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A blockbuster woodland light trail, inspired by the Forbidden Forest in Harry Potter, will open less than two hours from Birmingham for a limited winter run
Meet Gent 48: the Birmingham graffiti artist who went from school struggles to painting the city’s most iconic murals
Brits can more than double their time off work next year – here’s how to turn 28 days of annual leave into 61 days off in 2027
A massive ‘three-in-one’ superstore just 40 minutes from Birmingham is selling brand-new Primark and River Island clothes at ‘charity shop prices’ – and all profits help disabled children
Loop Around This 22-Acre Reservoir Near Birmingham For An Easy, Autumnal Stroll That Takes In Local Wildlife, Sailing Boats And A Historic Engine House – And It Starts And Ends At A Cosy Country Pub
‘Probably the loveliest town in England’ is just 90 minutes from Birmingham – explore a ruined castle and a 200-year-old shop
A blockbuster woodland light trail, inspired by the Forbidden Forest in Harry Potter, will open less than two hours from Birmingham for a limited winter run
11 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (October 30-November 1)
Step inside Neverland: Birmingham’s new glowing indoor light trail is finally open
A hit Disney ‘Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Light Trail with over 1,700 luminous installations is now open in the UK for the very first time – step into the spooky world at a historic estate less than 90 minutes from Birmingham
These Candlelight concerts in Birmingham shine a new light on popular musicians with stunning tributes
Right in the heart of “Shelby territory”, Birmingham Cathedral will host a Peaky Blinders tribute concert following the saga’s big March screen return — waitlist now open
Here are 20 of the most spectacular Halloween events in Birmingham – from a twisted ghost cruise to a historic coffin factory tour
Birmingham will host a live concert of the new ‘Blue Planet III’ series for one night only in 2027 – and you can now get tickets to soak up spectacular stories of the oceans with a new score from Hans Zimmer, Thom Lukas & Laurentia Editha
17 unbelievably fab things to do in Birmingham this November – from a Dragon-themed drone show to the return of the Frankfurt Christmas Market
‘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
A blockbuster woodland light trail, inspired by the Forbidden Forest in Harry Potter, will open less than two hours from Birmingham for a limited winter run
11 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (October 30-November 1)
Step inside Neverland: Birmingham’s new glowing indoor light trail is finally open
A hit Disney ‘Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Light Trail with over 1,700 luminous installations is now open in the UK for the very first time – step into the spooky world at a historic estate less than 90 minutes from Birmingham
These Candlelight concerts in Birmingham shine a new light on popular musicians with stunning tributes
Right in the heart of “Shelby territory”, Birmingham Cathedral will host a Peaky Blinders tribute concert following the saga’s big March screen return — waitlist now open
Here are 20 of the most spectacular Halloween events in Birmingham – from a twisted ghost cruise to a historic coffin factory tour
Birmingham will host a live concert of the new ‘Blue Planet III’ series for one night only in 2027 – and you can now get tickets to soak up spectacular stories of the oceans with a new score from Hans Zimmer, Thom Lukas & Laurentia Editha
17 unbelievably fab things to do in Birmingham this November – from a Dragon-themed drone show to the return of the Frankfurt Christmas Market
‘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
A blockbuster woodland light trail, inspired by the Forbidden Forest in Harry Potter, will open less than two hours from Birmingham for a limited winter run
11 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (October 30-November 1)
Step inside Neverland: Birmingham’s new glowing indoor light trail is finally open
A hit Disney ‘Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Light Trail with over 1,700 luminous installations is now open in the UK for the very first time – step into the spooky world at a historic estate less than 90 minutes from Birmingham
These Candlelight concerts in Birmingham shine a new light on popular musicians with stunning tributes
Right in the heart of “Shelby territory”, Birmingham Cathedral will host a Peaky Blinders tribute concert following the saga’s big March screen return — waitlist now open
Here are 20 of the most spectacular Halloween events in Birmingham – from a twisted ghost cruise to a historic coffin factory tour
Birmingham will host a live concert of the new ‘Blue Planet III’ series for one night only in 2027 – and you can now get tickets to soak up spectacular stories of the oceans with a new score from Hans Zimmer, Thom Lukas & Laurentia Editha
17 unbelievably fab things to do in Birmingham this November – from a Dragon-themed drone show to the return of the Frankfurt Christmas Market
‘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
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Raver Tots Halloween Party
Raver Tots brings its family dance party to Luna Springs for a Halloween special. The event features sets of house, garage, drum and bass, and old-school club classics alongside a…See details
Party at an old skool bingo rave
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
Hundreds of students are joining a bizarre new £3.85 University of Birmingham society for meal deals; their supermarket meet-ups are racking up millions of views on TikTok
From parental pay for self-employed partners to cheaper food shops, here are the 5 ‘everyday fixes’ that the government have just announced in a bid to help millions of families across the UK
Meet Propel Dance: The UK’s first and only professional wheelchair dance company will bring its new show ‘Momentum’ to Birmingham’s Midlands Arts Centre on November 11
In 1963, this train route connecting Bewdley to Birmingham closed; 63 years later, an eight-week £16 commuter trial welcomed more than 1,000 passengers
In 1985, an ultra-fast band called Napalm Death debuted at a DIY pub in Sparkhill – how Birmingham’s legendary Mermaid birthed the brutal grindcore genre
Birmingham’s ‘hidden gem’ bakery known for its remote Scandinavian chalet is opening a major new location in the Jewellery Quarter this December
Filmed just 17 days before his death, Ozzy Osbourne’s “intimate farewell” concert film hits UK cinemas this week
The UK’s largest indoor Christmas funfair returns to the Birmingham NEC with a 1200-seat circus, a massive ice rink and unlimited rides for £35
Sainsbury’s becomes first UK supermarket to offer £3 weekly top-up for eligible families
easyJet will pay the £66.50 fee for your baby’s first passport until 26 November: how to claim, the age limit and what it doesn’t cover
Meet Keiran Goddard: The Brummie author whose novel about his working-class Shard End estate just became a Cannes-winning movie that hits UK cinemas this December
Met Office issues 11-hour Birmingham yellow warning as 55mph Storm Austen winds threaten Friday power cuts and travel disruption across the West Midlands
Hundreds of students are joining a bizarre new £3.85 University of Birmingham society for meal deals; their supermarket meet-ups are racking up millions of views on TikTok
From parental pay for self-employed partners to cheaper food shops, here are the 5 ‘everyday fixes’ that the government have just announced in a bid to help millions of families across the UK
Meet Propel Dance: The UK’s first and only professional wheelchair dance company will bring its new show ‘Momentum’ to Birmingham’s Midlands Arts Centre on November 11
In 1963, this train route connecting Bewdley to Birmingham closed; 63 years later, an eight-week £16 commuter trial welcomed more than 1,000 passengers
In 1985, an ultra-fast band called Napalm Death debuted at a DIY pub in Sparkhill – how Birmingham’s legendary Mermaid birthed the brutal grindcore genre
Birmingham’s ‘hidden gem’ bakery known for its remote Scandinavian chalet is opening a major new location in the Jewellery Quarter this December
Filmed just 17 days before his death, Ozzy Osbourne’s “intimate farewell” concert film hits UK cinemas this week
The UK’s largest indoor Christmas funfair returns to the Birmingham NEC with a 1200-seat circus, a massive ice rink and unlimited rides for £35
Sainsbury’s becomes first UK supermarket to offer £3 weekly top-up for eligible families
easyJet will pay the £66.50 fee for your baby’s first passport until 26 November: how to claim, the age limit and what it doesn’t cover
Meet Keiran Goddard: The Brummie author whose novel about his working-class Shard End estate just became a Cannes-winning movie that hits UK cinemas this December
Met Office issues 11-hour Birmingham yellow warning as 55mph Storm Austen winds threaten Friday power cuts and travel disruption across the West Midlands
Hundreds of students are joining a bizarre new £3.85 University of Birmingham society for meal deals; their supermarket meet-ups are racking up millions of views on TikTok
From parental pay for self-employed partners to cheaper food shops, here are the 5 ‘everyday fixes’ that the government have just announced in a bid to help millions of families across the UK
Meet Propel Dance: The UK’s first and only professional wheelchair dance company will bring its new show ‘Momentum’ to Birmingham’s Midlands Arts Centre on November 11
In 1963, this train route connecting Bewdley to Birmingham closed; 63 years later, an eight-week £16 commuter trial welcomed more than 1,000 passengers
In 1985, an ultra-fast band called Napalm Death debuted at a DIY pub in Sparkhill – how Birmingham’s legendary Mermaid birthed the brutal grindcore genre
Birmingham’s ‘hidden gem’ bakery known for its remote Scandinavian chalet is opening a major new location in the Jewellery Quarter this December
Filmed just 17 days before his death, Ozzy Osbourne’s “intimate farewell” concert film hits UK cinemas this week
The UK’s largest indoor Christmas funfair returns to the Birmingham NEC with a 1200-seat circus, a massive ice rink and unlimited rides for £35
Sainsbury’s becomes first UK supermarket to offer £3 weekly top-up for eligible families
easyJet will pay the £66.50 fee for your baby’s first passport until 26 November: how to claim, the age limit and what it doesn’t cover
Meet Keiran Goddard: The Brummie author whose novel about his working-class Shard End estate just became a Cannes-winning movie that hits UK cinemas this December
Met Office issues 11-hour Birmingham yellow warning as 55mph Storm Austen winds threaten Friday power cuts and travel disruption across the West Midlands
Once a congested 18th-century coal junction, this historic Birmingham canal network is now one of the city’s most picturesque leisure destinations
Meet Alexander Parkes: The Birmingham lock-maker’s son who invented the world’s first man-made plastic in 1856 and quietly revolutionised modern industry
Meet Edward Burne-Jones: The Birmingham artist who “waged Holy warfare against the age” and whose masterpieces can be seen today at Birmingham Cathedral
In 1907, this Edwardian gem became a beloved swimming spot; now Birmingham’s historic baths are undergoing a massive restoration to reopen in 2028
In 1906, Alfred Bird built a sprawling Digbeth factory to mass-produce custard; the once-abandoned site now thrives as Birmingham’s most vibrant creative quarter
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
This historic 17th-century pub once stood in Digbeth, but today it’s been brought back to life as one of Birmingham’s last timber-framed buildings in Cannon Hill Park
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
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