A-Z OF PLACES TO GO IN AND AROUND WORCESTERSHIRE

9:00am Wednesday 25th June 2008

Arley, Arboretum and Gardens Arley, Bewdley, Worcestershire. (Garden)For more information contact 01299 861368

Avoncroft Museum and Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. (Outdoor Museum)For more information contact 01527 831363 or 01527 831886

Bodenham Arboretum Wolverley, Kidderminster. (Garden)For more information contact 01562 852444

Broadway Tower Country Park Broadway, Worcester. (Outdoor/Museum)For more information contact 01386 852390

Burford House and Garden Centre Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire. (Garden)For more information contact 01584 810 777

Barnards Green Cricket Club

Children will enjoy coaching on all aspects of cricket including batting, bowling, fielding and wicket keeping.

For more details contact 01684 592363

Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses

Over 14 acres of ornament gardens including tropical glasshouses, picnic and play areas.

For more details contact 0121 454 1860

Bowl Xtreme

Indoor bowling centre. Meals, drinks and snacks available.

For more details contact 01905 757475.

Brockhampton Estates

Tractor and Trailer Rides, chicks, calves, lambs etc.

For more details contact 01885 488099.

Countryside Walks and Events Worcestershire

Range of events and locations. Walks, games, open days, treasure hunts, mystery tours etc.

For more details contact 01905 768217.

Croome Park

Various trails, competitions and much more.

For more details contact 01905 371006.

Dancefest

A variety of dance clubs, through the term time and some holiday specials.

For more details contact 01905 611199.

Dick Whittington Family Leisure Park

Indoor and outdoor play areas, activities and parties.

For more details contact 01452 831137.

Dyson Perrins High School

Various camps jam packed with a variety of sports from basketball to tennis, kwik cricket to football, rounders to tri-golf.

For more details contact 01684 572645

Elgar Birthplace Museum Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcester. (Museum)

For more information contact 01905 333224Eastnor Castle Estate

Knight's Maze, children's assault course, adventure playground, fun worksheets, picnic area, all in beautiful surroundings.

For more details contact 01531 633160.

Eastnor Pottery, Ledbury

Young potters will get the chance to work with real clay and coloured slips.

For more details contact 01531 633886.

Focal Pointe Dance School

Dancing school for children aged 3 to 15. A range of abilities.

For more details contact 01905 749469.

Green Frog Pottery

Barnards Green, Malvern, Worcestershire.For more details contact 01684 578801

Grove Junior School

Multi Sports Camp for children aged 8-14.

For more details contact 01684 862151

Hanbury Hall

Activity days for children, quizzes, entertainment etc.

For more details contact 01527 821214.

Hartlebury Museum

Hartlebury offers a varied events programme providing fun and informative days out for all the family. Events include historical re-enactments, arts and crafts sessions and lots more.

For more details contact 01299 250416.

Having A Ball

Indoor soft play, activity mornings, painting, gluing, playdough etc.

For more details contact 01684 561616.

Jo Jingles

Music and movement classes, play music, action etc (term time only).

For more details contact 01905 756191.

Kempsey Lawn Tennis Club

Tennis camp providing high quality coaching in a fun and friendly community based club.

For more details contact 07752 492993.

Kindermusik

For newborns to 7yrs, providing basic musical concepts through music, movement, singing etc.

For more details contact 01905 797917.

Lawn Tennis Association

Tennis coaching throughout the county, at a variety of venues.

For more details contact 01684 577243.

Malvern Cricket Club

Holiday Camp. Choose from sports, arts and crafts, cooking, mountain boarding, scrap heap challenge and much more.

For more details contact 01684 892175.

Malvern Hills Gym Clubs

Gymnastics for children of all ages and abilities.

For more details contact 01684 574970.

Malvern Hills Primary School

Wide variety of fun and inclusive activities for children/young people with disabilities/special needs.

For more details contact 01684 892526

Malvern Showground

Various shows and events taking part weekly.

For more details contact 01684 584910

Malvern Splash Leisure Complex

Swimming pool, with wave machine and fun children's sessions. Also other sporting activities available.

For more details contact 01684 893423.

Malvern Theatres

Various activities including Phoenix Dance Theatre, Musical Theatre, Set Design Course, Intergeneration Dance project and lots more.

For more details contact 01684 892277.

Monkey Music

Introducing music to young children. Catchy music, percussion instruments, colourful visual props etc.

For more details contact 01905 429546.

Music with Mummy

Education about and through music for pre-school children.

For more details contact 01905 723180.

New Hill Centre, Upton upon Severn

A wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities including cookery, football camps, arts and crafts, sports, games, Playstation and day trips.

For more details contact 07773 484171 or 07773 478228.

Newbridge Farm Park

Pets' barn, adventure areas, educational areas, farm animals, picnic sites and more.

For more details contact 01531 670780.

No 8 Community Arts Centre

Art workshops for ages 5-7, 8-12 and 13+. The centre also run holiday clubs.

For more details contact 01386 555488.

Paint Pots

Paint a plate, a cup or bowl.

For more details contact 01905 723222.

Perdiswell Leisure Centre

Lots of sporting activities, special events and party options.

For more details contact 01905 20241.

Rhythm Time

Early learning through music.

For more details contact 01886 812565 (Worcester) or 0121 447 7632 (Droitwich).

Royal Worcester Porcelain

Visit the museum, factory shops, paint a plate, then relax in the cafe.

For more details contact 01905 746000.

Severn Valley Railway

Superb steam train rides, with seasonal visits by Thomas the Tank Engine. Advanced booking for special events required.

For more details contact 01299 403816.

Spetchley Gardens

Family walks and a range of seasonal activities.

For more details contact 01453 810303.

Sport Martley Leisure Centre

A wide range of facilities, including a high tech climbing wall. Multi-purpose hall with activities for all ages and abilities.

For more details contact 01886 888999.

St John's Sports Centre

Sporting activities throughout the year with special schemes in most school holidays.

For more details contact 01905 429900.

Stratford Butterfly Farm

Birds and iguanas, deadly spiders, fish-filled pools and lots more.

For more details contact 01789 299288.

Tenbury High School Sports Centre

Various Sports Camps for children of all ages.

For more details contact 01584 811405

Tenbury Public Tennis Court

Tennis coaching camps for under 15's.

For more details contact 07971 182664

The Raven

A child friendly public house, with soft play area and frequent family offers for meals.

For more details contact 01905 451301.

The Transport Museum, Wythall

A collection of over one hundred historic buses, battery-electric and commercial vehicles. Steam model railway in operation on some weekends.

For more details contact 01564 826471.

Tumble Tots

Develop confidence, balance agility and co-ordination, using unique equipment.

For more details contact 01905 769296.

Weston's Cider

Playground, farm animals, tea rooms, mill tours etc.

For more details contact 01531 660108.

Worcester Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre

Swimming pool, gym and tuition.

For more details contact 01905 20241.

Worcester Swim Club

Tuition from age 5, leading to competitive county and district swimming and above (if desired).

For more details contact 07986 749401.

Witley Court (EH) Great Witley, Worcestershire.

(House/Gardens)For more information contact 01299 896636

Wonderland, Telford

Discover the Magical World of Wonderland set within a beautiful Woodland, enchanting walks lead you through the world of fairytale where children delight in discovering their favourite fairytale characters and their houses around every corner. For more information on opening times and prices contact 01952 591633

Worcester Racecourse Pitchcroft, Worcester.For more information and events contact 01905 25364

Worcester Warriors RFC Sixways, Pershore Lane, Worcester.For more information and events contact 01905 454183

Worcestershire County Cricket Club New Road, Worcester.For more information contact 01905 748474

Wyre Forest Visitor Centre, Callow Hill, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY14 9XQ .For more information contact 01299 266944

Yoga Bugs

Yoga postures, with creative stories, breathing exercises and relaxation.

For more details contact 01684 893398.

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