8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Thurs 14 & Thurs 21 April. Aston Hall, Birmingham, Tales From Around The World: The Magic Bed. Help tell the story of this lesser-known fairytale about a young prince and his enchanted bed which takes him wherever he wishes to go. Journey through the magnificent rooms of Aston Hall and finish your tour in the stunning Long Gallery to find out whether the prince manages to complete three impossible tasks to win the hand of the beautiful princess. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/aston Fri 15 April. Tudor Day at Blakesley Hall, Birmingham. Some of the Tudors you will meet on site include a Tudor tailor where you will discover dyes and spinning and even have a go yourself! A Tudor merchant will be in the Hall dealing with money and coinage. A soldier will be on site gathering a “Trayned bande” together. £3 per person. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/blakesley Fri 15 - Mon 18 April, 10.30am-3.30pm. Easter Egg Hunts at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses. Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities. Trails are £3 per child and include a trail map, pencil and a chocolate egg at the end. No booking required. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Fri 15 - Tue 19 April, 10am-1pm. Easter Parade and Eggstravaganza, Kingswood Trust, Wolverhampton. Make a willow crown and decorate it with all sorts of woodland treasures, craft materials and sparkly bits and bobs. Wear your crown for the Easter parade and bubble walk. Come in Easter fancy dress if you fancy it, try your hand at hare racing, paint some eggs and follow the Easter trail. Book in advance via www.eventbrite.co.uk Sat 16 April & 23 April, 11am-3pm. Saturday playdates at the New Art Gallery, Walsall. On the 16th make Pom Pom Chicks, Lambs and Bunnies and on the 23rd make Green Man Masks. Free. Drop-in. www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk Continued on P11... What’s On April continued from P6 Mon 11 - Sun 24 April. Easter at Hollybush Garden Centre & Aquaria, Wolverhampton. Take part in the FREE Mad Hatter Easter Egg Hunt out in the play area - pick up your sheet from the info desk to be entered into our prize draw. Play area, sand pit, fairground ride, brand new Ice Cream Shed and new coffee shop with outdoor seating deck all now open! Kids picnic boxes and adult meal deals available. Potsy Pamsy Pottery Painting Studio is also open, book via their Facebook page. Follow us on Facebook for up to date info on events. www.hollybush-garden.com Mon 11 - Thurs 14 April. Stagecoach Wolverhampton Easter Workshop, Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton. Learn new skills and have fun from 9-4pm every day with show on Thursday. To book visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/Wolverhampton Tue 12 & Tue 19 April. Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. Kids Jewellery Workshop. Have a go at making your own piece of jewellery with the help of the museum’s friendly learning officers in this children’s jewellery workshop activity. Prebooking is essential. For ages 8 and up. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/jewellery Wed 13 April & Wed 20 April, 11am-3pm. Wednesdays for all at the New Art Gallery Walsall. On the 13th have a go at oil pastel still life drawings and on the 20th make clay money boxes. Fun, creative workshops for all the family. All ages welcome. Free. Drop-in. www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk Thurs 14 April & 21 April. Thursday Skills at the New Art Gallery Walsall. On the 14th make Easter Egg Carton Wreaths and on the 21st Modroc Heads. Learn about a new art medium and take away a masterpiece! Ages 4+, 11am - 12.30pm; Ages 7+, 1.30 - 3pm. £3.50 per child. Booking essential. Call 01922 654400. www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk
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