Not sure what things to do in Birmingham this weekend? Well, whatever the weather’s like, however your mood is, we’ll always have you covered here at Secret Birmingham. Be it the best restaurants and gigs to cultural events or bottomless brunches, we’ve got your weekend sorted below.
All caught up on ‘The Immortal Man’? You can now step into the world of Birmingham’s most infamous gang at the Black Country Living Museum. The legendary Peaky Blinders Nights return this Saturday (also happening on September 26 and November 14) for a night of revelry and entertainment in an after-hours spectacle. From the museum’s historic boat dock, which serves as Charlie Strong’s Yard, to the grisly murder scene filmed at St James’s School, walk through all the iconic filming locations.
For a slower-paced but still inspiring weekend plan, BCU’s Benjamin Zephaniah Future Writers competition displays 18 winning poems around the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This year’s trail is centred on the environment, inspired by Benjamin Zephaniah’s own poem ‘Nature Trail’.
Calling all classic rock fans, Candlelight concerts transform the riffs, rebellion and rip-roaring vocals into a live, multi-sensory musical experience at Birmingham Cathedral. Under the gentle glow of candlelight, Classic Rock on Strings welcomes a string quartet performing the songs of everyone from Metallica to David Bowie, The Rolling Stones to Nirvana.
If you’re ready to kick off St Patrick’s season early, The Old Crown stages 13 St Patrick’s-themed events across March, from Parade Day parties to a Roy Walker-hosted Catchphrase quiz. The Old Crown will be focused on Irish celebrities, traditions, food and entertainment—with both a Parade Day party and a Luna Springs takeover on Sunday, March 15.
If that wasn’t enough, ‘Birmingham’s best Irish pub’ (according to The Telegraph), aka Nortons Digbeth, is also hosting a week-long programme of cultural events marking the occasion. Look out for the St Patrick’s Sunday special on Sunday, March 15, headlined by acclaimed five-piece Irish folk rockers All Folk’d Up, for over 14 hours of entertainment.
Mother’s Day
This is your reminder that this Sunday is Mother’s Day! You could go anywhere. Do anything. Just remember to hang out with your mum. But our tip for spoiling her is afternoon tea at The Grand Hotel. Tuck into individual towers of sandwiches, intricate patisseries, and hand-made scones, alongside a selection of artisan tea from just £36.95 pp.
Witley Court and Gardens is just one of hundreds of venues across the UK taking part in the National Lottery Open Week. All you need is a valid lottery ticket, and you can visit the likes of JW Evans, Black Country Living Museum, Kinver Edge, Kenilworth Castle, and countless more historic sites, all for free (or at the very least, get a good deal).
Dear England
The National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit ‘Dear England’ comes to Birmingham. Catch the uplifting, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager, in a gripping examination of the nation and the game at Birmingham Hippodrome.