S4r4h Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 59 minutes ago, Cast1rn said: Apologies for hijacking the team thread but coming down in July for the speedway and will be making a 300 mile round trip. Wanted to set off early and make a whole day in the Birmingham area and need something to occupy the family (got a six year old to keep happy), zoo, theme park etc until tapes up within a reasonable distance from Perry Barr if anyone can help. There is the Sealife Centre in the city centre. It'd take about 30-40 mins to get to perry barr from town (quicker if no traffic). There is also a children's farm at Sandwell Valley and in the adjoining park there is a large play area. There are also lakes and an rspb area in Sandwell Valley that you can walk around. You'd be at Perry Barr in about 10 mins from here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast1rn Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 23 minutes ago, Chris116 said: If you or the 6 year old are interested in railways then I can recommend the Severn Valley Railway although it is not as cheap as it used to be. You should've seen the wife's face when I said your recommendation. Love trains mate 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 West Midlands Safari Park at Bewdley Dudley Zoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 (edited) https://bclm.com/ which has bostin Fish & Chips or https://www.draytonmanor.co.uk/ and near to that is https://clifflakes.co.uk/ Im sure your 6 year old would enjoy both, should be well tired by the time he gets to the Speedway . Edited June 24, 2023 by heathen52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted June 25, 2023 Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 2:08 PM, Cast1rn said: Apologies for hijacking the team thread but coming down in July for the speedway and will be making a 300 mile round trip. Wanted to set off early and make a whole day in the Birmingham area and need something to occupy the family (got a six year old to keep happy), zoo, theme park etc until tapes up within a reasonable distance from Perry Barr if anyone can help. Cadbury World is in Birmingham - https://www.cadburyworld.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted June 25, 2023 Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 2:08 PM, Cast1rn said: Apologies for hijacking the team thread but coming down in July for the speedway and will be making a 300 mile round trip. Wanted to set off early and make a whole day in the Birmingham area and need something to occupy the family (got a six year old to keep happy), zoo, theme park etc until tapes up within a reasonable distance from Perry Barr if anyone can help. I hope you're a confident driver, if you're planning on driving around Birmingham... Worst driving experience of my life, and I've driven in Paris and Rome!! Good luck, god speed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 With only a few days left to see out June will we get news of the meeting that the Promotion are due to have (late June) with the landlords of Perry Barr or will it be silence ?, whatever the outcome of the meeting I would hope that we get a press release, This meeting will have a bearing on Speedway in the West Midlands and I hope the outcome will be positive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 2:08 PM, Cast1rn said: Apologies for hijacking the team thread but coming down in July for the speedway and will be making a 300 mile round trip. Wanted to set off early and make a whole day in the Birmingham area and need something to occupy the family (got a six year old to keep happy), zoo, theme park etc until tapes up within a reasonable distance from Perry Barr if anyone can help. You might like to try this. just a few minutes away from the speedway stadium + no worries about parking & congestion charging . https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/sandwell-valley-country-park-f91ab204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 31 minutes ago, Dave Jones said: You might like to try this. just a few minutes away from the speedway stadium + no worries about parking & congestion charging . https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/sandwell-valley-country-park-f91ab204 I think they should leave the '10 mins walk to West Brom Town centre', out of the advertisement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/25/2023 at 4:28 PM, Diamonds85 said: I hope you're a confident driver, if you're planning on driving around Birmingham... Worst driving experience of my life, and I've driven in Paris and Rome!! Good luck, god speed. If you get off at Great Barr J7 M6 it's literally a straight couple of miles down the hill past Alexander Stadium. One of the easiest to find. Much easier to find than Glasgow, Edinburgh, Redcar as an example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 12 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: I think they should leave the '10 mins walk to West Brom Town centre', out of the advertisement very true , but if you consider the other close by areas (Aston - Smethwick- Hockley etc) probably no worse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 50 minutes ago, Dave Jones said: very true , but if you consider the other close by areas (Aston - Smethwick- Hockley etc) probably no worse. Agreed! ....I was just adding a touch of humour, but now you mention the other areas, I think we can also add Handsworth/Lozells etc etc etc...... proper rough! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 3 hours ago, HGould said: If you get off at Great Barr J7 M6 it's literally a straight couple of miles down the hill past Alexander Stadium. One of the easiest to find. Much easier to find than Glasgow, Edinburgh, Redcar as an example. Edinburgh and Redcar both pretty easy to get to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 From B'ham forum...new averages from July 1st gives us 4.78 for a replacement for the injured J.T (out for 6 weeks and not likely to make much of an impact on return, based on previous performances...) Paul Starke on 4.44 ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 4 hours ago, HGould said: If you get off at Great Barr J7 M6 it's literally a straight couple of miles down the hill past Alexander Stadium. One of the easiest to find. Much easier to find than Glasgow, Edinburgh, Redcar as an example. Armadale Stadium is easy to find once you realise it’s 25 mile from Edinburgh.!!! 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast1rn Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: From B'ham forum...new averages from July 1st gives us 4.78 for a replacement for the injured J.T (out for 6 weeks and not likely to make much of an impact on return, based on previous performances...) Paul Starke on 4.44 ??? In a heart beat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 8 hours ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: Edinburgh and Redcar both pretty easy to get to Don't know how H.Gould finds Glasgow hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 So how bad did it rain at Birmingham tonight to get the U21 meeting cancelled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 48 minutes ago, The Dog said: So how bad did it rain at Birmingham tonight to get the U21 meeting cancelled? A completely justified decision. Started bang on 7.30, no parade, clearly determined to get it run. But too much spray hampered visibility. Winning times of 66 seconds [season fastest 57]. If it had been the 'big boys' probably wouldn't even have started. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, The Dog said: So how bad did it rain at Birmingham tonight to get the U21 meeting cancelled? I got the impression from the announcer it only went ahead as the kids just wanted to race. They gave it a good stab as well, unfortunately the constant drizzle and rain finished it off. No tannoy on bend one though, first time I've stood there and you can't hear anything. Edited June 29, 2023 by Deano 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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