Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 4 raring2go.co.uk Until 26 August (Saturdays only) Drayton Manor – Summer Nights This Summer, Saturday night is party night at Drayton! Dance the night away with live bands & DJ, late night riding and themed food & drink. Day ticket: 10:30am - 9pm. Evening ticket: 5pm - 9pm. www.draytonmanor.co.uk Until 3 September Magic Alley – The Curse of Jewel Island Immerse yourself in a land of pirates and puzzles for a brand new swashbuckling adventure. As you explore the island, you’ll encounter mysterious clues, hidden messages, and mind-bending challenges that will test your ingenuity and teamwork. Gather your team, prepare for an epic adventure, and join this thrilling journey to retrieve the jewels! The adventure culminates in a visit to our very own beach full of play sand where you can enjoy building sand castles or relaxing in a deck chair looking out to sea! www.magicalleystratford.com Until 1 October Compton Verney – Quentin Blake: Birds, Beasts and Explorers Sir Quentin Blake is one of the most celebrated illustrators and writers of children’s books working today. Over the course of a career spanning several decades, Blake has illustrated more than 500 books, bringing to life treasured literary characters in his unmistakeable style and inspiring generations. Showcasing over 70 original illustrations, this exhibition takes inspiration from recurring themes in Blake’s work – birds, fantastical flying creatures and the joy of exploring in nature – as well as the flying creatures that call Compton Verney’s grounds home. www.comptonverney.org.uk 6 July – 16 September Birmingham Hippodrome – The Lion King Set against the majesty of the Serengeti to the evocative rhythms of Africa, The Lion King tells the story of Simba’s epic journey to fulfil his destiny as What’s On? Summer 2023 King of the Pridelands. Director Julie Taymor uses breathtaking theatrical magic to bring Disney’s beloved animated feature to life in a production which has thrilled over 110 million people around the world. www.birminghamhippodrome.com 16 July - 3 September (Sundays only) Shakespeare Express The ever-popular Shakespeare Express runs from either Birmingham Snow Hill or Stratford upon Avon, calling at Birmingham Moor Street and on the outward journey only, at Henley in Arden. The journey from Stratford runs at express speeds of up to 75 mph via Solihull non-stop to Birmingham Moor Street. www.vintagetrains.co.uk 17 July – 3 September Wistow Maze To highlight the problems facing the world’s marine wildlife, Wistow Maze has been designed in the shape of a Sea Turtle for the 2023 season. Visitors have to find 12 quiz boards, each one featuring an endangered marine animal and the problems that they face. The giant 8 acre maize maze has a fun quiz trail hidden amongst its 3 miles of pathways, with high-level bridges and towers giving stunning panoramic views. With plenty of space, the maze offers great outdoor entertainment for young and old. Visitors can also take part in a variety of mini mazes and games in the Activity Funyard, which includes a space-hopper track, hoopla, beanbag throwing and a football shooting game. Opens 17 July - 3 Sept (daily), then weekends only until 17 September. www.wistow.com 18 July Brueton Park – Outdoor Theatre: Bad Dad Bad Dad by David Walliams, adapted for the outdoor stage by Heartbreak Productions. Bad Dad is a fast and furious, heart-warming tale of a father and son on a thrilling mission to break an innocent man into prison . . . It’s a high-speed cops-androbbers adventure with heart and soul about a father and son taking on the villainous Mr Big – and winning! www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk
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