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.
Sadly, we don’t celebrate those we admire enough while they’re still with us. It’s only once they’re gone we often outpour love and admiration. An outdoor exhibition will celebrate the life of poet Benjamin Zephaniah in...
It’s been a strange few tournaments recently as an England fan. We’ve looked decent – only falling at the last hurdle in the last Euros to Italy – but have yet to win anything. UEFA Euro 2024 could be the year that chan...
It feels like we’ve been waiting years for TOCA Social to kick-off in Birmingham and that’s because, well, we have… Aston Villa hadn't yet unveiled Steven Gerrard as their new manager when we first wrote about it in 202...
When you think of Birmingham what’s the first thing that springs to mind? For many, it’s our iconic canal system. Birmingham is the capital of the country's canals. Once integral to the city’s role in the Industrial Rev...
Planet Earth has had numerous geological periods, including five major ice ages. Once upon a time, gain creatures roamed the unrecognisable lands of our planet, making humans seem just like a tiny speck in a story of hu...
Are you ready to race this summer? Well fasten your seatbelts and get ready to set your eyes on a very exciting prize. This May, the UK’s number one nicotine pouch brand** is giving adult nicotine consumers the chance t...
We’re no strangers to a big Ferris wheel in Birmingham. Every winter, we’ve become accustomed to the near-iconic Christmas wheel in Centenary Square. With stunning views across Birmingham’s skyline, it’s a yearly highli...
We all know Digbeth is pretty special. One of the most interesting, exciting and creative quarters in Birmingham, it’s home to an array of exciting bars, unique shops, brilliant street food and incredible artists. And i...
Out near Coleshill, between Birmingham and Coventry, you’ll find a Grade I listed, country manor on the banks of the River Blythe. You won’t have likely been to see it, however, in its very nearly 400-year-old history,...
When Drayton Manor announced it’d be closing Shockwave last year, we couldn’t quite believe it’d be getting rid of one of its most popular rollercoaster rides. But out with the old and in with the new, isn’t that what t...