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.
We consider Birmingham a pretty ‘arty city’ even by Britain’s standards. There’s a thriving street art scene to discover, plus plenty of awesome independent art galleries brimming with Brummie talent. Unsurprisingly, wi...
Don’t listen to T. S. Eliot, January is the cruellest month. It’s dark, it’s wet, it’s cold, and everyone’s sober, broke and only eating vegetables – plus, no other month features the most depressing day of the ye...
Love is in the air and Saint Valentine is almost here – it might freezing outside, but rekindle your fiery passion this February 14 with one of these hot dates. Whether you’ve been together a lifetime, or it’...
The most adorable hangout spot for puppies is returning to Birmingham. Valentine’s Day is about treating the one you love most in the world, and this is a little paradise for our sweet pooches. So listen up if you...
Things are about to get gnarly in Wolverhampton. The city is set to host a major urban sports international tournament later this year, Urban Sports FISE Xperience. The three-day event – featuring BMX freestyle, s...
When imagining Middle Earth – the fantasy world of JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings – many probably think of snow-capped mountains, rolling countryside, and dense forests. Few think of Birmingham. But the cit...
If your kids would rather spend all day playing with LEGO than outside. If you come home to find the kitchen transformed into a cathedral made out of bricks. Then have we got the competition for you and your little ones...
I don’t know about you but I’ve been seeing Saltburn everywhere since it hit the big screen and have consequently had Sophie Ellis-Betor’s absolute bop of “Murder on the Dance Floor” in my...
“Are you happy in this modern world? Or do you need more? Is there something else you’re searching for?” If so, feel like the stars are shining just for you and your Valentine on February 15 after list...
No city is complete without a museum or an art gallery. While Birmingham has plenty to be proud of, it has felt a little incomplete without the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery – where are all the tourists mean...