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.
Where to go shopping in Birmingham this weekend
1. The Night Market
It’s the ultimate alternative one-day-only festive night market this Friday (December 6). The Night Market UK is hosting a bumper Christmas event in Birmingham at the Secret Space in Digbeth with twice as many stalls as their last visit to the second city. Between 6 to 11pm, it will host around 70 stalls and the very best Birmingham has to offer. Plus, street food, a DJ and more. To learn more head here.
Things to do with kids this weekend
2. Winter Funland
The UK’s largest indoor Christmas funfair once again transforms the NEC into a winter wonderland from Saturday, December 7. There’ll be unlimited funfair rides, an enormous ice skating rink, and a Christmas-themed circus with clowns and acrobats. Meanwhile, Santa’s mischievous elves will be up to no good, plus there’s also a range of festive foods available to tuck into at Winter Funland and more!
3. Light Cycles
Get ready for a mesmerising, multisensory light trail to illuminate the wilds of Stonebridge Golf Course. Light Cycles winds for one kilometre through five multi-sensory experiences inspired by trees, sunsets, and plant life, while melodic folk music brings each artwork to life. This isn’t your classic Christmassy light trail but will bring plenty of festive cheer to these dark autumnal evenings. To learn more about Light Cycles head here.
Where to go for a drink in Birmingham
3. Clays
Having made a name for itself as London’s premier clay shooting destination, Clays has opened its doors at Birmingham’s historic Piccadilly Arcade. You won’t be shooting any real guns, but Clays’ technology replicates the real-life sport with pinpoint accuracy. Choose from a collection of six fully digitalised games and be transported to quintessential British shooting grounds, while enjoying plenty of food and drink offers.
What shows to watch in Birmingham
5. The Book of Mormon
It’s December. It’s Christmas. We should be fully embracing the festivities, but we can’t ignore the fact that the most outrageous musical comedy of all time has opened in Birmingham. The nine-time Tony Award and four-time Olivier Award-winning musical, The Book of Mormon, is at The Alexandra from December 3 – 28. Follow the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. You can get tickets here.