BREWOOD, COVEN & BISHOPS WOOD
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Friday, 03 February, 2012 - Modified on Thursday, 09 February, 2012 at 10:19 am
With February half-term fast approaching why not check out the details below to see if you can find something to entertain your children at a price that suits your budget.
If you’re planning a day out click on the link below to see if there are any vouchers available that could save you a few pounds.
www.moneysupermarket.com/vouchers/subcategory/days-out/7/136/1/
Village Times has checked out all the information below but please call ahead or visit the relevant website before you set out. There’s nothing worse than disappointed children.
The castle grounds, woodlands and picnic area are open all day through half term. The visitor centre and castle keep are open on Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th, Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th from 11am to 4pm.
Admission is free and free parking is available.
Open Monday to Friday from 11am to 4pm
Located on the edge of Hednesford Hills, the Museum of Cannock Chase illustrates the rich industrial heritage of the area, and the social and domestic life of times past.
Trace the history of Cannock Chase in our new Local History gallery. Visit the Coal Mining Gallery to discover how coal shaped our area. Find out how local families lived in their Victorian Miner’s Cottage gallery, and their 1940s Room. The History of Toys and Coal Face galleries also provide an exciting interactive experience for families!
A series of workshops and activities will be held over half term. Call 01543 877666 or visit www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/museum for more details.
Be transported back in time from the modern exhibition halls to the canal-side village, where costumed demonstrators and working craftsmen bring the buildings to life with their local knowledge, practical skills and unique Black Country humour.
Open 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm
Prices:
Adults: £14.95
Concessions: £11.95
Young People (5-16 years):£7.95
Under Fives: Free
Family Ticket (2 Adults and up to 3 young people): £39.95
Parking:£2.00 per car
Guide Book:£2.95
Family fun at the farm. Meet the latest arrivals and take part in craft activities and fun trails. See traditional baking in the farmhouse kitchen and meet the dairy maid.
The estate doesn’t open fully until 16th March but the farm and train rides are open for half term at reduced prices.
Opening Times
Mon 13th February to Friday 17th February
From 11am to 4pm
Admission Charges
Adults: £5.00
Children: £4.00
Visit www.shugborough.org.uk or call 0845 459 8900
At Blists Hill Victorian Town you can meet the Victorians in their shops, cottages and workplaces, see all the animals, enjoy a horse and cart ride or a cone of traditional Fish and Chips.
On arrival in the new Visitor Centre you will be amazed by their giant film show telling the story of the Industrial Revolution in Ironbridge.
Open 7 days a week, 10am to 4pm
Adult: £14.95
Children: £9.95
Call 01952 433424 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk/our_attractions for more details.
Switch on your imagination in our interactive Design & Technology Centre and discover how good ideas are turned into great products. Find out how a little ingenuity will let you pull a 10 ton locomotive or generate electricity from flowing water. Look at familiar objects with new eyes using the giant X ray machine, build an earthquake proof tower and challenge their robotic arm
From 11th to 19th February have your own London 2012 experience through ‘The Games and Me’ this February half-term when you’ll be able to test your speed, reaction and skills using state of the art sports equipment. See whether you can beat the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, as you appear on the giant screen running alongside him. Try kicking footballs from across the ages to see how they perform, and test your reactions using their Batak Wall.
Open 7 days a week 10am to 5pm
Adult: £7.85
Child: £6.75
A passport can also be purchased, in advance, for £22.50 (adults), £14.75 (children), £61.50 (family) which will allow access to all 10 of Ironbridge’s museums for one year.
Call 019052 433424 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk/our_attractions for more details.
The house is open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 4pm and is free of charge. Bantock Park (next door) is also free of charge.
In addition a number of workshops for children are being held over half term.
Once Upon a Time – Drop in
Tuesday 14th February from 11.15am to 2pm
Go along to the performance space and listen to a story then afterwards create some wonderful crafts. Admission is free
Leaping Lizards & Jumping Frogs – Craft Workshop
Thursday 16th February 10.30am to 12pm and 1pm to 2.30pm
Design and make animated paper animals
£2 per child
Booking is essential and you will need to visit to pay in advance. Village Times suggests that you call to check for availability, book your child in and then go and pay. Why not have a coffee in their café while you’re there?
Suitable for children aged 5 years and over.
Call 01902 552195 to book or visit www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bantock for more details.
The gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm and is free of charge.
In addition a number of workshops for children are being held over half term.
Family Focus: Medals Workshop
Saturday 11th February from 11.00am to 12pm and 1pm to 2pm
Parents and their grown ups are encouraged to go along and explore their collection of medals in a hands-on workshop.
Admission is free but booking is advised.
Crafty Crafters – Valentine Craft Workshop – Drop in
Monday 13th February 11.00am to 12pm and 1pm to 2.00pm
Get into craft at this workshop and create a special Valentine gift for someone you admire.
Admission is free
Cast a Medal Workshop
Friday 17th February 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
Create your own commemorative medal.
£3 per child and booking is essential.
All workshops at the Art Gallery are suitable for children of all ages.
Call 01902 552055 to book or visit www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves for more details.
Art Cart: Valentine’s Day Special
Tuesday 14 February 10:30am – 2:00pm
It’s Valentine’s Day so join them for some special themed makes to decorate with love hearts and flowers! Who will get your Valentine this year?
FREE drop in, suitable for all ages
Animal adventure is a unique experience. They have a variety of exotics including seven species of monkeys, meerkats and piglets. You are encouraged to interact with the animals and you can buy food to feed them.
Adults £2.50
Children (over 2 years of age): £2.00
Call 01902 424132 or visit www.wickidpets.co.cc for more details.
Enjoy 90 acres of parkland and see a variety of animals such as pigs, Norfolk black turkeys, geese, chickens, ducks, guinea fowl, Shropshire sheep and Hereford cattle.
The park is open all year round. The car park is open from 9am until 4 pm for the animal enclosures. The café is open from 11am until 2pm.There is free entry to the farm and country park, the car park and tea rooms.
Call 01902 397906 or click here (http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/leisure_culture/parks_green_spaces/environment_countryside/northycote/intro.htm) for more details.
Launched in 2003, the Wolseley Centre is Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s Visitor& Education Centre, set in 26 acres of some of the most varied landscapes anywhere in Staffordshire.
Using many of the fine features created for the former Wolseley Garden Park, the grounds are now being managed for wildlife, yet still cater for people of all ages and disabilities. A self-guided circular nature trail takes in three lakes, the Stafford Brook and River Trent before returning to the Visitor Centre that provides information on Staffordshire’s wildlife, interactive displays for children, together with sales and refreshment areas.
Parking to the centre and grounds are free, and an average visit can take between one
and three hours.
You could combine a visit to the Wolseley Centre with some time at the other attractions at Wolseley Bridge, which include craft shops, a pub, a garden centre and an Indian restaurant, which are all within walking distance.
Special events include:
Family Wildlife watch for 4-7 year olds
Monday 13th February from 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Activities include wildplay activities such as crafts, scavenger hunts, bird watching and making bird boxes. Booking is essential.
Wildplay activities for 8-13 year olds
Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th & Friday 17th February from 10am to 3pm
A variety of activities will be on offer such as mini beast hunts, pond dipping, crafts, shelter building, games assault courses and much more.
£9 each or book all three for £21.
For more information call 01889 880100begin_of_the_skype_highlightingor visit www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Wildplay activities for 8-13 year olds
Tuesday 14th February from 10am to 1pm
A variety of activities will be on offer such as crafts, games, shelter building, games and much more.
£3 each or book and pay in advance for £2.50.
Call 01889 880100 or visit www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk for more details.
Attached to a garden centre in Eccleshall, Gentleshaw Wildlife centre is a small sanctuary for exotic animals and birds of prey. As well as a hospital unit for the treatment of wild raptors (Not on display), the centre is home to over 30 different species of Bird of prey, Primate, Reptile, Invertebrate, Raccoons, Cats and many more. .
The centre is open from 10.30am to 4.30pm and free parking is available.
Prices:
Adults £4
Children (aged 3-16) £3
Children’s activity packs are 50p
Call 01785 850379 or visit www.gentleshawwildlife.co.uk for more details.
Based at Winkhill. Blackbrook zoo has a wealth of attractions including their pink paradise, new tropical house, warty pig walk, lemur lodge, pelican cove, Swan Lake and world of penguins. Their award winning Scarlet Tearooms is also worth a visit.
Open from 10am to 5.30pm
Prices (without gift aid)
Adults £9.05
Concessions £7.20
Children (over 3) £5.90
Family ticket £27
Slightly higher gift aid prices are also available.
Call 01538 308293 or visit www.blackbrookzoo.co.uk for more details.
Trentham is home to the fabulous Monkey Forest which is open 11th February to 19th February from 10am to 4pm.Follow the 3/4 mile winding forest path which takes you through the splendid forest of Trentham Estate woodlands where the monkeys live. The monkeys roam freely meaning you may even see one of them walk across the path in front of you!
Prices
Adults £7.50
Concessions £7.00
Children (over 3) £5.50
Call 01785 659845 or visit www.monkey-forest.com for more details.
The Visitor Centre and Café at Marquis Drive is open 7 days a week and is the starting point for numerous self-guided walking and family cycling trails, including routes for people with disabilities. Electric scooters are available, free of charge, for people with mobility problems. There is an adventure playground, picnic sites, BBQ stands, bird watching area and a recently reconstructed Great War Hut (limited opening). The small shop sells maps and souvenirs. There are toilets including disabled provision. The Chase has internationally important heathlands and woodlands, a rich industrial history and longstanding connections with the military.
Opening Times
10am - 4pm
Call 01543 876741
Thursday 16th February 2.30pm
There Was an Old lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly...
But The People’s Theatre Company do! And now you can too as they bring one of the world’s best loved nursery rhymes to life for the very first time.
Presented by the team behind How The Koala Learnt To Hug and The Witch’s Bogey, this magical new show has been written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, so come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales with a feast of first class games, colourful animal characters and heart warming family fun
Prices
Individual: £8.00
Family: £30.00
Call 01785 254653 or visit www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk for more details.
Saturday 18th February 10.15am
Family Creativity Days are a great way to keep youngsters amused whilst introducing them to music making. The day incorporates music, arts & crafts, and drama,and is a great way for all the family to spend time together working creatively and having fun. Activities are most suitable for children between the ages of 7 and 11 years (although this is usually extendable to the age of 5 upwards) and their parents. No experience of music is necessary, just bring loads of enthusiasm. The key is that everyone has fun!
Tickets are £5.00 for adults and £3.00 for children.
Places are limited so we recommend you book early. Entry for the final performance is free, but you’ll need to book a ticket through the box office.
Call 01785 254653 or visit www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk for more details.
Take the kids ice-skating at Silverblades ice-rink, Cannock. It’s open from 10th to 20th February from 10am to 5pm and is offering a special skate all day ticket for £6 per person or £26 for a family of 4. Meal deals are available from £8.50.
Charges for credit cards and penguin hire apply so call 08700 852929 or visit http://www.silver-blades.co.uk/page/About_Us/Cannock for more details.
Why not have fun in the water at Waterworld, Stoke-on-Trent. They are open during half-term as follows:
Monday to Thursday 10am to 6pm
Friday 10am to 9pm (6pm-9pm disco)
Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm
Prices are as follows:
Adults & children over 1.1m - £9.99
Children under 1.1m - £5.99
Family of 4 - £36
Call 01782 205747 or visit www.waterworld.co.uk for more details.
Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth in Staffordshire, is ready to welcome families for a week of half-term fun, laughter and adventure.
From Friday 10th to Monday 20th February, a number of Drayton Manor's most popular attractions will be open, including Thomas Land, the 15-acre zoo, Ben 10: Ultimate Mission roller
coaster and the 4D Cinema.
Also open for half term will be the Big Wheel as well as the Grill Inn restaurant.
The park is open from 11am to 4pm.
A 2for1 offer is available. Buy one adult ticket at £28 and receive another ticket free of charge. Call 0844 4721960 and quote either “Blue Mountain Railway” or “Thomas Land at Drayton” to receive the offer. A £1 booking fee per ticket applies.
Visit www.draytonmanor.co.uk or call 0844 472 1950 for more details.
The famous Alton Towers Theme Park is opening for half term week with a fantastic selection of rides and attractions. Whether you are coming with young children or thrill seekers, the selection of rides and attractions will suit all tastes.
Open Saturday 11th February to Sunday 19th February 10am to 4pm with limited rides.
Family tickets cost from as little as £11.98 per person.
Book 7 days in advance and save up to 25%. Entry also includes Sharkbait Reef, their pirate themed Sealife centre located in Mutiny Bay.
Call 0871 222 3330 or visit www.altontowers.com for more details.
Woodhouse Lane, Telford
A safe, clean play barn ideal for children aged 0 to 10. The kids can run off some steam, while parents just sit back and relax. Car parking, hot and cold snacks and plenty of fun!
£3.99 for 1st child, £2.99 for each subsequent child (Under 1s free)
Open 10am until 6pm 7 days a week.
Call 01952 200078 for more details
This soft play centre provides fun and exercise in a safe and secure environment for children aged 0-12 years. Their large Pirate Ship play frame offers hours of entertainment with slides, ball pools, swinging ball, biff bash, crows nest and much much more...
Open from 10am until 6.30pm Monday to Friday and from 10am until 6pm on Saturday & Sunday.
£3.99 per child (Under 1s free)
Call 01952 588808 or visit www.playpit.co.uk for more details.
Families with pupils at St. Mary & St. Chad First School, who have been learning about things that go “up, up and away” might be particularly interested in the following activities:
Admission is free to the museum in the West Midlands, which houses 70 aircraft and is home to War Planes, Missiles, Transport & Training and Research & Development collections. The National Cold War Exhibition with its interactive kiosks and hotspots gives visitors a chance to see what life was like behind the Iron Curtain.
Please note whilst entry to the museum is Free to all visitors there is a small car parking charge at the Museum. 0-3 Hours - £2.00 per car, 3-8 Hours - £3.00 per car (Charges apply to Blue Badge holders)
As well as the museum, there is also a Model Making Workshop
Monday 13th February to Friday 17th February from 11am to 4pm.
There’s the chance to have a go at building an Airfix 1:72 Spitfire safe in the knowledge that help and advice is on hand and that the kits and all materials will be provided.
Participation is just £3.00 per person and all modelers get to take their model home as a memento of the day. (Unfortunately, the activity is not suitable for children aged 3 or under)
Visit http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford/ or call 01902 376200 for more details.
Discover the fascinating history of Aerospace in Wolverhampton. The story will be told through original archive documents, photographs, newspaper articles and film. Companies such as the Aerospace giant Goodrich (formerly Hobson) and Fischer Bearing Company Ltd will be showcased.
Wolverhampton Archives is delighted to be working with the Boulton Paul Association, whose free-standing display will feature apprenticeships, the Boulton Paul Association and some fascinating artefacts.
The display of original archive material is situated in the Map Room on the first floor of the Molineux Hotel Building. The Boulton Paul display is situated on the ground floor.
Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 5pm, Wednesdays from 10am to 7pm and Saturdays from 10am to 1pm
Admission is free and free parking is available at the hotel.
Based at Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham
ThinkTank offers an extraordinary, fun packed day out for the whole family
Half term events include -
Tropical Inc - Join Steve and his feathery, hairy, slithery, scary and furry friends for a week of up close and personal animal fun (13-17 Feb). Suitable for all ages.
Meet the scientist - Talk to people at the cutting edge of science (selected days 13-17 Feb). Suitable for all ages.
Prices (for ThinkTank only) are as follows:
Adults £12.25
Children £8.40
Concessions £8.40
Family £39.00 (Family of 4, max 2 adults)
Call 0121 202 222 or check out www.thinktank.ac for details.
Click here (http://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/your_services/leisure_services/leisure_centres/sussed-_childrens_activities/february_sussed_penkridge_lc.aspx) to see the full timetable of activities at Penkridge.
Click here (http://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/your_services/leisure_services/leisure_centres/sussed-_childrens_activities/february_sussed_codsall_lc.aspx) to see the full timetable of activities at Codsall.
Bookings are being taken from 10.30am on 30th January 2012 and payment must be made at the time of booking.
Call 01902 696000 or visit www.sstaffs.gov.uk/sussed for more details.
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