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.
“Are you happy in this modern world? Or do you need more? Is there something else you’re searching for?” If so, feel like the stars are shining just for you and your Valentine on February 15 after list...
No city is complete without a museum or an art gallery. While Birmingham has plenty to be proud of, it has felt a little incomplete without the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery – where are all the tourists mean...
Even long before James Cameron turned ‘the unsinkable ship’ into a pop culture phenomenon, the Titanic captured the public imagination. The ship’s maiden voyage ended in tragedy in 1912, after it struck an iceberg and m...
Everyone’s starting to wind down for 2023 – those email replies can wait until next year. But while we should be relaxing ahead of the double-whammy that is Christmas and New Year’s Eve, we’re already buzzing abou...
Are you tired of the same old New Year’s Eve party every year? Do you want to mix things up and try something new and exciting? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve scoured the globe to bring you a collection o...
January isn’t the easiest month of the year. It’s cold and wet and none of our friends ever want to do anything. The highs of December – from Christmas to waving goodbye to 2023 – often leave us feeling low in the first...
Gift-giving is difficult, especially if you’re trying to genuinely surprise someone. But this Christmas, we’ve found the perfect present for any train enthusiasts in the family. (And it’s pretty cool even if they’re not...
On the edge of the National Forest in Staffordshire, you’ll find The National Memorial Arboretum. Only half an hour from Birmingham, it’s an emotional day trip any time of year. Not only to remember those who have serve...
Ready or not, the big C is here. We’re talking about Christmas. Yet no matter how early we start preparing, there are always a million things to do at Christmas in Birmingham that we somehow manage to miss. Every year w...