16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON What’s On? Summer 2023 JULY 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 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 fl ying creatures and the joy of exploring in nature – as well as theflying creatures that call Compton Verney’s grounds home. www.comptonverney.org.uk 5-16 July 2023 Sutton Coldfi eld Community Games , 12 – 5 pm Two days of games being held Wyndley Leisure Centre Price for tickets £6 pre book and pay on the day £7 per day Gamescommunity-games.uk/onlinebooking/ 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 fulfi l his destiny as 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 tofi nd 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 Sept. www.wistow.com 21 July Birmingham Botanical gardens Secret gardens, out door Theatre 6pm – 9.45pm www.birminghambotanicalgardens. org.uk/whatson/
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