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.
Birmingham might be the youngest city in Europe, but our history runs deep. Under every rock, behind every door, there are amazing stories to be found about our past. Birmingham Heritage Week, now in its ninth year, is...
The West Midlands is a strange place for the second wave of ska to have taken root. This Jamaican genre, a precursor to reggae, was typified by speedy off-beat rhythms, blending Caribbean calypso with American R&B,...
There’s nothing like a best friend. They’re there with us through thick and thin. Make us laugh, hold us when we cry, we’d be lost without them. This Sunday marks International Friendship Day (July 30). So what better o...
It’s a fact that we love the colour pink in Birmingham. So with Barbie dominating the headlines and seemingly saving cinema, there’s no better time to embrace the beloved doll’s style. (Unless you went to see Oppe...
Are you seriously talking about Christmas in July!? Please don’t shoot the messenger! We simply want to tell you that the biggest festive event in the West Midlands will be returning this winter to glow up the Three Cou...
Europe’s favourite sneaker festival Crepe City is descending on Birmingham for its second year this July – and it’s even bigger than last year. This time round, on July 22, Crepe City is taking over the National E...
Calling all princes, princesses, mice, and magical creatures: the world’s biggest Disney exhibition to date is coming to London, following success in other international cities. Disney100: The Exhibition celebrate...
We don’t think we’ve been any prouder of our city than during last year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. From art exhibitions to joining sports clubs, we all found ways to get involved and come together as a communit...
Put that marmalade sandwich down (or just stick it under your hat for safekeeping), slip on your shoes and get ready to step into the world of Paddington on your very own outdoor adventure at Blenheim Palace. A perfect...