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.
There may not have been a St Patrick’s Parade this year in the end, but Birmingham’s Irish community came together in Digbeth to celebrate anyway. Now, they’ll…...
Modern life is rubbish. If it’s not the car breaking down, it’s the traffic. If it’s not the noisy neighbours, it’s the nonsense on the news. Sometimes life makes us so mad that we want to smash...
Not a fan of creepy crawlies? Look away now! Leading conservation charity, Twycross Zoo, has officially opened its brand-new immersive habitat. Crawl inside Close Encounters – The World of Reptiles and Spiders and come...
May is finally here! The only month of the year with two bank holidays, expect lots to do across these long weekends. We know the weather’s not been great so far this year, but it’s time to grab 2025 by the...
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…...
Block out your calendars, Colmore Food Festival will return on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, 2025. After four years away, the free-to-attend food festival settled back into its original home of Victoria Square la...
Easter bank holiday weekend is just around the corner, and there’s plenty to get up to aside from cracking into wonderful Easter eggs. From Easter vigils to adventure playgrounds, day trips out of town and a good...
If the blossom in Birmingham has you swooning, then hold steady, there are plenty more blooming flowers to come. One of the biggest events for flower lovers in the West Midlands region will return this summer – an...
Magnificent music venues in Birmingham as well as the city’s most historic landmarks are lighting up with the magic of Candlelight. By combining breathtaking live music performances with the warm glow of thousands...
Escape to the wilderness with a trip to Trentham Monkey Forest – a brilliant spot to mingle with endangered monkeys. Follow a mile-long woodland trail through the heart of Trentham Estate, which is also home to these id...
