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…
For thousands of years, libraries have gathered all the world’s knowledge under one roof. But, in the 21st century, you could argue they’ve become outdated. Now that we all carry computers around in our pockets, who nee...
It was once Birmingham’s industrial heartland, but today Digbeth is best known as the city’s creative quarter – and one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the country. This growing, artsy area is home to...
It’s the UK’s second biggest city, but if you ask us, it’s easily the best! Many know Birmingham for its industrial past (once known as the City of a Thousand Trades), but it is also the youngest city...
Because Christmas Eve is the real deal. A day filled with festive spirit, prosperity and so much anticipation, only Christmas Eve could bring the feels that it does. Not quite on board with that idea? Let me persuade yo...
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...
Time to dig out your tinsel, fairy lights, and tree topper, we’re off to buy a Christmas tree! Whether you want a massive Douglas fir (often the most popular) to take up half your living room, or a small and sweet...
Birmingham is a busy city with people from all over the country coming in for city breaks, work trips or national events. You’ll find all sorts in Brum, but it takes something special to be considered a Brummie. So whet...
Look, we get it. Sometimes you’re going to end up *gasp* going outside of Birmingham and travelling around the UK. And, inevitably, you’ll end up in a few watering holes along your journeys. Having already p...
After a weekend of upheaval, more far-right protests were planned to occur across the UK yesterday (August 7) – including one in Birmingham. Thousands of police officers were mobilised to protect communities, whil...
How does that old saying go? ‘When it rains, it pours.’ It might be time to update it, because ‘when it’s sunny, it’s a heatwave’ these days in the UK. We’d better get used to it too (don’t @ me climate change deniers)....
