Our guide to health and fitness in Birmingham brings you everything from beautiful parks to running, cycling and walking routes, yoga and meditation, friendly gyms and peaceful places to go.
The UK’s second-best family walk is right here in Birmingham. Arguably the most popular park in the city, Cannon Hill Park has everything from acres of green space to a theme park designed for young child...
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...
You just cannot get enough of flower fields, it seems, but who could blame you! What better way to escape the hustle and bustle of Birmingham life than a calm and kaleidoscopic field of colourful flowers?...
It looks like this warm weather is going nowhere. So it’s time to try to cool off by jumping into your nearest outdoor swimming spot. In Birmingham, that’s easier said than done, so you might want to hop...
Gone are the days when men just rolled out of bed and headed straight out. At the turn of the century, we discovered something called ‘looking after yourself’, and it’s only been growing in popularity eve...
Three of Birmingham’s most popular parks have won a prestigious Green Flag Award for 2026. The scheme, operated by Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards only the most well-managed parks and green spac...
Staying cool in the heat takes more than just fans and ice; it needs a calm state of mind. You will find the ultimate wellness retreat at the Watersedge, an hour from Birmingham, which boasts not only a hu...
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...
You’d think that, being landlocked, Birmingham wouldn’t have much access to many good outdoor swimming spots or sandy beaches. You’d be wrong. Quicker than getting to the coast, you can enjoy the sand bet...
Whenever the sun is shining, I just want to throw myself into the nearest body of water and cool off. But even though Birmingham is famous for its waterways, I wouldn’t ever recommend actually swimming i...