Half Term Events Listing

Tuesday, May 26 – Discover History - ‘History Club set to create more crafts’

Discover History is preparing itself for another set of historically themed crafts this half term at the Tudor House in Friar Street.
Children between the ages of 4-11 will get a chance to make an Anglo Saxon Brooches using modern materials such as card and glue. Later in the week on Thursday Children will prepare to celebrate Oak Apple Day by creating a crown fit for a King or Queen.
‘Booking is essential as places are limited’ said Paul Harding from Discover History. Bookings can be made by calling 07949 222137 or emailing on discoverhistory@aol.com
‘All our crafts are linked with History and at certain times of the year we link them to events and celebrations. Last holiday it was St Georges Day and now we have Oak Apple Day. A celebration of the restoration of the monarchy after the short period of Britain as a Republic.’ He added.

The holiday craft club costs £4.00 per child and takes place at 10.00 or 13.00. Parents can leave their child for the two hour activity.

Discover History
Address: 221 Tolladine Road, Worcester, WR4 9AT

26 to 28 May - Discover How Your Garden Grows At Croome Park

Young visitors to Croome Park can get to know their back yards better with a garden themed event during the half term holiday.
The popular visitor attraction, near Pershore, is inviting children and their families to learn more about their gardens at their How Does Your Garden Grow? event on 26, 27 & 28 May from 12pm to 4pm.
The three day event is part of the National Trust’s Food Glorious Food campaign which was launched on 14 May. The campaign aims to help equip the nation’s children with the knowledge and ability to grow their own food and inspire families to enjoy more local and seasonal produce.
Visitors will have the opportunity to discover what can be grown in their own back gardens, whether large or small and learn which plants and herbs are edible and which aren’t.
Throughout the afternoons there will be a variety of family activities to join in, including planting seeds, guessing the vegetables in the “feely bags” and following the Grow Your Own family trail. Children can also get creative with vegetable themed colouring sheets.
After all the activity, visitors can relax in the 1940s style canteen and enjoy an ice-cream or a slice of home-made cake. There is also a range of light lunches available, including sandwiches, soup and a selection of drinks.
Caroline Livingston, Visitor Services Manager says: “The event should inspire youngsters to have a go themselves at growing their own food in their back garden.”
The park will be open every day during the half term and the event will run from 26 to 28 May. Normal admission prices apply with a small charge for the activities.
For further information, including admission prices, please call 01905 371006 or visit the website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Friday, May 29 – Springtime mosaic and mixed media workshop.
Join mosaic artist Tina Farrimond, to create a wall plaque in celebration of the Roman Goddess of Spring ‘Flora’. You can decorate with seasonal patterns, motifs may include delicate flowers and intricate leaves in tessellating shapes and colours.
10.30am – 12.30pm. Suitable for 7 – 12 year olds. £4.50 per child. Spaces are limited so booking essential. Telephone: 01905 25371.

Saturday, May 23 to Sunday May 31 - Cadbury’s World – Pirates Week.

Make sure you pay Cadbury World a visit this Spring Bank Holiday for our themed week of Pirate’s fun. Back by popular demand!
Shiver your timbers, walk the plank and sail the seven seas. Back by popular demand, Cadbury World has a week of pirate fun to bring a smile to any Jolly Roger .
You can enjoy our free entertainments and have your face painted like a pirate. Why not come in fancy dress as your favourite character to be in with a chance of winning a great prize?

Droitwich Spa Lido, Droitwich, Worcs

Open all year round.
Originally opened in the 1930's, the pool has undergone a £1.7million redevelopment to offer a 21st century lido for everyone.
Come along and have a splash and some fun in this remodelled 44yard by 22yard heated swimming pool with a ‘beach’ area at one and an integrated fountain. There are dedicated wet-play area beside the main pool, reception building, café area, changing rooms with lockers and near by parking facilities.
Tel: 01905 799342 – Call for prices and further information.

Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 – Webbs of Wychbold, Droitwich Spa

Wildlife Weekend
An informative and fun weekend giving you the chance to learn how to protect and encourage wildlife into your gardens and meet some wonderful animals and birds. Including Saturday, June 6 Falconry Display and Sunday, June 7 Daphne Neville's Otters.
11am - 4pm Free

Friday, June 19 - St Richard's Hospice Tea at 3pm
Have a cuppa in the Webbs Restaurant and help raise funds for St Richard's Hospice in their silver anniversary year. 3pm - 5pm

Ragley Hall, Alcester.

Sunday, May 24 – Monday, 25 May – Classic Car Show
A fun day out for all the family with a wide range of classic and unusual cars on show.

Tuesday, 26 May – Friday, 29 May – Aston Villa Soccer School
Brush up on your soccer skills with the Aston Villa coaching team. Our mini-kickers course for 5 to 6 year olds gives your child an introduction to football, including the rules of the game, dribbling, shooting, passing and small sided games. For 7 to 14 year olds, our specially trained coaches will organise small sided games and provide expert drills to enhance their skills. Call 0121 326 1552 for more information or to book.

Sunday May 31 – Toy Bring and Buy Sale
Bring along your old and unwanted toys and set up a stall by the lake from your car boot. An opportunity for kids to make a bit of extra pocket money or buy some great new toys. Details of how to take part coming soon - only toys, games and children's clothes to be sold please.

Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 31 - Hatton Country World and Farm Village

Amazing Dog Agility shows and Sheep Shearing

Demonstrations feature as the star attractions at Hatton's Wonderful Whitsun event this half term holiday.
Plus there is a full holiday programme of children's shows, adventure play and animals to keep you all entertained. For further information contact 01926 843411

Stratford Butterfly Farm, Stratford Upon Avon

Enjoy the unique pleasure of watching hundreds of the world's most spectacular and colourful butterflies flying all around you in our tropical butterfly garden.
Whilst you are here you can also see the butterfly's amazing lifecycle in the Caterpillar Room, Observe the fascinating and strange in Insect City, or get close to the deadly and dangerous in perfect safety in Arachnoland. For further information call: 01789 299 288

Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwick

At this centre children can let off steam on the go-kart track or experience the 4x4 off road track.

For further information call 01926 641188.

Black Country Living Museum Half Term Events

Saturday, May 23 – Sunday, May 31

Half Term Activities
Children of all ages can hop, skip and jump back in time to the Museum's period village where the young and the young at heart can roll hoops along the cobbled street, play hopscotch on the pavement and test their skill with whip and top and skittles. A variety of parlour games are played in Station Road cottages and craft-making projects take place in the old-fashioned school-room.

Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31

Summer Living History Weekend
Friends of the Museum wash their dirty linen in public as washing machines are replaced by dolly tubs and the Friends forgo hot and cold running water to bring a 1900s ‘wash day’ to life. Dressed in period costume the Friends cook, clean, eat, and play as people did 100 years ago and swap the abundance of 21st century living for much leaner times.

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