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 you happy in this modern world? Or do you need more? Is there something else you’re searching for?” If you’re craving a little extra magic this Valentine’s Day, Candlelight has got jus...
Unless you’re a regular at NQ64, most people in Britain probably associate arcades with a bygone era, trips to the seaside, and broken machines at the…...
You’ve likely seen the prequel in cinemas recently (or at least the first half of it anyway). Now’s your chance to see the original story of Dorothy and her friends travelling across the magical…...
The Library of Birmingham is a must-visit for all. (We think it’s easily among the best things to do in Birmingham.) It’s the largest public library in the United Kingdom if not Europe. Across ten levels, yo...
Are you ready to see a sea of pearl-like orbs pulsing with light, fiery amber rays piercing through the trees, a rolling mist bathed in vibrant colour? Light Cycles is working its magic under the…...
Being a kid is great; adults can only dream of playing with such abandon again. But your little ones’ childhoods could be 10x better with a visit to this all-weather adventure playground. We are so…...
You’ve already purchased the tickets so you’re over the hump. Now, you can finally focus on how best to prepare for your first (second, third?) Candlelight concert to ensure everything goes smoothly. There w...
Can you believe it? Peaky Blinders aired on TV for the first time over 10 years ago (September 12, 2013). Since then the gang’s misdeeds have grown ever more popular. Becoming a symbol of Brummie pride. Our love f...
Winter is such a strange season. Frontloaded with seemingly endless activities – like Christmas to New Year’s Eve – only to find, halfway through, nothing but…...
In ancient Rome, nudity was common at the public baths, while naked Scandinavian-style steam baths became popular in Germany during the 19th century. It’s the most natural thing in the world, but we Brits are often stil...