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.
Does it ever truly feel like Christmas until you’ve seen your favourite feel-good festive film? are what make the holidays for many. At our house it’s Home Alone. But Love Actually, Elf and It's A Wonderful Life all ho...
We all have our favourite Disney film. Maybe yours is a cartoon from your childhood like The Jungle Book or Robin Hood; maybe it’s a stone-cold classic like Mary Poppins and Tron; or maybe you just love big, romping spa...
The most adorable hangout spot for dogs is returning to Birmingham, and it’s especially for dachshund puppies. Heading to The Lost & Found, is a pup-up cafe here to provide the perfect slobbery social for pooches to...
Things are about to get wild at this winter. Well, wilder than usual. As the park sees the return of last year's inaugural event, offering an "an after-dark illuminations experience like no other." Lantern Festival...
When darkness falls, curtains are drawn and the moon is a glowing orb high in the onyx sky, fantastical beasts inspired by the wizarding world will emerge from the shadows in Arley Hall & Gardens in Cheshire, about...
The moon glowing just that little bit brighter every day and the goosebump-inducing chill in the air can only spell one thing; Halloween and this year Phantom Peak is bringing it to life in a big way. Starting this Octo...
Ah, Glastonbury. It's a whole institution at this point, the kind of event that has people preparing weeks, months, even a year in advance. The kind of that has people saving up their cash and dipping into their saving...
If you're after an excuse to step away from the computer for a couple of hours, or looking at a wandering weekend city break, go no further than Birmingham. The beautiful city brims with a bustling, modern life and rich...
There’s no doubt about it that . It regularly attracts creative street artists, cool cocktail bars, hip-to-the-minute musicians and much more. That’s why there’s no better location for hosting the city’s premium street...
England doesn't have towering skyscrapers like New York or Hong Kong. Sometimes we still feel daunted by Birmingham’s array of large buildings. At 433 feet high, The Merican is still only the 55th tallest building in th...