6 things to do in the West Midlands this weekend
NOT sure what to do with the first weekend in December? We’ve compiled a list of events and activities in the West Midlands to consider.
1. The Clothes Show Live
Date: Friday 2nd – Tuesday 6th December
Location: The NEC, Birmingham
Come and discover the Clothes show live, your one stop destination for all things fashion & beauty with a huge line-up of brands, fashion experts, catwalks & live performances.
With more than 350 pop-up fashion and beauty boutiques, inside trend reports, exclusive style advice, non-stop runway shows, hair and makeup demonstrations and much more, the Clothes Show is the perfect excuse for a girls day out.
2. Dick Whittington
Date: Wednesday 23rd November – Saturday 7th January
Location: Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
Can Dick find love, can his faithful cat rid London of Queen Rat and her hordes of little rats and will his dream of becoming Mayor of London ever come true?
The Belgrade’s comedy pantomime is packed with sing-a-long songs, amazing sets and extravagant costumes and with heroes and villains, cats and rats, Dick Whittington is ideal for the whole family.
3. The Nutcracker
Date: Tuesday 29th November – Tuesday 13th December
Location: Hippodrome, Birmingham
This world-famous Birmingham Royal Ballet production by Sir Peter Wright, with exquisite designs by John Macfarlane is acclaimed as one of the best in the world. In this festive ballet – which has been part of the city’s Christmas tradition for 25 years – gigantic sets, lavish costumes, 60 dancers and a full orchestra come together to make the perfect Christmas treat for the entire family.
4. Pub Tour
Date: Saturday 3rd December
Location: Various in Warwickshire
On the first Saturday of every month, Purity Brewery Co. and GoCotswolds come together to offer a special day out including a tour around their brewery and shop in Great Alne, lunch at a pub in Ardens Grafton and a visit to several other pubs in the Cotswolds. Transport will be included in the price with pick up and drop off points in Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Warwick Parkway Station.
5. Magical Winter Wonderland
Date: Saturday 19th November – Saturday 24th December
Location: Touchwood, Solihull
Santa will be spreading Christmas cheer this weekend at Solihull’s luxury shopping centre as he gets younger residents in the festive spirit at his grotto. Touchwood’s iconic polar bear, Presley will also be making a return, complete with frost and plenty of sparkle, offering the perfect setting for a festive family photo. Younger guests will be given the opportunity to write and decorate a letter to Santa while the adults can enjoy the extended shopping hours at the shopping centre.
6. Leamington Lantern Parade
Date: Sunday 4th December
Location: Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington
Bring the whole family to share in the spirit of Christmas this Sunday as the town centre is lit up with an array of lanterns. The Parade will set off from The Royal Pump Rooms Gardens Bandstand at 4.30pm and will be accompanied by a local band and Christmas carols at the town hall.
