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What's on in Harborne

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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.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(4.2mi)

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Community

Around £3.50

Crafty Wednesdays: Summer Holidays

Join us in the Barn for Crafty Wednesdays at Blakesley Hall! A fun craft activity suitable for all children.Booking Information£3.50 per child. Booking advised as our craft activities are popular with families.Spaces are limited, pre-booking is essential. Your ticket includes the craft activity and access to the gardens. Admission to the Hall is not included in this ticket. Tickets are non-refundable.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(4.2mi)

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Arts & CultureCommunity

Knit and natter

Knit and Natter on Wednesdays at 10.30am

Wed 22 Jul11:30The Shed(2.7mi)

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Community

Teddy Bear Zip Wire

Join in the fun at Blakesley Hall! Have your teddy bear zip wire from the top of Blakesley Hall down to the gardens.Get a certificate to mark their achievement, follow our garden trail and meet the teddy bear nurse.Why not make a day of it and bring a picnic too? We have plenty of indoor and outdoor furniture for enjoying picnics.The event is from 11.30am-3.30pm. Ticket holders can arrive at anytime within that time period. All children taking part in the event need to have a ticket. Accompanying adults do not require a ticket.The Hall will be open from 11.00am-4.00pm and usual admission charges apply.Birmingham Museums Trust is a registered charity and money raised through events help us care for beautiful buildings like Blakesley Hall.

Wed 22 Jul11:30Sarehole Mill(4.2mi)

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Community

Table Talk

Table Talk. St Germain's Church. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Wed 22 Jul12:00St Germain's Church(1.3mi)

via St Germain's Church

Community

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Wed 22 Jul12:00Fellows & Sons(2.5mi)

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Community

Dinosaur Junk Modelling with Tat Vision

This May Half-term and Summer holidays, join Birmingham artist Tat Vision at Thinktank Science Museum for a dinosaur-themed junk modelling workshop.Using recycled materials, design and build your very own dinosaur sculpture - from towering T. rexes to spiky stegosaurs. Let your imagination run wild as you transform everyday materials into prehistoric creations.Drop in activity 11am - 3pm in our Find Your Future Gallery on Level 2.Included in Thinktank admission price - book your tickets below.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum(3.1mi)

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Children & FamilyCommunity

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.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum(3.1mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

The Star of Bethlehem Guided View | Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Join us for a chance to view one of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery's most beloved Pre-Raphaelite paintings.A member of our Visitor Experience Team will

Wed 22 Jul12:30Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery(2.4mi)

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Hidden Spaces Roof and Basement Tours | Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Community

Around Adult: £15Child: £7.50Concession: £12Members: £5

Hidden Spaces Roof and Basement Tours | Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Step beyond the gallery walls and into the hidden heart of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Our 'Hidden Spaces Tours' offer a rare opportunity to explo

Wed 22 Jul12:30Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery(2.4mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Marvellous Makers | Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Each Sunday step into a buzzing creative space with different activities every week. These sessions are perfect for curious minds who want to try something

Wed 22 Jul12:30Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery(2.4mi)

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Community

Teddy Bear Zip Wire , at Blakesley Hall

Have your teddy bear zip wire from the top of Blakesley Hall into the gardens.

Wed 22 Jul12:30Aston Hall(4.2mi)

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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.

Wed 22 Jul13:00Sarehole Mill(4.2mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Zumba Gold

Low impact dance fitness class with a wide range of music styles. All ages and fitness levels catered for. Chairs are available for members with mobility issues. Register by clicking the link below.

Wed 22 Jul14:00St Hilda’s Music Hub(2.1mi)

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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 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during May Half Term and Summer holidays at 1pm and 2:45pm.Workshops will be held in The Studio, Level 2.Workshops run for 45 minutesPre-booking is strongly advised: tickets are available online as an add-on activity when you purchase your admission tickets.

Wed 22 Jul14:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum(3.1mi)

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Community

Led Ride – Ley Hill Park

Join us for a fun and relaxed group ride, exploring local cycle routes through parks & greenways. Wednesday 22nd July Time: 1pm – 2.30pm Location: LEY HILL PARK – Meeting at Holloway.. The post Led Ride – Ley Hill Park – 22nd JULY 2026 appeared first on ecobirmingham.

Wed 22 Jul14:00Ecobirmingham(3.3mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Table Tennis

Come and join us at our fun and friendly table tennis Wednesday sessions. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner eager to learn, this fast-paced game guarantees endless excitement and unmatched fun. What makes table tennis truly exceptional is its ability to accommodate players of all ages and skill levels. It’s the perfect recreational sport for families, friends, and individuals seeking a challenging yet enjoyable way to stay active. Get ready to engage in a competitive game with our already established players. Dive into a community that thrives on the sheer joy of the game. In table tennis, you’ll meet like-minded individuals who share a passion for this fantastic sport. Whether you’re looking for friendly competitions or intense tournaments, table tennis offers an opportunity to connect with fellow players, exchange tips. Carers with membership/照料者會員 £1 Members/會員 £3.50 Members Only Table Tennis group is volunteered led and it is organised through WhatApp. Please to join.

Wed 22 Jul15:00Chinese Community Centre(2.9mi)

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Venues with events near Harborne

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery2.4 miles away St Germain's Church1.3 miles away St Hilda’s Music Hub2.1 miles away

More about Harborne

West Midlands, England

Harborne is in West Midlands, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Green Man and Harborne Library, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Harborne 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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