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.
Whenever arrives, I pick up a good spooky book to get me in the , and Penelope Lively’s The Whispering Knights is ticking a lot of boxes for me this year—creepy witches and mysterious standing stones. But it appears fa...
Please note – the shows scheduled for October 3 and 4 have been cancelled due to the forecasted Storm Amy. The show has been moved to May 15 and 16 in 2026. Find out more . Technology, art and music will work in mesmer...
Located between Edgbaston and Selly Oak, the Great Hall at the University of Birmingham is a time capsule into Birmingham's history and future. While many visitors head straight for Birmingham’s big-name attractions lik...
There aren’t many bigger, brighter or better annual Christmas events than at Warwick Castle. Just a short drive from Birmingham, the historic grounds will once again transform into a stunning festive display—boasting o...
If Christmas is the most magical time of year, there are a few more spellbinding places than these beautiful gardens during the festive season. will transform into a spectacle of interactive displays, captivating sound...
Look up, Birmingham - the night sky is about to come alive. This autumn, welcomes you to an eco-friendly, world-class drone light experience enjoyed by over 130,000 people across the UK. See hundreds of drones take a f...
Believe it or not, but Birmingham has more than any other major European city. That being said, it’s still a hustling and bustling city full of skyscrapers and surrounded by motorways. Luckily, we’ve discovered a tranq...
Do you miss being a kid, playing with your toy cars and performing epic stunts on the stairs? Well, forget all that, because this is way cooler. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks is tearing up and down the country next year wit...
As summer fades, all eyes turn to for a fantastical feeling to fend off these winter blues. Thankfully, the West Midlands' biggest light trail returns with a magical offering of activities this festive season. Winter G...
Whether it’s or , Birmingham has always been a city that welcomes society’s outsiders. So why has it taken so long for the city’s alt community to have somewhere it can call home? The Goth’s Playground is here at las...