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.
Imagine cloud-piercing pyramids housing hidden tombs, endless golden sands bleeding into a fiery horizon line, and religious ceremonies shaped by ancient traditions… These are just a few of the wonders yo...
This huge, all-weather playbarn just 45 minutes from Birmingham is throwing its first-ever family-friendly festival next week. Hockerhill Fest is made up of everything from outdoor bubble displays to inte...
You mention ‘Soho House’ to most people, and they’ll automatically think of the private members’ club in London. But the former home of Birmingham’s most influential intellectuals actually predates it by...
You can still enjoy tonight’s solar eclipse even if you missed out on those elusive eclipse glasses – you just need to get a bit crafty and stick to indirect viewing. First, a quick safety warning N...
The greatest solar eclipse the UK has seen since 1999 is happening on Wednesday, August 10. From about 6:15 pm to 8:04 pm, the Moon will cross in front of the Sun—with a maximum coverage of 92% at 7:11 p...
Birmingham is an undeniably fascinating city, but much of what makes it so interesting to the public is off limits throughout the year. It’s only during Birmingham Heritage Week, which now heads into its...
People across England experiencing a mental health crisis or significant distress will be able to access specialist support closer to home under plans to open almost 200 new community-based services. W...
The Old Joint Stock has had many lives. The Grade II listed Victorian building was originally built to be a library for Birmingham Cathedral across the road, but was bought by the Birmingham Joint Stock B...
Summer is the perfect excuse to get out and discover somewhere new, and Birmingham's food scene has plenty to tempt you. Whether you're planning a leisurely lunch with friends, celebrating a special occas...
Aston Hall. The Grade I-listed Jacobean house—one of the last to be built in this style—has to be one of Birmingham’s most iconic sites (maybe even more so than its historic neighbour, Villa...