Explore unusual things to do in Birmingham: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of Birmingham all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Birmingham, for visitors and locals alike.
Birmingham is a beautiful place, but the hustle and bustle of city life can become overwhelming at times. When it does, we like to take a break. There are acres upon acres of countryside in the West Midlands, dotted wit...
Planet Earth has had numerous geological periods, including five major ice ages. Once upon a time, gain creatures roamed the unrecognisable lands of our planet, making humans seem just like a tiny speck in a story of hu...
Unless you’re willing to hop on a plane and head out on safari, you won’t find better opportunities to get up close and personal with wildlife than at West Midland Safari Park. Its animal-themed luxury lodges have long...
The interesting thing about watching a David Attenborough documentary is how alien everything feels. We’re often left stunned by the strange flora and fauna we share Earth with, as the British broadcaster has brought ma...
After a long winter, springtime is only a hop, skip and jump away – and the cutest baby animals you can imagine will be frolicking across fields very soon. Last year, Cotswold Farm Park welcomed 800 new arrivals t...
Sometimes the best part of a film or tv show is its theme song and soundtrack. Do you find yourself belting out the lyrics or transported to a memorable scene when you hear a famous theme song? If so, Candlelight has&he...
Being a kid is great; adults can only dream of playing with such abandon again. Now our little ones’ childhoods are only about to get 10x better, with the opening of a new all-weather adventure playground this March. We...
After a pretty meh Six Nations tournament last year, the England rugby team are far from favourites again in 2024. But that’s no reason not to be cheering on our boys! Six Nations is officially back from February...
If you don’t love Dolly Parton, we need to check for a pulse. The Queen of Country is nothing short of a cultural icon – with hundreds of millions of records sold worldwide, her very own theme park Dollywood, and...
Well, January was a tough month, but it’s finally starting to feel like 2024. Our social calendars for the year are filling up fast, but don’t skip ahead too soon. It doesn’t have to be doom and gloom in February or all...