fun and celebrate the end of Shakespeare Week 2025 in style. This year they are taking over Henley Street and have lots to keep you entertained all day long. From live performances and face painting to hands on activities to arts and crafts workshops. www.shakespeare.org.uk 30 March West Midlands Safari Park – Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Celebrate Mother’s Day by treating your mum to a delightful Afternoon Tea, complete with a welcome glass of fizz, in the stunning surroundings of Spring Grove House. Spring Grove House is the fabulous Georgian manor, located on the grounds of West Midlands Safari Park. A special gift for Mum will also be included. www.wmsp.co.uk 30 March The Chocolate Shed – Mother’s Day Workshop Taking place in our Warwickshire chocolaterie, those attending (both children and adults) will have the opportunity to try their hand (and sticky fingers!) at using chocolate to make some marvellously delicious chocolatey creations. This is the perfect way for children to spend quality time with the mother figures in their lives (Mum’s, Grandmas, Aunties, honory Mum’s etc). At the What’s On? Spring 2025 end of the workshop, all budding mini (and grown up) chocolatiers will take home their delicious chocolate-y masterpieces to enjoy (if they make it that far!). www.thechocolateshed.com 2 – 5 April Belgrade Theatre – Pig Heart Boy Is it better to have a pig’s heart that works … than a human heart that doesn’t? Cameron is thirteen, and all he wants is to be normal – have friends, go to school, and dive to the bottom of his local swimming pool. But he desperately needs a heart transplant and time is running out. When he’s finally offered a new heart, Cameron must choose how far he’ll go to get his life back. From the multi awardwinning writer Malorie Blackman OBE, author of Noughts and Crosses. Recommended age 8+. www.belgrade.co.uk 5 – 21 April Blenheim Palace – Easter Eggstravaganza Hop along to the Walled Garden, where a range of egg-citing activities awaits! Whether you’re looking for fun-filled entertainment for the kids or simply a chance to relax in beautiful surroundings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From games to seasonal surprises, this Easter promises plenty of family friendly fun. www.blenheimpalace.com 5 – 27 April Kenilworth Castle – Easter Adventure Quest Join an adventure quest at Kenilworth Castle this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward! You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. www.english-heritage.org.uk 5 – 27 April Tulley’s Tulip Garden The tulip fields, set in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, are a sight to behold. We will have over 100 different varieties of tulips, early, mid and late bloomers. As you meander through the fields, you will be enveloped in a vibrant tapestry of colours, ranging from the deepest purples and blues to the most luminous yellows and reds. www.tulipgarden.co.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 5 Enjoy family fun at The MAD Museum in Stratford with over 70 interactive exhibits, including kinetic art, automata, marble runs, robots, and more! www.themadmuseum.co.uk Kinetic sculptures Interactive marvels Creative inventions Curious minds Stratford upon Avon & Nature Inspired Gift Shop The UK’s Largest Tropical Butterfly Paradise! www.butterflyfarm.co.uk A Unique Rainforest Experience for all the Family Open throughout the year Swans Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7LS Tel. 01789 299288 enquiries@butterflyfarm.co.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 6 raring2go.co.uk 10 – 12 April The Alexandra Theatre – Horrible Histories So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage – Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians! Using actors and eyepopping 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips! www.atgtickets.com 12, 15 & 17 April The Chocolate Shed – Chocolate Making Workshops Ideal for any weather, these sessions are a special treat. Each workshop is run with a seasonal twist. Suitable for children of all ages (5-16). Check website for the timing and recommended ages for each session. www.thechocolateshed.com 12 – 27 April West Midlands Safari Park – Easter Extravaganza Hop into the Easter festivities at West Midlands Safari Park’s Easter Eggstravaganza. Join the egg hunts, meet Bramble Bunny and enjoy a range of themed activities for the whole family. You’re sure to have an egg-citing time! www.wmsp.co.uk 12- 27 April Stratford Butterfly Farm – Mini-Beast Handling Sessions This Easter the whole family can enjoy the relaxing pleasure of walking amongst some of the world’s most stunning and colourful butterflies in a tropical rainforest setting, complete with fish-filled pools, splashing waterfalls and beautiful blooms. The popular Meet the Mini-Beast, Butterfly Life Cycle and Beetle demonstrations will take place daily in the Discovery Zone at 11:00 throughout the Easter Holidays (except Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday). Handling and demonstrations are What’s On? Spring 2025 subject to change depending on availability and the welfare of the animals. www.butterflyfarm.co.uk 12 – 27 April Hatton Adventure World – Spring Spectacular Get ready for a day of springtime fun at Hatton Adventure World! The farm will soon be packed with adorable baby animals – piglets, lambs, and goat kids – all waiting to meet you in the Spring Arrivals Marquee, where you can enjoy animal handling sessions and baby animal talks. You might even be lucky enough to witness a birth! Come rain or shine, there’s so much to enjoy! Get up close to baby animals, be entertained by a Magic and Puppet Shows in the family theatre or, cuddle a guinea pig in Guinea Pig Village. Explore Scales & Tails to meet lizards and snakes and watch the majestic birds of prey in action during the Falconry Shows. For those over 8, there’s thrilling Laser Combat, plus Snorty’s Superslide Mania and Soft Play for the little ones. www.adventure.hattonworld.com 12 – 27 April Magic Alley – The Great Chocolate Heist A luxurious chocolate masterpiece. A prestigious Easter celebration. A crime so deliciously devious, it could only happen in the Kingdom of Chocolate! It was meant to be the most extravagant Easter celebration in history—a dazzling spectacle where the world’s most opulent chocolate creation, The Exquisite Egg of Indulgence, would be unveiled before an adoring crowd. Just hours before the big reveal, a scandalous crime was committed— someone has taken a huge bite (or possibly several) out of the prized chocolate egg! The Kingdom’s most elite confectioners, chocolatiers, and Easter VIPs were all in attendance to admire the egg—but now, they’re all suspects! Can you crack the case? www.magicalleystratford.com 12 – 27 April SYDNI Centre – School Holiday Activities Free and low cost holiday activities for kids 18 months to 12 years. SYDNI Kids Chill & Play, Arty Splatz, Little Kickers and lots more. 1 kids eats free per paying adult in school holidays. www.sydni.org
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Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 8 raring2go.co.uk 14 – 25 April (weekdays) Thinktank – Wild Wonders Show Do you want to find out what one of the most voracious predators in our parks and gardens is? Thinktank invite you to explore the vital roles animals play in our lives and to learn how we can protect them. Through engaging demonstrations and fun activities, you will find out about amazing creatures and discover their remarkable adaptations, making them essential to nature and often inspiring human innovation. Together, we can make a difference. Every small action counts! www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 22 April Thinktank – Earth Day 2025 Celebrate Earth Day with Thinktank! The incredible Autin Dance Theatre Company will be performing the spectacular Out in The Deep Blue, a moving tale about our earth’s climate emergency told through dance, movement and masterful puppeteering. This outdoor spectacle features ‘Eko’, a 13-foot-tall SeaGiant Puppet and 5 worldclass performers. Our friendly team will be running extra under the sea activities to celebrate the day. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 23 – 26 April Belgrade Theatre – Room on the Broom Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two… just as the hungry dragon appears! Will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Find out in the magical Olivier Awardnominated show for everyone aged 3 and up. www.belgrade.co.uk What’s On? Spring 2025 3 – 5 May Blenheim Palace – Jousting Tournament Step back in time and witness the thrilling clash of steel and the thundering hooves as knights don their armour and mount their noble steeds for the most spectacular jousting event of the year. www.blenheimpalace.com 22 May – 2 June Blenheim Palace – Gifford’s Circus Roll up, roll up the circus is back! Giffords Circus is commemorating its 25th anniversary with the debut of their new 2025 show, Laguna Bay, at Blenheim Palace. Set in the buoyant and sunny era of 1950’s America, Laguna Bay is a spectacular blend of fun, excitement and charm. www.blenheimpalace.com 24 May – 1 June Hatton Adventure World – Dinosaurs Alive! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure this Whitsun as Dinosaurs Alive! returns in 2025 – bigger, better, and more exciting than ever! Alongside a thrilling dinosaur experience, enjoy a full programme of animals, action, and adventure for all the family to enjoy – all included in your admission. www.adventure.hattonworld.com 24 May – 1 June Kenilworth Castle – May Half Term Fun and Games Visit the grounds of Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden for hands-on activities this May half term. Enjoy family fun and games in the fresh air! www.english-heritage.org.uk 24 May – 2 June Stratford Butterfly Farm – Mini-Beast Handling Sessions Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions and Butterfly Life-Cycle demonstrations will take place daily at 11am in the Discovery Zone. The Butterfly Farm team of experts will demonstrate from egg through to adult the amazing stages of the butterfly life cycle as well as opportunities to handle a variety of stick insects. Handling and demonstrations not available Bank Holiday Monday and are subject to change depending on availability and the welfare of the animals. www.butterflyfarm.co.uk
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Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 10 raring2go.co.uk 24 May – 1 June SYDNI Centre – School Holiday Activities Free and low cost holiday activities for kids 18 months to 12 years. SYDNI Kids Chill & Play, Arty Splatz, Little Kickers and lots more. 1 kids eats free per paying adult in school holidays. www.sydni.org 27 & 29 May The Chocolate Shed – Chocolate Making Workshops Ideal for any weather, these sessions are a special treat. Each workshop is run with a seasonal twist. Suitable for children of all ages (5-16). Check website for the timing and recommended ages for each session. www.thechocolateshed.com 27 – 31 May The Alexandra Theatre – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love. www.atgtickets.com 29 May Belgrade Theatre – You Are The Sun A folk inspired opera for babies and grown ups that explores the magic of nature. Combining the joy of gentle classical singing and sensory play, it is an invitation to see beauty in the smallest things and to let plants be our guides. Celebrate the gift of nature and help to conjure a world out of breath, water, sunlight and soil in this magical musical adventure for 0 – 2 year olds. www.belgrade.co.uk 30 – 31 May Belgrade Theatre – An Ant called Amy This is a story about an ant called Amy (an awardwinning ant one might add), her brother Andy What’s On? Spring 2025 and a Brown Spider. Amy the ant works very hard. When she wins the Employee of the Month Award, Amy feels a happiness that drives her to work even harder. But is she truly content? With the help of the Brown Spider, Amy learns to find true happiness by appreciating the world around her and celebrating her brother’s memory in the everyday. A charming and moving story about a busy little ant who learns to slow down. www.belgrade.co.uk 31 May – 7 September Herbert Art Gallery & Museum – Brick Dinos Step back in time and explore the prehistoric world with Brick Dinos, brought to life with stunning LEGO creations by artist Warren Elsmore and his team. This educational and entertaining experience features LEGO dinosaur sculptures designed in collaboration with palaeontologists, including a soaring Pterodactyl, a four-metre-long Masiakasaurus, and more. www.theherbert.org 5 – 7 June Belgrade Theatre – The Elmer Adventure Elmer is not elephant colour – Elmer is patchwork. Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee. Everyone loves the stories about Elmer the patchwork elephant – whether he’s pretending to be an ordinary grey elephant or playing a practical joke. But has anyone ever actually seen him? Can you help find him? Is that a patchwork trunk hidden among the trees and bushes of the jungle? www.belgrade.co.uk 28 June Ackers Adventure – Thrillseeker Day Skiing, Archery, Climbing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Zip Wire and Tower Drop. There is also FREE tobogganing for under 12s with a paying adult. Queue up for the activities that you would like to try, whether you do some multiple times or try them all! Thrillseeker days have been running since 2010 and each year they are bigger and better so don’t miss out on these excellent value for money days! www.ackers.cinolla.com
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2Discover the history all around us A romp around outdoors with an educational twist where the kids may learn something while they are enjoying a day out has got to be win-win! This is where our historical attractions come into their own. Kenilworth Castle always run family friendly activities in the school holidays and there is lots to see and do at National Trust sites like Charlcote Park or Baddesley Clinton. 3Embrace the technology Do you find it a struggle to drag your kids away from their screens sometimes? They might be tempted to try geocaching. Download the app to your phone and seek out locations in your area. Take it in turns to be responsible for following the compass and see where it leads you. 1Back to nature We are lucky to live in an area of the country where the countryside is always just stones-throw away. As the weather warms up and the trees and plants spring into life there is a world of colour to explore. Tulley’s Tulip Garden offers an absolutely beautiful tapestry of colour this Spring or you could head to one of our local woodlands like Crackley Wood, Lickey Hills or Hartshill Hayes for a bluebell walk. How about trying one of the trails and walks in the Compton Verney grounds? Step into Springtime 6 ways to get your tribe out and about enjoying the fresh air this Spring Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 12 raring2go.co.uk
5Easter hunts and trails Whether you are planning an Easter Egg Hunt at home or looking to visit an organised event, chocolate-y fun is definitely on the cards at this time of year. There are lots of Easter Hunts and trails planned around our area. One of our favourites is at West Midlands Safari Park. You can join the egg hunts as well as meet Bramble Bunny and enjoy a range of themed activities for the whole family. 4All weather fun Let’s face it – sometimes the British weather doesn’t live up to our expectations! That doesn’t mean that you can’t get outdoors though. Pull on your wellies and explore. Sometimes a bit of mud can add to the fun and make the whole experience more memorable. Trails like the ‘Welly Walk’ at Packwood House are designed precisely for this reason. There is the incentive of the café at the end there too! 6Animal Magic Spring is the perfect season to get acquainted with some new animal friends. The Spring Spectacular at Hatton Adventure World gives you the chance to see newborn piglets, lambs, and goat kids in the Spring Arrivals Marquee and you can watch chicks hatching at Becketts Farm. Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 13
Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES 14 raring2go.co.uk Clubs & Classes Ackers Adventure Adventurous activities can include Bushcraft, skiing, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, zip wire, fan descender, bellboating, disc golf and tubing. Cost is £38 per day. The activities are run and organised by fully qualified and experienced instructors who will make sure that each child has an exciting day of adventure. Pre-booking online is essential. www.ackers-adventure.co.uk Aspire Sports Aspire Active Camps provide sports and activity childcare during every school holiday at venues throughout the Midlands. Tel: 0121 663 1426 www.aspire-sports.co.uk CKMA Karate Family friendly karate lessons across Warwickshire. At CKMA (Central Korean Martial Arts), we teach a traditional Korean style called Tang Soo Do Karate which has roots that can be traced back to over 2000 years ago and is made up of 3 of the world’s most powerful martial arts; Okinawan Karate, Korean So Bahk Do and Chinese Kung Fu. Established in 2014, we pride ourselves in our professionalism and always push for the highest standards from all students. www.ckmakarate.co.uk Everyone Active Swimming lessons available for children of all ages and abilities. Available at leisure centres across Warwickshire. www.everyoneactive.com Fitt4Kids FITT4Kids holds football and Multi Sports clubs during the school holidays. At Multi Sports camps we will be enjoying a whole variety of different sports and games throughout the day ie Dodgeball, Benchball, Body cricket, football, hockey and a lot more. Lots of theme days and opportunities to win medals! www.fitt4kids.org.uk Leamington and Warwick Gymnastics Club Our Olympic sized apparatus is there for all to enjoy, under the guidance of our team of British Gymnastics qualified coaches. We firmly believe that all children should get to experience gymnastics in the best facilities with the best coaches, irrespective of their level, experience or ability. Classes available from preschool to Year 9. www.thegymnasticsclub.co.uk Onside Coaching Multi sport, football, dance and forest school holiday camps available in every school holidays at locations across Warwickshire. Tel: 01926 496 406 Email: info@onsidecoaching.co.uk www.onsidecoaching.co.uk Stagecoach Dance, drama and singing for 4 – 16 year olds. Helping to develop confidence, physical awareness, communication and articulation – educational and lots of fun! Sibling discount available. www.stagecoach.co.uk/kenilworth www.stagecoach.co.uk/leamington www.stagecoach.co.uk/warwick The Strings Club Holiday Camps at Kingsley Preparatory School, Leamington. Led by the UK’s best childcare practitioners and string teachers, each day is wonderfully different from instrumental sessions and interactive workshops - ending in a Grand Concert! www.thestringsclub.org Team Super Sports At Team Super Sports, quality is at the heart of everything we do. Passionate about sport, every member of our ‘Team’ of young people join us to improve in their sport(s) while having fun with their friends. We run holiday sports camps during the school holidays for children aged 5-16 at Princethorpe College. We are widely regarded as one of the top holiday camp provider across the Midlands. www.teamsupersports.co.uk
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DID YOU KNOW? 1. Mothering Sunday always falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent. 2. Despite the name, the UK celebration has no connection to the American festival of Mother’s Day. 3. Centuries ago it was considered important for people to return to their home or ‘mother’ church once a year. So each year in the middle of Lent, everyone would visit their ‘mother’ church - the main church or cathedral of the area. This became an occasion for family reunions. 4. Traditionally, it was a day when children who had gone to work as domestic servants or apprentices were given a day off to visit their mother and family. It was quite common for children to leave home for work once they were 10 years old. 5. As they walked along the country lanes on their way home, children would pick wild flowers or violets to take to church or give to their mother as a small gift. Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday? This year it falls on 30th March. Whatever you call it in your family, the day has become a regular part of our yearly calendar of celebrations but do you know how this special day and its traditions came about? Mother’s Day – what is it all about? Raring2go! THINGS TO DO 20 raring2go.co.uk
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Party Time! AirHop and Rush Trampoline Parks Birthdays just got bouncy. Lots of different packages available to enjoy one of these trampoline parks with your friends. Discounts available for weekday parties. www.airhop.co.uk www.rushuk.com Raring2go! PARTIES Team Super Sports Give them the ultimate sports party! Get in touch with the team to start building your child’s dream party. With access to first class facilities and excellent coaches, we can arrange a sports party to meet any/all requirements. www.teamsupersports.co.uk 22 raring2go.co.uk Fitt4Kids FITT4Kids offers to entertain your child/ children for their Birthday Party with a variety of games and competitions enabling you as parents to sit back and enjoy the celebration. FITT4Kids have three Birthday Party options for you to choose from each party lasts for 2 hours, consisting of 1hr and 45mins activities and 15mins for food (not provided by FITT4Kids), additional time can be accommodated by prior arrangement. www.fitt4kids.org.uk Fired Crafts We put the ART back into Party. Let them get creative with our pottery party. We come to you with all that is needed for them to make a mini masterpiece and return up to 2 weeks later with their gift wrapped party bags with the finished piece inside. Plus a FREE personalised birthday plate for the lucky Birthday Boy or Girl! www.firedcrafts.com Ackers Adventure Make your child’s birthday unforgettable with a party at Ackers! The most popular option is to book your main activity (usually 1 hour 30 minutes) and then add on 30 minutes of tobogganing or a round of disc golf afterwards! Choose from climbing, canoeing, kayaking, bushcraft, archery, orienteering, bellboating, skiing, tubing, tobogganing, disc golf, tower drop and zip wire. www.ackers-adventure.co.uk
Hatton Adventure World To provide you with the maximum flexibility and choice for your party we have options ranging from Party Venue hire to just admission for the Adventure World at a discounted party price. All party bookings include all day access to Hatton Adventure World for you and your guests, downloadable party invitations, a birthday card for the birthday child with a £5 Hatton voucher (£10 for Members), a pot of animal feed, per paying child (value £1) and access to Super Slide Mania. www.adventure.hattonworld.com The Chocolate Shed Celebrate your child’s birthday this year with a fun, creative and yummy(!) chocolate-making party at The Chocolate Shed. Suitable for children of all ages. Party-goers get to design, create and decorate chocolate pizzas, frogs, pictures, bars or truffles to take home and enjoy. Parties tailored to suit your child’s age & hobbies that will make their chocolate-y dreams come true. Tel: 01564 794718 www.thechocolateshed.com Raring2go! PARTIES 23
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Pre-School Little Crackers Stay ‘n’ Play Little Crackers Stay ‘n’ Play is back at Crackley Hall School and Little Crackers Nursery every Wednesday during term time from a new time of 10.30am to 11.45am. We have got some exciting activities and events lined up, so there is plenty to keep you and your little one busy and entertained. You won’t need to book your place in advance. www.littlecrackers.co.uk Stagecoach Stagecoach Mini Stages (for 2-4 year olds) 45 minute classes are a fun and exciting way for you and your child to actively experience the performing arts in a comfortable, relaxed and safe environment. www.stagecoach.co.uk/kenilworth www.stagecoach.co.uk/leamington www.stagecoach.co.uk/warwick Raring2go! PRE-SCHOOL Everyone Active Swimming Lessons At Everyone Active, we offer a total of 11 stages of swimming lessons for children aged from just four months old. Available at leisure centres across Warwickshire. www.everyoneactive.com Airhop Trampoline Park Warwick – Toddler Takeover Toddler Takeover is for kids from 1 year to 6 years old so they can jump to their heart’s content in a 100% safe environment and includes access to all park facilities that are height appropriate. Mon, Thu, Fri 10am - 12pm (120 minute session). Weekends, school & public holidays: 9 - 10am. www.airhop.co.uk Toddler Thursday: Planetarium On selected Thursdays at Thinktank, inspire your future scientists and astronauts by joining our familyfriendly relaxed Planetarium experience for children aged 12m to 3yrs. Join us as we explore our night sky, look for shapes and patterns in the stars, and use our imaginations to blast off to explore the Solar System! Our adventure will finish with immersive space imagery ideal for your young astronauts! Session lasts for 30 minutes. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 25
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