The ultimate insider’s guide to Birmingham, bringing together the best hidden gems from the worlds of food, drink, nature, culture and more. All the inspiration you need to explore the city can be found right here…
It’s more iconic than the Bullring Bull. Bigger than the Library of Birmingham. And a better way to travel around than our historic canals. Yes, we could only be talking about the No. 11 bus route, otherwise known as th...
Describing itself as “one of the UK’s largest mixed-use destinations outside London,” the Mailbox Birmingham is a busy place. Jam-packed with restaurants, activities and offices. Most days, and nights, the place is heav...
Heavy metal is a music genre that has conquered the world, spawning countless spin-offs from black metal to grindcore to stoner rock. While it still maintains its alt-edge and fearsome image, we’re sure even your grandm...
Birmingham is a city of two halves: one half is wrapped up in the history of the Industrial Revolution, while the other is steps into the future as the youngest city in Europe. Change is always afoot in the city. New bu...
As the sun begins to shine on Birmingham (periodically) we want to get out and about with the kids. So why not make the most of this beautiful city? You don’t have to sit in the car for hours – there are ple...
The thriving restaurant scene here in Birmingham is ever-changing and features an array of restaurants inspired by cuisines from across the globe. With its rich cultural heritage and community, Birmingham boasts a Chine...
What has happened to our summer, is it ever going to stop raining in Birminghaml? Every day feels more dreary than dreamy. Our green spaces are out of action, as our…...
Birmingham has a lot of nicknames. More than most other UK cities. Some it wears proudly. Others would be better off forgotten. But we started to wonder (as you probably did too if you are reading this article) what som...
Centred on buzzing Hurst Street, the Gay Village in Birmingham sure knows how to have a good time – day and night. The quarter is filled with al fresco coffee shops, late-night pubs, raucous bars and nightclubs wi...
So you feel you know Birmingham city centre, Digbeth and the Jewellery Quarter pretty much inside out now but have you ventured to the southern suburb of King’s Heath? Historically…...