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.
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...
Can you believe it? 200 years of Cadbury! And to celebrate, the longstanding family attraction in Bournville, Cadbury World, has some big changes in store - and some even bigger celebrations (no, not that kind, wrong ch...
Somehow LEGO continues to be the greatest invention ever. Generations have played with some variations of plastic construction toys. Kids today (despite all the gadgets and computers) still sink endless hours into turni...
Let’s face it, nothing we do will ever compete with all the things our mums have done for us over the years. They’re one in a million and we can only hope to show how much they mean to us this Mother’s Day (March 10). S...
We’ve been able to unleash our inner Ninja Warrior in Walsall for over a year now. Inspired by the hit ITV physical game show, the adventure park combines action, adventure and, of course, active imagination for all age...