Thank you to Merlin Energy<\/a>, The Tomlinson-Brown Trust and the Curry Fund (of the Geologists Association<\/a>)<\/p>\n Free trail leaflets at Wyre Forest, NT Dudmaston<\/a>, Bewdley Museum<\/a>, , Severn Valley Railway<\/a> and Arley Arboretum<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Combine a cup of coffee and geology trail at Severn Valley Railway<\/a> (King & Castle pub and Kidderminster caf\u00e9), Severn Valley Country Park<\/a>, Arley Arboretum<\/a>, Bewdley museum<\/a>, cob House Countryside Park<\/a>, Malvern hills geoCentre<\/a>, Worcester Cathedral<\/a> and NT Dudmaston<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0 Saturdays 9:00am<\/p>\n A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate \u2013 it’s up to you!<\/p>\n Tours Monday \u2013 Saturday: 11am and 2.30pm Tours \u00a37 each<\/p>\n Every week Wednesday – Sunday<\/p>\n The Severn Valley Railway is the perfect way to travel on a steam train in the West Midlands.<\/p>\n Check out our website www.geopark.org.uk<\/a> for details of trails. Leaflets can also be picked up from many of the partner venues. A new geology trail booklet – the Les Morris Memorial Trail – will be available at most events. This is a driving trail across the whole of the Geopark which can be completed in small stages if desired.<\/p>\n 6th<\/sup> June and 4th<\/sup> July<\/p>\n Join us for a guided tour of the Museum. Free<\/p>\n Tue 7 June : 11.00 am – 1.30 pm<\/p>\n Collections Centre Store Tour: The Great Outdoors Join our Vardo Curator and Social History Curator to look at Worcestershire\u2019s two intertwined transport collections \u2013 the Agricultural collection and the beautiful Gypsy Vardo collection. This event takes place across two sites, starting at Worcestershire County Museum<\/p>\n 11th & 12th June and 15th to 19th June<\/p>\n Geologists in the Geopark will bring along a display about the Geopark and its rocks, fossils and landscapes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>The display will run until 19th June. There are free leaflets and a trail guide about geology on the train. And there is a rock and fossil quiz to test your knowledge. Free entry to the display.<\/p>\n 12 June at 5pm<\/p>\n Awful Auntie by David Walliams, adapted for the outdoor stage by Heartbreak Productions. Watch Stella\u2019s as she evades her menacing Aunt and saves the family home.<\/p>\n \u00a314 per adult ticket and \u00a39 per child ticket<\/p>\n Wednesday 15th June 2022<\/p>\n Field Trip to visit Building Stones and Landscapes of Dudley<\/p>\n Book here: Building Stones and Landscapes of Dudley<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday 18th June 2022<\/p>\n Includes family day of geo-crafts, especially Carboniferous flora and fauna!<\/p>\n Thu 23rd<\/sup> June 10am-12pm\u00a0 \u00a36<\/p>\n A workshop from Worcs Archive & Archaeology Service about the various sources and indexes which can be used for looking for information about people..<\/p>\n Friday 24 June 6.30pm-8.30pm<\/p>\n Tapas with live evening entertainment from the String of Rose in the Garden Kitchen.<\/p>\n Adults \u00a316 per person and Child \u00a37 per person<\/p>\n 25th<\/sup> June<\/p>\n Visit Comer Woods on 25 June for a day of folk art and culture, exploring humanity’s relationship with the woods.<\/p>\n Free event but admission charges \u00a312 Adult, \u00a36 Child<\/p>\n 26th<\/sup> June<\/p>\n Find out about the Spring blooms and blossoms in Dudmaston’s spectacular gardens with a Q&A with our Head Gardener.<\/p>\n \u00a33 for event plus admission charges \u00a312 Adult, \u00a36 Child<\/p>\n Booking needed \u2013 For booking details call 0344 249 1895<\/p>\n July & August (various dates) 01746 781 192<\/p>\n 2 July<\/p>\n Celebrating 50 years of Bewdley Museum including New Bronze age exhibition, with entertainment throughout the day.<\/p>\n Saturday 2 July, 11am to 3pm<\/p>\n The Hub at St Peter\u2019s (Peterchurch), Saturday 23 July, 11am to 3pm<\/p>\n Come along to one of our community events taking place throughout the county from May to July to find out more about the Herefordshire Hoard, a Viking treasure hoard found near Leominster in 2015.<\/p>\n July 9th<\/sup> and 10th<\/sup><\/p>\n Dinosaur Detective Trail and geology packs for children<\/p>\n Fri 15 July : 6.30 pm<\/p>\n The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny Peter Rabbit and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor\u2019s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves face to face Mr McGregor himself! But how will they ever escape?<\/p>\n Sat 16th<\/sup> July 10am-4pm\u00a0 Free<\/p>\n Come along to meet various heritage organisations, museums and societies. There will also be talks, film screenings, demonstrations, and a sandpit excavation for children. Just drop in throughout the day. Includes geopark and geology displays.<\/p>\n 16 July and 28th<\/sup> August<\/p>\n Late night opening at the Garden Kitchen with live entertainment!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 23 and 24 July<\/p>\n Cherry Fair and 1940s weekend featuring Kevin Mac, Wyre Forest Big Band and craft fair<\/p>\n 25 July – 2 September<\/p>\n Children’s summer holiday craft activities<\/p>\n Don your detective cap and join Heartbreak Productions for some super silliness this summer. Our original murder mystery will set five suspects under the spotlight, and we will depend on the audience to find answers.<\/p>\n \u00a314 per adult ticket and \u00a39 per child ticket<\/p>\n Wednesday 3 August 2022<\/p>\n Families with children age 3-13 years are invited to come along and meet our friendly team at this wonderful location on the river Severn<\/p>\n led by Severn Rivers Trust<\/p>\n Free for families \u2013 limited spots<\/p>\n Saturday 6th \u2013 Sunday 7th August<\/p>\n Our festival of transport brings together the best of vintage vehicles throughout the ages for one bumper weekend across the full length of the line.<\/p>\n \u00a325 per adult ticket, \u00a316.50 per child ticket. Prices may vary for short trips.<\/p>\n Sunday 7 August 2022<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesday 10th August 2022 and Wednesday 26th October 2022<\/p>\n Discover how we look for and record signs of river wildlife in different habitats and learn about amazing river creatures.<\/p>\n Free for families \u2013 limited spots<\/p>\n Saturday 10th<\/sup> August<\/p>\n Geo-crafts day plus table top displays<\/p>\n Friday 12 August 2022<\/p>\n Gates 6.30pm, Performance 7.30pm<\/p>\n One of the most popular plays of its time, this is a delightful romp through 18th Century Shrewsbury written by Mr. George Farquhar.<\/p>\n Wednesday 17th August 2022<\/p>\n Geologists in the geopark present a Carboniferous flora and fauna display<\/p>\n Fri 26 August : 7.00 pm<\/p>\n Cinderella – Outdoor Theatre In an enchanted kingdom in a faraway land magical creatures and fairy godmothers come together to tell the best loved of all fairytales. Full of song, mirth, and joy for the summer ahead, join us on Cinderella\u2019s journey of a lifetime to a magical ball!<\/p>\n Sun 28 August : 8.00 pm<\/p>\n 21st Century ABBA You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life! Following on from last year’s sell out shows, this is an evening of hit after hit with songs you know and love including Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, Super Trouper and many, many more.<\/p>\n A display of photos with geological interpretations throughout GeoFest<\/p>\n Saturday 28 May \u2013 Monday 29 August<\/p>\n So, you think you know the Vikings? Separate the fact from the fiction in this myth-busting exhibition, from The JORVIK Group.<\/p>\n Date: Friday 1st April (10:00) – Wednesday 31st August (17:00)<\/p>\n Location: Lapworth Museum of Geology – Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)<\/p>\n Three visual artists Pauline Bailey, Joyce Treasure and Ola Brown have been involved in a collaborative artist residency to explore the Lapworth Museum’s collection of fossils, rocks and minerals.<\/p>\n Date: Wednesday 6th April (10:00) – Wednesday 31st August (17:00)<\/p>\n Location: Lapworth Museum of Geology – Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)<\/p>\n An exhibition of drawings and watercolours inspired by the Lapworth Museum collections by Phillip Richardson.<\/p>\n July & August<\/p>\n August<\/p>\n Throughout August<\/p>\n Travel back millions of years this with the Fossils in the Geopark exhibition. Throughout August Worcester Cathedral will be exhibiting in the South Cloister a display of fossil specimens and exhibition posters entitled \u201cFossils in the Geopark\u201d created by Geologists in the Geopark. As part of the exhibition there will be a display of specimens from the Lapworth Museum and further information leaflets to accompany the exhibition. And for our younger geologists we will have detective trails to explore the geology in the Cathedral as well as other activities.<\/p>\n We acknowledge the assistance of Merlin Energy<\/a>; The Curry Fund of the Geologists\u2019 Association<\/a>; and the Tomlinson Brown Trust. GeoFest could not run without the support of these organisations.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Our partner venues are well worth visiting throughout the summer. For general enquiries please email amhg@outlook.com<\/a><\/p>\n Bewdley Museum<\/strong>, Load Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AE www.bewdleymuseum.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Open 10am-4:30pm<\/p>\n Free<\/p>\n Cob House Country Park<\/strong>, Wichenford, Worcester WR6 6YD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 www.cobhouse.org<\/a><\/p>\n The Mayfly Cafe\u00a0\u2013 Open\u00a08am to 4pm everyday.<\/p>\n The Park grounds and Animals\u00a0\u2013 <\/strong>Open<\/p>\n Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY11 7XZ<\/strong><\/p>\n Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun & Bank Holidays 11am-5pm<\/p>\n Hartlebury Castle, Worcestershire County Museum and Old Moat Coppice nature trail.<\/p>\n Admission charges apply https:\/\/hartleburycastle.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Hereford Museum & Art Gallery<\/strong>, Broad Street, Hereford HR4 9AU www.herefordshire.gov.uk\/museums<\/a><\/p>\n Tue-Fri 10-4 & Sat 10-12:30<\/p>\n Free<\/p>\n Lapworth Museum of Geology, University of Birmingham,<\/strong> Birmingham, B15 2TT www.birmingham.ac.uk\/facilities\/lapworth-museum\/index.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 12-5pm,<\/p>\n Malvern Hills GeoCentre<\/strong>, Walwyn Rd, Upper Colwall, Malvern WR13 6PL www.geocentre.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Cafe H2O:\u00a0 Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri 10am – 3pm<\/p>\n National Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n Severn Valley Country Park<\/strong>, Alveley, Bridgnorth WV15 6NG www.shropshiresgreatoutdoors.co.uk\/site\/severn-valley-country-park<\/a><\/p>\n Severn Valley Railway<\/strong> www.svr.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\nThroughout GeoFest<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Geology Trails<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Cappuccino Geology Trails<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nParkrun at Severn Valley Country Park\u00a0 <\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Worcester Cathedral<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Severn Valley Railway <\/strong><\/a>\u2013 <\/strong>Day Tickets<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Geology & Landscape Trails <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Events<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Lapworth Museum<\/a> Tours<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Curator Talk: The Great Outdoors at Hartlebury Castle<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Rocks, Fossils and Landscapes at SVR Kidderminster<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/svr2-1024x768.jpg\")
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<\/a><\/p>\nHeartbreak Productions presents Awful Auntie at Bewdley Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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West Midlands Regional Group – Old Dudley Museum <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Field Trip<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Family Wildlife Day Celebrating 30 Years of Severn Valley Country Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Explore Archives \u2013 Searching For People at The Hive, Worcester<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Tapas and String of Roses at Bewdley Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
National Trust<\/a> \u2013 Dudmaston Estate – Hart of the Wood<\/strong><\/h3>\n
National Trust<\/a> \u2013 Dudmaston Estate – Meet Dudmaston’s Head Gardener<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Rock & Fossil Hunts for Children at Severn Valley Country Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bewdley Museum<\/a> Celebrations<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Herefordshire Hoard Events – Leominster Community Centre<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nDinosaur Detective Trail\u00a0 at<\/strong> Severn Valley Railway<\/a>, Engine House<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny \u2013 Outdoor Theatre at Hartlebury Castle <\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Heritage Day at The Hive, Worcester<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bewdley Museum<\/a> – Garden Kitchen<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bewdley Museum<\/a> – Cherry Fair<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bewdley Museum<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Wonderful Water<\/strong> at Severn Valley Country Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Severn Valley Railway<\/a> \u2013 Vintage Transport Extravaganza<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nMuch Ado About Murder at Bewdley Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
River Wildlife<\/strong> at Severn Valley Country Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Geo-craft Day at Wyre Forest Centre<\/a>, Callow Hill<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Rain or Shine Theatre Company – The Recruiting Officer at Severn Valley Country Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nGeology Crafts<\/strong> at Severn Valley <\/a><\/strong>Country<\/strong> Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Cinderella Outdoor Theatre at Hartlebury Castle<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
21st Century ABBA at Hartlebury Castle<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Exhibitions<\/strong><\/h1>\n
The Geology, Landscape and Building Stones of the Severn Valley Railway<\/a> – Engine House, Highley<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Vikings Fact and Fiction <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Bewdley Museum<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Traces of the Earth <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Lapworth Museum<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSURVIVAL <\/strong>\u21cc<\/strong> EXTINCTION <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Lapworth Museum<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
The Story of the River Wye at Hereford Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Geotextiles Exhibition and Workshops <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Severn Valley Country Park<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Worcester Cathedral <\/strong>\u2013 \u2018<\/strong>Fossils in the Geopark<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nOut and About in GeoFest at Geopark Visitor Centres<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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