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2019 Highlights 

As 2019 comes to an end I thought I would compile some of our highlights of great family time in the Midlands.  In no particular order here are our top 10 moments:

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1) National Memorial Aboretum

A real gem of a place and free to enter.  Lots of wide open spaces for the children to explore, 2 playgrounds, a mud kitchen and a stick man trail.  For a full review of National Memorial Arboretum follow the link.

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2) Stratford Upon Avon Butterfly Farm

A farm filled with hundreds of beautiful butterflies which are able to fly freely among the tropical plants, waterfalls and fish filled pools.  For a full review of Stratford Butterfly Farm follow the link.

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3) Holy Moly Mac Restaurant 

A meal that my whole family enjoyed which is a minor miracle for us!  Great kids menu and my Shrimp Daddy Macaroni (Chorizo and shrimp) was delicious.  For a full review of Holy Moly Mac follow the link.

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4) Bear Grylls Adventure 

If you're looking for adventure this is the place!  Scuba Diving, feed diving, I Fly indoor Skydiving, Shooting, high ropes, assault courses, archery, snorkeling, escape rooms and climbing walls all under one roof.  For a full review of Bear Grylls follow the link.

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5) Graffiti Art Trail around Digbeth

We had a great free day out in Digbeth on the hunt for graffiti art.  A really cool place with lots to see.  Follow the link for a Digbeth graffiti art trail map 

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6) A stay at Knight's Village at Warwick Castle

Such a restful (yes restful!!!) stay at Knight's Village.  Lovely accommodation, great breakfast and large open field for the kids to run wild in.  For a full review of Knight's village follow the link. 

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7) Christmas at Drayton Manor Park

We spent such a magical day at Drayton Maor Park.  There was fake snow, fairy lights, a brass band playing carols and Father Christmas himself.  Wonderful!  For a full review of our day at Drayton Manor Park follow the link.

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8) Mini Brum at the Think Tank 

A child-sized world for children under 8 years old.   It features several different play zones and recognisable landmarks, such as the Birmingham canals, Selfridges and the Old Joe Clock Tower at the University of Birmingham. A brilliant addition to the Think Tank.  For a full review of Mini Brum follow the link.

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9) Alice and the Library Tree by B'opera

B'opera aim to create beautiful music for tiny ears and that's exactly what they do through this beautiful story of a girl who fights to stop her library being shut down.  A real must see!  For a full review of B'opera follow the link. 

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10) Peter Pan at the Rep

A brilliant retelling of Peter Pan, set in inner city Birmingham complete with Brummy accents.  Peter Pan like you've never seen it before!  For a full review follow the link.  

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