World War Two was one of the most devastating conflicts in history, join Sean Szmalc whose collection makes up the 'Our Freedom and Yours' exhibition as we take a journey back to the years of 1939 -1945.  Through storytelling of the times including the life of Sean's Grandfather, before, during and after the Second World War gain an incredible insight into a Polish soldier during World War Two. Encounter rare historical artefacts from the War as you view and learn the fascinating stories attached to them. Join us for a talk where the past is always present. Following the presentation, there will be a question and answer session and an opportunity for discussion.

A children's discovery workshop  including artefact handling, storytelling and activities.

Katagami is a Japanese technique of hand cutting stencils traditionally using a washi based stencil paper. The stencils can be used to print with a resist onto fabric or paper as well as printing using pigments directly through the stencil. On this workshop we will look at traditional Japanese Katagami stencils as inspiration, discussing the different techniques of stencil cutting before planning out your own small design and cutting it out with a scalpel. We will test the stencil using indigo pigment on to paper and you’ll be able to take your stencil home to use for further experimentation.  1pm - 3.30pm

Capture the essence of the coast as you create a stitched doodle inspired by the Tideline with Ruth. Begin by stitching shells onto a fabric background (Use those provided or bring some of your own) Be guided as you create hand embroidered patterns and textures in the background space, to capture the essence of time by the sea. You may wish to complete the artwork at home and display it in the mini 11cm embroidery hoop supplied.   All materials provided (bring your own shells if you have some special ones that you would like to use) 1pm - 3.30pm

Join Liske for a short collage & stitch workshop. Dip into our hand dyed & printed fabrics to create your own landscape or seascape. We will then enjoy some slow stitching to add details and character to your piece. Finished landscape will be approx 12cm square and can be mounted onto a wooden block.  22nd September & 4th October 10am - 12.30pm

Enjoy a taste of working in mixed media, as you create a textile layered landscape with Ruth Parkinson -Johns. Begin by adding a flourish of print to your pre-painted fabric,  creating a background texture of grasses. Then embellish  the foreground area further, with hand embroidery stitches representing grasses and flowers. You may wish to complete your Artwork at home and display it in the mini 11cm hoop supplied. 1pm - 3.30pm

Enjoy the soothing rhythm of hand embroidery as you create a Fantasy Flower stitched Doodle with Ruth Parkinson - Johns. Begin by creating a fabric flower motif from hand dyed fabrics. Attach this to the fabric base and add hand embroidery patterns in the background space to complete your artwork. You may wish to finish off the work at home and display the completed piece in the mini embroidery hoop supplied. 10am - 12.30pm

Enjoy 1940s songs from Helen Pearson whilst enjoying an afternoon tea of delicious cakes, homemade scones and sandwiches in our covered Cloisters area. This event will include and opportunity to visit the 'Our Freedom and Yours' exhibition. Please arrive from 4pm to visit the exhibition.  If not purchasing as a group, please contact the museum on 01527 62509 or via the booking system messaging service to let us know how many are in your group so we can seat everyone accordingly.

We're opening up the Forest School area over the Summer holiday for three special  'Outdoor Explorers' sessions. These sessions are aimed at under 5s accompanied by their parents/carers. Explore the outdoor world through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. The session starts and finishes around the fire circle. We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds. These sessions will take place on Friday 31 July, Saturday 1 August and Friday 14th August.  What you'll need 🧤 Clothing - Suitable for the weather and please have legs covered even in hot weather. ☂️ Waterproofs if needed 📋 Other - Wellies/sturdy footwear

Come and  get creative with Create Build Learn. 21st July - Second WW2 28th July - Minecraft 4th Aug - Lego City Under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Please only book places for children participating. Times of workshops are 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm.

Come and  get creative with Create Build Learn. 21st July - Second WW2 28th July - Minecraft 4th Aug - Lego City Under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Please only book places for children participating. Times of workshops are 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm.

Come and  get creative with Create Build Learn. 21st July - Second WW2 28th July - Minecraft 4th Aug - Lego City Under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Please only book places for children participating. Times of workshops are 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm.

If you go down to the mill today, be sure of a big surprise! Our popular teddy bears' picnic event is back and this time it's sport themed! Bring your teddy ready for some sporting action! Enjoy a craft, themed trail, songs and games with your cuddly friend and then adventurous teddies can brave our teddy zip wire! Share a picnic together afterwards. Activities are 10.30 - 11.30am followed by picnic.

This engaging talk reveals the often hidden and secret stories behind richly decorated textile bookbindings produced in England in the 16th and 17th centuries. Are the flowers, figures, and fastenings purely decorative — or do they hint at something more? Come and decide for yourself!

Join us for an early evening of live music, delicious Pimm’s, garden games and perfect picnic vibes in the beautiful grounds of Forge Mill. Bring a blanket and let the music play – an event for all ages! Rich harmonies, soulful vocals and an easy-going acoustic sound  from Hudson Music and popular songs through the decades from The Violettes. Bar serving Pimm's and other drinks will be available. Stone baked pizzas available 5.30 - 8.30pm.

Join the 80s Alive duo as they perform well known hits with energy and passion in our covered Cloisters area. A fantastic night of live music which is always popular! Drinks available from the bar. Please dress warmly if it is a cool evening. Doors Open at 7.30pm, Music from 8pm.

Bring more bling and work more 'wow’ into your needlework as you engage with the magnificence, glamour, and magic of embroidering with gold thread, just as stitchers did in the 16th and 17th Centuries.

Learn to stitch like it's 1640: where every ending is a new beginning, and the path you map out reveals a masterpiece.

As part of research for a book, Heather studied historical embroidered caskets from the V & A. The embroidery in this workshop was designed alongside a casket I made for the book and features scrolling stems of couched gold thread, a three-dimensional needlelace leaf, silk shaded strawberry and embellished with gold spangles.

The mid-1600s saw changes in fashion, forced by not only by continental influences but the impact of the Civil Wars and the Republic. What were these changes and how did people of this period dress? Did all Puritans wear black and Cavaliers wear lace? What do the portraits of the period tell us and in what way are they misleading?

What lace did the Puritans wear between the Stuart reigns? A fascinating talk illustrated with examples of lace from the Lace Guild Museum Collection.

Caroline Vincent joined the Sealed Knot as a student and met lovely people and had great fun, but from the start she felt the kit she wore could be improved.  Since then, she has spent time researching, ,visiting museums, going to lectures and reading books to learn how to draft patterns and sew 17th century style clothes .  It has sent her down many rabbit holes of exploration and in this fascinating talk she will show you what she has learnt with examples of what she has created.

Explore nature, develop skills and have fun in the outdoors with our After School Forest School. We would recommend for children between ages of 6 and 10. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, warm clothing and waterproofs when needed. Please also keep legs covered with trousers or leggings (even in summer!) and wear sturdy footwear/wellies. Our available spaces for After School Forest School are on Wed 3 June, Wed 10 June, Wed 17 June, Wed 24th June & Wed 1 July. The cost will be £30 for 5 sessions.   Inclusions What you'll need Legs covered ☂️ Waterproofs 📋 Other - Wellies/sturdy footwear

Come on down to the mill for our first ever Country Night! Join Adam Harding as he brings authentic country sounds, supported by The Violettes performing some popular country tracks! You can also take on our rodeo bull and see if you can lasso a cactus.  Dust off your boots, grab your friends and family and enjoy an unforgettable evening. Our coffee bar will be serving up pulled pork baps, hearty chilli with cornbread or nachos, plus a tempting selection of drinks including refreshing iced teas and whiskey cocktails — the perfect pairing for a night of country classics. Our usual offering of snacks and drinks will also be available.

Explore the outdoor world through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. The session starts and finishes around the fire circle. We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds but younger ones are welcome also and there is no charge for younger accompanying siblings. Our Spring Starter programme will run on Wednesdays and Fridays from 15th/17th April - 20th/22nd May. What you'll need 🧤 Clothing - Suitable for the weather and please have legs covered even in hot weather. ☂️ Waterproofs if needed 📋 Other - Wellies/sturdy footwear

It’s pirate ships, pieces of eight and salty old sea dogs for Summer 2026 in Quantum Theatre’s swashbuckling new adaptation of the classic pirate adventure, Treasure Island.Bursting with buccaneers, brouhaha and dastardly double dealings this lively new adaptation delivers an action-packed adventure for the whole family.  Gates open at 4.30pm for a 5pm start, please bring your own blankets and seating as well as a picnic! Ice creams and light refreshments will be available from the coffee bar.

We're opening up the Forest School area on a Saturday morning for one of our 'Outdoor Explorers' sessions. These sessions are aimed at under 5s accompanied by their parents/carers. Explore the outdoor world through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. The session starts and finishes around the fire circle. We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds. This is a one off session on Saturday 2nd May. What you'll need 🧤 Clothing - Suitable for the weather and please have legs covered even in hot weather. ☂️ Waterproofs if needed 📋 Other - Wellies/sturdy footwear

Come and enjoy a Silent Disco  in the unique surroundings of our Cloisters area and grounds. Dance the night away  with family and friends, you can choose from 3 different channels one of which is hosted by the DJ. We have a family disco from 5 - 7pm and an adult only disco from 7.30 - 11 with music starting at 8. There is also a combined ticket option for those who want to enjoy both events. We will be selling snacks, pizza and ice creams as well as a range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.

Explore the outdoor world through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. The session starts and finishes around the fire circle. We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds but younger ones are welcome also and there is no charge for younger accompanying siblings. Our Spring Starter programme will run on Wednesdays and Fridays from 15th/17th April - 20th/22nd May. What you'll need 🧤 Clothing - Suitable for the weather and please have legs covered even in hot weather. ☂️ Waterproofs if needed 📋 Other - Wellies/sturdy footwear

Explore nature, develop skills and have fun in the outdoors with our After School Forest School. We would recommend for children between ages of 5 and 10. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, warm clothing and waterproofs when needed. Please also keep legs covered with trousers or leggings (even in summer!) and wear sturdy footwear/wellies. Our first block for the Summer will run on Wednesdays  15th, 22nd & 29th April and 6th, 13th and 20th May and also on Fridays 17th and 24th April and 1st,  8th, 15th and 22nd May. The cost will be £36 for a block of 6 sessions.   Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Suitable for the weather. ☂️ Waterproofs 📋 Other - Wellies/sturdy footwear

Dig for fossils, paint your own fossil and identify footprints on our trail round the visitor centre.

Have fun getting active with Charley on a dinosaur theme! Zumba Kids combines music movement and dance for children aged 5 - 10.

Let your little ones have fun getting active with Charley on a dinosaur theme! Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for children aged 0 - 4 years.

Dinosaur themed lego workshops with Create Build Learn. Tuesday 17th Feb. Under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Please only book places for children participating. Times of workshops are 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm.

Have fun making your own charming little textile brooch. With layers of fabrics and lace, some simple embroidery and the addition of some beads, buttons and charms, you can create a unique brooch to wear, gift or display.  Instructions will be given if you wish to take your time with your embroidery and finish the piece at home. Suitable for people of all levels of experience. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult

Create 3 decorative fabric flowers using prepared strips. Hand stitch the fabric with a running stitch, gather up and secure with a backing and a button. Finish off your creations by adding a stem, brooch pin, or a hair clip. All materials provided  Suitable for people of all levels of experience  Under16s must be accompanied by an adult

Learn how to layer tall grasses, delicate Queen Anne’s lace, and vibrant wildflowers using a mix of traditional stitches and dimensional techniques. Inspired by the textures and colours of a blooming summer meadow. We’ll explore how to incorporate materials like artificial moss for added texture, and how to translate organic forms into expressive thread work.   All materials provided

Enjoy the soothing rhythm of hand embroidery as you create a flower- inspired stitched doodle. Add a charming twist to your artwork by mounting it on a bobbin and complete the piece with a delicate organza butterfly motif. You may wish to finish the work at home, adding a final flourish of embroidery.   Suitable for people of all levels of experience. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.   All materials provided.

Let your little ones have fun getting active with Charley! Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for children aged 0 - 4 years.

Play, craft, rhymes and a different book each week topped off with a babyccino in a cosy indoor space. We recommend this activity for 2 - 4 year olds who enjoy indoor play and stories. Wednesday 11th & Friday 13th February - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Wednesday 25th & Friday 27th February - Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus Wed 4th & Friday 6th March - Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy

Bring your family dog to meet Father Christmas in his grotto where they will receive a festive treat. All the family are welcome to attend but we ask that no more than 2 dogs attend a session at a time. Please only book one ticket per family unless you will be having more than 2 dogs attend. Christmas dress up is encouraged for dogs and owners and we will be providing photo opportunities, a festive agility course and snowball catching activity on our grassed area for your pets to enjoy. Make a morning of it with a walk on the Abbey Meadows and festive refreshments (including Puppuccinos) from the Mill View Coffee Bar. As always, well behaved dogs on a lead on site please.

An opportunity for little ones to meet Father Christmas on a quieter day. Perfect for those first visits! Complete a trail around the site, make a Christmas decoration and share your list with Father Christmas. Your time slot indicates the half hour when you will visit our grotto but there is opportunities to interact with Father Christmas outside of this time and trail and craft can also be done outside of this time. Please dress warmly as some activity will be outside.

From foliage to festive - join us on this workshop to make a traditional Christmas wreath using natural materials. All materials are included and you will have a seasonal showpiece to take home at the end.

Inspired by our Pumpkins in Wonderland Trail you will be using your imagination and creating your own magical world with Create Build Learn. Thursday 30th October. Under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Please only book places for children participating. Times of workshops are 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm.

Visit Father Christmas in his grotto at our annual Craft Fair event. Cost includes gift. Places are booked in 15 minute time slots so we aim that you will be seen within this time frame but there might be a short wait. Please make your way to the Grotto which is situated in the mill building just next to the waterwheel during your time slot.

Create a design and carve your own pumpkin creation. Under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Please only book for children participating.

Explore the outdoor world through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. The session starts and finishes around the fire circle. We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds but younger ones are welcome also and there is no charge for younger accompanying siblings. Our Sunshine and Butterflies  programme will run4th June - 2nd July. Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Clothing - Suitable for the weather and please have legs covered even in hot weather. ☂️ Waterproofs if needed 📋 Other - Wellies/sturdy footwear

Zumbini is back for the Autumn! Let your little ones have fun getting activewith Charley! Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for children aged 0 - 4 years.

An interactive voyage of discovery for children in an hour long workshop to bring the story of the Titanic to life.  Children will learn about the Titanic from her building at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast to the tragic maiden voyage through artefact handling, hearing survivors stories and taking part in craft activities and games.     The workshop is led by Sean Szmalc, owner of the Titanic: Honour and Glory exhibition.

Friday 29th August 7pm – 9pm Heroes of the Titanic – Revealing the story of the heroic engineering crew by Sean Szmalc owner of the Titanic: Honour and Glory exhibition.   The Mysteries Surrounding Titanic - by Worcestershire author, John Hodges   (There will be a break for refreshments between these 2 talks). Cost: £7

Come and enjoy a Silent Disco  in the unique surroundings of our Cloisters area and grounds. Dance the night away  with family and friends, you can choose from 3 different channels one of which is hosted by the DJ. We have a family disco from 5 - 7pm and an adult only disco from 7.30 - 11 with music starting at 8. We will be selling snacks and ice creams as well as a range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. Stone baked pizzas will be served from  5 - 9pm.

You are invited to step aboard for our 'Tea-tanic' experience. This will include an after hours visit to our 'Titanic: Honour and Glory' exhibition followed by  a delicious afternoon tea in our covered cloisters area accompanied by vintage songs performed by singer Helen Pearson. For seating arrangements please contact the museum and let us know if you are booking separately from those you wish to sit with.

Inspired by our Titanic: Honour & Glory exhibition, come and build your own shipwreck or sea monster with Create Build Learn. Shipwrecks - 24th July & 28th August Sea Monsters - 7th August Under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Please only book places for children participating. Times of workshops are 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm.

Join us for an early evening of live music, delicious Pimm’s, garden games and perfect picnic vibes in the beautiful grounds of Forge Mill. Bring a blanket and let the music play – an event for all ages! Bar serving Pimm's and other drinks will be available. Stone baked pizzas available 5pm - 8pm.

Explore the outdoor world through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. The session starts and finishes around the fire circle. We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds but younger ones are welcome also and there is no charge for younger accompanying siblings. Our Sunshine and Butterflies  programme will run4th June - 2nd July. Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Clothing - Suitable for the weather and please have legs covered even in hot weather. ☂️ Waterproofs if needed 📋 Other - Wellies/sturdy footwear

If you go down to the mill today, be sure of a big surprise! Our popular teddy bears' picnic event is back and this time it's movie themed! Bring your teddy dressed for the film awards or as a screen star. Enjoy a craft, themed trail, songs and games with your cuddly friend and then adventurous teddies can brave our teddy zip wire! Share a picnic together afterwards. Activities are 10.30 - 11.30am followed by picnic.

Join the 80s Alive duo as they perform well known hits with energy and passion in our covered Cloisters area. A fantastic night of live music which is always popular! Drinks available from the bar. Please dress warmly if it is a cool evening.

Let your little ones have fun getting active in this new zumbini session with Charley! Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for children aged 0 - 4 years. We are hoping that our Summer Zumbini sessions will be outside. If weather is bad we will be under cover.

Explore the outdoor world through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. The session starts and finishes around the fire circle. We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds but younger ones are welcome also and there is no charge for younger accompanying siblings. Our May Days programme will run 30th April - 21 May. Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Clothing - Suitable for the weather and please have legs covered even in hot weather. ☂️ Waterproofs 📋 Other - Wellies/sturdy footwear

Come and enjoy a Silent Disco  in the unique surroundings of our Cloisters area and grounds. Dance the night away  with family and friends, you can choose from 3 different channels one of which is hosted by the DJ. We have a family disco from 5 - 7pm and an adult only disco from 7.30 - 11 with music starting at 8. There is also a combined ticket option for those who want to enjoy both events. We will be selling snacks and ice creams as well as a range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.

A brand new rock n roll musical bursting with silliness and laughs for the whole family!  Gates open at 4.30pm for a 5pm start, please bring your own blankets and seating as well as a picnic! Ice creams and light refreshments will be available from the coffee bar.

Explore nature, develop skills and have fun in the outdoors with our After School Forest School. We would recommend for children between ages of 5 and 11. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, warm clothing and waterproofs when needed. Please also keep legs covered with trousers or leggings and wear sturdy footwear/wellies. Our Spring Starter will run on Wednesdays  26 March, 2 April & 9 April and also on Thursdays 27 March, 3 April, 10 April. The cost will be £15 for a block of 3 sessions.   Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Suitable for the weather. ☂️ Waterproofs 📋 Other - Wellies/sturdy footwear

Explore the outdoor world through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. The session starts and finishes around the fire circle. We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds but younger ones are welcome also and there is no charge for younger accompanying siblings. Our Spring Starter programme will run 19th March - 9 April and our main Summer programme will begin after Easter. Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Suitable for the weather. ☂️ Waterproofs 📋 Other - Wellies/sturdy footwear

Come and create your own castle out of lego with Create Build Learn. Under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Please only book places for children participating. Times of workshops are 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm.

Let your little ones have fun getting active in this new zumbini session with Charley! Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for children aged 0 - 4 years.

Blow away those cobwebs and start the new year getting active with some Zumba fun for younger ones with Charley. Zumbini will be running 10am - 10.45am and is aimed at the 0 - 5 age group. Zumba Kids will be 11am - 11.45am and is aimed at the 4-11 age group. Please select the group that most suits your needs. Why not enjoy a drink and a snack after from the Mill View Coffee Bar?

Play, craft, rhymes and a different story each week topped off with a babyccino in a cosy indoor space. We recommend this activity for 2-4 year olds.

Let your little ones have fun getting active in this festive zumbini session with Charley! Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for children aged 0 - 4 years.

Explore the outdoor world through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. The session starts and finishes around the fire circle. We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds but younger ones are welcome also and there is no charge for younger accompanying siblings.

To celebrate 'The Toys Strike Back' exhibition we have a fantastic opportunity for learning to draw and colour your favourite Star Wars characters with Lucasfilm accredited artist, Lee Bradley. These workshops have been supported by 'Arts in Redditch' and will run for a morning to include a break from 10am - 12.30pm. Participants will spend the first half drawing a character and will then ink and colour it in. Each workshop will have a different focus. Thursday 15 August - Ewoks Tuesday 27 August - Droids Thursday 29 August - Bad guys We recommend these workshops for children/young people aged 8+. If you have any queries please contact us.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment   What you'll need 🥤 Drink

Visit Father Christmas in his grotto at our annual Craft Fair event. Cost includes gift. Places are booked in half hour time slots so you will be seen within this half hour window but there might be a short wait. Please make your way to the Grotto which is situated in the mill building just next to the waterwheel during your time slot.

Join us on a walk around the Abbey Meadows and Museum site with experts from Brum Bats. Wear strong shoes, dress warmly and bring a torch.

Bring your family dog to meet Father Christmas in his grotto where they will receive some 'Milo's Munchies' festive dog treats. All the family are welcome to attend but we ask that no more than 2 dogs attend a session at a time. Please only book one ticket per family unless you will be having more than 2 dogs attend. Christmas dress up is encouraged and we will be providing a festive agility course and snowball catching activity on our grassed area for your pets to enjoy. Make a morning of it with a walk on the Abbey Meadows and festive refreshments (including Puppuccinos) from the Mill View Coffee Bar. As always, well behaved dogs on a lead on site please.

Come and create your own haunted house out of lego with Create Build Learn. Under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Please only book places for children participating. Times of workshops are 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm.

An opportunity for younger ones to meet Father Christmas at a quieter time as well as create a decoration for the tree and complete a Christmas trail outside (remember to wrap up warm!). Please arrive during your half hour time slot but you may complete the craft and trail outside of this time. Festive refreshments will be available from the Coffee Bar.

Create a design and carve your own pumpkin creation. Under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Please only book for children participating.

Come and enjoy a Silent Disco on Saturday 25 May in the unique surroundings of our Cloisters area and grounds. Dance the night away and have a night to remember with family and friends. We have a family disco from 5 - 7pm and an adult only disco from 7.30 - 11 with music starting at 8. There is also a combined ticket option for those who want to enjoy both events. Freshly cooked pizza from Pizza Heaven will be available from 5 -9pm. There will be a bar selling a selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.

Explore the outdoor world through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. The session starts and finishes around the fire circle. We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds but younger ones are welcome also and there is no charge for younger accompanying siblings.   Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Appropriate for outside weather conditions. ☂️ Waterproofs - (And wellies!) Appropriate for the weather. 📋 Other - Please keep legs covered so wear leggings/trousers.

From the misty marshes to the dusty, dirty streets of London; Quantum Theatre bring you a brand new adaptation of Dickens’s most enduringly popular and atmospheric novel which delivers high comedy and thrilling drama following Pip’s journey through adversity.  Please bring your own picnics, blankets and seating to enjoy this performance in the museum’s beautiful surroundings. Gates open 4pm, performance starts at 4.45pm   Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Outdoor performance 🍴 Food - Picnics 📋 Other - Seating (Chairs and blankets)

Explore nature, develop skills and have fun in the outdoors with our Home Ed Forest School. We would recommend for children between ages of 6 and 11. If outside of these ages and you are interested for your child please contact us directly. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, warm clothing and waterproofs when needed. Please also keep legs covered with trousers or leggings and wear sturdy footwear/wellies. Running every Thursday between 13 June and 11 July. 10am - 12pm. £30 for the 5 week block.   Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Suitable for the weather. ☂️ Waterproofs 📋 Other - Wellies/sturdy footwear

Create your own fishing gnome character using felting techniques in this fun afternoon workshop. Expert tuition and all materials will be provided by one of the team from The Makerss. Come and learn a new craft! Workshop price includes hot drink and cake.   Inclusions What's Included 🍴 Food - Cake 🥤 Drink - Hot drink 🧰 Equipment - Felting materials

Fairy tale themed lego workshop with the Create Build Learn team. Under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Please only purchase tickets for children participating.

Bring the whole family for an early evening Summer celebration. There will be tasty tapas served by Tapas Zampa alongside gin sampling with Piston Gin. Our bar will also be selling a selection of Piston Gin drinks as well as a range of other drinks. Jazz Alchemy will be providing the Summer sounds and the play area and some garden games will be available for families to enjoy. Music, food and drink is the ideal way to finish the week and discover that Friday feeling!

Poor Jemima Puddleduck is not allowed to hatch her own eggs, so off she goes to find a quiet hiding place, but is the charming ‘Whiskered Gentleman’ she meets really as nice as he seems? Find out in this charming new adaptation of the much-loved Tale by Beatrix Potter by Quantum Theatre. Gates open 4.30pm with performance starting at 5pm. Please bring picnics, blankets/seating. Ice creams, drinks and snacks will be available from our coffee bar.   Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - if weather forecast requires. 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - seating

Join the 80s Alive duo as they perform well known hits with energy and passion in our covered Cloisters area. A fantastic night of live music which is always popular! Drinks available from the bar. Please dress warmly if it is a cool evening.

Celebrate the start of the Summer holidays with our annual 'Picnic and Pimms' event. Bring a picnic and enjoy acoustic sounds from Chris Slater as well as a journey through the decades with the Violettes. A music event for all to enjoy - come and dance in the open air! A bar will be available serving Pimms and other drinks.

Join Mary, Colin and Dickon as they tell you the story of their favourite place in the world - The Secret Garden. Original music, puppetry, interactions and laughs, a re-imagining of the classic book for those who love the great outdoors! Recommended for age 5 + Gates open at 4.30pm. The performance begins at 5.00pm. Please bring your own picnics, blankets and seats to enjoy this performance in the beautiful, natural surroundings of Forge Mill. Ice creams, drinks and snacks will be available from our coffee bar.

Meet Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch, best known as the ‘teddy bear ladies’ stars of the BBC's The Repair Shop, talking about their first children’s book: Bartie Bristle and Other Stories. Hear about their inspirations for the book, their friendship and their fascinating career.  The talk is followed by a book signing and around the site there will be a teddy bear's picnic and teddy bear themed activities for all the family. Bookings are required for the talk only.

Come and celebrate the end of the Summer with a Silent Disco on Saturday 7 September in the unique surroundings of our Cloisters area and grounds. Dance the night away and have a night to remember with family and friends. We have a family disco from 5 - 7pm and an adult only disco from 7.30 - 11 with music starting at 8. There is also a combined ticket option for those who want to enjoy both events. Freshly cooked pizza from Pizza Heaven will be available from 5 -9pm. There will be a bar selling a selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.

Get creative with lego in these fun themed workshops with Create Build Learn. 7 Aug - Star Wars 21 Aug - Minecraft 28 Aug - Star Wars Under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Please only purchase tickets for children participating.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment

Explore nature, develop skills and have fun in the outdoors with our Summer Forest School. Activities include tool use, crafts, bug hunting, fire lighting and more. We would recommend for children between ages of 6 and 11. If outside of these ages and you are interested for your child please contact us directly. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, warm clothing and waterproofs when needed and bring a packed lunch and drink every day. Please also keep legs covered with trousers or leggings and wear sturdy footwear/wellies. Running every day week of 29th July - 2 August from 9.30 am - 1pm. Booking is for all 5 sessions in the week.   Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs 🍴 Food - Bring lunch 🥤 Drink

Join Gary Farmer, chair of the Redditch Local Group of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust for a guided walk around the Abbey Meadows as shares his knowledge and expertise. The walk will be followed by hot drinks and bacon rolls (vegetarian option available) back at the Museum and there will also be an opportunity to enjoy the ‘Wildlife and Nature’ exhibition by Redditch Photographic Society.   Inclusions What's Included 🍴 Food - Breakfast roll 🥤 Drink - Hot drinks   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Walk is outside so please dress appropriately for the weather. ☂️ Waterproofs 📋 Other - Appropriate footwear

Forge Mill Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre entrance tickets, includes admission to the current exhibition.

Come and join us for an evening of jazz in our atmospheric cloisters area, with a bar including a selection of gins. Featuring the music of Jazz Alchemy. Please dress warmly if the evening is cool.

Explore the outdoor world through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. The session starts and finishes around the fire circle. We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds but younger ones are welcome also.   Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Covered arms and legs ☂️ Waterproofs - Appropriate for weather

Come and carve some spooky pumpkins! All tools and pumpkins provided.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Session will be under cover but outdoors.

Get creative with lego in this fun workshop with Create Build Learn.

Come and make your own potions in our Forest School area. Feel free to come dressed in your witch and wizard costumes but they may get messy! Please come dressed in wellies and with appropriate clothing for the weather.   Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs

Visit Father Christmas in his grotto at our annual Craft Fair event. Cost includes gift. Places are booked in half hour time slots so you will be seen within this half hour window but there might be a short wait. Please make your way to the Grotto which is situated in the mill building just next to the waterwheel during your time slot.   Inclusions What's Included 📋 Other - Grotto gift

An opportunity to meet Father Christmas at a quieter time as well as create a decoration for the tree and complete our gingerbread man trail. The half hour slots indicate when your visit to Father Christmas will be but event will run between 10 and 12 to allow time for all activities and a visit to the Coffee Bar for festive refreshments.   Inclusions What's Included 📋 Other - Craft activity and gift from Father Christmas   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Trail will be mainly outside. ☂️ Waterproofs - Trail will be mainly outside.

Bring your family dog to meet Father Christmas and receive some 'Milo's Munchies' handmade festive treats.  Have a go at a snowball catching activity on our grassed area, complete our outdoor gingerbread recipe trail and make a morning of it with a walk on the Abbey Meadows and festive refreshments (including Puppucinos) from the Mill View Coffee Bar. Festive dress up is encouraged but please also wear sturdy footwear/wellies for grassed area.  Bookings indicate a half hour time slot and you will be able to visit the grotto during this time. As always, well behaved dogs on a lead on site. All the family are welcome to meet Father Christmas but we ask that no more than 2 dogs attend a session at 1 time.