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Discover Tolkien in Birmingham!

 

Discover Tolkien in Birmingham...

 

JRR Tolkien is best known as the author of The Hobbit and its sequel, Lord of the Rings.


Tolkien was born in South Africa in 1892 until he and his family moved to Birmingham in 1896 when Tolkien was just 4 years old. It is widely believed that the areas in Birmingham provided inspiration for some of the settings in his work.

  14th Annual Middle-Earth Weekend on the 11th & 12th May 2013

 

“…An Unexpected Party: A festival for families and fans, highlighting the life & work of J.R.R. Tolkien in and around the area where he lived as a young child”

 

Archery • Barrel Racing • Children’s Activity Tent • Climbing Wall • Competitions • Craft Tent • Drama • Guided Walks • Music • Poetry • Re-enactments • Storytelling • Tolkien Tent • Wildman of the Woods

 

This year is a celebration of milling and baking within the newly refurbished Sarehole Mill, the basis for Tolkien’s mill in ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’.

 

Entrance is FREE, however there is a charge for some activities within the event.

 

This event takes place at Sarehole Mill, Cole Bank Road, Hall Green, Birmingham. More infromation can be found at http://www.middleearthweekend.org.uk/

 

*Note: We do not operate this event or have any connection with Middle Earth Weekend; for further information on the event please contact them directly.

 

 

Fly to Birmingham for Middle-Earth Weekend!

3* Birmingham City Break

Departing: 10 May 2013

 

3 Days- fly direct from Belfast

From £159.00 per person sharing 

     

Price includes :

 

• Return flights from Belfast City to Birmingham with Flybe

• Airport taxes and security charges

• One piece of checked in baggage 20kg

• 2 nights accommodation at the 3* Jurys Inn Birmingham City Centre

• Breakfast

Optional extras:

• Single Supplement - £64.00 per person

 

Flight times (correct at time of print)

Outward: 8:55 am - arrive 10:05 am

Return: 2:35 pm - arrive 3:45 pm

 

Note: Valid photographic ID is required for this tour

 

The Jurys Inn Birmingham hotel is located in the heart of this exciting and regenerated city, on Broad Street. *Approximately 10 minutes’ drive from Sarehole Mill

CLICK HERE for more information or to book tickets.