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.
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...
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...