Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 13 3Redwings Horse Sanctuary Redwings Oxhill is home to 80 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys, including a most friendly group of cobs known as “The Breakfast Club” because they’re all named after breakfast items! The sanctuary is open to the public Friday to Monday, 10am to 4pm (paddocks close at 3.30pm). Entry remains free but they would love visitors to consider a donation towards the care of their rescued residents. 4Birmingham Airport Viewing Area Whether you follow aircraft arrivals and departures keenly, want a family day out for the kids to see aircraft up close or just want to observe the comings and goings on the airfield, Birmingham Airport’s free viewing area could be just the thing you are looking for. The area is located at Car Park 5, open 24 hours, and provides picnic benches and a great view of the runway. Remember that if you are arriving by car and parking here, normal car park rates apply. Alternatively, if you’re interested in seeing aeroplanes up close, you can visit the designated viewing area at Sheldon Country Park. It lies just under a mile away from the farm buildings and can only be accessed on foot (no motor vehicles). 5Market Hall Museum, Warwick Market Hall Museum tells the story of Warwickshire, and how the shifting natural, built, and human landscapes have shaped the county to the present day. Popular exhibits include the Museum Bear, Oisin, the tweeting Giant Irish Deer skeleton, an observation beehive, the Sheldon Tapestry Map of Warwickshire, the historic Wilmcote Plesiosaur skeleton, two Warwickshire Roman silver coin hoards, the Cross Hands Quarry Dinosaur, historic costume display and, a real Warwickshire dinosaur from Cross Hands Quarry. 6Free family activities at shopping centres Shopping centres such as Touchwood and Resorts World often have free activities organised for families and young children in the school holidays and occasional weekends. Look out for information about what is coming up and take advantage of the events on offer. If you do need to take the children with you on a shopping trip, it may be an excellent incentive to get the ‘boring’ bits out of the way so that they can get stuck into something more fun afterwards! 7RAF Museum Midlands The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, Cosford, offers a fun, award-winning day out for all the family. Entry is free and they’re open daily from 10.00am. Visit the National Cold War Exhibition with its eye-catching architecture and design. Discover Cold War stories in immersive Hotspots; explore thrilling displays of aircraft, iconic cars, models, tanks and even life-sized Russian dolls. Marvel at the world’s oldest Spitfire and several other classic aircraft in the War in the Air Hangar. The outdoor playground is open daily from 10.00am.
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