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.
You don’t even need to mention the fierce rivalry between Aston Villa and Birmingham City to know that Birmingham is utterly sports-mad. Last year’s Commonwealth Games was enough to prove this. Just in time for another...
Finish off your Big Kahuna burger, put those bloodthirsty revenge plans on the back burner and turn down ‘Stuck In The Middle With You’ for a sec; tickets are officially on sale for unmissable meta-musical Tarantino Liv...
Whether you consider yourself a raving royalist or a radical republican, or just somewhere in between, who can turn their nose up at an extra bank holiday? The King’s Coronation (which takes place May 6) will be a uniqu...
We do love our doggies in Birmingham. paw-fect for dachshunds and small dogs have proven very popular among Brummies. But our larger four-legged friends need just as much (if not more) love and attention. Especially ou...
Shrewsbury is mostly known as the birthplace of Charles Darwin, but it is also known for riverbank walks along the Severn, sprawling woodlands and parks, and quaint architecture. What it is not known for, however, is th...
Birmingham produces only brilliant people, but the laugh-a-minute legend, Alison Hammond, is among our very best. From her with Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford to her as host of Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off, we l...
Do you want to throw a BBQ this weekend but don’t want to fork out on all the equipment? What if you need to iron a shirt for a special occasion, but don’t know your neighbours well enough? Or how about fixing that hole...
Be it or , a classy cocktail on a date or a hangover cure with the mates, The Button Factory in the Jewellery Quarter has you sorted. There isn’t much this bar can’t handle. But just when we thought this fantastic hang...
Well, this news is automatic, it's systematic, it's hydromatic, why it's greased lightnin’! Secret Cinema will make its Birmingham debut this summer bringing the much-loved musical Grease to life for a UK premiere. It w...
Ed Gamble and James Acaster's hit of a podcast Off Menu launched in December 2018 and has since rocketed to popularity, with over 120 million downloads to its name. The pair feature a guest in each episode and embark on...