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.
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...
‘Swimming with the fishes’ has taken on a new meaning at Lavender Hall Fishery. The 12-acre complex—where you can fish for 30lb carp on the outskirts of Coventry—has completely drained one of its lakes to remove all fis...
One of the worst things about Birmingham is that it has no beaches. Sure, there are some incredible and not that far away, but they’re not exactly within walking distance or a hop on the bus away. But what if I told y...
It’s incredible to think that The Smurfs are over 60 years old. What’s even more incredible is that these tiny, blue people as still deeply ingrained in the pop culture—with another reboot film, ‘Smurfs’, on the way thi...
A healthy bit of competition never hurt anyone, did it? Whether looking to rekindle a fierce rivalry or you’re after an alternative to visiting the same old bars every week, Birmingham has so many options for your frien...