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.
Summer holidays are here and we’re all looking for ways to . Thankfully, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts returns with its second-ever family festival this August to keep us occupied for nine days - and it’s completely...
Anyone who’s been to knows the 1,000-year-old attraction doesn’t slack on immersion. Between the dungeons, trebuchets, jousting competitions and great feasts, you can often feel like you’ve slipped through time to the...
It’s not been the summer we’ve hoped for, but Millennium Point knows how to bring a smile to our faces whatever the weather. The award-winning iconic landmark venue is brightening our days with a line-up of incredible e...
Dust off those cowboy boots and crank up the Dolly Parton tunes, we’ve caught country music fever. Just in time too as Foxy Bingo introduces its Xtreme Line Dancing Studio, offering high-energy line dancing fitness clas...
Are we dreaming? We've only gone and done it! England have beaten the Netherlands 2-1 (Wednesday, July 10) to seal a place in the UEFA Euro final in Berlin. No one thought we’d make it this far. Maybe before the tournam...
To help you maximise the summer months and find pleasure at the perfect pace for you, we’ve partnered with Magnum to give away hundreds of free tickets to events across the UK. There’s nothing like a spontaneous outi...
They're loud, they're bright, they're busy and we looove them. We can only be talking about theme parks. What is it about the mix of towering rollercoaster rides, head-spinning attractions, and candy-scented foods that...
You can’t imagine now, but come October, the nights will be a lot darker in Birmingham. It’s that time of year when much-needed light trails, bonfires and firework displays brighten up our evenings. But the biggest fire...
You’ll struggle to find anyone in the city with a bad word to say against Alison Hammond. The Queen of Birmingham’s infectious energy is beloved by all, but many were still surprised by how well she handled her panto de...
Day and night, Hurst Street is always buzzing. Birmingham’s offers an array of fabulous pubs, bars and nightclubs - many complete with drag shows and cabaret - where queer people can always feel safe and welcome. But b...