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.
Picture this: You’re alone in the woods. You find a young girl crying. To comfort her, you reach out, but when she turns around, she has completely black eyes. You scream and she runs away. Do you think anyone will beli...
We’ve got a real soft spot for jazz here in Brum. Every year, the Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival draws music lovers from all over, while spots like The Jam House keep the groove going with funky jazz tunes that get...
The month before the big one, aka Christmas. Yet as tempting as it is to retreat inside and curl up under a blanket, there is still plenty on this November. This month, we’ll see old and new arrive in the…...
It’s been just over four years since the Disney store closed at the Bullring. But, as we count down to Christmas, it looks like the children’s entertainment colossus is back in Birmingham. Teaming up with Selfridges, Di...
Luminate calls itself the “UK’s number one festive light trail”, and while I’m not quite sure how you judge something like that, I can attest its events are quite spectacular. And the 1 million visitors it has welcomed...
Staff Writer Charlie Case Staff Writer for Secret Birmingham. I like chess and writing. October 15, 2025 Look up – no, it’s not Santa, but the night sky is about to get its festive decorations. This holiday...
Whenever October arrives, I pick up a good spooky book to get me in the Halloween spirit, and Penelope Lively’s The Whispering Knights is ticking…...
Please note – the shows scheduled for October 3 and 4 have been cancelled due to the forecasted Storm Amy. The show has been moved to May 15 and 16 in 2026. Find out more here....
Located between Edgbaston and Selly Oak, the Great Hall at the University of Birmingham is a time capsule into Birmingham’s history and future. While many visitors head straight for Birmingham’s big-name attractio...
Imagine holding your loved one’s hand, surrounded by thousands of glowing lanterns that light up the water while calming music plays in the background. In this peaceful moment, all you can do is pretend to be a pa...
