Events and Activities
Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre holds many different events, workshops and other activities throughout the year.
These can link in with National Days or initiatives, seasonal themes or exhibitions that are on display at the museum, or just fun-filled events for all the family to enjoy. With such a variety of events there is something for everybody!
Thursdays to 7 May 2026: 11.00am
ZUMBINI
Let your little ones have fun getting active in these new zumbini sessions with Charley.
Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for children aged 0 to 4 years.
PER CHILD £6.00
Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:
EASTER EGG HUNT
Join us to make a basket and hunt for different coloured eggs around our beautiful grounds. Once you have found them all exchange them for a chocolate treat.
Extended trail on the Abbey site this year – crack the puzzle on the Abbey site to locate the egg and collect your reward.
Please wear sensible footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather.
PER EGGSPLORER £2.50
OUTDOOR EXPLORERS: SPRING STARTERS
Explore the outdoor world through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. Each session lasts around an hour, and starts and finishes around the fire circle.
We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds, but younger ones are welcome also and there is no charge for younger accompanying siblings.
Please ensure clothing is suitable for the weather, and please have legs covered in all weathers. Wear waterproofs if needed, and wellies/sturdy footware.
PER CHILD £4.50
Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:
AFTER SCHOOL FOREST SCHOOL SESSIONS: SPRING STARTER
Come and enjoy six weeks of Forest School sessions, running on Wednesdays from 15 April to 20 May, after school from 3.45 to 5.15pm.
Every session we will be exploring nature, developing new skills and having fun in the outdoors.
Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather – warm clothing and waterproofs when needed. Please also keep legs covered with trousers or leggings (even in the summer) and wear sturdy footwear/wellies.
Recommended for children aged 5 to 10 years.
PER CHILD £36.00 FOR THE SIX WEEK BLOCK
(Please note there are Friday sessions from 17 April, too, although these are now fully booked).
Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:
Sat 30 May 2026: 5.00pm to 11.00pm
SILENT DISCO
Come and enjoy a Silent Disco in the unique surroundings of our Cloisters area and grounds.
Dance the night away with family and friends. You can choose from three different channels, one of which is hosted by the DJ. It’s an event you won’t forget.
- Family disco for all ages from 5.00 to 7.00pm
- Adults only 7.30 to 11.00pm (music starts at 8.00pm)
We will be selling snacks, pizza and ice creams as well as a range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.
ALL AGE DISCO (5.00 to 7.00pm) £4.50 EACH
ADULTS ONLY DISCO (7.30 to 11.00pm) £8.50 EACH
Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:





