There’s nowhere more charming than the Cotswolds, and no place in it more beautiful than Bourton-on-the-Water, aka the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’. Famed for its honey-coloured houses, gently flowing river, and picturesqu...
Without a doubt, the University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston campus is one of the most breathtaking locations in the whole city—once named the . Next week (Wednesday, December 3), it’s becoming even more stunning for an ex...
The last time that England hosted a World Cup, in 1966, things ended up going pretty well for us, didn’t they? We’re hoping for a repeat of the glory in 2035, with the English FA officially submitting a joint bid, along...
Looking for a break from the fast-paced streets of Birmingham? Enjoy the quiet life, just a stone’s throw away, or should we say, a 30-minute drive, in the medieval town of Henley-in-Arden. So quaint is it—filled with r...
Forum Birmingham was one of Birmingham’s leading live music venues until it sadly closed permanently in April, thanks to the building’s landlords. Luckily, its spiritual successor, Forum Digbeth, opened later this summe...
The historic Dogpool Hotel site in has been reborn as Empress. A bold new Nigerian fine dining restaurant that adds a taste of regal Africa to the melting pot of flavours already found in Birmingham—you’ll find America...
The West Midlands’ legendary Santa’s Winter Wonderland returns to SnowDome for a 20th spectacular year, and it's the UK’s only guarantee of real snow—running up until January 3, 2026. Expect everything from a brand-new...
English mayors will soon have the power to charge a tourist tax on those staying overnight. This decision sees responsibility in England devolved to local authorities, like in Scotland and Wales, and allows them to char...
abound in Birmingham, but you shouldn’t miss this one—as it takes over one of the city’s most iconic green spaces. Birmingham Artisan Markets returns this winter with one of the city’s most magical festive shopping eve...
What an incredible year it’s been for Hannah Hampton. If winning the Women's Super League, the FA Cup, and the League Cup with Chelsea wasn’t enough, the goalkeeper saved England many a time to help win the UEFA Women's...