JULY 1 July – 2 August Birmingham Hippodrome – Matilda Inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, Matilda The Musical bursts into life on stage telling the story of one extraordinary girl, with one extraordinary mind. Meet Matilda Wormwood. This brave little bookworm uses her intelligence, wit and magical powers to outsmart her uncaring parents and bullying headteacher Miss Trunchbull. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her own destiny and those around her. www.birminghamhippodrome.com Daily from Saturday 4th July Summer Reading Challenge ‘Read to the Beat’ this summer! The Summer Reading Challenge 2026 launches on Saturday 4 July in libraries across the UK. Free to join for children aged 4-11, the challenge encourages children to read for pleasure during the summer holidays while enjoying a range of fun, creative activities. https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ Saturday 18th July - Sunday 31st August Wild Bricks at Dudley Zoo & Castle A spectacular trail of life-sized endangered animals, all built from thousands of toy bricks. Discover the incredible sculptures around the zoo’s pathways, alongside 140 amazing real animal species. https://www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/wild-bricks/ Saturday 18th July - Sunday 31st August Summer Holiday Fun at Black Country Living Museum Daily 10am – 5pm; Enjoy all the fun of a summer’s day on a historic discovery trail, meet characters from the past, enjoy bostin’ fittle and take a ride on new fairground rides. Plus, enjoy ‘Summer Lates’ every Friday in August, when the Museum will be open until 8pm. https://bclm.com/ Saturday 18th July – Monday 31st August Six weeks of summer fun at PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm Alongside massive indoor playbarns, acres of outdoor play, a busy programme of animal talks & interactions and the famous farm trailer ride, PLAY@ visitors will enjoy access to a NEW summer wildflower field with maize trail, meet life-size dinos in the woods and let loose with EPIC daily foam party fun at 4.30pm! Want to super-size your summer – ask about upgrading to the great-value SUMMER PASS! SAVE! Get 10% off day tickets with code RHSH www.playatthefarm.co.uk 14 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON
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