Life in Birmingham is pretty sweet, but it’s nice to get away every once in a while. Here, we share relaxing countryside excursions, brilliant day trips, and the best places to visit in the UK, plus some exciting international travel inspiration!
As you might have noticed, here at Secret Birmingham, we've got a bit of a soft spot for our . There's nowhere quite like it. And certainly nowhere else we could imagine ourselves living. Unless, of course, some gorgeou...
When will it stop raining? Every day seems to bring a glimmer of sunshine before it brings more rainfall. Screw it, it’s time to leave England and chase the sunshine. Luckily for us, RyanAir has a flash sale now on! ...
I am an absolute fiend when it comes to going on holiday, and using my annual leave allowance to the max – and I doubt I'm the only one, eh? However, while being on holiday is absolute bliss, planning a trip can get a b...
It’s still a bit nippy, but the bitter chill of winter has lifted - flowers are blooming, birds are singing and the days feel longer. Spring has arrived and everyone’s starting to emerge from their hibernation. Thankful...
Many parents of young children will know that Bluey is not just a TV show but a lifestyle. I, for one, have been happily indoctrinated by the Heeler family ways. So, if you also find yourself watching Bluey long after y...
If you haven’t started booking your holidays, have you considered skipping the expensive getaway abroad this year? Splash the same cash (or probably even less) on a much nicer hotel in the UK instead. Staycations are al...
The sense of wonder felt passing through magical mountainous terrain on a train is second to none. No plane journey, hike or car ride can compare, as the distinct clickety-clack sounds present an unlikely soundtrack to...
It’s and you’re feeling blue, it’s only right that you’re thinking about your next holiday only three weeks into the year. Staycations are all the rage these days - from city breaks to countryside retreats - with many...
We’re not about to start convincing everyone to move out of this great city. But if you’re thinking of settling down and buying a home, however, Birmingham can be, well, expensive. has been looking at the UK’s most aff...
Winter is all about the cute and cosy, and nowhere has this more in spades than Castle Combe. Picturesque and ‘chocolate box’ are just some words closely associated with the Wiltshire hamlet, which is as close to the id...