Things to do in Coventry and Warwickshire

Here are a few suggestions to help you make the most of Coventry & Warwickshire in 2011.

Music & Arts

Roddy Radiation was in the original line up of The Specials

Coventry's most celebrated music will be live again at 2-Tone Central in Coventry University Students' Union. Roddy Radiation's Skabilly Rebels are playing on 26 March, followed by The English Beat, with guests Rhoda Dakar, Roddy Radiation and Jennie Bellestar Mathias on 30 April.

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• Until 30 June 2-Tone Central is also hosting a free exhibition. Out To Lanch-A Sound Education looks at the musical past of The Lanchchester Polytechnic.

• Until 15 May Particle Article explores fairytales with tiny sculptures. This exhibition by Clare Benson and Amy Nightingale is on at Nuneaton Art Gallery & Museum .

Nature & Outdoors

• On Sunday, 6 March Brandon Marsh Nature Centre is holding a Family Den Building session from 1430-1600 for children over 5 and keen adults. See the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust website for more details.

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• On 20 March at Hartshill Hayes Country Park you can join in a workshop to make a kite, or bring along your own kite, to fly on the meadow. This family event costs £3 per child and you have to book on 01827 872660

History

At the climax of the exhibition visitors are invited to explore a recreated tomb

Until Sunday, 5 June, travel back to ancient Egypt at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum.

Their new temporary exhibition, Secret Egypt, will delve into some of the popular myths from this era, bringing together over 200 objects from Egyptian collections.

There will also be a series of events that run alongside Secret Egypt, such as talks and family activities.

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• Until Saturday, 26 March, visit Bulkington Through Time at the Parsonage Heritage Centre in All Saints Square, Bedworth. The exhibition celebrates the 11th anniversary of the Parsonage

Extra inspiration

Visit Coventry & Warwickshire

Warwick Arts Centre

The Assembly

The Belgrade Theatre

The Herbert

Heritage Motor Centre

Coventry Transport Museum

Please be aware that we always try to provide accurate and correct information, but please check with the venue or organisers before you leave the house.