With the end of the summer looming and a new school term on the horizon, we've selected some of the top events and activities to enjoy this forthcoming bank holiday weekend.

COSTA DEL SOLIHULL | TOUCHWOOD | UNTIL 3 SEPTEMBER

Local guests visiting Touchwood Solihull will once again have the opportunity to soak in the ‘vitamin sea’ at Theatre Square’s tropical paradise.

Whether you want to embrace your competitive spirit in a series of games or simply build some mer-tastic sandcastles and enjoy the music, guests will be treated with endless entertainment this bank holiday.

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MACBETH | ROYAL SHAKESPEARE THEATRE | UNTIL 14 OCTOBER

Brutal actions have brutal consequences. The political and natural world is broken and the Macbeths seize this opportunity to rise through the ranks and control their destiny. But their ambitions unravel into a living nightmare in a world where boundaries are paper thin - between the natural and supernatural, love and hate, joy and despair.

Award-winning director Wils Wilson directs Reuben Joseph, straight from London’s West End as the title role of the multi award-winning musical Hamilton, and Valene Kane as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in this gripping, terrifying tale of our times.

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MORAG MYERSCOUGH | COMPTON VERNEY | UNTIL 27 OCTOBER

Internationally-acclaimed artist Morag Myerscough has created two site-specific installations as part of Compton Verney's Summer of Colour.

The colourful installation is in the Old Town Meadow, disrupting and drawing attention to the landscape.

Morag is a London based artist, famous for her ability to create a sense of joy and belonging.  Overwhelming places with colour and sound, the exhibition is an engaging experience for everyone, regardless of geographic and cultural boundaries.  The colours and patterns change the environment and create a new identity in this re-imagined space.

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MEET DIPPY IN COVENTRY | THE HERBERT ART GALLERY & MUSEUM 

Meet Dippy the world-famous dino-star in Coventry as it takes up residence at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum.

Dippy the dinosaur is a life-size replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton – a 26 metre-long dinosaur that lived 155-145 million years ago. For over 100 years, Dippy has been delighting visitors of all ages at the Natural History Museum in London, and now Coventry families have the chance to discover the Jurassic giant on their doorstep.

Dippy in Coventry: The Nation’s Favourite Dinosaur is free to visit - book now for a roar-some day out!

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CAMPER CALLING | RAGLEY HALL | 25-27 AUGUST

Camper Calling returns to the stunning grounds of Warwickshire’s Ragley Hall for its seventh family-friendly outing. 

This year’s event boasts a superb musical line-up, craft and dance workshops, lake activities, tree climbing, a boat race, a kids’ club, a silent disco, yoga, some seriously tasty food and lots more.

Line-up includes: McFly, Ocean Colour Scene, Feeder (pictured) and Reef.

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THE LUNT ROMAN FESTIVAL | LUNT ROMAN FORT | 26-27 AUGUST

The Lunt Roman Festival will give visitors of all ages the chance to explore the fascinating history of Coventry attraction, Lunt Roman Fort, while getting stuck in to hands-on battle drills and exploring a living history Roman village.

In addition to history reenactments from expert performers and Roman-inspired goods for sale, visitors will be able to explore all aspects of the unique reconstructed monument, taking in the sights of the ramparts, the granary building and the only known Gyrus – large circular structure suspected to be a cavalry training area – inside a Roman fort in the UK.

The event caps a series of summer activities at the fort, including arts & crafts and fun & games all inspired by Roman history – including bead necklace crafting and catapult making.

Refreshments will be available from local food vendors, with an early years takeover area to keep younger visitors entertained.

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THE PUNJABI BRUNCH: BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL | COFA'S SOCIAL, COVENTRY | 27 AUGUST

The popular Punjabi Brunch event comes to Digbeth Dining Club's Cofa's Social for the first time this year for a big old bank holiday Sunday party!

Opening at midday, expect DJs, Bhangra music, live percussion and vocalists, authentic Indian food and Dhol Players.

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BANK HOLIDAY GARDEN BBQ PARTY | THE ARDEN HOTEL | 28 AUGUST

Live music, children’s games and a feast of food will help the summer bank holiday go out with a
sizzle at a garden BBQ party held in Stratford town centre.

The Arden Hotel is holding its BBQ event in the garden of its award-winning restaurant,
No.44 Brasserie between midday and 4pm.

The free-to-enter event includes a delicious BBQ, drinks including rum punch, an acoustic set from
Sugar Sweet Duo, and fun children’s garden games including croquette, Connect 4, and quoits.

On the BBQ menu includes burger boxes, hot dog boats, pizza, chicken kebabs, lamb kebabs, paneer tikka and other tasty favourites.

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AUTOALEX SHEDFEST | BRITISH TRANSPORT MUSEUM | 28 AUGUST

Alex Kersten, known as motoring YouTuber AutoAlex, is bringing Shedfest, his very first event, to the British Motor Museum, celebrating everything he loves in the motoring world.

The August bank holiday will see the museums' grounds filled with an eclectic mix of vehicles, classic, retro, modified and, of course, shed-built – with an awards ceremony, music, live dyno runs and more.

Any car is welcome to display at the event. If you feel that your car is Shedfest-worthy, then make sure it’s sparkling. If you think others will be interested in your classic, retro, modified or shed car - then why not be part of the show.

As well as enjoying the event, your tickets give you access to the British Motor Museum’s vast collection of cars, across two Museum buildings.

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THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE | ALBANY THEATRE | 28-29 AUGUST

Following on from versions of The Gruffalo and Room On The Broom, highly rated ensemble Tall Stories here present a show for children aged four and older that blends imaginative storytelling, live music and plenty of humour. 

When a tiny snail who longs to see the world hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale, she finds herself embroiled in an exciting adventure - particularly when the whale unexpectedly gets beached... 
The show runs without an interval and for just short of an hour.

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