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maybe even a toddler or two. Suitable for
children aged 2-5. Child £3.50. Pre-booking
is recommended. T: 0121 704 0768
Badgemaking
Walsall Leather Museum, WS2 8EW
www.walsall.gov.uk
10:30am-12:30pm or 1:30pm-3:30pm
Drop-in and design your own badge. £0.30
per badge. T: 01922 652288
23 – 24 & 26 Feb
Whodunnit?
Aston Hall, B6 6JD
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11:00am-4:00pm A drop dead fun murder
mystery trail aimed at families, and those
young at heart. An unexpected visit by the
King Charles I brings visitors and strangers
to Aston Hall but all seems in hand until one
of them is found dead! Has the king’s friend
died of natural causes, or has there been
foul play? Sir Thomas and his staff cannot
risk upsetting the king so the mystery
needs to be solved by you! Visit the Hall and
investigate the death – find out who might
have wanted him dead, and who could have
done the deed. Interview the suspects and
try and solve this most perplexing mystery
set in the magnificent surroundings of
Aston Hall. Adult £8, Child £3.
T: 0121 348 8038
24 Feb
Animal Mania
Blakesley Hall, B25 8RN
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11:00am-3:30pm Animal Mania comes
to Blakesley, The animals include lizards,
snakes, chinchillas, hedgehogs, giant
bunnies, tortoises and creepy crawlies!
Children can see and interact with the
animals in slots of 20 minutes. £2 per
person to see the animals or free with entry
to the Hall. Booking recommended
T: 0121 348 8120
Creative Badges
Museum Of The Jewellery Quarter, B18 6HA
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
1:00pm-3:00pm Join us for this fun and
creative workshop where you will make
your own badges using the museum badge
making machine! Drop in family friendly
workshop. Suitable for 5 years upwards.
Child £1.50. T: 0121 348 8140
999 Emergency Day
Soho House, B18 5LB
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
12:00noon-4:00pm Does your little one
love playing pretend police? Are they a
fan of Fireman Sam? Emergency Vehicles
will be on display outside the museum,
as well as hands on activities taking place
all day. Meet Fireman Sam. Meet Fire
Fighters, a chance to sit in a fire engine.
Meet Handsworth police. 999 family craft
activities and activity trail. Meet Guide Dogs
for the Blind. T: 0121 348 8150
25 Feb
Craft Club FREE EVENT
Dudley Library, DY1 1HR
www.dudley.gov.uk
10:30am-11:30am Come and join in craft
activities. Suitable for children 5-12 years
old. T: 01384 812 885
Vitality Netball Superleague Super
Ten
Genting Arena NEC, B40 1NT
www.gentingarena.co.uk
Ten teams will compete for the 2017 title,
and Superleague fans will get their chance
to run their eye over every single team, as
five matches are played out in one historic
day for Round 2 of the new season. Booking
essential T: 0844 33 88 222
Sandwell Swans - Wildlife Explorers
YOLO You Obviously Love Owls
RSPB Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve,
B43 5AG
www.rspb.org.uk
1:00pm-3:00pm Sandwell Swans Wildlife
Explorers Club are wild about nature;
involving and enthusing children about
wildlife with fun and engaging outdoor
activities, games, arts and crafts. Suitable
for children aged 8 - 12 years old and
designed so that parents can leave if
they wish; children under 8 years old are
welcome if accompanied by an adult. £1
for RSPB Wildlife Explorers, £1.50 for nonmembers.
T: 0121 357 7395
25 – 26 Feb
Snowdrop Time
Dudmaston Estate WV15 6QN
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
12:00noon-4:00pm. Enjoy the great
outdoors with a walk through the Dingle
woods, taking in the snowdrops that tell
us spring is on its way. Free event, normal
admission charges apply. T: 01746 780866
26 Feb
Snowdrops & Early Spring Wildlife
Walk FREE EVENT
Peascroft Wood, WV14 6LW
www.bbcwildlife.org.uk
2:00pm-3:00pm Join Reserve Officer,
Alison Wilkes, to see the beautiful displays
of snowdrops and learn more about the
wildlife emerging in Spring. Booking
essential. T: 0121 454 1199
‘Ship ahoy!’ Boat Building
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, B15 2TS
www.barber.org.uk
11:00am-12:30pm (ages4-8), 1:30pm-
3:00pm (ages 8-12) See the tall ships in our
Turner painting and make your own model
boat. £5 per child, booking essential.
T: 0121 414 7333
4 Mar
Craft Play
Bilston Craft Gallery, WV14 7LU
www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk
11:00am-12:30pm or 1:30pm-3:00pm See
event details 18 Feb. For children aged 0-7
years. Child £3, booking essential.
T: 01902 552414
Family Saturday
Ikon Gallery, B1 2HS
ikon-gallery.org
1:00pm-3:00pm Join us for practical and
hands-on activities inspired by the current
exhibition. Spend some creative time
making and experimenting as a family.
Please consider making a donation for
this free event. Please note children must
accompanied at all times. Suggested
donation £2 T: 0121 248 0708
DO YOU LOVE
ANIMALS??
Would YOU love to be able
to pet and hold animals
whilst learning about them?
Then visit the
OWL,FALCONRY
& WILDLIFE PARK
Bridgenorth Road, Shipley,WV6 7EJ
Tel: 01902 701334 Open 10am – 4pm
For more information Visit
www.owlandfalconrycentre.co.uk
You could even become a volunteer in your spare time.
The closest
holiday park
to the beach
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