Music legends, celebrity chefs and stars of stage and screen come together for a fantastic fundraising auction for Acorns Children’s Hospice that will run on the charity’s website throughout March – offering an unmissable opportunity to bid for one-of-a-kind memorabilia and VIP experiences.

The glittering catalogue of around 60 lots includes signed music, film and sports memorabilia as well as VIP theatre, culinary, spa and leisure stays.

Expected to create a stir among music fans are two signed albums of Dark Side of the Moon by drummer Nick Mason.

Steven Knight, award-winning writer, creator, director and Patron of Acorns Children’s Hospice, has donated nine exquisitely tailored Peaky Blinders suits and caps made by Garrison Tailors. And there are signed photographs by the stars of the global hit series, Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy. Birmingham Hippodrome in conjunction with Rambert Dance Company have donated a pair of tickets to the Press Night of Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, which returns to Birmingham in June after its original sellout tour. And with your tickets, you’ll receive a package of themed merchandise from the show.

Actor and writer Steve Coogan and the cast of the hit National Theatre show, Dr Strangelove, have signed a limited-edition framed print which will come with NT Live tickets to catch the show on its cinematic release. Also going under the hammer are signed boxing gloves donated by boxing legend, Chris Eubank, following his recent visit to Acorns.

Birmingham Royal Ballet, regular supporters of Acorns, have added a seasonal sparkle with four tickets to the first night of The Nutcracker, together with a pair of signed pointe shoes by principal dancer, Celine Gittens. And Sir Matthew Bourne is donating a pair of first-night tickets to his new show, The Midnight Bell at Leicester Curve Theatre, along with a signed poster.

Thanks to the Birmingham Rep, you and three guests could be attending the World Premiere of its brand new Christmas show ‘Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas’ with songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber – yes you heard right! This spectacular, comedy whodunnit guarantees mischief and mayhem for the festive season from 14th November to 11th January 2026. Will you be bidding? “It’s elementary my dear Watson.”

For foodies, Tom Cruise’s favourite Indian restaurant in Birmingham, Asha’s, named after the legendary Bollywood star, is providing a lavish afternoon tea for six, while Sampad in association with Bollywood Dreams is laying on a private Bollywood dance class for 12 people.

Families can go wild with a one-night stay in the Hippo Lodge at West Midlands Safari Park or step into cinematic history at the Severn Valley Railway. With an all-day family ‘Freedom Pass’, the higgest bidder can enjoy a scenic journey aboard the much-loved steam train that has enchanted audiences in many movies including The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

The CS Lewis children’s favourite celebrates its 75th anniversary this year and the producers of the touring show, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, in conjunction with the Alexandra Theatre, are providing four VIP tickets to the show’s Press Night in May, with complimentary interval drinks.

For fans of fine dining, Padstow based chef, Paul Ainsworth, a regular face on Masterchef and the Great British Menu, has donated a meal for two at his Michelin-starred restaurant No 6 in Padstow, and Chewton Glen, the five-star hotel in Hampshire, which is home to the James Martin Cookery School, will offer the highest bidder two cookery school places and an overnight stay.

Closer to home, the beautiful Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is providing lunch or dinner for two at Isaacs restaurant as well as an overnight stay in a Junior Suite. And Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire has a Purity Overnight Spa Stay for two.

All auction bids are open to everyone and the bidding will go live at midnight on Saturday 1 March. Just visit acorns.org.uk/bid

All money raised will go towards Acorns vital care for more than 780 children with life limiting and life threatening conditions across the West Midlands, and support for their families. This care and support is provided from Acorns three hospices, based in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and in the community.