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Birmingham will host a breathtaking live concert of BBC’s new ‘Blue Planet III’ series for one night only in 2027 – soak up spectacular stories of the natural world to a dramatic score from Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer, Thom Lukas & Laurentia Editha
You can let it all hang loose at Birmingham’s only nudist spa all day for just £25
Meet Rachel Shanahan: The UK’s most ‘Outstanding Nurse’ transforming complex care at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Brummies have been urged to stockpile 3 days worth of food and other essentials ahead of a ‘Godzilla’ El Niño
In 1907, this Edwardian gem became a beloved swimming spot; now Birmingham’s historic baths are undergoing a massive restoration to reopen in 2028
Birmingham’s historic ‘Balti Triangle’ once boasted over 40 bustling curry houses – inside the final few spots like Shababs fighting to save the city’s authentic 1970s dish
17 unbelievably fab things to do in Birmingham this November – from a Dragon-themed drone show to the return of the Frankfurt Christmas Market
7 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (October 16-18)
Birmingham will host a breathtaking live concert of BBC’s new ‘Blue Planet III’ series for one night only in 2027 – soak up spectacular stories of the natural world to a dramatic score from Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer, Thom Lukas & Laurentia Editha
‘Britain’s most luxurious train’ rolls into Birmingham for a spectacular 7-course Christmas feast – with majestic rural views of the West Midlands
An elegant 18th-century Baroque cathedral is transforming into a live music venue illuminated by thousands of candles this season
14 of the best pick-your-own pumpkin patches near Birmingham
Just 60 minutes from Birmingham: a candlelit Disney concert with 15 nostalgic songs is coming to Nottingham Contemporary art gallery for one night only
These local pinball fans have opened a massive non-profit arcade in Digbeth – here is how you can play over 25 retro pinball machines for just £10
This Birmingham rage room lets you unleash your stress by smashing up TVs and glass bottles for 30 uninterrupted minutes
You can explore the striking 19th-century Victorian mansion hidden in Birmingham for free – but only on these two days each month
Uncover the “violence, tragedy and unexplained history” of Birmingham’s famous canals on this terrifying £15 Halloween ghost cruise strictly for over-15s
20 unmissable things to do in Birmingham this October – from a massive free Diwali street festival to an enchanting ‘Neverland’-inspired light trail
17 unbelievably fab things to do in Birmingham this November – from a Dragon-themed drone show to the return of the Frankfurt Christmas Market
7 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (October 16-18)
Birmingham will host a breathtaking live concert of BBC’s new ‘Blue Planet III’ series for one night only in 2027 – soak up spectacular stories of the natural world to a dramatic score from Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer, Thom Lukas & Laurentia Editha
‘Britain’s most luxurious train’ rolls into Birmingham for a spectacular 7-course Christmas feast – with majestic rural views of the West Midlands
An elegant 18th-century Baroque cathedral is transforming into a live music venue illuminated by thousands of candles this season
14 of the best pick-your-own pumpkin patches near Birmingham
Just 60 minutes from Birmingham: a candlelit Disney concert with 15 nostalgic songs is coming to Nottingham Contemporary art gallery for one night only
These local pinball fans have opened a massive non-profit arcade in Digbeth – here is how you can play over 25 retro pinball machines for just £10
This Birmingham rage room lets you unleash your stress by smashing up TVs and glass bottles for 30 uninterrupted minutes
You can explore the striking 19th-century Victorian mansion hidden in Birmingham for free – but only on these two days each month
Uncover the “violence, tragedy and unexplained history” of Birmingham’s famous canals on this terrifying £15 Halloween ghost cruise strictly for over-15s
20 unmissable things to do in Birmingham this October – from a massive free Diwali street festival to an enchanting ‘Neverland’-inspired light trail
17 unbelievably fab things to do in Birmingham this November – from a Dragon-themed drone show to the return of the Frankfurt Christmas Market
7 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (October 16-18)
Birmingham will host a breathtaking live concert of BBC’s new ‘Blue Planet III’ series for one night only in 2027 – soak up spectacular stories of the natural world to a dramatic score from Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer, Thom Lukas & Laurentia Editha
‘Britain’s most luxurious train’ rolls into Birmingham for a spectacular 7-course Christmas feast – with majestic rural views of the West Midlands
An elegant 18th-century Baroque cathedral is transforming into a live music venue illuminated by thousands of candles this season
14 of the best pick-your-own pumpkin patches near Birmingham
Just 60 minutes from Birmingham: a candlelit Disney concert with 15 nostalgic songs is coming to Nottingham Contemporary art gallery for one night only
These local pinball fans have opened a massive non-profit arcade in Digbeth – here is how you can play over 25 retro pinball machines for just £10
This Birmingham rage room lets you unleash your stress by smashing up TVs and glass bottles for 30 uninterrupted minutes
You can explore the striking 19th-century Victorian mansion hidden in Birmingham for free – but only on these two days each month
Uncover the “violence, tragedy and unexplained history” of Birmingham’s famous canals on this terrifying £15 Halloween ghost cruise strictly for over-15s
20 unmissable things to do in Birmingham this October – from a massive free Diwali street festival to an enchanting ‘Neverland’-inspired light trail
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Ditch the haunted houses and trick-or-treating, and get yourself down to XOYO this Halloween. With live DJs, nonstop R&B anthems, spooky surprises, and games that go way beyond the usual, this…See details
Head to a huge Halloween house party
RumRum VIP Bar & Lounge transforms with eerie lighting, themed décor, spooky props, giant inflatables, and confetti for Halloween House Party in Birmingham. Arrive in costume and enjoy everything from…See details
Head to a haunting Candlelight concert
Think you know Michael Jackson? What about Adele or Hans Zimmer? Not like this, you don’t! Some of the world’s biggest artists receive the Candlelight concert treatment this October—with a…See details
Go ghost hunting around Birmingham
Birmingham can be a creepy place when it wants to be - with more than its fair share of haunted locations. So why not explore the most frightful places in…See details
In 1907, this Edwardian gem became a beloved swimming spot; now Birmingham’s historic baths are undergoing a massive restoration to reopen in 2028
Meet Rachel Shanahan: The UK’s most ‘Outstanding Nurse’ transforming complex care at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Meet Certain Call: The AI-generated 2000s-style girl group created by a 43-year-old Birmingham songwriter who writes every single lyric himself
This game-changing new UK airport rule will see passengers scan their faces instead of their passports – and it’s set to speed up the border control process by 25%
In 1930, this 1,950-seat cinema opened in Smethwick; now fire-damaged, the Art Deco property is going to auction for £250,000
A spectacular Hunter’s Moon will light up UK skies later this month — here’s when and where to see it
‘Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight to develop major new creative and mixed-use neighbourhood at Fazeley Street in Digbeth
The Northern Lights could be visible from the UK tonight – here’s everything you need to know
In 1982, he began teaching Michelin-starred chefs; now, Richard Brocklesby has a stunning new Harborne neighbourhood restaurant named in his honour, complete with seasonal menus
A spectacular meteor shower is set to light up Birmingham’s skies this week – here’s how and when you can feast your eyes on this ‘notoriously unpredictable’ celestial event
“A fascinating history”: Birmingham Botanical Gardens unveils an incredible 21st-century Physic Garden inspired by 17th-century apothecary remedies
easyJet launches brand-new direct flights from Birmingham Airport for 2027 – including an underrated Balkan gem
In 1907, this Edwardian gem became a beloved swimming spot; now Birmingham’s historic baths are undergoing a massive restoration to reopen in 2028
Meet Rachel Shanahan: The UK’s most ‘Outstanding Nurse’ transforming complex care at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Meet Certain Call: The AI-generated 2000s-style girl group created by a 43-year-old Birmingham songwriter who writes every single lyric himself
This game-changing new UK airport rule will see passengers scan their faces instead of their passports – and it’s set to speed up the border control process by 25%
In 1930, this 1,950-seat cinema opened in Smethwick; now fire-damaged, the Art Deco property is going to auction for £250,000
A spectacular Hunter’s Moon will light up UK skies later this month — here’s when and where to see it
‘Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight to develop major new creative and mixed-use neighbourhood at Fazeley Street in Digbeth
The Northern Lights could be visible from the UK tonight – here’s everything you need to know
In 1982, he began teaching Michelin-starred chefs; now, Richard Brocklesby has a stunning new Harborne neighbourhood restaurant named in his honour, complete with seasonal menus
A spectacular meteor shower is set to light up Birmingham’s skies this week – here’s how and when you can feast your eyes on this ‘notoriously unpredictable’ celestial event
“A fascinating history”: Birmingham Botanical Gardens unveils an incredible 21st-century Physic Garden inspired by 17th-century apothecary remedies
easyJet launches brand-new direct flights from Birmingham Airport for 2027 – including an underrated Balkan gem
In 1907, this Edwardian gem became a beloved swimming spot; now Birmingham’s historic baths are undergoing a massive restoration to reopen in 2028
Meet Rachel Shanahan: The UK’s most ‘Outstanding Nurse’ transforming complex care at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Meet Certain Call: The AI-generated 2000s-style girl group created by a 43-year-old Birmingham songwriter who writes every single lyric himself
This game-changing new UK airport rule will see passengers scan their faces instead of their passports – and it’s set to speed up the border control process by 25%
In 1930, this 1,950-seat cinema opened in Smethwick; now fire-damaged, the Art Deco property is going to auction for £250,000
A spectacular Hunter’s Moon will light up UK skies later this month — here’s when and where to see it
‘Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight to develop major new creative and mixed-use neighbourhood at Fazeley Street in Digbeth
The Northern Lights could be visible from the UK tonight – here’s everything you need to know
In 1982, he began teaching Michelin-starred chefs; now, Richard Brocklesby has a stunning new Harborne neighbourhood restaurant named in his honour, complete with seasonal menus
A spectacular meteor shower is set to light up Birmingham’s skies this week – here’s how and when you can feast your eyes on this ‘notoriously unpredictable’ celestial event
“A fascinating history”: Birmingham Botanical Gardens unveils an incredible 21st-century Physic Garden inspired by 17th-century apothecary remedies
easyJet launches brand-new direct flights from Birmingham Airport for 2027 – including an underrated Balkan gem
Meet Carl Chinn: The descendant of a real-life Peaky Blinders gangster who became Birmingham’s most devoted historian
In 1966, Birmingham condemned its last surviving 19th-century courtyard slums – the rescued brick houses now sit meticulously preserved as an immersive time capsule of working-class life
Meet James Watt: The Scottish engineer whose boiling kettle experiments transformed Birmingham into the historic ‘Workshop of the World’
From Cold War bunkers to ‘Peaky Blinders’ secrets: Inside the forgotten underground network hidden beneath the streets of Birmingham
The only traditional Burmese peace pagoda in the Western world is hidden right here in Birmingham – inside the spectacular golden beacon on Osler Street
Our official guide to thriving as a student at Birmingham Uni
The real Soho House is actually a hidden 18th-century gem in Handsworth where the legendary ‘lunaticks’ shaped the Industrial Revolution – explore the Grade II* listed home and its tranquil Georgian gardens today
The dark 16th-century secret behind Birmingham’s obsession with bulls – the grisly ‘blood sport’ origins of the 10-metre Ozzy beast and the iconic Bullring
You don’t need to be in the cast of ‘Bridgerton’ to enjoy the ultimate English pastime – here are 17 unique places for afternoon tea in Birmingham featuring chocolate menus and hidden ‘pink havens’
Birmingham has its very own 750-year-old castle tucked away in a former 1,000-acre deer park – but it’s only explorable on select Fridays
The most delicious tap water in England actually travels 72 miles from Wales – here is why Birmingham’s supply tastes like a mountain stream
One of the shortest railway lines in Europe operates right here in the West Midlands – and it takes just 3 minutes to reach Jude Bellingham’s hometown