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…
Digbeth is full of historic boozers, so it probably won’t mind missing one. The Golden Lion Inn was originally built around 1600 on Deritend High Street, but when threatened by demolition in 1911, the Gra...
The next time you find yourself at the new Paradise development, you may spot the Portland stone statue, standing at 5.5 metres tall, and wonder: Who is that? Let me tell you—this man might not just be one...
Did you know that beneath the bustling surface of modern Birmingham lies a quiet, hidden world woven with Cold War secrets, postal history, and local lore? While today’s Birmingham is a fast-paced urban c...
While the Dhamma Talaka Pagoda can’t quite match the magnitude of the Shwedagon—the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, which is home to relics of four previous Buddhas—faithful recreation provides a...
If you’re one of Birmingham’s students-to-be this autumn, we’re here to help make your move as smooth as possible. We’ve partnered with Dunelm to bring you a guide to the best places to socialise, study a...
You mention ‘Soho House’ to most people, and they’ll automatically think of the private members’ club in London. But the former home of Birmingham’s most influential intellectuals actually predates it by...
The surreal sight of a 10-metre-tall mechanical bull greets anyone arriving in Birmingham via New Street. Ozzy The Bull became an instant Brummie icon when he arrived at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonw...
You don’t necessarily have to be a fan of Jane Austen or Bridgerton to enjoy afternoon tea, but it helps. Tuck into the ultimate English pastime with an array of dainty sandwiches, delicate cakes, scones...
I’m going to get absolutely eaten apart in the comments for this one, but Birmingham has its very own castle! Forget about Warwick, Kenilworth, and Taworth castles, and I wasn’t even going to mention Dudl...
If there’s one thing every Brummie can agree on, it’s that Birmingham tap water is bostin’. Next level. S-tier. Elite. Elixir of the gods. Ambrosia. You probably bottle straight from the pipes and sell it...