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What's on in Lyndon End

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Lyndon End.

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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.

Thu 23 Jul14:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum(4.4mi)

via Thinktank Birmingham Science MuseumLocal gem

Children & Family

All Saints Youth Project

Thursday Senior Youth Club (14–19) – 3–5:30pm Drop-in Music & Projects Group (11+) – 6–8pm

Thu 23 Jul15:00All Saints Centre(4.6mi)

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Community

Emerging Artists Showcase 6 + Pretty Bleed + Amara Starrr + Seafront

Emerging Artists Showcase 6 + Pretty Bleed + Amara Starrr + Seafront The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamThursday 23 July 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Thu 23 Jul20:30Sunflower Lounge(4.7mi)

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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(0.6mi)

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Tudor Day at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall

Community

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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(1.4mi)

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Community

The Selecter

Roadmender Northampton is putting on The Selecter and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Fri 24 JulRoadmender Northampton(1.7mi)

via Roadmender NorthamptonLocal gem

Community

band

Right then — band at Hall Green Conservative & Unionist Club. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Fri 24 JulHall Green Conservative & Unionist Club(2.8mi)

via Hall Green Conservative & Unionist Club

Markets & Fairs

Stratford Upon Avon Rother Street Market

This Charter market dates back to 1553 when it was granted Charter status by King Edward IV The Stratford Upon Avon market on Rother Street takes place every Friday throughout the year and brings together traditional fresh food retailers like fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Bakery, Pies, Fresh fish, Coffee, Sauces, and obviously the legendary Queso Fine Cheese. There is also a plethora of other traders including caterers, artisan jewellery, clothing, artists, household goods. curios depending on the season

Fri 24 JulQueso Fine Artisan Cheese(3.9mi)

via Queso Fine Artisan CheeseLocal gem

Thursday Trivia – Pirates of the Caribbean

Community

Around $5.00

Thursday Trivia – Pirates of the Caribbean

Do you know the square root of an isosceles triangle? Or how many pigs fit in a blanket? Or how many cow farts it takes to fuel a combustion engine? Well, we don’t either, but if you know some actual general knowledge trivial things and/or some cool and nerdy themed trivial things, then The Forge…

Fri 24 JulForge Tavern(4.1mi)

via Forge Tavern

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(0.6mi)

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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(0.6mi)

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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(1mi)

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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(3mi)

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

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.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(3mi)

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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.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(3mi)

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

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(3mi)

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Community

DinoSTORY time

Join us for a fun reading of Am I Yours? by Alex Latimer (published by Oxford University Press), a heartwarming story about a little dinosaur egg trying to find where they belong. Get involved as we bring this story to life in our cosy Den space in MiniBrum. Expect lots of interactive moments for little explorers as we go on a journey through the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Stamp your feet, laugh along, and get ready to give your best dinosaur ROAR! This session is perfect for young dino fans and their grown-ups!Event InformationRecommended for children aged 8 years old and below. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Join us in The Den on Level 3 of Thinktank inside MiniBrum.Two sessions (11am and 1pm) every Friday during the summer holidays (Monday 20th July to Monday 31st August).Sessions last approximately 20 minutes.Included in the admission price.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(3mi)

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Venues with events near Lyndon End

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

Sarehole Mill3.0 miles away St Giles0.6 miles away St Giles0.6 miles away

More about Lyndon End

West Midlands, England

Lyndon End sits quietly in the West Midlands, but that stillness is just before a storm of local culture hits. The Manarat Foundation has been holding workshops for years, often turning a spare afternoon into something truly memorable. It feels less like a town centre and more like a community kitchen where everyone brings a dish to share. Even when the rain taps against the windows, there is always a reason to step out and find a gathering nearby. Near Here keeps track of what is going on so you do not have to hunt through a dozen websites. We are here to tell you that life in Lyndon End is full of colour without needing to shout about it.

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