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An immersive indoor Neverland-inspired light trail is landing in Birmingham this winter – and it might be the most enchanting experience of the season
A hit ‘Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail’ with over 1,700 luminous installations is coming to the UK for the very first time – step into the spooky world at a historic estate less than 90 minutes from Birmingham
Forget Bath—just 34 minutes from Birmingham lies an elegant Georgian spa town with free museums, tropical gardens, and England’s best hotel
This award-winning Tutankhamun exhibition leaves Birmingham in less than a month – don’t miss your chance to travel in time and discover the secrets of Ancient Egypt
7 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (September 18-20)
Hidden beneath the busy streets of Birmingham lies a spectacular underground pub featuring Roman gods and an Egyptian tomb
7 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (September 18-20)
An immersive indoor Neverland-inspired light trail is landing in Birmingham this winter – and it might be the most enchanting experience of the season
A hit ‘Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail’ with over 1,700 luminous installations is coming to 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 2026 Cover Mozart, Coldplay And Bollywood Scores In A Magical Setting
The team behind Birmingham’s beloved Tilt has opened a massive new non-profit arcade in Digbeth – here is how you can play over 25 retro pinball machines for just £10
This ‘atmospheric’ 17th-century farmhouse where King Charles II hid from Oliver Cromwell’s troops is just 30 minutes from Birmingham – discover the secret priest hole, three-storey tree-hide, and a heritage orchard
A rare lunar eclipse will turn the moon red over the UK at the end of this month – here are the exact times and the best places to watch it in the UK
A stand-up comedy show and wine tasting are combining for a unique night out in Birmingham — offering a relaxed, social experience with 0 pretension
A new New Orleans-inspired live music experience is coming to Birmingham as ‘The Jazz Room’ brings authentic southern rhythms to the city
16 amazing things to do in Birmingham this September – from a massive Oktoberfest to immersive 1920s Peaky Blinders nights
This award-winning Tutankhamun exhibition leaves Birmingham in less than a month – don’t miss your chance to travel in time and discover the secrets of Ancient Egypt
This ‘awe-inspiring’ Staffordshire playbarn is throwing its first-ever family festival next week with a live Taylor Swift tribute – it’s just 45 minutes from Birmingham
7 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (September 18-20)
An immersive indoor Neverland-inspired light trail is landing in Birmingham this winter – and it might be the most enchanting experience of the season
A hit ‘Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail’ with over 1,700 luminous installations is coming to 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 2026 Cover Mozart, Coldplay And Bollywood Scores In A Magical Setting
The team behind Birmingham’s beloved Tilt has opened a massive new non-profit arcade in Digbeth – here is how you can play over 25 retro pinball machines for just £10
This ‘atmospheric’ 17th-century farmhouse where King Charles II hid from Oliver Cromwell’s troops is just 30 minutes from Birmingham – discover the secret priest hole, three-storey tree-hide, and a heritage orchard
A rare lunar eclipse will turn the moon red over the UK at the end of this month – here are the exact times and the best places to watch it in the UK
A stand-up comedy show and wine tasting are combining for a unique night out in Birmingham — offering a relaxed, social experience with 0 pretension
A new New Orleans-inspired live music experience is coming to Birmingham as ‘The Jazz Room’ brings authentic southern rhythms to the city
16 amazing things to do in Birmingham this September – from a massive Oktoberfest to immersive 1920s Peaky Blinders nights
This award-winning Tutankhamun exhibition leaves Birmingham in less than a month – don’t miss your chance to travel in time and discover the secrets of Ancient Egypt
This ‘awe-inspiring’ Staffordshire playbarn is throwing its first-ever family festival next week with a live Taylor Swift tribute – it’s just 45 minutes from Birmingham
7 wicked things to do in Birmingham this weekend (September 18-20)
An immersive indoor Neverland-inspired light trail is landing in Birmingham this winter – and it might be the most enchanting experience of the season
A hit ‘Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail’ with over 1,700 luminous installations is coming to 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 2026 Cover Mozart, Coldplay And Bollywood Scores In A Magical Setting
The team behind Birmingham’s beloved Tilt has opened a massive new non-profit arcade in Digbeth – here is how you can play over 25 retro pinball machines for just £10
This ‘atmospheric’ 17th-century farmhouse where King Charles II hid from Oliver Cromwell’s troops is just 30 minutes from Birmingham – discover the secret priest hole, three-storey tree-hide, and a heritage orchard
A rare lunar eclipse will turn the moon red over the UK at the end of this month – here are the exact times and the best places to watch it in the UK
A stand-up comedy show and wine tasting are combining for a unique night out in Birmingham — offering a relaxed, social experience with 0 pretension
A new New Orleans-inspired live music experience is coming to Birmingham as ‘The Jazz Room’ brings authentic southern rhythms to the city
16 amazing things to do in Birmingham this September – from a massive Oktoberfest to immersive 1920s Peaky Blinders nights
This award-winning Tutankhamun exhibition leaves Birmingham in less than a month – don’t miss your chance to travel in time and discover the secrets of Ancient Egypt
This ‘awe-inspiring’ Staffordshire playbarn is throwing its first-ever family festival next week with a live Taylor Swift tribute – it’s just 45 minutes from Birmingham
The clocks go back in the UK next month – here’s the exact date daylight saving time ends
This award-winning Japanese kitchen serving everything from A5 wagyu to sushi is coming to Birmingham this October – here’s when it officially opens
The ‘world-first’ Ozzy Osbourne exhibition in Birmingham will officially close this September – why 800,000 fans have flocked to see the Prince of Darkness’ final tribute
Birmingham’s Snow Hill Square is being transformed by a powerful free outdoor exhibition for Black History Month – featuring 13 ‘inspiring’ original artworks
Summer 2026 was the UK’s hottest on record – scientists say this extreme heat could return every 9 years
The UK’s second-best family walk is tucked inside a 250-acre Birmingham park – the scenic green space boasts a theme park, mini golf, and a cinema
Cinemas across Birmingham will be slashing their ticket prices to less than £5 this weekend
Supergrass announce major spring 2027 UK headline tour, featuring a special Birmingham show
The UK Government has launched new air quality alerts – here’s how to opt in
The Boxing Day bank holiday date is officially changing this year – here’s why it won’t fall on December 26 and when you’ll get the extra day off
UK-Ireland ferry passengers will need a passport under new rules
Fontaines D.C. announce huge 2026 UK and European arena tour including massive Birmingham show ahead of new album ‘Dopamine Chamber’ – how to get tickets
The clocks go back in the UK next month – here’s the exact date daylight saving time ends
This award-winning Japanese kitchen serving everything from A5 wagyu to sushi is coming to Birmingham this October – here’s when it officially opens
The ‘world-first’ Ozzy Osbourne exhibition in Birmingham will officially close this September – why 800,000 fans have flocked to see the Prince of Darkness’ final tribute
Birmingham’s Snow Hill Square is being transformed by a powerful free outdoor exhibition for Black History Month – featuring 13 ‘inspiring’ original artworks
Summer 2026 was the UK’s hottest on record – scientists say this extreme heat could return every 9 years
The UK’s second-best family walk is tucked inside a 250-acre Birmingham park – the scenic green space boasts a theme park, mini golf, and a cinema
Cinemas across Birmingham will be slashing their ticket prices to less than £5 this weekend
Supergrass announce major spring 2027 UK headline tour, featuring a special Birmingham show
The UK Government has launched new air quality alerts – here’s how to opt in
The Boxing Day bank holiday date is officially changing this year – here’s why it won’t fall on December 26 and when you’ll get the extra day off
UK-Ireland ferry passengers will need a passport under new rules
Fontaines D.C. announce huge 2026 UK and European arena tour including massive Birmingham show ahead of new album ‘Dopamine Chamber’ – how to get tickets
The clocks go back in the UK next month – here’s the exact date daylight saving time ends
This award-winning Japanese kitchen serving everything from A5 wagyu to sushi is coming to Birmingham this October – here’s when it officially opens
The ‘world-first’ Ozzy Osbourne exhibition in Birmingham will officially close this September – why 800,000 fans have flocked to see the Prince of Darkness’ final tribute
Birmingham’s Snow Hill Square is being transformed by a powerful free outdoor exhibition for Black History Month – featuring 13 ‘inspiring’ original artworks
Summer 2026 was the UK’s hottest on record – scientists say this extreme heat could return every 9 years
The UK’s second-best family walk is tucked inside a 250-acre Birmingham park – the scenic green space boasts a theme park, mini golf, and a cinema
Cinemas across Birmingham will be slashing their ticket prices to less than £5 this weekend
Supergrass announce major spring 2027 UK headline tour, featuring a special Birmingham show
The UK Government has launched new air quality alerts – here’s how to opt in
The Boxing Day bank holiday date is officially changing this year – here’s why it won’t fall on December 26 and when you’ll get the extra day off
UK-Ireland ferry passengers will need a passport under new rules
Fontaines D.C. announce huge 2026 UK and European arena tour including massive Birmingham show ahead of new album ‘Dopamine Chamber’ – how to get tickets
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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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
Birmingham is twinned with 11 sister cities across the globe – from South Korea’s industrial capital to America’s Second City
The 100-year legacy of the No. 11: Why Europe’s longest urban bus route in Birmingham is celebrating a century on the road
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Everything you need to know before the West Midlands heads to the polls this Thursday — including when to expect the results