6 things to see and do for youngsters across Wolverhampton and the Black Country

Looking for somewhere to take the kids? Here are the top six places to go in the local area. 

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Jurassic Creek Adventure Golf

Jurassic Creek is an 18-Hole dinosaur themed adventure golf course attracting 60,000 visitors a yearplaceholder image
Jurassic Creek is an 18-Hole dinosaur themed adventure golf course attracting 60,000 visitors a year

An interactive and fun 18-hole dinosaur adventure golf course in Coven, Wolverhampton. With rope bridges and huge waterfalls, this golf course is perfect for families looking for a day out.

Open every day, Jurassic Creek Adventure Golf does not require any golfing experience to play. Book your adventure at www.yourgolfbooking.com  and meet the 20ft Brachiosaurus named ‘Rory Neckilroy’. 

Hoult’s House Play Village

Brand-new Play Village, which opened last week at The Ryemarket Shopping Centre in Stourbridge, has been called ‘more than a play centre’ by its founder, James Hoult.

 With refreshments provided in the establishment, kids can enjoy train sets, mini circus tents, blackboards and chalk, reading books, wooden slides and colouring pages. 

Kick off your shoes and kick-start your kids creativity by booking your families session at www.bookwhen.com 

Sycamore Green Adventure Centre

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Sycamore Green Adventure Centre. Picture Google

Looking for somewhere to entertain the kids for a few hours? This Dudley-based park is perfect for you. With inside and outside play areas for all kinds of weather, kids will never get bored with the facilities.

 Inside, the kids can showcase their creativity, stack towers with building blocks, or explore sensory games. 

Outside, kids can enjoy the park area, pedal go-karts, water play area or sit quietly and enjoy the lush greenery surrounding the park. To book your place, visit https://www.sycamoreadventure.co.uk/ 

Nature Inspired Arts and Crafts

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Multiple events will be taking place in the next two weeks.

This Saturday, May 10, engaging activities such as mud painting, land art and planting will be available for kids at Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve. 

Starting from 10.00am, until 11.15am, children will be creating art that has been themed to fit to the seasonal curriculum, using all-natural resources, such as leaves, sticks, mud and grass. For tickets and more information, visit www.allevents.in/wolverhampton

Sunday Lunch at Dudley Canal and Caverns

Nicola Beckley, tourism officer at Dudley Council (left) with Emily Evans, commercial and executive support at Dudley Canal and Caverns (right), one of many places available to see during the weekplaceholder image
Nicola Beckley, tourism officer at Dudley Council (left) with Emily Evans, commercial and executive support at Dudley Canal and Caverns (right), one of many places available to see during the week

Fancy a Sunday Lunch with the kids? How about a boat trip? You can do both with Dudley Canal and Caverns. 

With beer and wine available, this cosy lunch at Gongoozler Café and Restaurant is perfect for a family day out. Pre-booking is essential as numbers are limited. Book your place at www.dudleycanaltrust now. 

Dudley Zoo and Castle

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Thousands of visitors flock to Dudley Zoo and Castle every year

Do your kids love animals? Well then Dudley Zoo is perfect for you. Cover the 40 acres of Zoological Gardens before exploring the 11th century Castle. Daily talks and feeds will allow people of all ages to learn interesting facts about their favourite animals and can enjoy interactive experiences with different animals for up to 30 minutes. 

Or hop on the land miniature train, vintage chairlift, adventure playground and loads more. At the end of the day, you can enjoy some pizza and an ice cream from the refreshment store, then head over to the Safari Gift Shop to take home some memories of the day. Book your place online at www.onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk.  

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