Explore unusual things to do in Birmingham: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of Birmingham all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Birmingham, for visitors and locals alike.
The moment we’ve all been waiting for, through the bleak midwinter, gloom and doom – the longest day of the year is finally here! Also known as the summer solstice – it is one of the UK’s oldest and mo...
I blinked and suddenly we’re deep into the year. Yes, the year is moving rather fast but thankfully, what we can always rely on is the magic of Candlelight concerts in Birmingham. If you too…...
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…...
The classic tale of Princess Aurora’s cursed slumber is timeless for a reason. Its classically romantic story, soul-stirring music and elegant choreography continue to put audiences in a beautiful spell. This season, au...
PAW Patrol are ready for action and their mission? To give families around the UK a fun-filled experience to treasure together. Ryder, Chase, Skye and the rest of the squad are scampering out the television screen and e...
Peaky Blinders, This Town, Backup, Line of Duty — there’s no shortage of crime dramas set in Birmingham but you can’t exactly interact with them through the telly. So how can amateur sleuths get their...
It’s taken its time, but summer is finally here. Whether you’re a shade-seeker or the type of person who likes to soak up every inch of sunlight while it’s around, you’ll want to break out of hibernation this July...
There’s nothing more Brummie than ‘Peaky Blinders’. Steven Knight’s hit BBC show about the crime gang of the same name, starring Cillian Murphy, has placed Birmingham back on the map. But if you wanted a real-life taste...
We love a bit of jazz here in Brum. Events like Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival attract thousands to the city every year and places like The Jam House play funky hits for jazz cats to boogie to all night long. Now,&h...
It’s safe to say that Birmingham loves a bull. Be it Ozzy or Perry, this obsession is never-ending, but it all started not that long ago with the now-iconic Bullring Bull. Arriving in 2003, Laurence Broderick’s 7ft bron...