Warwickshire &amp; West Midlands


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/05/Ansty-Pickups-Aug-24-300-1000x667.jpg" alt="Outdoor cinema in the grounds of Ansty Hall near Coventry" class="wp-image-61291" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/05/Ansty-Pickups-Aug-24-300-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/05/Ansty-Pickups-Aug-24-300-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/05/Ansty-Pickups-Aug-24-300-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/05/Ansty-Pickups-Aug-24-300.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Outdoor cinema in the grounds of Ansty Hall near Coventry</figcaption></figure>



<p>Enjoy watching films and live theatre under the setting sun and stars in the grounds of a rural 17th century hotel, a city centre square, scenic farm, several stately homes and a country park&#8230;This year’s picks include cult classics, starlit Shakespeare, delicious dramas and some big Hollywood movies. Don&#8217;t forget the fizz and a blanket &#8211; curl up for classics&#8230;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-open-air-cinema">OPEN-AIR CINEMA</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-worcester-racecourse-13-amp-14-june"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bohemian-rhapsody-outdoor-cinema-at-worcester-racecourse-tickets-1982767756735?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&amp;_gl=1*10gynzs*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTc1MDc3MzQ0My4xNzgwMzk5MDcx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODAzOTkwNjkkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODAzOTkwNjkkajYwJGwwJGgw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Worcester Racecourse</a>, 13 &amp; 14 June</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2026/06/Untitled-design-2026-06-02T122726.136.jpg" alt="Open-air cinema at Worcester Racecourse" class="wp-image-71707" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2026/06/Untitled-design-2026-06-02T122726.136.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2026/06/Untitled-design-2026-06-02T122726.136-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2026/06/Untitled-design-2026-06-02T122726.136-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2026/06/Untitled-design-2026-06-02T122726.136-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Outdoor Cinema is rolling into Worcester racecourse for two magical evenings of big-screen entertainment. Sing along to <em>Mamma Mia!</em>, belt out the classics with <em>Bohemian Rhapsody, </em>and keep the little ones happy with family favourites <em>Beauty &amp; the Beast </em>and <em>Tangled</em>. Pack a picnic, grab your camping chairs and blankets, and bring your best mate along for a summer night under the stars.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hanbury-hall-12-14-june"><a href="https://www.lovetovisit.com/uk-attractions/adventure-cinema-droitwich?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23797658540&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAoclNX5ofsu4m5K4XrDfVEuMvzcqV&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw_vnQBhCxARIsADcZyxID1uwvsjXNLgRSY6RLuhUeq7aBdkixSSgO-hyKUaD27fDQox7TGt4aAl1GEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hanbury Hall</a>, 12-14 June</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2026/06/Untitled-design-2026-06-02T125001.417-1000x667.jpg" alt="Outdoor cinema at Hanbury Hall" class="wp-image-71708" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2026/06/Untitled-design-2026-06-02T125001.417-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2026/06/Untitled-design-2026-06-02T125001.417-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2026/06/Untitled-design-2026-06-02T125001.417-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2026/06/Untitled-design-2026-06-02T125001.417.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Adventure Cinema is pitching up in Droitwich and serving a veritable feast of big-screen favourites in the prettiest surrounds of this National Trust setting. Make it date night with the girls and head to see <em>Pretty Woman</em>, or Mamma Mia! ExtraABBAganza, while little movie buffs can settle in for <em>The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Sing</em> and <em>Jurassic Park</em>. Music lovers are in for a treat too, with a screening of Andrea Bocelli&#8217;s 30, the incredible celebration concert marking three decades of the legendary tenor&#8217;s career. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ansty-hall-coventry-2-30-aug"><a href="https://www.exclusive.co.uk/ansty-hall/things-to-do/outdoor-cinema-nights/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ansty Hall</a>, Coventry, 2 &#8211; 30 Aug  </h2>



<p>Relax beneath starry festoon lights, sink into comfortable seating, or bring your own picnic blanket for a truly immersive experience in the stunning countryside setting of stunning 17th century Ansty Hall. Pre-order wood-fired pizzas, artisan popcorn, and handcrafted cocktails or book an early bird two-course dinner at Twine, the hotels signature restaurant, before the film. Arrive for 7pm with films starting at 8.30pm. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/05/HERO-1000x667.jpg" alt="Ansty Hall" class="wp-image-61289" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/05/HERO-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/05/HERO-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/05/HERO-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/05/HERO.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>You can see: <strong>Sun 2 Aug</strong> – <em>Grease</em>(12); <strong>Fri 7 Aug</strong>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong>– Dirty Dancing<em> </em>(15); <strong>Fri 14 Aug</strong> – <em>Bridesmaids (15)</em>; <strong> Sun 16 Aug</strong> – <em>A Star is Born(15)</em>; <strong>Fri 21 Aug</strong>&nbsp; – <em>Pretty Woman (15)</em>; <strong>Sun 23 Aug&nbsp;</strong> – <em>LaLa Land (12A)</em>; <strong>Fri 28 Aug</strong> – <em>Sing (U)</em>; <strong>Mon 31 Aug </strong>&#8211; <em>Mamma Mia! (12)</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cobbs-farm-stratford-upon-avon-sat-12-july"><a href="https://www.cobbsfarmshops.co.uk/stratford-events/open-air-cinema-dirty-dancing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cobbs Farm</a>, Stratford Upon Avon, Sat 12 July</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/07/Fantastic-farm-shop-cafe-1-1000x667.jpg" alt="Cobbs Farm" class="wp-image-62400" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/07/Fantastic-farm-shop-cafe-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/07/Fantastic-farm-shop-cafe-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/07/Fantastic-farm-shop-cafe-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/07/Fantastic-farm-shop-cafe-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Scenic sunsets: Cobbs Farm, Stratford Upon Avon</figcaption></figure>



<p>Nobody puts Baby in a corner&#8230; especially not at this dreamy outdoor cinema screening set against the beautiful backdrop of Cobbs Farm. Grab your gang, pack a blanket and prepare to have the time of your life as the sun sets and <em>Dirty Dancing</em> lights up the big screen. Doors open at 6.30pm, with the film starting at 7.30pm. Make a night of it by pre-ordering food tokens for a hot dog and fries, or bring your own picnic and drinks. There&#8217;ll also be snacks, ice cream and plenty of popcorn available on the night. Whether you&#8217;re swooning over Johnny Castle for the hundredth time or introducing a new generation to the ultimate summer romance, all you need is a chair, a blanket and perhaps a few practice lifts before heading home. Early bird tickets: £12.99.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-coombe-abbey-11-13th-september"><a href="https://adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/coombe-abbey-country-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coombe Abbey</a>, 11-13th September</h2>



<p>An outdoor movie night set within 500 acres of picturesque park? <em>Yes please</em>. Head to Coombe Abbey Country Park and settle in for a big-screen spectacular in the manor grounds. Choose from: <em>The Greatest Showman</em>, a <em>Frozen</em> sing-a-long or <em>Star Wars: A New Hope</em> &#8211; or, frankly, make a weekend of it and watch the lot. There&#8217;s plenty for younger film fans too, with screenings of <em>The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Sing</em> and <em>Jurassic Park</em>. And if you fancy elevating your al fresco cinema experience, upgrade your ticket to include a luxury deckchair, stylish herringbone blanket and a branded tote bag filled with treats. Count us in.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outdoor-theatre">OUTDOOR THEATRE</h2>



<p>Outdoor theatre returns to some of the Midlands&#8217; most beautiful historic settings this summer, thanks to the National Trust, Shakespeare&#8217;s Birthplace Trust and <a href="https://www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Quantum Theatre</a>. Pack a picnic, gather your gang and enjoy live performances under the stars. Just remember: this is Britain. Bring a blanket, a waterproof and perhaps a little weather-related optimism – the show goes on come rain or shine.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-othello">Othello</h2>



<p>Shakespeare&#8217;s gripping tale of jealousy, betrayal and revenge comes to <a href="https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/solihull/packwood-house/othello/2026-06-19/19:00/t-dkvzzxq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Packwood House</a>, Lapworth on <strong>Fri</strong> <strong>19 June</strong>, performed by The Lord Chamberlain&#8217;s Men, the UK&#8217;s premier all-male theatre company. Presented in the style of Shakespeare&#8217;s own day, this open-air production offers a rare chance to experience <em>Othello </em>much as audiences would have done 400 years ago. Bring a picnic, chairs, sun cream and raincoat, and settle in for a memorable evening beneath the summer sky. Adult tickets from £21, family tickets from £57.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-all-the-worlds-a-stage-the-women-who-made-shakespeare">All the Worlds a Stage: The Women Who Made Shakespeare</h2>



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<p>Lady Macbeth, Juliet, Cleopatra and Rosalind are stepping out of the pages and into the gardens at Shakespeare&#8217;s Birthplace from <strong>Sat 18 July to Sun 30 Aug</strong> for <a href="https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit/all-the-worlds-a-stage-the-women-who-made-shakespeare/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">All the Worlds a Stage: The Women Who Made Shakespeare</a>. This immersive series of performances puts Shakespeare&#8217;s leading ladies firmly in the spotlight, bringing plenty of drama, passion and sharp-tongued wit to the very place where the Bard himself was born. Expect theatre, history and a dash of magic as you wander through the grounds.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-midsummer-night-s-dream">A Midsummer Night&#8217;s Dream</h2>



<p>Shakespeare&#8217;s most magical comedy comes to <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/birmingham-west-midlands/wightwick-manor-and-gardens/events/ac5ef0c3-3722-43d7-b7ca-24e4c010a98e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wightwick Manor and Gardens </a>on <strong>Fri 24 July</strong>, with Folksy Theatre adding its trademark live music, fun and frolics. Bursting with romance, mistaken identities and fairy mischief, this enchanting outdoor production is the perfect excuse to spend a summer evening under the stars. Bring a picnic, blanket or folding chair and settle in for the 7pm performance, while the tearoom stays open for takeaway treats. Children under three go free.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-tale-of-peter-rabbit-and-benjamin-bunny">The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="562" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/07/wightwick-winter-resized-1000x562.jpg" alt="Wightwick Manor and Gardens, Wolverhampton" class="wp-image-62430" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/07/wightwick-winter-resized-1000x562.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/07/wightwick-winter-resized-800x450.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/07/wightwick-winter-resized-768x432.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/07/wightwick-winter-resized.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: National Trust</figcaption></figure>



<p>Peter Rabbit and his mischievous cousin Benjamin Bunny are hopping into <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/birmingham-west-midlands/wightwick-manor-and-gardens/events/61d8a7b4-e4e6-4954-bea9-c6049b532b3b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wightwick Manor and Gardens</a> on <strong>Wed</strong> <strong>29 July</strong> and <a href="https://www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/the-core-outdoor-the-tales-of-peter-rabbit/27883" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Core Outdoor</a> in Solihull on <strong>Sat</strong> <strong>22 Aug</strong> for Quantum Theatre&#8217;s charming adaptation of Beatrix Potter&#8217;s beloved classic. Expect garden adventures, narrow escapes from Mr McGregor and plenty of family-friendly fun. At Wightwick, the magical setting is half the attraction, with beautiful Arts and Crafts gardens and a Victorian manor packed with Pre-Raphaelite treasures. Bring a picnic, blankets and folding chairs, settle in for the 6pm performance, and enjoy a wonderfully whiskered summer evening. Children under three go free, and the tearoom will be open for takeaway treats.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-treasure-island">Treasure Island</h2>



<p>Ahoy there, me hearties! Long John Silver and his crew of salty sea dogs are sailing into <a href="https://www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk/events/treasure-island-outdoor-theatre/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre</a> on <strong>Sat</strong> <strong>8 Aug</strong> and <a href="https://www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/event-details/moseley-old-hall-treasure-island">Moseley Town Hall</a> on <strong>Thurs 27 Aug</strong> for Quantum Theatre&#8217;s thrilling adaptation of <em>Treasure Island</em>. Expect drama, sword fights and sea shanties galore, with tickets from just £12. If you&#8217;re heading to Bosworth, make a day of it and explore the historic 1485 battle site through guided walks, living history and family activities before refuelling at the 1485 Tithe Barn Café. Dogs are welcome too, so bring the whole crew along.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pirates-of-penzance">Pirates of Penzance </h2>



<p>Hoist the sails and prepare for plenty of swashbuckling silliness as Illyria brings Gilbert and Sullivan&#8217;s much-loved <em>Pirates of Penzance</em> to <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/upton-house-and-gardens/events/b16d8cb4-cc41-4ae2-a4ae-bcf93e41720f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Upton House and Gardens</a> on <strong>Sat</strong> <strong>8 Aug</strong>. Set against the backdrop of the stunning 1930s country retreat and its dramatic terraced gardens, this outdoor performance promises an evening of laughter, romance and nautical nonsense. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or folding chairs, and settle in for a summer night of hijinks under the open sky. Family tickets from £50.</p>



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