7 things to do in the West Midlands this Bank Holiday weekend
Insomnia60
The Insomnia Gaming Festival returns to the NEC this Easter weekend. The event features all the latest games, interactive zones and live stage shows. There will also be a huge expo where visitors will be able to purchase the latest products, as well as live music from UK acts Years & Years, Chase and Status, Wretch 32 and many more. Find out more here.
Easter Eggstravaganza
West Midland Safari Park are hosting a whole range of Easter activities for the whole family. The kids will be able to take part in an Eggsplorers Trail, where they will go through the Discovery Trail, Adventure Theme Park and African Village to find all the eggs and receive their prize at the end. There will also be a craft club, live shows and entertainment, as well as access to the theme park and SEGA Prize Zone. Find out more here.
Out of Order
Head along to the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham this weekend to enjoy the hilarious Out of Order. The show follows the story of Government Junior Minister plans to spend the evening with one of the Opposition’s typists in the Westminster Hotel, but things go disastrously wrong after they discover a body trapped in a window. Starring Shaun Williamson and Sue Holderness, the show is set to be a great evening. Find out more here.
Birmingham Guided Canoe Tour
Spend your bank holiday exploring Birmingham, whilst trying canoeing. The Birmingham Guided Canoe Tour starts at Cambrian Wharf, the heart of the city’s canal network, before taking a journey through Birmingham on a route lasting around 2 hours. Find out more here.
The Big Birmingham Soul Night
Birmingham Town Hall is joining forces with The Night Owl this weekend to bring a big soul night to the city. Taking place on Saturday night, the event aims to take you back to the 60’s and 70’s with the help of DJ Colin Curtis, who will play all music off original vinyl. As well as Northern Soul and Mod style dancing to get stuck in with, the event will have its own bar and the opportunity to do a spot of record shopping. Find out more here.
Easter Market & Afternoon Tea
Head along to Fargo Village in Coventry this weekend for an Easter market. There will be plenty of chocolate treats and family fun for everyone to get involved in. There will be handmade items, food, crafts and art to take a look at. The Little Vintage Cake Company will also be serving a vintage afternoon tea across the weekend. Find out more here.
The Scarecrow’s Wedding
The kids are bound to love The Scarecrow’s Wedding, which is on stage at Birmingham’s Town Hall this weekend. The adaptation of Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s bestselling book follows the story of Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, two scarecrows who are getting married. When Harry heads off to plan the wedding, he is replaced with the devilishly smooth but dangerous Reginald Rake. But will Reginald persuade Betty that he is the scarecrow for her? Find out more here.
