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.
Since starting in 1891, Crufts has grown into one of the world’s, if not the world’s, most prestigious dog show. Taking over the NEC in Birmingham for four days (March 6 – 9), expect thousands of dogs and their o...
You might still feel like hibernating somewhat due to the cold weather, but there are plenty of activities and events to get involved in this March – all worth creeping out of your little cave for! From huge holid...
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…...
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&h...
Brummies, to keep those winter blues at bay, Candlelight concerts in Birmingham are keeping spirits bright with a series of enchanting classical tributes to music’s biggest stars, from Taylor Swift to Oasis, Vival...
Cheers to you! Another year around the sun and with it comes a bit more wisdom (we hope). Birthday months can sometimes be quite daunting and often pretty expensive so birthday ‘freebies’ really is music to...
It might be freezing this February, but we’ve been struck by Cupid’s arrow – rekindle your fiery passion on February 14 with one of these hot date ideas. Whether you’ve been together a lifetime, or it&...
Light Cycles has been adding a welcome dash of magic and colour to these bitter winter evenings, providing a gateway into nature and enticing you into the outdoors when all you want to do is hide under a fluffy blanket....
Birmingham’s St Patrick’s Parade was the first of its kind in Britain when it started in 1952. Over 80,000 people used to attend at its peak – making it the third biggest St Patrick’s Parade in the world too. But,...
Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee and Birmingham Hippodrome are once again teaming up for the city’s annual Chinese New Year event in February. You will find two days of celebrations in the city centre as we ring in...