Arrow Valley Park , Lake and Visitor Centre

Walk, play, fun - these are Free !
To check the opening times of the Visitor Centre call
Tel:   01527 464000         

FORGE MILL MUSEUM  

Take a trip back in time and see what Redditch is famous for.
Brilliant but small museum.
Super visitor centre.
Free parking.
Countryside walks, short or long.
You can walk all the way to the  Arrow Valley Park and
Countryside Centre
if you are feeling energetic !

Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesely Abbey Visitor Centre
Needle Mill Lane, Riverside, Redditch, Worcs. B98 8HY. 

Dates - Time - Prices

Entry is free to all Redditch citizens on a Wednesday !

Mon-Thurs 11 am-4 pm       Sunday 2-5 pm

                                              With Reddicard         Without                 Concessions

Telephone:                       01527 62509                      

JINNEY RING CRAFT CENTRE
An ideal day out for all the family. Situated in Hanbury, near
Bromsgrove we have a wide range of items available in our gallery
and shop, plus a range of craft workshops and a farmhouse restaurant on site where you can enjoy morning coffee, afternoon tea, or a more substantial meal, whilst taking in the views across the gardens to the Malvern Hills.
You can watch skilled craftsmen (and women) at work - rather
like stepping back in time to the days of Olde England.
Location is - Hanbury, near Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 4BU

Dates - Time - Prices

Opening Times (whole Centre incl day restaurant)

Monday - Saturday:- 10:00am to 5:00pm each day.

Sunday:- 11:00am to 5:00pm.

Tel:   01 527 821 272          
Fax: 01527 821869

LICKEY HILLS WOODLAND WALK AND GOLF CLUB
This is one of our favourites. Park at the bottom of Rose hill
in the Hotel or Golf Club car park,free and lots of space.
Then walk up the hill past the many lakes and ponds.
Once at the top the views, assuming its a clear day, are breathtaking. Overlooking the Golf Course with a view towards Birmingham on one side and the Malverns on the other.
Tip - take a football, kite and flask of tea.
There is a restaurant at the bottom of the hill which serves drinks and snacks. For those lazy people, there is a free car park at the top of the hill too.
Location is - Rose Hill,Rednal,Birmingham,B45 8RR
or Click on the either of the following Google Map links.

BOTTOM ROSE HILL(car park)      TOP ROSE HILL(car park)

 

COCONUT ISLAND
If the kids are happy, the parents normally are so why not treat
them to a bit of fun and relax yourself !
Superb facilities, great restaurant

Features of Cocunut Island include :-

* Unlimited Playtime
* Children's Parties
* Main soft play area
* Toddler Area
* Coconut Cafe
* New Layout
* Secure Access
* Clean and Fresh
* New Air-Conditioning system

Click HERE to see photograph's, opening times and more information

We have four fantastic miles of safari trail with close encounters galore. Have you ever seen a rare White Lion?

Probably not as they are virtually extinct in the wild and we have the only pride in the UK.  The adventure continues - track down Elephant;
Rhino; Tiger; Wild Dog; Lion; Wallaby; Wolf; Buffalo; Zebra; Gnu;
Camel and all kinds of Deer.  The animal reserve is home to over
600 animals and covers a vast area of 100 acres, which is often
abundant with babies.

What’s more, this is a self-drive safari in your own vehicle and you get the chance to feed some of the animals too – special diet animal food is available on arrival for a small charge. And, you can drive through as many times as you wish!  Alternatively, if you prefer to be driven, then you are able to book a guided minibus tour for an extra charge – please ask when you arrive – this is always very popular, so early booking is recommended.

A little tip – the animal reserves really can get very busy at peak time (11.00am-2.00pm). If you arrive during this time, please consider parking first, visit all the other attractions – like Discovery Trail and Amusement Area - and return to the animal reserves after 3.00pm, when it is often less busy.
Enjoy your S afari!

Openinf times and Contact details - see our website :-

http://www.wmsp.co.uk/home_contact.php

BUTTERFLY FARM - Stratford-upon-Avon 

Whatever the weather stroll through the wonderful world of an exotic rainforest: a lush landscape of tropical blossom surrounding splashing waterfalls and fish-filled pools.

Enjoy the unique pleasure of watching hundreds of the world's most spectacular and colourful butterflies flying all around. You can see them feeding and flying in a wonderful tropical environment.

See their amazing lifecycles in the Caterpillar Room. Observe the fascinating and strange in Insect City, where Stick Insects, Beetles, Leaf-cutting ants and many more remarkable creatures are to be found. For the bolder, get close to the deadly and dangerous in perfect safety in Arachnoland; home of the worlds largest spider, a scorpion colony and other spinners of webs and dealers of death. Afterwards take a look at the many gifts available in the Papillon Gift shop.

Click in this Website link for more information:-
http://www.butterflyfarm.co.uk/attraction/index.php

We are open every day of the year except Christmas Day. Our opening hours are stated in the table below.

Open Close Summer 10:00 am 06:00 pm Winter 10:00 am Dusk

All prices below are current for 2009 .

Adults £5.75 Seniors and Students £5.25 Children (under 3's free) £4.75 Family (2 adults & 2 children) £16.75

All prices below are current for 2009 .

Adults £5.25 Seniors and Students £4.75 Children * £3.80

* 1 teacher free with every 20 children

TWYCROSS ZOO

Twycross Zoo has over 1,000 animals and is the most comprehensive collection of primate species and subspecies in the western world.

Twycross Zoo has a professional Education Department whose task
is to interpret the zoo for schools, universities and the general public.

This ranges from giving talks, writing lively information packs, and supervising research to designing and producing signs and graphics for the zoo.

http://www.twycrosszoo.com/

Opening hours:
Open daily throughout the year from 10am (closed Christmas day)

Closing times:

• 1st November - 4th March - close 4:30pm weekdays, 5pm weekends
• 5th March - 29th March - close 4:30pm weekdays, 5pm weekends
• 30th March - 31st October - close at 5.30pm
  
  

  Adult - £11.00
  Opt out - £10.00

  Child - £7.00 - Now 3yrs to 16 yrs
  Opt out - £6.36

  New for 2009 - Concession - £9.00 (Senior Citizens and Students with a NUS card)
  Opt out - £8.18

  Family Ticket - £33.00 - 2 adults and 2 children (3-16yrs)
  Opt out - £30.00

  New for 2009 - Family Ticket - £39.00 - 2 adults and 3 children (3-16yrs)
  Opt out - £35.45

  New for 2009 - OAP Family Ticket - £29.00 - 2 adults and 2 children (3-16yrs)
  Opt out - £26.36

  New for 2009 - Single Adult Family Ticket - £22.50 - 1 adult and 2 children (3-16yrs)
  Opt out - £20.45

  Disabled - Adult - £6.00
  Opt out - £5.45

  Disabled - Child - £5.00
  Opt out - £4.55

  Parties
  Adults - £9.00
  Child Over 3 - £6.00
  Child 3 & under - £2.00
  OAP - £7.50

The Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre offers a wide range of activities for all sections of the community within the Wyre Forest District. With a £1 million refurbishment we now have a state of the art Sauna and Steam Room and a modern exclusive members only area. Our poolside has also undergone a facelift, so what are you waiting for?...

Facilities include

Arena capable of holding 1350 seated or 1800 standing. We hold a variety of shows including concerts and sports events. Our website is updated on a regular basis listing our current shows.

The Arena also doubles up as an 8 court sports hall for badminton, 5-a-side, hockey, netball, basketball, the list goes on!

2 Squash Courts.

Fantastic Leisure Pool with wave machine and flumes.

Swimming memberships available.

Swimming lessons available from 4 months through to adults.

Group and individual tuition available.

2 Swimming Clubs concentrating on technique and stamina. Contact our swimming co-ordinator on 01562 515151 for further details on clubs and lessons.

Fully air conditioned split level gym with over 75 pieces of equipment. *IFI Accredited.

Adult, Family, Student, Junior, Senior and Corperate memberships available.

Free personal fitness programme known as Kinetika Journey.

A wide range of  Exercise Classes to choose from.

Sauna, Steam Room and Solarium.

Air conditioned Dance Studio with sprung floor which can also be used a function room for private parties.

Adjoining bar facility to Studio.

Cafe offering wide range of tasty meals and snacks.

Training and development suite ideal for meetings and training seminars. Teas, Coffees and lunches available on request.

Ofsted approved Amazonia Funhouse which offers a creche facility, allowing you to leave your child in a fun, safe environment with fully qualified staff whilst you have some time to yourself. Various times available, call for more details.

Tots Time Out for children aged 0-5 years under parental supervision. Situated in the Arena we have a wide range of toys and a bouncy castle. Free refreshments for parents and children. Sessions on Mon and Fri 10.30am-12.30pm

Climb and Rhyme for children aged 0-5 years under parental supervision. A structured play session with music and rhymes, soft play and inflatable equipment to stimulate your child. Sessions on Weds 10.30am-12.30pm.

Junior Activities for children aged 8-15 years include Junior Street Dance, Junior Body Circuits, and Junior Multi sports.

Sports and Splash for ages 8-15 years. This session is made up of 1 1/2 hours of Multi sports in the Arena and then a free unlimited swim.

Wide range of fun parties available. We can provide food (at an extra cost) or you can bring your own.