Check out our selection of things to do in the Midlands during the next few weeks.

BRICK DINOS

This new exhibition provides families with the opportunity to step back in time to the prehistoric world. 
The show’s attractions include a range of Lego dinosaur sculptures - created in collaboration with palaeontologists - behind-the-scenes videos, photo opportunities, and the chance to uncover fossils at an interactive ‘dino dig’.

Visitors can also get creative with hands-on Lego and Duplo play, design their own dinosaurs on a graffiti wall, and take home dinosaur-themed colouring sheets.

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, until Sunday 7 September

 

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CHELTENHAM SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Cheltenham Science Festival makes a welcome return this month, providing a platform for scientists, futurologists and thought-leaders to help make sense of the world around us.

Visitors are guaranteed a creatively curated programme to spark their curiosity, with lots of free family activities available to enjoy alongside an impressive 114 ticketed events. Speakers include physicist & broadcaster Brian Cox, crime-scene investigator Jo Ward, mathematician & comedian Matt Parker, and internet sensation Big Manny.

A brand-new free stage venue - Jetstream - will host a series of events, including a VOICEBOX takeover on Saturday the 7th featuring music, poetry, comedy, meditation and science ‘pop quiz’. 

Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham, until Sunday 8 June

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LACE WARS RE-ENACTMENT

Visitors to Tamworth Castle can experience living history with the Lace Wars Re-enactment, Pulteney Regiment, this month.

The reenactment portrays life during the mid-18th century, a period covering famous events such as the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion led by Bonnie Prince Charlie, the conquest of Canada during the Seven Years War under General Wolfe, the defeat of French forces under Clive of India and the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution in Britain.

Tamworth Castle, Staffordshire, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 June

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STEP BACK TO THE 1940S

A taste of all things vintage comes to the Severn Valley Railway this month, as the 16-mile line and all of its stations host a festival of 1940s-themed fun. 

Taking place across two weekends, the event features an array of attractions and entertainment, including 1940s singers and dancers, a wartime wedding, and jitterbug sessions. There’s even the chance to hear a rousing speech by Winston Churchill! 

Vintage traders will be selling their wares at the Engine House at Highley, and there’s a  Dakota Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Flypast to enjoy on Sunday the 8th. 

Big band shows take place at Kidderminster station on the Saturday evening of both weekends.

Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley, Nr Kidderminster, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 June and Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 June

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THE GOOD FOOD SHOW SUMMER

As well as tasty food and mouthwatering recipes, the latest edition of the Good Food Show features four days of in-the-kitchen entertainment served up by some of the nation’s most celebrated chefs.
TV personalities including James Martin (pictured), Lisa Faulkner and Hairy Biker Si King will be sharing their culinary skills and cooking live on stage.
The show’s ever-popular shopping village returns too, providing visitors with plenty of opportunity to ‘taste, try and buy’ a wide range of delicious produce from an impressive selection of food & drink suppliers.

NEC, Birmingham, Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 June

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BBC GARDENERS' WORLD LIVE

Green-fingered visitors to BBC Gardeners’ World Live will, as usual, find plenty to delight them.
As well as taking ideas and inspiration from the show gardens and displays, attendees can also pick up tips and tricks from TV gardeners including Monty Don, Frances Tophill and Adam Frost.

Meanwhile, the Floral Marquee and Plant Village will boast a vast array of top-quality nurseries from which to make purchases for your next gardening project.

And if all that gardening leaves you peckish, be sure to check out the neighbouring Good Food Show Summer event, entry to which is included with all tickets to Gardeners’ World Live.

NEC, Birmingham, Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 June

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ROYAL THREE COUNTIES

Hailed as one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of the great British countryside, the Royal Three Counties Show offers a long weekend of animal encounters, interesting displays and expert agricultural insights.
Among the special guests at this year’s get-together are Clarkson’s Farm’s Kaleb Cooper, BBC Saturday Kitchen presenter Matt Tebbutt, former ITV2 Love Island contestant Farmer Will, and TV presenter Kate Humble.

Other attractions include 900 livestock classes across the three days, an interactive learning and animal encounters area, Horse of the Year Show qualifying classes and STIHL Timbersports.

Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Friday 13 - Sunday 15 June

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WESTON PARK AIR SHOW INTERNATIONAL

Model and full-sized aircraft taking to the skies, off-road and circuit model-car racing, model boats and helicopters, trade stands, food & drink stalls and a craft fair all feature among the attractions at this three-day show. Youngsters are catered for too, courtesy of a funfair, and there’s live music to enjoy in the evenings. Pyrotechnics, gliders and fireworks light up the sky on the Saturday night.

Weston Park, Shropshire, Friday 13 - Sunday 15 June

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POTFEST BY THE LAKE

An artisan ceramics market showcasing the work of 90 of the UK’s finest ceramics makers, Potfest returns to Compton Verney for a fifth year this month. 
The event comes complete with a programme of live demonstrations, taking place across the weekend.

Compton Verney, Warwickshire, Friday 20 - Sunday 22 June