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Education Otherwise 50th Anniversary Fun Day

Celebrating 50 years of supporting home education, a fun, inclusive day for the whole family!

📅 July 9th 2026 | 🕒 10am – 5pm
📍 Icknield Street, Birmingham, B48 7EH
🏕️ Camping available on-site

 

A full day of fun for the whole family
From vintage fairground rides to animatronic dinosaurs, science shows and creative workshops.
This is a celebration for curious minds of all ages.

Come and meet our Special Guest:
Graham Stuart MP

📅 July 9th 2026 | 🎟 Family-friendly pricing

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🎟 Family Ticket

Best value for families

👨‍👩‍👧 Single Ticket

Access to all activities

🏕️ Camping & Donations

Stay the night and unwind

Tickets are limited.
Payment on the day is cash only.

Prices:
£25 Family ticket (2 adults + up to 4 children)
£6 Individual ticket

Camping must be booked in advance.
Under-5s go free.

 

 

For 50 years, Education Otherwise has stood with families choosing alternative paths to learning.
Join us for a day of celebration, discovery, and community — from vintage fairground rides to
hands-on science and special guest talks. Whether you’ve been home educating for years or you’re
curious about it, there’s something here for you.

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FAQs

Yes, there is free parking onsite to which you will be directed on arrival, but we encourage people to use public transport whenever possible

Toilets are provided including disabled accessible toilet.

Yes, we have food caterers onsite offering a variety of food and drink which you can purchase.

St John’s ambulance will be onsite and available to assist.

Education Otherwise volunteers will be clearly identified and are able to assist you should you need help.

The site is on a gently sloping, well maintained field with road access. Should you have specific needs please contact [email protected]

There is a large marquee if the weather is wet.

We welcome all children and a quiet space is available. However, parents are made aware that the fairground on site, dinosaurs and children’s play will all create noise.

Yes, you are welcome to come for the whole day or part of the day, but no discounts are available for part day attendance.
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