20 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHATS ON JULY 29 July Weoley Castle – Journey Underground: Festival of Archaeology Join the Festival of Archaeology Open Day to discover what lies in the soil beneath our feet! The ruins of Weoley Castle are over 750 years old, making it one of the oldest buildings still visible in Birmingham. Regionally important archaeological fi nds have been discovered in the grounds making it the perfect site to explore this fascinating subject. Pre-booking is required. Suitable for adults and families. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/weoley 30 – 31 July Kenilworth Castle – Legendary Joust Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four legendary knights compete for honour and glory in the Grand Medieval Joust. Choose your champion and cheer them on to victory – or console them in defeat. www.english-heritage.org.uk 30 July – 7 August Churchfi elds Farm – Jurassic Farm After the success of Jurassic Farm in 2021 it returns to Churchfi elds even bigger and better than before! For nine ROARSOME days, T-Rex, Triceratops and friends will escape their enclosure and take over the fun farm! There will also be a unique Camping with Dinosaurs Family Experience on the 30th – 31st July as part of the event! www.churchfi elds.farm 31 July 10.30 am to 2pm Stephens Ponds and Berryfi elds Orchard are running Common Wealth Games Event Andy our Wood Carver will be there to create new creature .Watch him Carve!. Art project on our fence All ages. Magic party, Balloon Modelling, Face Painting, Magician. Mini Sports day for children 12 or under(10.30am onwards for registration) Located by Langley heath drive or Hermitage drive ,Walmley , Sutton Coldfi eld . No parking by pond. for further details contact srooke@live.co.uk AUGUST 1 August – Sunday 4 September. PLAY@Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, Staffordshire. Dino-rmous amounts of summer fun on the farm! If you go down to PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm this year, you’re in for a BIG surprise! There’s all the usual adventure – huge indoor playbarns, acres of outdoor play, friendly animals to meet and the legendary farm trailer ride - but this year, from 1st August to the end of the summer break, PLAY@ tickets will include the awesome NEW interactive Dino-Lab Maize Maze! You’ll meet the farm’s own team of palaeontologists who’ll brief you on some exciting dino discoveries made by the mad professor in his timetravelling tractor before fi nding your way around the 5-acre dino-maize, working out clues as you go to solve the mystery of the Drayton Dinos. Booking essential for this funpacked day out for the whole family! www. playatthefarm.co.uk 4 & 25 August Aston Hall – Tall Tales from Around the World: The Magic Bed Calling all adventurers! Join this interactive telling of a fairy tale from India about a young prince who uses a magic bed to travel to far away kingdoms. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/aston 5 August Packwood House – Outdoor Theatre: Peter Rabbit Michael Whitmore’s charming adaptation will have you spellbound from the start, so why not grab the kids, a blanket and a picnic and join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures... magical fun for all the family. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 6 – 7 August Aston Hall – Jamaica 0121 Festival The festival will celebrate 60 years of Jamaican independence and showcase the culture that Jamaica has exported to Birmingham. Enjoy free entry to the hall or rest in the peace of our formal gardens (or take advantage of free craft activities in our classroom). A free outdoor event featuring Live Bands, Performing Artist, DJs, Jamaican & Jerk Cuisine, arts, craft, and fashion. The whole family will be able to enjoy this cultural experience. Jamaica 0121 is an exhilarating dazzling display of Jamaica’s infl uence on today’s culture engaging everyone that attends and encapsulating the diverse spirit of Birmingham. No booking required. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/aston
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