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Weekend Picks: What's on across the Midlands this weekend?

For many it's the end of half-term but with the effects of Storm Doris to contend with, what better way to spend the weekend than at some of the regions best family friendly (indoor) attractions, there's so much to do and much of it's free!

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Weekend Picks: Cromford Mills Pancake Race

Cromford, Derbyshire: Sunday 26th February - 13:30 - Onwards.

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Skill, agility and above all fun, that's the message from the guys down at Cromford Mill this weekend as they launch this years Pancake Day race, if a little earlier than Shrove Tuesday itself.

It's open to all ages and organisers say you can bring your own frying pan and take part in the short distance race whilst flipping your pancake.

It's £1 to enter and there are prizes to be won so it could just be a flipping good day out!

  1. Robert Townsend

Weekend Picks: The Tamworth Castle Quest

Tamworth Castle: Sat 25th - Sun 26 Feb 11:30 to 16:00

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This weekend why not take part in Tamworth Castle's exploration exercise and see if you're up to a challenge?

While there you can explore the architecture of the unique building and quiz the characters you meet along the way.

There are prizes for winners but be careful who your trust on your journey, not everyone may be out to help!

You'll need directions before you set off on your adventure, you can find them here.

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Weekend Picks: The Birmingham Book Fair

Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham: Sat 25th February - 10am - 4pm

It's a bit of a rarity now to see anyone of any age with a good book in hand, in place of a mobile phone or device, but this weekend that could all change as it's a once in a (6 month) chance to visit the FREE second-hand and Antiquarian Book Fair in Birmingham.

There are thousands of second-hand books for sale for people of all ages at the event at the MAC arts complex in the heart of the city.

Find out more about the fair here.

  1. Robert Townsend

Weekend Picks: Leicester Magazine Gateway

Leicester: Sunday 26 February 2017, 11am- 3.00pm

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Leicester's Magazine Gateway was originally the main gateway of a walled enclosure built in 1400. Its purpose was to give access to an internal religious precinct. Since then, it has had a number of uses including a porter's lodge, a prison and a museum.

This weekend, the rarely seen building will be open to the public and visitors are being invited to explore the ancient architecture, and best of all, it's free!

The guided tour starts at 11am and lasts for around an hour.

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