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.
Just south of Birmingham, four generations of Becketts have farmed in Wythall. With its very own farm shop and restaurant, the family farm has grown a beloved following among locals—helping everyone buy food directly fr...
Birmingham may well be known for its , and and Industrial past, but tucked between the red-brick terraces are hundreds of churches that rise above the busy streets. Now, there are over 180 Anglican and more than 200 Ca...
If I had one complaint about Birmingham, it’s that it doesn’t have enough —any, in fact—and unless climate change speeds up, that’s not changing anytime soon. There’s one small benefit to being a landlocked city, stuck...
Go back 500 years, and no one in the Old World knew what a dahlia was. It’s been almost 300 years since this native Mexican flower landed on European shores. Today, it’s the most popular flower in the UK. There’s nowher...
The Smith & Pepper jewellery factory is a fascinating site. When its owners retired in 1981, they didn’t look to sell it or anything. Just stopped trading, locked the door and left everything as it was. The Museum o...
There may not have been a this year in the end, but Birmingham’s Irish community in the end. And now, Páirc Summer Series, the UK’s biggest celebration of Irish music and culture, is back in Kings Heath with plenty of...
From bhangra to hip hop, voguing, or even dad dancing, we all have our own special way of moving. This , you can take part in the ultimate expression of dance, with Birmingham set to host the Red Bull Dance Your Style U...
Queueing up on a cold, rainy night, waiting and shivering to get into the club, you hear the thump of the bass reverberating out into the street and sober up bit by bit as the showers continue to pour. You're finally in...
Make the most of this opportunity to see the world’s biggest cricket legends pick up their bats one more time for a tournament of their careers this summer. is landing in Edgbaston, gathering pros from several continen...
If you were a child when the ‘Blue Peter’ badge was introduced, you could well be a grandparent, or even a great-grandparent, today. Generations have now coveted these iconic blue-and-white pin badges—either awarded for...