PEPPA PIG SPACE ADVENTURE

Designed for preschoolers and early-years children, Peppa Pig Space Adventure blends storytelling and play in a calm, welcoming environment ‘where families can explore together’. The experience is a walk-through adventure rather than a stage show, with each space inspired by Peppa’s world.

NEC, Birmingham, until Sunday 8 November

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JURASSIC FUN AT THINKTANK

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum is bringing dinosaurs to life this month with a series of family-friendly events that combine creativity, storytelling, cinema and hands-on animal encounters. 

Young visitors can unleash their imagination in the Head Workshop with Tat Vision on Wednesday 22 July, creating their own wearable dinosaur-inspired creations made from recycled materials... 

Budding palaeontologists can enjoy DinoSTORY Time (Thursday 23 & 30 July), an interactive storytelling session packed with prehistoric adventures, audience participation and plenty of dinosaur roars... For movie lovers, Cinema Under The Stars: Early Man (Saturday 25 July) offers a unique planetarium screening experience, combining comedy and prehistoric fun in an immersive setting... 

Jurassic Encounters with Zoolab (Tuesday 28 July) provides an up-close introduction to numerous creatures through themed animal-handling sessions, helping families explore the links between modern animals and their ancient ancestors.

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, throughout July

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MEDIEVAL DAY

Step back in time and experience life in medieval Birmingham - courtesy of this Weoley Castle Medieval Day. 

Taking place in and around the castle’s historic ruins, the event features costumed reenactors bringing the medieval period to life through demonstrations of everyday activities, crafts and combat displays. Visitors can enjoy guided tours that explore the history of the castle and its inhabitants, while families can take part in a range of hands-on activities suitable for all ages. 

The event also includes opportunities to discover archaeological finds and learn about local history from specialists involved with the Portable Antiquities Scheme.

Weoley Castle, Birmingham, Saturday 18 July

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SUMMER GALA

Railway enthusiasts can enjoy a weekend of steam, diesel and heritage rail action at the Severn Valley Railway’s Summer Gala.

The two-day event will celebrate some of the smallest locomotives in the railway’s collection, alongside a number of special guest engines operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. Visitors will have the opportunity to ride behind a variety of locomotives, including the visiting Kerr Stuart ‘Witch’ class No 4388.

Away from the main line, Kidderminster Station will host a live-steam Gauge 1 model railway.

Severn Valley Railway, Worcestershire, Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 July

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CLASSIC NOSTALGIA

Historic motorsport festival Classic Nostalgia is back for a two-day celebration of the golden era of motor racing, bringing together iconic Formula One cars, NASCAR machines, legendary rally cars and historic competition vehicles from across the decades. 

Visitors can enjoy hill-climb action, demonstration runs, car-club displays, open paddocks and special vehicle parades, providing rare access to both the cars and their drivers. 

­­Beyond the track, the festival offers live music, concours competitions, trade stands, food vendors and a program

Shelsley Walsh Climb, Worcester, Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 July

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MEDIEVAL MOMENTS

Families can enjoy a medieval adventure at Sudeley Castle & Gardens throughout the school summer holiday.

Included with general admission, young visitors can check out an interactive Knight Trail set around the castle and grounds, in the process discovering what it took to become a medieval knight. Children can pick up a trail map and take part in a range of activities, including target practice, dressing up and challenges inspired by life as a squire and knight.

Costumed storytellers will also be on hand, sharing tales of chivalry and castle life. 

Storytelling sessions run from Wednesday 29 July to Monday 31 August, with falconry displays taking place on selected days.

Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire, Tuesday 21 July - Monday 31 August

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THE GAME FAIR

One of the UK’s biggest celebrations of countryside life, The Game Fair returns to Ragley Hall across the last weekend of the month. 

Showcasing rural traditions, outdoor pursuits and country living, the event boasts a packed programme of displays, demonstrations and competitions, including shooting, fishing, falconry and gundog events. 
Opportunities to try activities such as clay shooting, fly fishing and dog scurries also feature.

Hundreds of exhibitors will be in attendance, selling countryside clothing, artisan crafts, outdoor equipment and food & drink. Camping is once again available, with more than 1,300 pitches on site, and options for caravans, motorhomes, campervans and roof tents. 

Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, Friday 24 - Sunday 26 July

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FESTIVAL OF SPORT

The Festival Of Sport returns to Packington Estate this month, bringing together children, parents and sporting legends for four days of coaching, competitions and entertainment.

Children aged four to 17 can take part in more than 20 sports, including rugby, hockey, athletics, football, rowing, boxing, archery and netball. 

Sessions are led by much-admired sporting stars. Paralympic archer Jodie Grinham, Olympic hockey champions Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh, former athlete Derek Redmond, rugby internationals Ben Youngs and Alex Goode, and BMX champion Matti Hemmings will all be in attendance.

Adults can get involved in the event via a programme of fitness classes, wellness activities, yoga, pilates and expert-led talks.

Away from the sports fields, visitors can enjoy live music, DJs, an outdoor cinema, circus performers, food stalls and camping or glamping options. 

Friday only tickets are £35 and kids go FREE.

Packington Estate, Warwickshire, Friday 24 - Monday 27 July