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.
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...
Do you think when John Cadbury opened his first shop in 1823 he saw the company becoming what it is today? One of the biggest chocolate makers in the world continues its 200-year celebrations this Easter (March 29) with...
Birmingham has had an odd history with Hollywood - from Tom Cruise eating at to a locally-made, 1990 horror movie where a . Up until very recently, it was also home to one of the oldest working cinemas in the UK - the...
When you've lived somewhere for a long time, it's forget how lovely a place can be. So this is your reminder: Birmingham is pretty and these dotted streets around the city show just how beautiful it can be. The pretties...
The world's first official Formula 1 simulator opened its second UK racing experience back in November. F1 Arcade offers 53 bespoke full-motion racing simulators that feature motion and audio-visual effects to fully imm...
We should all be doing more to support independent women-owned businesses in Birmingham. And with International Women's Day (March 8) coming up and Women's History Month well underway, now is as good a time as any to st...
Since the announcement of its UK visit, anticipation for the arrival of the exhibition has been building – much like a LEGO® tower. Well, the wait is finally over! The exhibit has opened on the rather aptly named, fame...