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.
‘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...
Back in May, we learnt that a dedicated PAW Patrol-themed land is coming to Chessington World of Adventures in 2026, but the latest is that the London theme park is getting five brand new PAW Patrol-themed hotel rooms –...
Get ready for all the thrills and spills of the UK’s best rides this summer. After decades of bringing its funfair extravaganza to cities all across the UK, Indoor Funfair is finally visiting Birmingham for the first ti...
Wroxeter, aka Viriconium, once boasted a population size of 15,000, making it the fourth biggest city in Roman Britain—that’s more people than there are currently in . Today, there’s just a small village home to less t...
The Prodigy's world-famous live show has been a treat for ravers for more than 30 years, and we're now being treated to a huge show in Birmingham next year. Coming as part of the freshly announced UK & Ireland tour...
The moment we've all been waiting for, through the bleak midwinter, gloom and doom - the longest day of the year is finally here! Also known as the summer solstice - it is one of the UK’s oldest and most celebrated fes...
PAW Patrol are ready for action and their mission? To give families around the UK a fun-filled experience to treasure together. Ryder, Chase, Skye and the rest of the squad are scampering out the television screen and e...