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Discover National Parks this Spring

Saturday 4 April marks the start of Discover National Parks Fortnight, a celebration event aimed at inspiring people of all ages to explore outside and learn more about these special places.

There are fifteeen National Parks in the UK, spanning the length and breadth of the country. Ten in England, three in Wales and two in Scotland. National Parks protect almost 10% of England, 20% of Wales and 8% of Scotland.

The UK-wide celebration includes a wide range of events and activities running throughout the Easter holidays, including guided walks, geocaching and wildlife experiences at every park. These events offer families a great opportunity to explore, learn, relax and unwind.

To find about more visit: www.nationalparks.uk/discover

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Artrix, School Drive, Bromsgrove, B60 1AX 01527 577330, www.artrix.co.uk Shark in the Park When Timothy Pope receives a brand new telescope for his birthday, boy is he excited to test it out at the park! But wait… is that really a shark he can see?! 6 April Puss In Boots Would you trust a talking cat? You never know, he might turn you from a pauper to a prince. With a host of puppets, a working windmill and an avalanche of fruit and nuts come and see this classic furry tail, it’s the cat’s whiskers! 14 April

Evesham Arts Centre Theatre, Victoria Avenue, Evesham, Worcs, WR11 4QH 01386 48883, www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk Rapunzel the Musical With magic and mayhem throughout and a chance to meet the characters after the show, this is one hair-raising adventure your family won’t want to miss! 4 April

Number 8 Community Arts Centre, 8 High Street, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 1BG 01386 555488, www.number8.org Roald Dahl & The Imagination Seekers a theatrical and interactive experience for all the family to enjoy. A thrilling story delivered through performance, games and creative play that explores Roald Dahl’s extraordinary stories, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and The Twits along the way. 7 April

Palace Theatre, Alcester Street, Redditch, Worcs, B98 8AE 01527 65203, www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk Horrible Histories We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with a brand new West End show that has never toured before - featuring all new scenes! 11 April

The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR 01432 340555, www.courtyard.org.uk The Bear Based on the book by Raymond Briggs. One night when she’s fast asleep, an enormous snowy white bear climbs into Tilly’s bedroom. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head. But Tilly’s not scared. 30 March

Garden Centres...ARDEN Webbs West Hagley, Kidderminster Road South, West Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 0JB 01527 860000, www.webbsdirect.co.uk John Lawson’s Circus Roll up! Roll up! With an entirely human cast performing aerial acrobatics, juggling feats, balancing acts, some crazy clown capers and more. 4-9 April Museums... Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove B60 4JR 01527 831363, www.avoncroft.org.uk Easter School Holidays Join us for a fun-filled Easter fortnight this year, with Easter egg hunts, crafts, activities and trails. 7-9 and 14-16 April Medieval St George’s Day Celebrations Join us and delve into the legend of St George as the War of the Roses Federation re-enactors bring history to life on site all weekend. Activities include archery competitions, dressing as a knight, storytelling, a St George Mumming play, living history camps, medieval drills and combat and children can even become a 15th century soldier! 18-19 Apri

Bewdley Museum, Load Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AE 0845 607 7819, www.bewdleymuseum.co.uk Easter Holiday Activities Lots of craft activities to keep the little ones occupied. 6-17 April Easter Egg Hunt Around Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens 12 April

Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Nr Kidderminster, Worcs, DY11 7XZ. 01299 250416, www.hartleburycastle.com Birds & Beasts Meet a host of animals including baby rabbits, chicks and snakes, see fabulous falconry displays, follow the Animal Trail and make your own Easter Crown 13 April

The Commadery, Sidbury, Worcester, WR1 2HU 01905 361821 www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/museums/ the-commandery/ Easter Eggstravaganza Come along on Easter Monday to have a go on the crazy golf course, make exploding Easter Eggsperiments, plus lots of art and crafts.There is a giant Easter agg trail too. 13 April