10 things to do in the West Midlands this bank holiday weekend
The Glenn Miller Story
Music legend Tommy Steele takes to the stage in this wonderful and colourful show, following the story of Glenn Miller, America’s most famous big band leader. Glenn Miller vanished over 70 years ago over the English Channel as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during the Second World War, will the mystery ever be solved? Take this opportunity to see Tommy Steele on stage as he was recently honoured as theatre’s most successful ever star. Find out more here.
Solihull Summer Fest
Solihull’s first ever charity musical festival takes place this Saturday and Sunday at Tudor Grange Park. The event will run from Midday until 10pm and all ticker profits will be donated to local cancer charity, Help Harry Help Others. Acts on across the two days include the likes of UB40, 5ive, Scouting for Girls and The Hoosiers. There will also be food and drink stands, an exclusive VIP tent and children’s entertainment. Find out more here.
Discover the Battle of Worcester
Experience life as a civilian during the Battle of Worcester at The Commandery this weekend and hear stories from the Civil War battlefield. The family will be able to get involved with games whilst taking a tour with a Royalist City Official, meeting different civilians from the time and learn about what happened to them and even switch sides and train with a Parliamentarian spy to help Cromwell! Find out more here.
Insomnia Gaming Festival
The UK’s biggest gaming festival returns to The NEC in Birmingham this weekend. The event will be home to a range of exhibitions across the few days, including a Cosplay area, a robot arena and a Minecraft zone. There will also be a range of special guests as well as a table top gaming area and a retro zone. Find out more here.
Upton Festival
Now in its seventh year, Upton Festival returns to Worcestershire this weekend! The festival has something for all the family, from five different stages, a food village and even a spot of shopping. There will also a whole range of acts for you to all enjoy over the weekend, including Bay City Rollers, Sister Sledge and Midge Ure on the main stage. Bobby Davro and Mick Miller will take to the variety stage too as well as whole range of tribute acts on the Sunflower stage. Find out more here.
Also on over the bank holiday weekend…
Mediaeval Banquet
Spend the evening living like Lordes and Ladies at Coombe Abbey on Saturday evening. Enjoy a four-course feast, a full stage show and a post-banquet disco! Find out more here.
Rock n Roll All Dayer
Rubery Social Club will play host to a rock and roll festival this Sunday. There will also be a clothing stall and hot food available alongside a range of acts and a large dancefloor. Find out more here.
Scalextrics Super Prix 2016
Race car enthusiasts can put their skills to the test in Birmingham this weekend as The Wonderful World of Trains & Planes plays host a large scale indoor Scalextric track at their site in St Pauls Square. Find out more here.
Fly a kite
Grab your kite and take it to Church hill at Croome National Trust in Worcestershire on Sunday. The whole family can watch experts from the Midlands Kite Fliers as they show off their impressive kite skills and after, you can all have a go too. Find out more here.
Calamity Jane
Head to Sundown Cinema at Birmingham’s mac outdoor arena on Sunday night to watch classic film Calamity Jane. The event will also have themed drinks and food, including a ‘Snappy Sasparilly’ and wild west wings. Find out more here.
