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Statfold Country Park in Tamworth gears up for a frightfully fun Halloween Spooktacular
Halloween
Book now for thrills and spills for all the family this October
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Fireworks Spectacular at Edgbaston Stadium is back for Bonfire Night 2023 with a funfair and live performances
Bonfire Night
Tickets have sold out in advance for the last five years so it's probably best to book early
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Dunelm is selling a cute pumpkin mug for just £3.50 and people say they 'need to go Halloween shopping'
Halloween
It's part of a large Halloween range including oversized pumpkin hoodies, tablecloths and skull glassware
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I saw Birmingham’s new Windrush exhibition and I'm haunted by empty promises made to a generation
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Birmingham Mailbox showing Dorcas Stories from the Front Room exhibition on Windrush generation link to fashion and textiles during Black History Month
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Inside Birmingham's 'must-see' Windrush exhibition at Mailbox in pictures
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Birmingham exhibition during Black History Month Dorcas Stories from the Front Room runs until October 29
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A 'Halloweenfest' is touring five Midland towns and it's completely free
Halloween
This is a tour across Herefordshire, offering a free family day out with pumpkin patches, carving, competitions and crafts - just over an hour from Birmingham
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Bear Grylls Adventure tickets are just £5 each for one week only
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You can brave Europe's tallest high ropes course, climb terrains inspired from around the world, tackle the shooting range, get on target with archery and unleash your inner axe-throwing lumberjack at the Birmingham attraction
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L.O.L. Surprise! live tour coming to Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
There will be three shows at The Civic at The Halls in 2024
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I took my family to the new Hollywood Bowl and it is exactly what Merry Hill needs
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Hollywood Bowl opened at Merry Hill earlier this month - so I took my two step-children along to test it out
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Pumpkin picking around the Midlands with prices starting from just £2.50
Halloween
PYO pumpkin patches at farms and attractions in Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire and the Cotswolds
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Peppa Pig is coming to the Alexandra Theatre with a new live show
Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out! is described as a 'perfect introduction to theatre' for preschoolers
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CBeebies 'Play by Night' event with an illuminated playground, fair and splash pad ahead of Bonfire Night
Things to do in the Black Country
Children of all ages are invited to the pre-Bonfire Night party at Dartmouth Park in West Bromwich
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Supermarket Christmas food 2023 delivery slot dates including one that's live now
Christmas
Marks & Spencer has launched its click and collect Christmas slots for 2023 and Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons have announced the dates they will begin offering delivery slots to shoppers
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The UK's first LEGO woodland holiday village is opening just over two hours from Birmingham
Holidays
There's a new Woodland Resort at LEGOLAND Windsor
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I tried walking shoes from Go Outdoors, Blacks, Cotswold Outdoor and Millets and one felt invincible
Money saving tips
I walked for miles in Brasher, Lowa, Peter Storm and Scarpa walking shoes testing them for waterproofing, rigidity, breathability, support and comfort
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Christmas at Chatsworth in pictures ahead of its Palace of Advent event
Christmas
Christmas scenes will be projected onto 24 windows of the glorious house and the gardens will feature a light trail, market and grotto
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One of the 'best towns in the UK' is just 45 minutes from Birmingham
Days Out
Ironbridge Gorge has been rated fifth best inland town in the UK in a poll of more than 9,000 holidaymakers by Which?
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You can visit a beautiful 'Palace of Advent' this Christmas just 90 minutes from Birmingham
Christmas
Chatsworth House is being decorated inside and out for Christmas and has a Santa grotto and a light trail
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In photos: Inside Mini Me Children's Role Play Centre in Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham Mums
The new play centre is opening at the Gracechurch Shopping Centre
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First look inside Mini Me Children's Role Play World in Sutton Coldfield ahead of its grand opening
Birmingham Mums
Parents are very excited about the opening of the new role play centre
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Wolverhampton Night of Colours Fireworks 2023 event - how to get discounted tickets
Bonfire Night
Early bird tickets are available for the Wolverhampton Racecourse event
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Disney on Ice coming to Birmingham in the run-up to Christmas and features Encanto for the first time
Resorts World Arena
Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of Wonder is set to celebrate a century of Disney at Resorts World Arena
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Exciting Halloween events happening around Birmingham 2023
Halloween Events Birmingham
There spooky fun to be had at Drayton Manor, Legoland, Cadbury World, Warwick Castle and West Midland Safari Park plus free Halloween activities at Mell Square and Touchwood
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Free National Trust passes on offer for families to get out and about this autumn
National Trust
It offers a great chance for an autumn day out, whether you're on your own, with a partner, or taking the kids
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National Insurance cut to give UK households up to £500 extra in their bank accounts
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