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This is such a quaint little theatre and certainly not what you would expect when walking down from…read morehightown to lowtown. Its situated on Stoneway Steps and rumour has it that it is haunted which always fascinated me as a child. It was known for generations as the Stoneway Chapel It is mainly small local productions from drama to pantomimes and the prices are reasonable, inside it is quite basic but functional following a refurb in the 1960's when the pews and organ were removed and relocated to other churches

Yes! I love planetariums! The night sky is a damn beautiful thing, and planetariums are a great…read moreplace to learn a little more. Pay £1.50 for the privilege for adults, I'm not sure how much for children, sorry, and queue up on the third floor. The seats are comfy, filling from the middle where the best view is. The show isn't too long, and gives you an idea of the night sky on the night that you watch the show, visible planets, constellations and where to look for them, with the zodiacs marked in red. The voice is clear, but there are a couple of stumbles that they were too lazy to re-record, come on, think tank! There's also a nice section on the ISS with Tim peak too. Two things: One, there are a couple of dizzy bits, not too bad, but something to think about if you suffer badly. Two, please, for everyone's sake, control your kids, it's not fair if they're kicking off, running around and talking, and you will get ejected for it.

Many of us I'm sure remember visits to the Planetariums of yester-year where a big ball of light in…read morethe centre shone a pattern of stars above and all around. Well things have certainly moved on, as my recent visits to the Thinktank Planetarium or, 'Fulldome' (to use the up-to-date name) have confirmed. The old star-ball that I remember being in the middle of Planetarium domes has disappeared and been replaced with state-of-the-art digital projectors and computers. So instead of sitting and watching a fixed pattern of stars in the night sky I held onto my seat as I orbited the moon, flew past constellations, across entire galaxies and was still back home for tea time! Gone seem to be the days when all you would see at a Planetarium were Astronomy and Space films, as a quick visit to the Thinktank's Planetarium web site told me. I found the best place to check out all the latest events was the Thinktank Planetarium's own Facebook page. With interesting and buzzing contributions from over 3,000 followers I found it well worth visiting and re-visiting. When night time comes the Thinktank Planetarium are throwing open their doors open to put on shows featuring a new breed of Fulldome films now being made by creative people locally and world-wide. I have now been to a couple of these night time shows and can say without a doubt they are something special. The hosts are likeable and enthusiastic with a passion for what they are doing and this really adds to the experience. In the interval we had a drink in the IMAX, 'I-Bar'. The Millennium point complex also houses a full-on giant screen IMAX cinema which made me think of combining a visit to the Planetarium Fulldome with an IMAX visit to see the latest 3D blockbuster like Pirates 4! The experience of watching these new films I found quite difficult to explain to my freinds. Whether it's the music of Pink Floyd set to amazing visuals or any of the other prize-winning Fulldome films now being shown, I was transported somewhere new and exiting. The experience can be very immersive and that's why after my first visit to a Thinktank Fulldome show I never quite viewed a normal cinema film screening in the same way - not even the IMAX! As Morpheus said to Neo in the Martix, " No one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself" The same can be said about the Thinktank Planetarium Fulldome. So why not, "Take the red pill" and give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

What an amazing place! We happened to see this museum as we…read morewere walking by and were intrigued by their moving signage. Inside there are plenty of machines that whir and perform small tasks or even make music. Lots of interactive things to see and do, buttons to push, pedals to press, even a magnetic marble track you can build yourself! It's a treat for young and old and definitely worth the small entry fee.

The opening hours are stated for October to March. Opening hours from April to September are a…read morelittle longer (10:30 to 18:30 daily). A friend recommended this place to me thinking that my boys would like it. My friend was right! We did all enjoy the interactive displays. The extent of the interactivity is mainly pressing a button though but it's still good. There is an interesting range of mechanical art and my boys and I were fascinated by the mechanisms. It is quite a small place. It cost £19 for the four of us (2 adults and 2 children) which isn't too bad but, considering we spent less than an hour in there and saw everything, it does seem a little expensive. There are two floors. One very small room on each floor displaying different pieces of art. It can get rather crowded due to the small size, especially downstairs where the entrance/exit is the same. In the same small area, there is a counter where there is a single member of staff who both admits people and serves the gift shop. The gift shop is basically a small portion of the wall within the ground floor of the museum. Many items are over-priced and the selection is very limited. We did enjoy ourselves there and would recommend it but it could get claustrophobic and the upstairs can be noisy (although it does state this on the signage).

Definitely one of the must visit air museums in the UK!…read more I've been to duxford a couple times over the years (also a must visit of course), and in my recent trip to the UK wanted to go somewhere else, so I picked RAF Cosford. Was not sure what to expect but the main hanger there definitely makes an impression on you as you pull up! Inside you will find a great collection of aircraft from WW1, WW2, to the cold war, to the near present (an early eurofighter prototype for example). Some aircraft you might not really see anywhere else as they are either one of a few left or teh ONLY one left in existence! Either way I had a great time walking all around the collection (all housed indoors thankfully). Honestly my only complaint was I felt like the last hanger was a disappointment compared to the others. Especially the main cold-war hanger, but in a way it's a good thing they have room from improvement, as well as room to hopefully expand the collection too, gives me hope there will be a reason to come back on one of my future UK trips.

Great museum to see lots of aircraft primarily stored inside out of the elements, with a few…read moreoutside on display. Absolutely loved the rare Japanese aircraft, experimental odd ones like the Bristol 188 and the Gloster Meteor Prone. Each of the planes have placards with plenty information about the history of that plane that is on display. They are the only place where you can find all of the V-Series bombers all intact, but unfortunately the Cold War hall is so crammed full of planes, that you truly cannot appreciate or completely see all of the planes. The museum overall is free, there is a fee to park which you supposedly can pay in advance online (it did not work for me), or you can pay inside because none of the machines in the parking lot work. There is also a cafe to get something to eat, located immediately to the left when you walk into the entrance.

Stunning park and great cafe. Perfect on a nice sunny day…read moreon your own or with friends. Seating outside for Doggy owners and a bowl of water for dogs. Breakfast served till 11am. Last order for food is 3.30. Closes at 4pm. The park is open all the time so it's perfect for dog walkers. We took our new puppy for his first proper walk & he loved it! Highly recommend the food at the cafe and definatly the surroundings. Bantock house is worth a visit...not sure on opening times. I'm sure you can have weddings there...I photographed one there years ago.

I've been to Bantock House many times, most recently yesterday, and enjoy it every time I go…read more Our children love going on the secure, well equipped playground (it is monitored by CCTV). The CCTV gives you an extra sense of security in regard to your children...it doesn't feel obtrusive like other places which are covered by cameras. The grounds according to the guide covers 43 acres, which is a veritable oasis in the middle of an industrial city! There are football pitches, a pitch and putt golf course, the play area, and if you are trying to teach your kids to ride their bikes, plenty of pathways to do just that. The house is a museum which has free entry and is very child friendly..they are encouraged to get involved in many activities which staff provide to entertain the children. So after having done whatever it is you wanted to do, you can go and eat in the recently extended cafe. The food in there is good value for money (they don't skimp on the meals served) and they are of excellent quality. Other activities are organised throughout different times of the year and rooms can be hired for private functions, Bantock House and Museum is just over a mile from the centre of Wolverhampton but you feel like you are in the countryside. The house and grounds are immaculately kept and there is always a pleasant atmosphere there. Great place for locals to spend the day and well worth a visit too if you come from outside the city!

Wulfrun Wools & Crafts is the only independant wool shop in the city centre and carries a great…read morerange of supplies. The shop is packed to the brim with different colours and styles of wool along with patterns, needles, buttons and all types of other knitting, crochet and sewing equipment. The ladies who work in the shop are really helpful and great for giving advice about the right things to buy for a specific project.

From my first musical, to my first on stage performance this theatre and musics hall will always…read morehold a special place in my heart. The staff in both are just so lovely and often other threatens bugs who are more than happy to chat about the show with you. It can get very busy, but the amount of shows they have make it worth waiting for the bathroom every once in a while

We love the Regent theatre. It has a wide range of shows, very comfy chairs and courteous staff…read more The toilets are always clean and pleasant and the bars are generally not too crowded. I would advise pre-ordering interval drinks though. The only down side is that there isn't on site parking.

the hazelwood is a great pub to go to, many of the local community go there to socialize and have a…read moregood time. The prices for drinks etc are very reasonable and definately worth the price. The people that go there are very welcoming and always provide some entertainment. The staff that work the bar are very nice and always make you feel welcome even if it is your first time in there. Definately worth a visit if you are in the area of this place. Even if it is by yourself or with your mates. Great place to socialize.

I have been to most pubs around Burntwood without a bad word to say, my visit to the Hazelwood has…read morebeen by far my worst experience. Dirty glasses, flat beer, youth taking drugs in the toilets, rude locals. Will not return.

Omega Sektor is basically a giant gaming centre equiped with hitech gear for the ultimate gaming…read moreexperience. It is based in the old Virgin megastore building in Birmingham city centre at the top nearly of Corporation Street. I was lucky enough to visit the day before opening of this place along with the press, and got to try out pretty much everything there, consequently I have returned a couple of times and its fantastic. There are different themed rooms, all with state of the art systems loaded with all the latest games. There is also a familly room downstairs, a VIP area, a beanbag and movie area and a bar. Also as an added bonus the chairs are so comfy. Its free to join, and its £5 each time you go but you can stay as long as you want and theres loads of things from Wiis, Xbox to PS3 and of course the computers. Its definatly a gamers heaven, although not for me.

I'm not a gamer myself, and hearing about Omega Sektor I had to check it out. I can honestly say…read morethat I've never seen anything the size/scale of this when it comes to gaming, it really is a cyber paradise, the gamer's dream come true. The budget must have been astonomical, and i cannot understand how they have spent so much money on this place. It opened in teh summer of 2007, and it provides a 21st Century arcade style gaming, providing a casual yet high-tech social experience for all ages and abilities. You pay £5 membership which is a one-off fee, and then can roam the club, and play consoles, buying time on a particlar station at your leisure. There are many chill out areas and cafes to relax in between games. I heard of a week night 18+ gaming night that they were doing, where you can have a few drinks and play a few shoot-em up games with mates, sounds great to me, with the academy just round the corner for after...well worth checking out i think! I can see something like this taking off, as there's nothing on the same scale in Brum, and with its prime location just 2 mins away from teh Bull Ring, i wish them the best of luck, and encourage you guys to check it out!