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.
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...
When we write about the , we often picture its dramatic mountains and wild beauty. We don’t usually imagine stately homes and their neat-and-tidy, historic gardens. But not too far from the town of Bakewell - famous for...
Let's be real - we all love a full moon, don't we? Who hasn't been walking down the street at night (drunk or otherwise) and stopped to just stare at the moon for a bit? There's something rather magical about this glowi...
When does a hidden gem no longer count as a ‘hidden’ gem and become just a gem? It’s a debate that will rage on long after you’ve finished reading this article, so isn’t worth arguing about too much. What we will say is...
Everyone needs a good laugh right now. Looking about, it’s difficult to know where that burst of spontaneous joy will come from. Somewhere we can guarantee a good joke to crack you up is one of Birmingham’s comedy clubs...