DO you like to while away an afternoon in a gallery or museum? Perhaps you prefer a night at the theatre, or get involved with dance, knitting or singing.

A major survey will take place later this month, aiming to discover how people experience arts and culture in their everyday lives, organised by many of the region’s arts and cultural organisations.

Residents will be asked what cultural activities they have taken part in during one 24 hour period, from noon on Friday, October 24 to noon on Saturday, October 25.

Residents are encouraged to fill in the short questionnaire at 24hourculture.co.uk.

The 24 Hour Culture Survey has been commissioned by 22 of the West Midlands’ arts organisations including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Ironbridge Gorge Museums and more.

A spokesman said: "The West Midlands has an amazing breadth and depth of arts and culture. By finding out what happens in one single day, we can learn to value the things that you hold dear."

It is hoped that the findings will be used to inform arts policy in forthcoming years, both by the organisations themselves but also by local authorities and government.

For more information, visit 24hourculture.co.uk.