5 things to do in the West Midlands this weekend
Battle Proms
Ragley Hall will play host to the final night of the UK’s premier picnic concert series with the Battle Proms returning to Alcester for another year this weekend. The evening of fun begins at 4pm and there will be everything from traditional fairground stalls, cavalry displays, entertainment and live music by The Rockabellas and the New English Concert Orchestra, as well as a whole range of other things for the whole family to enjoy. Find out more here.
Time to sit back and unwind…
Head to Lag 11 Complex in Digbeth on Saturday for an afternoon of pure summer bliss. Indulge in some of the best street food from around the world filled with BBQ treats and desert food trucks for you to throw yourself at! There will also be a wide range of cocktails and beers for you to sip whilst enjoying music from local DJ’s and taking part in retro games. Find out more here.
Steam on the Road
The Severn Valley Railway will be showcasing the very best of steam on the road and on the rails this weekend. Head along and see everything from steamrollers, tractions engines and steam wagons to steam trains running on the railway and step back in time with other steam enthusiasts. Kidderminster Station will also be holding a mini beer festival over the weekend too, where you will be able to sample over 15 traditional beers and ciders whilst taking in the great atmosphere! Find out more here.
Indian Summer Night
Head to Soho House in Birmingham this Saturday for a cool and cultured Indian night! The Travelling Cinema will be bringing award winning movie Slumdog Millionaire to the venue for a special outdoor showing. There will also be Bollywood dancers to learn some moves off as well as Indian inspired street food to indulge in and a bar, which will be open all evening. Find out more here.
Roald Dahl comes to the Black Country
Celebrate Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday this weekend at the Black Country Museum. Get the family together and head to an evening full of fun, games and entertainment for you all to enjoy. There will be storytelling, face painting and street games to play as well as a live performance of Fanastic Mr Fox. There will also be a Punch & Judy show, juggling and stilt walking! See it for yourself on Saturday evening and their family night. Find out more here.
