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.
You don’t even need to mention the fierce rivalry between Aston Villa and Birmingham City to know that Birmingham is utterly sports-mad. Last year’s Commonwealth Games was enough to prove this. Just in time for another...
Finish off your Big Kahuna burger, put those bloodthirsty revenge plans on the back burner and turn down ‘Stuck In The Middle With You’ for a sec; tickets are officially on sale for unmissable meta-musical Tarantino Liv...
Crepe City is a renowned name in the sneaker space and for good reason. Its innovative approach to sneaker culture has made it the biggest sneaker festival in Europe and it’s making a return to Birmingham on July 22. Th...
The Library of Birmingham is a must-visit for all. (We think it’s easily among the best things to do in Birmingham.) It’s the largest public library in the United Kingdom if not Europe. Across ten levels, yo...
Whether you consider yourself a raving royalist or a radical republican, or just somewhere in between, who can turn their nose up at an extra bank holiday? The King’s Coronation (which takes place May 6) will be a uniqu...
We do love our doggies in Birmingham. Pup-Up Cafes paw-fect for dachshunds and small dogs have proven very popular among Brummies. But our larger four-legged friends need just as much (if not more) love and attention. E...
Shrewsbury is mostly known as the birthplace of Charles Darwin, but it is also known for riverbank walks along the Severn, sprawling woodlands and parks, and quaint architecture. What it is not known for, however, is th...
There’s not left until all those months of hard practice running will finally be put to the test. The Great Birmingham Run 2023 takes place Early May Bank Holiday weekend (Sunday, May 7), pushing many of us to our very...
Birmingham produces only brilliant people, but the laugh-a-minute legend, Alison Hammond, is among our very best. From her iconic interview with Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford to her recent…...
Do you want to throw a BBQ this weekend but don’t want to fork out on all the equipment? What if you need to iron a shirt for a special occasion, but don’t know your neighbours well enough? Or how about fixing that hole...