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.
Nothing tastes as fresh and juicy as something picked straight from the vine. So you can shove your supermarket scraps, I’m going to pick all my own fruits this summer, and you can too at this farm on the...
It's taken its time, but summer has finally arrived. Whether you’re a shade-seeker or looking to soak up every ray of sunshine, you’ll want to break out of your hibernation this July. From fun music fest...
You know Birmingham isn’t called the Venice of the North for nothing. With its canals stretching for over 35 miles, its waterways are one of its most iconic features. But if you’re after a truly unique bo...
A year ago, Birmingham’s legendary Jewellery Quarter—an area responsible for 40% of all jewellery made in the UK—was designated ‘World Craft City’ status. Now, in recognition of its rich heritage, skilled...
Picture this: thousands of glowing lanterns lighting up the water, gathering loved ones together for a one-of-a-kind light show. Good news, this fantasy can soon become your reality since the Water Lanter...
You want a nice, calming and gentle wild swim? You go to Midlands Open Water. You want the complete opposite of that? You go half a mile up the road for an adrenaline-fuelled splash about at the UK’s bigge...
When a rainy day interrupts playtime in Peppa’s garden, Mummy and Daddy Pig suggest the fun move indoors. Here, imagination really takes hold, and the family blasts off on an adventure through space—and y...
The NEC is set to launch a programme of family attractions this summer, combining major ticketed experiences with a new free outdoor space designed to give families a full day out in one place. Having...
This summer, we're all raring to go, and luckily, there are plenty of fantastic things on the horizon this June to start the season with a bang. Fancy getting your calendar jam-packed again? From candlel...
Would you race down a 50% gradient hill just to claim a free wheel of cheese? Well, these mad bastards do it every year in Gloucestershire, and the 200-year-old tradition is probably more popular now than...