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’s St Patrick's Parade was the first of its kind in Britain when it started in 1952. Over 80,000 people used to attend at its peak – making it the third biggest St Patrick’s Parade in the world too. But, after...
Six Nations is officially back from Friday, January 31, with England's first game against Ireland on Saturday, February 1. We'll be cheering on the Three Lions from the comfort of a pub and, lucky for us Brummies, there...
Whether it's great masters of the past or cutting-edge artists working on the vanguard, there are few UK cities better for art lovers than Birmingham. You can see everything in the Second City, with exhibitions ranging...
Looking for a long, tipsy chinwag with a new friend, or a way to cut loose with the old gang? A bottomless brunch is always the answer for any occasion in Birmingham. These midday parties provide a glut of food options...
If you want to play golf in Birmingham, you’ve got two options: head to the outskirts of the city to find a proper course, or embrace a game of silliness of or Treetop Golf. That is until April when Pitch opens its new...
If you’ve got tickets to the you’re in for a treat, but the experience doesn’t start until night falls – so you’ve basically got a whole day to entertain yourself beforehand. Whether you live in Birmingham or made the...
Unless you’re a regular at , most people in Britain probably associate arcades with a bygone era, trips to the , and broken machines at the back of a bowling alley. But in places like China, they are a glitzy and dazzli...
You’ve likely seen the recently (or at least the first half of it anyway). Now’s your chance to see the original story of Dorothy and her friends travelling across the magical land of Oz. Catch ‘The Wonderful Wizard of...
Are you ready to see a sea of pearl-like orbs pulsing with light, fiery amber rays piercing through the trees, a rolling mist bathed in vibrant colour? is working its magic under the cloak of night this winter. The mul...
You've already purchased the tickets so you're over the hump. Now, you can finally focus on how best to prepare for your first (second, third?) to ensure everything goes smoothly. There will be talented musicians and t...