What's On in Hereford & Worcester

Summer Holidays

Venue: Avoncroft Museum

Website: avoncroft.org.uk/product/summer-holidays-1-july-31-august-kids-go-free

Avoncroft Museum is home to over 30 historic buildings and structures which have been rescued and rebuilt in rural Worcestershire. With miniature train rides, 19 acres including two play areas, interactive...

Bags of Fun – FAB Creations

Venue: Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/

The Art Gallery and Museum is fully equipped for young creatives to get going on their making. Each activity bag has multiple themed activities inside along with colouring and puzzle sheets. £2.50, purchase...

Summer Exhibition 54321FAB!

Venue: Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/

Thunderbirds and friends are coming to Worcester! Relive childhood favourites Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, Stingray and more, with this unprecedented opportunity to see original puppets from...

Accessible Bike Sessions

Venue: Hinton on the Green

Address: Evesham

Website: https://pal-fitness-education.org.uk/accessible-bike-sessions/

Free for all children, all ages and abilities, with bikes and helmets provided including specially adapted bikes and tricycles for those with balance issues. Wednesdays 12-2pm and Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm....

Blunts Shoes

Venue: Worcestershire and The Wider Midlands

Website: bluntsshoes.com

For over 160 years, Blunts Shoes has been helping families find quality footwear that combines comfort, style, and the perfect fit. As summer arrives, discover their fantastic collection of sandals for...

Children's Storytime

Venue: Webbs, Wychbold

Website: www.webbsdirect.co.uk/story-time-webbs/

Visit for Storytime and singing with their storyteller, Helen! Having worked as a teacher for many years, she loves working with pre-school children and their families to bring stories to life. Ideal for...

Daytime Disco and Singalong Session

Venue: Stoke Lacy Village Hall

Website: parentpop.co.uk

Experience the positive powers of singing! Join other parents for feel-good singing to favourite pop classics, and move to the music with your child. Thursdays, 10am-10.45am. For ages 0-4.

Droitwich Spa Lido

Venue: Droitwich

Website: www.riversfitness.co.uk/droitwichlido

Make a splash this summer! Droitwich Spa Lido is now open for the season. If you're planning a family swim, looking to relax by the water, or you just want to make the most of the warmer weather, it's...

Mathnasium of Worcester Summer Camp

Venue: Worcester

Website: www.mathnasium.com/uk/maths-centres/

At Mathnasium of Worcester, their specially trained instructors use the Mathnasium Method™ to help children develop a real understanding of maths. The Summer Camp sessions start from 21st July and each...

Mini Pro Golf Parks

Venue: Wolverley, Kidderminster

Website: miniprogolfparks.com

With a beautiful grass course in a picturesque riverside setting, it's golfing fun for everyone – no experience necessary, just turn up and play! Make it safely past the lighthouse, putt through the...

My First Film Festival

Venue: The Courtyard

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/whats-on-now/

Join The Courtyard this summer to explore all things cinema with the fourth edition of My First Film Festival. Collect your treasure map from The Courtyard’s Box Office and earn stickers as you watch...

Non-Stop Family Fun

Venue: High Score Arcades

Website: www.highscorearcades.co.uk

Smash summer boredom with their legendary Pay Once, Free-Play model! Forget fumbling for coins – one single ticket unlocks every machine in the building for total gaming freedom and fantastic value....

Phoenix Fostering

Venue: West Midlands

Website: www.phoenixfostering.co.uk

Phoenix Fostering is an independent fostering agency that offers fantastic support to the entire foster family. They offer 14 days paid respite a year, a dedicated family support worker and access to a...

Poppy’s Farm Summer Fest

Venue: St Peters Garden Centre

Website: www.stpetersgardencentre.co.uk

Held throughout August, Poppy's Farm will be hosting family-friendly fun, delicious food and unforgettable experiences. Every Friday and Saturday, enjoy their Bounce, BBQ and Face Painting days. Whether...

Read to the Beat - Summer Reading Challenge 2026

Venue: Worcestershire Libraries

Website: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/libraries/read-and-discover/summer-reading-challenge

Children are being invited to turn up the volume on reading this summer as the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 launches in libraries across the county on Saturday 4th July. This year’s theme celebrates...

Stepping Up Performing Arts

Venue: Various Venues across Worcester

Website: www.steppingupperformingarts.co.uk/dance-classes/

Stepping Up Performing Arts provide local children with a safe and welcoming environment to learn and enjoy dance, make new friends and have fun. With Happy Steps Infants and Happy Steps Juniors classes,...

Summer Road Safety

Venue: Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire

Website: www.westmercia.police.uk

With the summer holidays almost upon us, West Mercia Police are reminding younger road users how to stay safe when they’re out and about. Always wear your seatbelt, don’t be distracted by music, phone,...

Team Super Sports: Summer Holiday Camps

Venue: Bromsgrove and Malvern

Website: www.teamsupersports.co.uk/primary-times

Their multi-sport camps run right through the holidays at Bromsgrove School and The Downs, Malvern - keeping children active, building their skills and having the time of their lives in the sun. A standout...

Vale Pianos - Piano Lessons

Venue: Throckmorton Road between Pershore and Evesham

Website: valepianos.co.uk

Vale Pianos offer piano lessons in their teaching studio, and their knowledgeable team can help you choose the right piano for you and your budget. There is a wide range of digital and acoustic pianos...

Family Fun - Medieval Summer at The Commandery

Venue: The Commandery

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/

In the summer holidays, The Commandery is all about medieval times! Pick up one of the Medieval Summer activity bags and head up to the craft room to get creative. Get some inspiration from The Commandery’s...

Family Trail: The Knight’s Quest

Venue: The Commandery

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/

Delve into a summer of medieval fun at The Commandery! Take part in the Knight’s Quest trail, where you’ll explore the building to find all of the knight’s symbols and complete the mini challenges...

Lego Club

Venue: Hereford Cathedral

Website: www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/lego-july

Test your skills at creating crazy constructions and superstructures with Lego in the inspiring surroundings of Hereford Cathedral. Enjoy this freestyle Lego session in the South Transept with thousands...

Summer Term: Junior Makers

Venue: Malvern Theatres - Hospitality Suites

Website: malvern-theatres.co.uk/event/summer-term-junior-makers/2026-07-15/

A fun and engaging session for young budding artists and cool creatives to experience a range of art techniques and mediums. Working on collective themes, you will be encouraged to add your own individual...

Toy Story 5 (PG)

Venue: Malvern Theatres - Cinema

Website: malvern-theatres.co.uk

The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s 'Toy Story 5', and this time around it’s toy meets tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs get exponentially harder when they go head to...

The 2026 Royal Welsh Show

Venue: Royal Welsh Showground

Website: rwas.wales/royal-welsh/

The Royal Welsh Show has something to interest everyone through its wide range of activities including forestry, horticulture, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, food and drink and a 12-hour programme...

Historical Ice Cream Workshop

Venue: Museum of Royal Worcester

Website: www.museumofroyalworcester.org/whats-on/historical-ice-cream-workshop/

Step back in time for a deliciously historic experience at the Ice Cream and Sorbet Workshop! In this hands-on workshop, you will discover the fascinating secrets of historical confectionery. Whether you...

Circus Skills

Venue: Eastnor Castle

Website: eastnorcastle.com/whats-on/

Clown around with Thomas Trilby! Interactive circus fun throughout the day.

Summer Craft Activities: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Venue: The Civic

Website: www.thecivicstourport.co.uk/event/summer-craft-activities-were-going-on-a-bear-hunt/

A summer craft session for children, where they can do themed crafts and will be read We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. It is £3 per child and includes an SEN Soft Play...

Sounds in the Grounds

Venue: Arrow Valley Visitor Centre

Website: arrowvalley.co.uk/sounds-in-the-grounds-2/

Back for a third year, Sounds in the Grounds is bigger and better than ever! Enjoy an incredible community music event packed with live performances, fantastic local talent, family-friendly activities,...

WODYS presents: The Wizard of Oz

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/

L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. To make it back safely, Dorothy must learn...

Family Clay Experience Day

Venue: Museum of Royal Worcester

Website: www.museumofroyalworcester.org/whats-on/family-clay-experience-workshop/

A session of tactile fun discovering clay techniques. Explore different clay techniques at your own pace throughout the session. Whether you’re a beginner or a budding potter, there is something for...

Lakefest

Venue: Eastnor Castle

Website: eastnorcastle.com/whats-on/

The magical music festival returns with five days of fun for the whole family.

The Sound of Music

Venue: Malvern Theatres - Festival Theatre

Website: malvern-theatres.co.uk

Our Star Theatre Company return to Malvern Theatres with Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II‘s timeless classic. Featuring iconic songs including ‘My Favourite Things‘, ‘Edelweiss‘, ‘Maria‘...

Medieval Princess and Knight Storytelling

Venue: Croft Castle and Parkland

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/worcestershire-herefordshire/croft-castle-and-parkland/events/

Get ready for a magical garden adventure where the Princess needs your help to search hidden paths and solve clues to find the missing Knight. She's counting on little explorers to guide the way. Keep...

The European Athletics Championships 2026

Venue: Alexander Stadium, Birmingham

Website: birmingham26.com

Enjoy the ultimate family day out watching world-class athletes up close this summer. A family of four can attend from £33. Visit the website for the full timetable and to secure tickets to be part of...

Magical Fairy Storytelling

Venue: Croft Castle and Parkland

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/worcestershire-herefordshire/croft-castle-and-parkland/events/

Once every year, fairies from all over the kingdom gather together to gain their magic. You may be lucky enough to spy this beautiful creature. Enjoy an enchanting adventure as you step into this magical...

Oaker Wood Leisure Summer Holiday Camp

Venue: Herefordshire

Website: www.oakerwoodleisure.co.uk

Located in an idyllic woodland setting, adventure awaits! In the school holidays they offer multi-activity days for children aged 7-11 years. There is also a Two Night Holiday Camp for 8-12 year olds....

Summer Wonderland Tea Party

Venue: Museum of Royal Worcester

Website: www.museumofroyalworcester.org/whats-on/summer-wonderland-tea-party-a-creative-day-for-all-ages/

Celebrate the 275th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Worcester porcelain factory. Enjoy the playful magic of a Mad Hatter’s wonderland. Step into a world of fun at the Museum of Royal Worcester...

Summer Craft: The Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar

Venue: The Civic

Website: www.thecivicstourport.co.uk/event/summer-craft-events-the-dinosaur-who-lost-his-roar/

Children can visit and do themed crafts and will be read The Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar by Russell Punter. It is £3 per child and there is also an SEN Soft Play Session included.

Wonders of Our Universe – The Next Chapter

Venue: Artrix Theatre

Website: www.artrixbromsgrove.co.uk/whats-on/

Guided by astrophysicist Ian Hall FRAS, this acclaimed live show blends breathtaking visuals, live music and elegant storytelling to transform complex ideas into moments of pure awe. An immersive, big-screen...

Epic Explorers – Summer Holiday Club 2026

Venue: Hereford Cathedral

Website: www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/epic-explorers-summer-holiday-club-2026

Calling all young adventurers! This summer, the cathedral will be transformed into a place of wonder, discovery, and fun. Over three action-packed days, your child will enjoy a fantastic programme filled...

ORIGINS - Nova Astro & Earth Live Show

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/

This visually spectacular theatre experience takes you back to the very beginning - tracing the origins of the universe, the birth of stars and galaxies, and the extraordinary story of our own planet....

K-Pop Live

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/

This isn’t your average concert. It’s a high-energy, full-throttle tribute to the idols, the anthems, and the fandoms that turned a genre into a global movement. Expect jaw-dropping choreo, live vocals,...

Swift & Friends

Venue: The Civic

Website: www.thecivicstourport.co.uk

A fun-filled show featuring tributes to Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. Grab your friendship bracelets and get ready, this is a show you won’t want to miss!

Artrix Youth Theatre Presents - High School Musical Jr.

Venue: Artrix Theatre

Website: www.artrixbromsgrove.co.uk/whats-on/

Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. The show’s infectious, danceable songs are...

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs...

K-Pop Dance Heroes

Venue: Malvern Theatres - Festival Theatre

Website: malvern-theatres.co.uk

Featuring songs from the Netflix film ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters' alongside classic pop songs, and K-Pop chart toppers, this is the perfect show for the young and the young at heart. This is your chance...

Family Fun Day

Venue: Eastnor Castle

Website: eastnorcastle.com/whats-on/

Family fun with garden games and a zip-wire on the Valley Lawn! Age 8 or over.

Fireman Sam Live! The Lost Pirate Treasure

Venue: Malvern Theatres - Festival Theatre

Website: malvern-theatres.co.uk

Norman Price is determined to win the Pontypandy Treasure Hunt, but when he discovers clues to a real pirate treasure, he goes exploring deep into the caves. With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling...

Museum Detectives Family Trail

Venue: Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/

Become a museum detective at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum! Eight items on display have been highlighted, can you find them all? You’ll be able to draw and label what you find on your trail sheet....

Antiques & Collectors Fair

Venue: Hartlebury Castle

Website: hartleburycastle.com/event/antiques-fair-september-2026/

Could the next piece of your collection be waiting at the Antiques & Collectors Fair? Browse a wonderful variety of stalls in the historic atmosphere of Hartlebury Castle and its Carriage Circle. Have...

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy - September

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/

An afternoon of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at some top UK comedians, without needing childcare! There's buggy parking, baby changing and more, so that you can take some...

Malvern Autumn Show

Venue: Three Counties Showground

Website: malvernautumn.co.uk

Malvern Autumn Show (in association with Westons) is set to return with a blaze of autumnal colour, special guests, giant fruit and veg, unique experiences and barrows-full of family fun! Watch Great Malvern...

Dear Zoo

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/

Dear Zoo, the timeless children’s classic book, returns to the stage! This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music...

Sea Legs: The Three Little Pirate Pigs

Venue: The Courtyard

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/

Ahoy me hearties! Enjoy a colourful stage set complete with lighthouse and shipwreck feature in Sea Legs Puppet Theatre’s 25th anniversary production. It’s all hands on deck in this exciting new puppet...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Venue: The Henrician

Website: www.henrician.org/events/

Phoenix Theatre Group bring to the stage this timeless classic for all the family. Meet the absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children...

Home Educators Day

Venue: Museum of Royal Worcester

Website: www.museumofroyalworcester.org/whats-on/home-educators-day-2/

A day exclusively for home-educated children to develop creativity skills linked to art and local history led by experienced educators. Enjoy an immersive, hands-on creative day featuring clay play sculpting...

October Half Term Activity Trail

Venue: Croft Castle and Parkland

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/worcestershire-herefordshire/croft-castle-and-parkland/events/

Explore the site together on a self-led family trail this October half term. Follow the route at your own pace to discover a series of fun activity stops around the gardens, designed to encourage curiosity,...

The Witch Who Couldn't Sleep

Venue: Artrix Theatre

Website: www.artrixbromsgrove.co.uk/whats-on/

Being a witch is super exciting. There's always so much to do and so much fun to be had. Especially around Halloween. And maybe that's why Natascha The Witch can't sleep... Can anyone, or anything, help...

Autumn Activities: Spider Queen’s Halloween

Venue: The Civic

Website: www.thecivicstourport.co.uk/event/autumn-activities-spider-queens-halloween/

The Civic will be doing Halloween-themed crafts and the children can listen to Spider Queen’s Halloween by Russell Punter. It is £3 per child and an SEN Soft Play Session is also included.

Barnum

Venue: Malvern Theatres - Festival Theatre

Website: malvern-theatres.co.uk

Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. This spectacular production directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse will...

The Giant Bubble Show

Venue: Artrix Theatre

Website: www.artrixbromsgrove.co.uk/whats-on/

Starring The Bubble Wizard and his magical world of bubbles, The Giant Bubble Show is packed with jaw-dropping bubble tricks and will have you howling with laughter - guaranteed to put you in touch with...

The Witch Who Couldn’t Sleep

Venue: The Courtyard

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/

Being a witch is exciting – there’s always something fun to do, especially around holidays like Halloween. But all that excitement means Natascha the Witch just can’t drift off to sleep. This enchanting...

The Storm Whale

Venue: The Courtyard

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/

A brand-new storybook concert, based on the modern classic book series by Benji Davies. The Storm Whale tells the story of a child, a whale washed up on the beach, and friendships that will change their...

Halloween Family Rave

Venue: The Courtyard

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/halloween-family-rave/

A Halloween-themed Family Rave packed with spooky beats, dazzling lights, and frightfully fun surprises. Dress up in your creepiest, cutest, or craziest costumes and dance the morning away with glow sticks...

The Gruffalo

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/

Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25 years live on stage. Songs,...

Laura Gale Dance & Drama: How To Train Your Dragon JR.

Venue: The Courtyard

Website: www.courtyard.org.uk/events/

Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition and befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Based on the DreamWorks Animation hit, How To Train Your Dragon JR. brings...

A Big Egg

Venue: Artrix Theatre

Website: www.artrixbromsgrove.co.uk/whats-on/

Together, your children and Steven dream up a tale about two siblings, Jack and Molly, who go on a quest to find the biggest egg in the world. Packed with laughter, puppetry, songs, gentle humour and live...

Pinocchio

Venue: Swan Theatre

Website: worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/

Steve Tiplady, as Geppetto, uses the objects of a carpenter’s workshop to tell the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy, and the puppet-maker who wants to be a real father. Puppetry, shadows,...

Tiny Tim's Family Adventure

Venue: Artrix Theatre

Website: www.artrixbromsgrove.co.uk/whats-on/

Eight years ago, Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through life and posting about his calls on social media. Now it’s your turn to join the man behind the voice on his biggest adventure...

Rapunzel: The Tangled Pantomime

Venue: Artrix Theatre

Website: www.artrixbromsgrove.co.uk/whats-on/

Join them this December for a hair-raising festive adventure. Locked away in a tower - way up in the sky, past the clouds, past the birds, past even the WiFi signal - lives a princess plotting her escape....