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!
Don’t get me wrong. I love living in a big city like Birmingham. But sometimes, it all gets a little too much, and I need a break from the hustle and bustle of crowds and traffic. Luckily, Birmingham is...
Arley Arboretum is one of the oldest tree gardens in Britain, dating back to 1855, and is home to over 300 species from across the world. But even knowing all that won’t prepare you for the mesmerising vi...
The humble plum was one of the first fruits ever domesticated by humans. But, while still grown and eaten all over the world, they’re often overlooked for other summer stone fruits like peaches or cherrie...
What does every seaside town need? Amusement parks, ice cream parlours, fish ‘n’ chip shops, the list goes on, but what about a beach? Well, sandy shores may not be as integral as you first think, as Stou...
While it may feel like the sun is going to be shining forever and ever in this heatwave. It’s good to remember that the good weather won’t stick around. Come winter, expect grey skies everywhere in the We...
If only Birmingham had a beach. I don't think there'd be any reason to leave. But when the sunshine hits, I'm flocking to the nearest coastal town just like everyone else. Instead of following every Tom, D...
Look, the Second City might be near perfect, but it doesn’t have everything, while sometimes you just need to leave and clear your head. Whatever your reasons for a getaway, Birmingham, luckily, lies nea...
You want a nice, calming and gentle wild swim? You go to Midlands Open Water. You want the complete opposite of that? You go half a mile up the road for an adrenaline-fuelled splash about at the UK’s bigge...
When you step onto a Blue Flag beach—an accolade held by only 63 sites across England—you can be assured it’s clean, safe, and well managed. The award only recognises the world’s beaches, with Oakham’s Rut...
It’s sunny outside, and you’re here looking for a beautiful beach near Birmingham that’s only an hour away. I’m sorry to disappoint, but Birmingham doesn’t have any beaches nearby. That shouldn’t mean yo...