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.
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s soloist Karla Doorbar has completed approximately half a million pirouettes in a glittering career, but even she’s dizzy after a visit to ’ brand-new ride. The Staffordshire has reopened for 2...
You've seen the city on , via bus, tram and train, but have you discovered it from the water? Very soon, you can explore the thanks to the return of the Grade II* listed building, Roundhouse's now-legendary kayak tours...
Candlelight's officially in its T Swift era. From Fearless to Midnights, this series of classical tributes is journeying through the superstar's discography inside The Birmingham Botanical Gardens this season. "Shake It...
Heartbroken. It’s a word we’ve heard a lot since news broke that this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade was . Birmingham’s massive celebration of Irish culture only returned last year after a four-year hiatus, and, like th...
I’ve never been much of a gambler, but that might change this March. Hundreds of National Lottery-funded venues are opening their doors for free, or handing out discounts and special offers - all for the price of a lott...
Studio 54. It’s arguably the most famous nightclub of all time. That’s quite impressive when you consider that was only open for three years. In that short time, from 1977 to 1980, the legendary Manhattan club saw a who...
I don't know about you - but with the sun shining in today, summertime feels not so far away! With summer comes the festival scene and this year - it's absolutely buzzing. We can expect some of the biggest and best eve...
What makes so appealing? Iconic soundtracks like those from Dirty Dancing, Star Wars, The Bodyguard, and Saturday Night Fever have become timeless musical reflections of unforgettable stories. Music in films, series, a...
Cheers to you! Another year around the sun and with it comes a bit more wisdom (we hope). Birthday months can sometimes be quite daunting and often pretty expensive so birthday really is music to our ears. What could b...
Light Cycles has been adding a welcome dash of magic and colour to these bitter winter evenings, providing a gateway into nature and enticing you into the outdoors when all you want to do is hide under a fluffy blanket....