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.
Rock out to the timeless classics of Queen at a candlelight concert this spring. Feeling under pressure? Want to break free from the shackles of a stressful work week? This is the answer....
They say there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo but at this brand new wonderland coming to Twycross Zoo you might be mistaken. This immersive experience is devoted to the tales of the best-selling picture book The Gr...
One space worth exploring if you’re after one of a kind items and looking to support small independent businesses is Red Brick Market.Located on Floodgate Street in Digbeth, and neighbour to The Big Birmingham Bak...
Live at Lydiard exploded onto the festival scene last year with an epic full-day experience that left its mark on the UK’s summer calendar in a big way. Now, they’ll be returning to the gorgeous surrounds of...
Billowing robes, coiled serpents and gleaming shields can all be found in Michelangelo’s biblical painting, but may be a little hard to spot from the marble floors of the Sistine Chapel. Luckily, this mesmerising exhibi...
After huge success in 2021, with stars such as Anne-Marie, Pete Tong, Clean Bandit and Dizzee Rascal (throwback!) taking to the stage, the UK’s newest multi-genre festival is back for a second year running. Descen...
Ever dreamt of going to the Sistine Chapel to gaze up at Michelangelo’s mesmerising masterpiece, but haven’t had the funds or time? Well, Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is swooping in to save the day. Soon, you won’t ne...
We’re all feeling it: the bitter chill of winter as soon as you step foot outside your door, the measly warmth of a dying heat lamp in pub gardens, the damp splatter of mud coating your jeans on your post-work walk. May...
Prepare to be dazzled. Just when you thought the magic and sparkle had fizzled out after the festive period, the news of an illuminating event arriving to the West Midlands this February emerges. Here to brighten your p...
This amazing forest, just a short drive from Birmingham, is full of free-roaming monkeys. Escape to the wilderness with a trip to Trentham Monkey Forest – a brilliant spot to mingle with endangered monkeys. Follow a mil...