If I had one complaint about Birmingham, it’s that it doesn’t have enough —any, in fact—and unless climate change speeds up, that’s not changing anytime soon. There’s one small benefit to being a landlocked city, stuck...
‘Swimming with the fishes’ has taken on a new meaning at Lavender Hall Fishery. The 12-acre complex—where you can fish for 30lb carp on the outskirts of Coventry—has completely drained one of its lakes to remove all fis...
Looks like the sunshine has already left the UK, but summer’s far from over. It’ll be back soon, I’m sure… (don’t quote me on that). Still, we Brits have learnt to embrace our holidays, whatever the weather, and nothing...
I blinked, and suddenly, it was the middle of . I haven’t made a single summer plan yet. Luckily, if you’re like me, there’s always Britain’s to fall back on whenever I need a quick holiday boost. Just keep an eye out...
Everybody dreams of that perfect spot: tranquil, natural and private. Somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of Birmingham, but not too far away. Well, your dreams may have come true, as Midlands Open Water is as cl...
Being pretty landlocked, Birmingham isn’t exactly blessed with . But that doesn't mean we shouldn't still be able to enjoy them on a regular basis. Luckily we don't have to drive to the coast to enjoy the sand between o...
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 ), but it is also the youngest city in Europe - with an endless array of activi...
. It’s become a hot topic in the UK recently. When it’s scorching out, nothing beats it. But thanks to this country’s terrible water quality, opportunities for a (healthy) dip in a lake/river are becoming increasingly f...
You know, it doesn’t have to be the hottest day of the year to enjoy a good aqua park - although we can’t think of anywhere we’d rather cool off when the sun’s shining! Whatever the weather, water-based offer the ultim...
Why don’t they have TV screens in supermarkets? I wouldn’t be so bothered spending half an hour wandering down every aisle looking for “whole chestnuts” if there was a little entertainment. I’d at least be able to stay...