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.
Cathedral Church of Saint Philip, more commonly known as Birmingham Cathedral, is one of the city's oldest landmarks. Built in 1715, the cathedral is the third smallest in the UK, but what it lacks in siz...
Look up, the night sky is about to come alive. Visited by over 200.000 people, the magical drone show is back. This year, it invites you to a brand new experience, The Sky Kingdom drone light show. See...
Candlelight concerts in Birmingham are breathtaking live music experiences hosted inside stunning venues illuminated by thousands of candles. But the true secret to their immense popularity lies in the audience's reacti...
The festival ‘where individuality shines’ returns to the Jewellery Quarter next month, with a jam-packed day of live music, food and drink, guided tours, and one-of-a-kind events. The 11th annual Jeweller...
In the English Civil War, the future King Charles II famously avoided captivity by hiding inside an old oak tree. Inspired by this stranger-than-fiction tale, you can now find an all-weather playground, H...
The Madame Tussauds that we explore in present-day London, with its smiling stars and artfully crafted, shiny sets, is a far cry from its dark beginnings with death masks, true crime links and royal scand...
It’s a hot one out there today, and while you can try to beat the heat by shutting the windows, closing the curtains, and turning off your electricals, it’s never quite enough, is it? All the cooling fans...
It’s hot outside. The only thing I want to do right now is throw myself into a huge body of water. But you will have to escape the hustle and bustle of Birmingham to find somewhere to cool off. Luckily, t...
Anyone who attended, or even watched online, Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert will instantly recognise Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic throne. Last seen on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park, it will soon be...
Traditional golf tournaments can go on for days - but not Blitz Golf. Dubbed the world’s only short-format golf event - or the “T20 of golf” - Blitz Golf is fast-paced, dynamic, and entertainment-driven,...