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Check out our What's On page for current events at the following places:
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White Hart Heritage Centre
The White Hart Heritage Centre is located in Long Street. A pub for over 100years it is now the home
of a two-year project started in May 1999 by The Friends of Atherstone Heritage. They have regular
well-supported exhibitions and visitors have enjoyed various displays ranging from 'Footsteps in Time',
'Atherstone Ball Game' and 'Dinosaurs'.
For more information - Telephone 01827 713191
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KINGSBURY WATER PARK
Kingsbury Water Park was created from worked out gravel pits and is midway between Coleshill and
Atherstone. The Park consists of 30 lakes and pools set in 600 landscaped acres alongside two miles
of the River Tame. Approximately 250,000 people visit the Park every year. With lakes, streams, marshes
and meadows, as well as a variety of wildlife, the Park incorporates guided walks through the nature
reserves and special activity days for all the family. There are also bridle paths, footpaths and trails.
Canoeing takes place at the shallow pools and permits are available for fishing. For children there is a
safe water play area and adventure playground.
The Water Park is used by local sailing, hydroplane, jet bike and model boat
clubs.
Kingsbury Water Park is open every day except Christmas Day.
For more information Telephone 01827 872660.
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BROOMEY CROFT CHILDRENS FARM
(Within Kingsbury Water Park) Bodymoor Heath Lane,
Bodymoor Heath, Sutton Coldfield.
Broomey Croft Children's Farm is home to many
farm animals, including sheep, pigs, ponies and goats. There is something of interest for
every member of the family. Walk through the renovated farm buildings, which date back to
1828 and see chicks and hens. Make some new friends at Pets Corner. At the farmyard
admire the local breed of pig- the Tamworth. Stroll across to the duck pond and feed
ducks, see larger animals grazing in their paddocks. A Tea Room offers light snacks and
hand-made cakes. At the gift shop you can buy a souvenir of your visit. Many picnic areas
are situated around the farm.
The farm is open 10am-5pm every day from the Easter Holidays to the end of September. 10am-4pm
weekends only from October to Easter. Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day, open all week during
October & February Half-terms.
For more information Telephone 01827 873844.
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HARTSHILL HAYES COUNTRY PARK
Hartshill Hayes Country Park covers 136 acres of open hilltop, meadow and woodland on a ridge overlooking
the Anker Valley. The Park has panoramic views across four counties, on a clear day it is possible to see
the Derbyshire Peaks and Leicestershire's Charnwood Forest. The site was chosen for a fort in the Iron
Age and the remains of Roman Pottery Kilns have also been found in the area. There are three self-guided
walks through the Park, including a route through St. Lawrence's Wood, named after a nearby 10th century
chapel. There is an adventure playground and a visitor centre with café and shop.
Hartshill Hayes Country Park is north west of Hartshill off Oldbury Road.
For more information Telephone 024 76 395141.
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BOSWORTH BATTLEFIELD VISITORS CENTRE
The Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre and Country Park includes an exhibition, film theatre, battle
trail, shop, cafeteria and picnic areas. This is the site of the Battle of Bosworth in 1485, where Henry
Tudor defeated the forces of Richard 111.
The Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre is open every
afternoon, Easter to end October. Illustrated Battle Trails through picturesque countryside, (open all
year).
Series of Medieval Attractions, July-September.
For more information Telephone 01455 290429.
Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre & Country Park, Sutton Cheney, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire.
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THE BATTLEFIELD LINE, SHACKERSTONE STATION
Shackerstone Station is situated midway between Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Hinckley in Leicestershire.
Shackerstone Junction Station opened as the headquarters of the Ashby & Nuneaton Joint Railway in 1873.
Over 125 years later the same station is the headquarters of the Battlefield Line and the Shackerstone
Railway Society. The station is open on Saturdays 12.00 noon to 5.30pm and Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays
10.30am-6.00pm all year round.
For more information Telephone 01827 880754.
The Battlefield Line, Shackerstone Station, Shackerstone, Leicestershire, CV13 6NW.
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MIDDLETON HALL
Middleton Hall has an interesting architectural history with its earliest buildings dating from c. 1300
and other buildings dating from the sixteenth century and the early nineteenth century. Its most obvious
attractions are the gracious 11 bay Georgian West wing and the impressive 16th century Great Hall. A
display of 24 framed embroideries depicting the history of Sutton Coldfield, decorates the first floor
corridor.
In the 17th century the hall was the home of Francis Willughby, founder member of the Royal Society, whose
interest in natural history was inspired and encouraged by John Ray, one of Britains greatest naturalists.
The Hall and Grounds are open to the public on Sunday afternoons and bank holidays from April to September
with a programme of informal entertainment.
For more information Telephone 01827 283095.
Middleton Hall Trust, Middleton Hall, Middleton, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2AE.
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