Whether it’s football or athletics, time and time again, Birmingham’s proven itself to be sporting mad. We turned out in droves for the Commonwealth Games 2022, and we’re ready to throw another whopper of a sporting eve...
The best things in life are free, but you can give them to the birds and bees. I need money. That’s what I want… When did life become so expensive? I used to spend all day outside without needing a penny. These da...
As I do most mornings, I went to buy a banana from my local supermarket for breakfast but was turned away. ‘Cash only,’ I was told. I went to another supermarket instead and everything was fine. That can’t be said for t...
You’re likely bored of us reminding you that Birmingham has no beaches. Yes, there are some amazing coastal towns and beaches, but they’re not exactly within walking distance. But what if we told you that very soo...
If it’s always been your fantasy to live like you’re in Lord of the Rings or A Court of Thorns and Roses, then treat yourself to this getaway. Where you’ll be welcomed like a king, queen, knight, faerie, or whatever yo...
Laughter is the best medicine, literally. Studies show that people with a strong sense of humour have a longer life expectancy. That’s why we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously at Secret Birmingham and will be f...
No one had ever seen a dahlia in Europe up until the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. They’re now one of the most popular flowers in the UK (they’re having a moment in the flower world). With a wide choice of flowe...
In the last twelve months, we’ve seen two revolutionary sites open in Birmingham – Selly Oak’s ‘mental health café’ and Hall Green’s ‘wellbeing hub’ – to tackle growing mental health concerns in the region....
Forget the Euros. The ultimate sporting event of the summer starts shortly. Kicking off July 26 (ends August 11), thousands of athletes from hundreds of nations will be competing for gold, silver and bronze across the t...
It’s not been the summer we’ve hoped for, but Millennium Point knows how to bring a smile to our faces whatever the weather. The award-winning iconic landmark venue is brightening our days with a line-up of incredible e...