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.
After something that’s equal parts jaw-droppingly glamorous and outrageously hilarious this weekend? Look no further than the first festival of its kind in the UK, Birmingham Drag and Burlesque Festival,...
'Ballet of Lights' arrives in Birmingham, shining a fresh spotlight on ballet’s enduring role in the city’s vibrant arts scene. While Birmingham’s creative energy has blossomed lately, with new artistic communities and...
If you live in Birmingham, you probably don’t need a hotel; you’re probably here just to learn about this magnificent building. But if you are looking for a room for a night or two in the heart of the UK’...
Birmingham Cathedral might not be Tommy Shelby’s usual haunt, but it’s about to host a night in his honour. Candlelight: Peaky Blinders brings the show’s soundtrack into a classical setting, swapping smok...
This winter, the most enchanting indoor walking trail is opening in Birmingham, and we’re so here for it. After an exceptionally successful London run that drew thousands of visitors, the hugely popular N...
The time has come. Under the silver glow of a crescent moon, all manner of unearthly installations will light up the shadows of Arley Hall & Gardens with frightfully fun scenes. Disney Tim Burton’s Th...
The city's most atmospheric venues are transformed into sanctuaries where thousands of candles create an enchanting backdrop for musical discovery. The best Candlelight concerts in Birmingham this season...
The spookiest, creepiest, scariest (why do we celebrate this again!?) holiday is back! It’s time to dress up as brain-eating zombies, blood-thirsty vampires, cauldron-stewing witches and whatever the lat...
There’s a lot to discover beneath the rippling surfaces of the world’s oceans, and nothing shines a light on these marine mysteries quite like the hit BBC nature documentary Blue Planet. Soon, it will ret...
The month before the big one, aka Christmas. Yet as tempting as it is to retreat inside and curl up under a blanket, November has plenty of things to lure you outside. This month, old and new arrive in t...