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Spring has well and truly sprung, and there's plenty to see and do across Birmingham for the Easter half term for all the family. You'd be hopping mad to miss them!
LEGO CITY: CITY OF CHAMPIONS
The Lego City Minifigure team - Ricky Rocket Racer, Mech-Max, Go-To Gary and Fearless Fi - have taken over Legoland Discovery Centre to set epic missions for little ones and their families to complete.
Testing your skills with each mission, you will rescue animals, find messages in the street art and have a go at brick-building games, in the process earning an exclusive limited-edition card and sticker.
For £5 per person, there will also be the chance to build your own police car or fire engine in the on-site creative workshop.
Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham, until Sun 9 July
CHALLENGE YOURSELF AT BEAR GRYLLS ADVENTURE
Experience the thrill of the flight with an iFly experience, climb to great heights on Europe’s tallest high ropes course or try your hand at axe throwing, plus so much more!
Book here
EASTER AT THINKTANK
Thinktank hosts an Easter egg hunt trail with a difference this month (1 - 16 April).
Instead of traditional chocolate delights, the hidden eggs are from the museum’s nature collection. See how many you can find, and receive a sticker for all your hard work.
Plus, on weekdays over Easter (3 - 7 & 10 - 14 April), families can join in with Eclectic Electrics Science Busking drop-in sessions, playing with gadgets and gizmos that are powered by electricity.
They can also get hands-on with chemistry, courtesy of ChemiStories, bringing to life the work of Opportunity, a robotic rover on the surface of Mars.
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, Sat 1 - Sun 16 April
INSOMNIA: THE GAMING FESTIVAL
Immerse yourself in a world of non-stop gaming at Insomnia, with everything from the latest video games to retro classics available to enjoy.
Try your hand at VR games, test your skills in esports competitions, or get lost in the world of tabletop games.
Guests can meet fellow gamers, attend panels and meet & greets with their favourite creators, and compete in tournaments for prizes.
Live performances, cosplay competitions, and the latest gaming gear also feature.
NEC, Birmingham, Fri 7 - Mon 10 April
EASTER FUN AT CADBURY WORLD
Cadbury World has Easter fun cracked this year, with an array of seasonal entertainment and live experiences to delight visitors of all ages.
Throughout the Easter holidays, from 1-16 April, plus weekends from 22-30 April, families are invited to celebrate the most chocolatey time of the year and enjoy the attraction’s brand-new Easter live stage show, starring Mr Cadbury’s Parrot and follow him on a swashbuckling adventure. The show will run 7 times per day in the Cadbury World marquee.
On Bank Holiday Weekend, from 7-10 April, the Bournville-based attraction is also egg-specting a special visit from the Easter Bunny who will lay out an Easter egg trail through its chocolatey zones with a special prize at the end. Little visitors are also encouraged to showcase their artistic skills by arriving in their own Easter Bonnet.
For an egg-stra special treat this Easter, families can also dine with the iconic Cadbury characters by booking onto a Character Afternoon Tea experience. Prices, including admission, start from £29 and visitors can join Mr Cadbury’s Parrot, Freddo, Caramel Bunny and their friends for a selection of delicious sweet and savoury treats in a private area of the Cadbury World Café, available every day during school holidays.
Cadbury World, Bournville, Sat 1 - Sun 16 April & weekend and bank holiday dates, Sat 22 - Sun 23, Sat 29 April - Mon 1 May
PEPPA PIG'S AQUARIUM ADVENTURE
This brand-new event sees Peppa Pig diving into a Sea Life Centre adventure and making friends with some of the venue’s 2,000 underwater creatures.
Families can take part in a fun interactive trail around the aquarium, along the way spotting seahorses, counting starfish and finding out how fast sharks can swim.
A variety of fun activities also feature, including bracelet and jigsaw-making.
National Sea Life Centre, Birmingham, until Fri 2 June
ELSEWHERE...
EASTER AT WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK
Children visiting the Safari Park this Easter will get to meet Bramble Bunny, who’ll be presenting a special interactive show to celebrate the venue’s 50th birthday.
There’s also the chance for families to enjoy all the fun and excitement of looking for a giant egg along the Discovery Trail. When they find it, they have to guess how many eggs it contains - and maybe win an overnight stay in a Rhino Lodge for up to four people!
West Midland Safari Park, Bewdley, Sat 1 - Sun 16 April
BLOOMING MARVELLOUS
Spring into the Easter holiday at Black Country Living Museum.
Visitors can take a step back in time to discover how people of a bygone age would welcome-in the spring season.
The museum’s historic characters will be busily preparing for springtime, making puddings, buying clothes, and carrying out a good old-fashioned spring clean.
And as the museum’s gardens begin to bloom, families can follow the activity trail and find out all about the on-site plants and what makes them so special.
Black Country Living Museum, Dudley, Sat 1 - Sun 16 April
WOODLAND TRIBE
Returning to Compton Verney this Easter, the highly rated ‘masters of constructive play’, Woodland Tribe, are offering families the chance to build the ultimate treehouse.
Designed for children over the age of six, the activity aims to get youngsters thinking creatively as they use real tools to fashion a woodland hideaway.
Compton Verney, Warwickshire, Wed 5 - Sun 9 April
SPRING STEAM GALA
The Severn Valley Railway’s (SVR) annual spring festival of steam locomotives returns for a three-day extravaganza.
Visitors will be able to hop on and off SVR’s 16-mile line, checking out VIP guests such as the GWR 4079 Pendennis Castle and GWR Small Prairie 4555. The valley’s resident steam fleet will also be available to enjoy.
Severn Valley Railway, Fri 14 - Sun 16 April
LEGEND OF THE TREBUCHET
Brand new for 2023, the trebuchet returns to Warwick Castle in a brand new show in the riverside arena.
Guests can join Warwick Castle’s most unlikely heroes as they battle to defend the ancient fortress from attack. Guests can watch in amazement, as just when it appears that all hope is lost, the rag-tag group pulls together to mount a defence. Against all odds, their teamwork will unleash the mighty power of the trebuchet, sending their boulders up to 300m, as they defend the fine castle.
But that’s not all! Buckle up, as The Falconer’s Quest will be swooping into the castle grounds, along with the return of everyone’s favourite dragon with the Zog and the Quest for the Golden Star trail.
Warwick Castle, Sat 1 - Sun 16 April
15 YEARS OF THOMAS LAND
Throughout April Drayton Manor will have a month packed full of birthday celebrations with Thomas & Friends as they commemorate the 15th anniversary of Europe's only Thomas Land.
Thomas will be all dressed up for the party, with Thomas Land also decked out for the celebrations. Visitors can expect birthday party balcony shows, a Thomas & Friends character Easter hunt, street entertainment, and party games throughout the day.
Plus, there will be special screening of Thomas & Friends: The Mystery of Lookout Mountain, only on 1 and 2 April.
Drayton Manor Theme Park, Tamworth, Sat 1 - Sun 30 April
EASTER AT THE VALLEY
Mr E Bunny will be waiting in his burrow with his Springtime helpers ready to greet families and children at at Sandwell Valley this Easter, with plenty of chocolate gifts to hand out.
Visitors will have the chance to say hello to the bunnies in the rabbit village, make their own Alice in Wonderland potion in the crafts area, and enjoy live performances.
In addition, there will be plenty of food and drink available in the tearooms from Easter cakes to marshmallow-topped luxury hot chocolates.
Sandwell Valley Visitors Centre, West Bromwich, Sat 1 - Mon 10 April
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA FAMILY FUN DAY
Wolverhampton Racecourse will host its first afmily fun raceday of the year this Easter.
Families can enjoy a host of free activities suitable for all ages, including a circus, face painting and bouncy castles, and best of all, it's free entry for kids. There will also be several exciting races to keep the adults entertained.
Wolverhampton Racecourse, Mon 10 April
ALICE IN EASTER WONDERLAND
Alice and characters from Lewis Carroll’s novel will be on hand to entertain you and add a magical element to your experience at Dudley Canal and Caverns over Easter.
Collect your goodie bag and jump onboard the themed boat trip which will take you on a fabulous journey through the tunnels and caverns so see if you can spot the hidden Easter eggs and win a prize.
Dudley Canal & Caverns, Fri 7 - Mon 10 April