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.
There’s nothing like a best friend. They’re there with us through thick and thin. Make us laugh, hold us when we cry, we’d be lost without them. This Sunday marks International Friendship Day (July 30). So what better o...
It’s a fact that in Birmingham. So with Barbie dominating the headlines and seemingly saving cinema, there’s no better time to embrace the beloved doll's style. (Unless you went to see Oppenheimer at the weekend.) So f...
Europe’s favourite sneaker festival Crepe City is descending on Birmingham for its second year this July - and it’s even bigger than last year. This time round, on July 22, Crepe City is taking over the National Exhibit...
Calling all princes, princesses, mice, and magical creatures: the world's biggest Disney exhibition to date is coming to London, following success in other international cities. Disney100: The Exhibition celebrates 100...
We don’t think we’ve been any prouder of our city than during last year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. From art exhibitions to joining sports clubs, we all found ways to get involved and come together as a communit...
Put that marmalade sandwich down (or just stick it under your hat for safekeeping), slip on your shoes and get ready to step into the world of Paddington on your very own outdoor adventure at Blenheim Palace. A perfect...
Fancy a day trip to a galaxy far, far away from Birmingham? Thank the stars, is now open. Don your Jedi robes, gulp down your last dregs of Alderaanian ale and start calculating your jump into hyperspace; the exhibitio...
Since its debut in 1997, Disney’s The Lion King musical has been a roaring success. It's one of the longest-running shows in recent theatre history, one of our favourites too, but we were slightly worried we would never...
While it doesn’t quite feel like it right now, it’s coon to get very very hot in Birmingham. The need to cool off is going to very quickly become a must. And no, stocking up on fans and paddling pools from Argos isn’t g...
Whether you’re curious about the West Midlands’ industrial past or just a huge fan of Peaky Blinders, you won’t come closer to Birmingham’s past than at the Black Country Living Museum. One of the we've ever seen, you’...