The teen has just said that the Space Centre is fab.
Don't worry about meeting us for a beer, we're not very nerdy at all.........
Places/Things to do on your own around Midlands
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The teen has just said that the Space Centre is fab.
Don't worry about meeting us for a beer, we're not very nerdy at all.........
aqua
made of cheese and gin
it's what most people think tbh
but we are nice and friendly and all of us have been in your shoes at some point 
and of course she would be welcome tooas for your day out I shall have a bit more of a think
there is of course the snowdome in tamworth if you want to go and throw yourself down artificial snow 
We should have an outing in the spring/summer to the Black Country museum, I haven't been for years!
I'd love to go back to the Black Country museum. I've not been since I was little, and I remember it being excellent.
blossie33
trailer trash
Black Country Museum is great you can spend the whole day there.
I hadn't been for years but went last autumn when my sister and brother in law were over from Germany and we were all at my parents in Brum.
There are a few more things now and they are adding to it all the time. If you pay extra you can go on the narrow boat into the limestone caves beneath Dudley Castle - the trip is longer now (and you have to wear hard hats which causes much mirth). We also paid extra and went down the mine (not actually a real one) was quite spooky down there in the pitch black when they turn the lights off 
I hadn't been for years but went last autumn when my sister and brother in law were over from Germany and we were all at my parents in Brum.
There are a few more things now and they are adding to it all the time. If you pay extra you can go on the narrow boat into the limestone caves beneath Dudley Castle - the trip is longer now (and you have to wear hard hats which causes much mirth
). We also paid extra and went down the mine (not actually a real one) was quite spooky down there in the pitch black when they turn the lights off 
Vintage Paw
dead stare and computer glare
Oh you must come to the next brum meet
At the one before Xmas me and Dillinger4 went. We hadn't met anyone else before. Actually, we hadn't met each other before and met on the platform in Stoke waiting for the train. How's that for scary?
It was all cool though. Everyone is very friendly. I laugh in the face of those who think it's nerdy. They're the ones to scared to go out and meet new people.
At the one before Xmas me and Dillinger4 went. We hadn't met anyone else before. Actually, we hadn't met each other before and met on the platform in Stoke waiting for the train. How's that for scary?
It was all cool though. Everyone is very friendly. I laugh in the face of those who think it's nerdy. They're the ones to scared to go out and meet new people.
moonsi til
worked it out now!
I want to come to the next Brum meet and have a curry since despite my close proximity to Brum I have never been for a curry there. Shameful behaviour.
martinez07
New Member
Had no idea there was a Tolkien Trail in existence until I saw a post on the Enjoy England forum. I thought the only thing like that was in New Zealand, but makes sense as he spent a big part of his youth living in Brum. You learn something new every day! Might take the kids up there over the Easter break. Anyone been?
Marvellous, you'll be joining us then.
Yes, but that's a two-edged sword 'cos industrial history, and the nineteenth century in particular, are two of my main historical interests so I'll doubtless keep up a non-stop running commentary.
Yes, but that's a two-edged sword 'cos industrial history, and the nineteenth century in particular, are two of my main historical interests so I'll doubtless keep up a non-stop running commentary.
Fantastic! I'll send the children off with you then and you can educate them and I'll wait for you in the pub with aqua.
Thinking about it though, a personal tour guide would be great........
We've got a needle mill museum in our town, you'd love that.
martinez07
New Member
Fantastic! I'll send the children off with you then and you can educate them and I'll wait for you in the pub with aqua.
Thinking about it though, a personal tour guide would be great........
We've got a needle mill museum in our town, you'd love that.
That genuinely made me LOL!
Had fun at the space center yesterday before hitting the pubs in the evening, so thanks for the suggestions, was a good day out.
*Breathes sigh of relief*
I'm glad you liked it. What was there to do?
cybershot
Well-Known Member
Majority of it is exhibition type stuff, so it helps to at least have some sort of interest in space & science.
There's a 360 degree cinema thing which is pretty cool, and also an interactive base thing where you 'train' to become an spaceman, and involves a rather bumpy ride thing that uses a 3D screen. Banged my knee a few times on that. Ouch! We probably spent about just over 3 hours inside.
That sounds really good fun.
I know some boys who would like to train to be a spaceman.................. 
PursuedByBears
Go stick your head in a pig
It really appealed to my inner geek when I went last year but I think Mrs Bears was a bit bored!
