5 things to do in the West Midlands this weekend

1. Night Must Fall
Date: Wednesday 27th September – Saturday 1st October
Location: Belgrade Square, Coventry

This psychological thriller from master playwright Emlyn Williams has all the tension, atmosphere and suspicion of the best British mysteries and will leave you on the edge of your seat as it’s performed for the last time this Saturday. The star cast includes Gwen Taylor (Barbara, Coronation Street and Heartbeat), Daragh O’Malley (Sharpe), Niamh McGrady (Holby City & The Fall) and Will Featherstone (Romeo and Juliet for Shakespeare’s Globe,The History Boys for Sheffield Crucible and Channel 4’s Fresh Meat). For more inormation click here.

2. Festival of the flight spectacular
Date: Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd October
Location: Ragley Hall, Alcester

Bring your kids along to this year’s two-day air show, featuring top display pilots from around the world, aerobatic displays, World War II pyrotechnics display, boats, cars, a craft fair, a fun fair, on-site camping and a fireworks show. For more information, click here.

3. Little Warrior weekends
Date: Friday 30th September – Saturday 1st October
Location: Warwick Castle

Teach your little warriors the skills they need to conquer fierce dragons and medieval battles, and experience an unforgettable weekend. After a day of history, magic, myth and adventure at the castle, embark on own your quest to the Knights Village, just 10 minutes walk from the castle and continue your journey into mediaeval history.

Learn sword skills and have a go archery with the talented Warwick Castle Knights, before an evening of free entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. For more information, click here.

4. National Wedding Show
Date: Friday 30th September – Saturday 1st October
Location: The NEC, Birmingham

Try, buy, book and hire everything you need for your special day at the ultimate day-out for the whole bridal party. With over 300 wedding specialists from bridal boutiques and florists to jewellers and photographers, this event is the ultimate wedding shopping experience.

A day’s visit to the show will save you months of planning stress and leave you with endless ideas and inspiration for your big day. From trying on and buying your dream dress from the thousands on offer, to hiring your venue, ordering your cake, booking your photographer, choosing your stationery and lots more, it is the only show for brides-to-be. For more information, click here.

5. Beer and Cider Festival
Date: Friday 29th Septmeber – Saturday 1st October
Location: Land Rover Sports and Social Club, Solihull

Do your good deed for the weekend whilst enjoying an abundance of beer and cider at the venue’s first ever beer and cider festival. Your ticket to the event includes your very own souvenir glass, several beer tokens and live music from Land Rover Sports and Social Club’s own ukulele band. There will also be food on offer from 7pm and a portion of the entry fee will go to charity, Jumbo GB, which aims to provide an annual outing for children with special needs and disabilities. For more information, click here.