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Community

Hidden Spaces Roof and Basement Tours

Step beyond the gallery walls and into the hidden heart of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Our 'Hidden Spaces Tours' offer a rare opportunity to explore areas of the building that are usually closed to the public — including storerooms, tucked-away corridors, and architectural gems often overlooked.Join our expert guides as you:Wander through off-limits spacesSoak in the incredible Victorian architecture from a new perspectiveHear about recent and upcoming renovation projectsEncounter a few collection superstars along the wayEnjoy quirky tales from Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery's colourful past, from mysterious goings-on to hidden passagewaysThe building itself is one of our most fascinating artefacts, come and experience it in a whole new light.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(3.9mi)

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Children & Family

Dino Dig

Step into the Science Garden and travel back millions of years at our exciting Dino Dig experience!Become a fossil hunter as you create your very own dinosaur fossil rubbings. Using dinosaur footprints and fossils, you’ll discover how scientists interpret the clues left behind by dinosaurs long ago.Get hands-on with our fossil handling collection and have a go at digging for fossils in our sand pit.Messy. Creative. Educational.Roars of fun for the whole family.Perfect for curious kids and grown-ups alike — come and dig into the past with us!Event InformationTwo drop-in sessions at 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm.Activity runs Monday to Friday and select weekend days during the Summer holidays (Mon 20st July to Fri 28th Aug).Location: Thinktank Science Garden (subject to weather).Included in the admission price.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(3.9mi)

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Nature & Outdoors

Around £3.50

Busy Bee Garden Trail

Join us at Blakesley Hall for our exciting Busy Bee Garden Trail! Follow the trail around our bee-autiful grounds and learn all about bees and their busy lives.Each child will receive a certificate at the end of the trail!£3.50 per child and the trail can be completed at anytime between 11.00am and 4.00pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(3.9mi)

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Community

Synod Officers on the Road day

Our next Synod Officers’ on the Road Day is on 23 July, 10:30-3:30pm at Longton URC.

Thu 23 Jul11:30West Midlands Synod URC(1.9mi)

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Community

Discovery Tour of Blakesley Hall

Join us for Discovery Tours at Blakesley Hall!A guided tour of this fascinating Tudor building. With a changing schedule, each tour offers new stories and a fresh perspective on the Hall’s rich history. Don’t miss the chance to uncover something new! Guided tour starts at 12.00pm and lasts 45 minutes. Tour included in your admission ticket.Pre-booking is recommended to guarantee your place on the tour. When you book your admission tickets, you'll have the option to book a tour ticket on the next webpage.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Sarehole Mill(3.9mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Fabulous Fossils Workshop

Led by our friendly Learning team, in this workshop you'll find out how fossils are formed, and get the chance to make a fizzy exploding dinosaur fossil of your own to take home! Event Information:This is a ticketed event.Workshops run on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Summer holidays at 1pm and 2:45pm.Workshops will be held in The Studio, Level 2.Workshops run for 35 minutesPre-booking is strongly advised: tickets are available online as an add-on activity when you purchase your admission tickets.

Thu 23 Jul13:00Sarehole Mill(3.9mi)

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Community

Summer Party

Join us at Rivermere Care Home for a glamorous 1920s-themed Summer Party. Step back into the Roaring Twenties and enjoy an afternoon of music, entertainment, delicious refreshments, and community spirit in a wonderfully vintage setting. Dress to impress in your finest 1920s-inspired attire and join us for an elegant summer celebration filled with fun, laughter, and timeless charm.

Fri 24 JulSt Giles(1mi)

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Tudor Day at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall

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Tudor Day at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall

Ever wondered what life was like for the Tudors? Well come and find out at this family friendly event suitable for all ages at Blakesley Hall!Meet our Tudo

Fri 24 JulBlakesley Hall(2.6mi)

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Community

The Selecter

The Selecter is happening at Roadmender Northampton. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Fri 24 JulRoadmender Northampton(2.9mi)

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Community

band

Hall Green Conservative & Unionist Club is putting on band and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Fri 24 JulHall Green Conservative & Unionist Club(3.6mi)

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Community

Tea and Toast

Join us for free tea and toast, informal conversation and friendship open between 9 and 11 in the School Room of the church hall complex

Fri 24 Jul09:00St Giles(1mi)

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Community

Parish Office

For enquiries about any of our activities or services here at St Giles, including Baptisms, weddings, or hall bookings

Fri 24 Jul09:00St Giles(1mi)

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Arts & Culture

Around £2

Friday Craft and Knitting Group

A very informal gathering of over 50s who want to knit or crochet with other fellow knitters and to natter at the same time and enjoy bottomless tea and coffee and a slice of hot buttered toast. Bring your own craft to do or join in with one of the group projects. This is for complete beginners as well as though with more skill and knowledge. Why not come along and have some fun. £2 donations are welcome.

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Thomas Church and Community Project(1.7mi)

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History & Heritage

Around £3.50

Art Club: Summer Fun at the Museum

Join us for some creative crafts during the school holidays. Led by our museum learning team, each workshop will follow a different activity every week throughout the school holidays.Week 1 - Clay SculptingWeek 2 - Felt Flower BouquetsWeek 3 - Fabric WeavingWeek 4 - Tile DecoratingWeek 5 - Pattern PrintingWeek 6 - Clay Coil PotsEvent Information:Workshops will take place each week on Mondays, Wednesdays and FridaysSessions run at 10:30am, 12pm and 1:30pm and last for approximately 1 hourTickets cost £3.50 per child (Member tickets cost £3)Accompanying adult tickets are freeUnder 3s can attend for free, however activity is aimed at older childrenAll children must be accompanied by an adultMuseum entry is freeSpace is accessible via a liftThis event will take place in The Studio, which can be found next to the Pre-Raphaelite Galleries. To reach The Studio from the Main Entrance, walk up the stairs into the Round Room, continuing straight ahead through the Bridge Gallery, which currently holds our Ozzy Osbourne Exhibition. Then, turn right then quickly left past the Toilets, into the Wild City Gallery. Once you walk through the double doors and pass into the Pre-Raphaelite Galleries, The Studio is on the left. See our floor plan for details.Pre-booking is advised.

Fri 24 Jul10:30Sarehole Mill(3.9mi)

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Children & Family

Dino Dig

Fri 24 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(3.9mi)

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Nature & Outdoors

Around £3.50

Busy Bee Garden Trail

Fri 24 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(3.9mi)

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Community

Tudor Day at Blakesley Hall

Ever wondered what life was like for the Tudors? Well come and find out at this family friendly event suitable for all ages at Blakesley Hall!Meet our Tudor reenactors from the Up and At 'Em team in the Hall and learn what life was like in Tudor Birmingham. Meet a cook demonstrating how Tudor food was made and have a go at making some gingerbread and even butter! Meet the Steward to find out how the table was set for feasting and how the household was run.Have a go at archery in the garden with the team from Events From History or you can sit back and watch as their experts show their skills and regale you with tales of battles past!There will also be some fun activities in the Barn including quill writing, object handling and Tudor inspired craft. Enjoy Tudor music performances in the garden and Hall. Refreshments will be available in the Herb Garden Cafe and why not bring along a picnic to enjoy in the grounds?

Fri 24 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(3.9mi)

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Venues with events near Elmdon

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St Giles1.0 mile away St Giles1.0 mile away St Thomas Church and Community Project1.7 miles away

More about Elmdon

West Midlands, England

Elmdon is in West Midlands, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Elmdon events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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