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.
Escape to the wilderness with a trip to Trentham Monkey Forest – a brilliant spot to mingle with endangered monkeys. Follow a mile-long woodland trail through the heart of Trentham Estate, which is also home to these id...
Spring is upon us! And that only means one thing: The pastel pink flowers of cherry blossom trees are returning. Japanese cherry blossom, also known as sakura, is well suited to the British climate and adds a much-neede...
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a stunning outdoor attraction located in Edgbaston, just a few miles from Birmingham city centre. This expansive venue is known for its beautiful glasshouses, exotic plant collections, an...
Are you like me? One of the unlucky ones that decided to do Dry January. I’m bored already, but keep reminding myself that it’s good for my mind, body, and soul in the long run. There’s still one big issue, and that’s:...
UK skies are blessed with around 30 meteor showers each year, but few are as breathtaking as the Leonids. It’s known for some of the most beautiful, fast and bright meteors imaginable – and at its peak, you can se...
Whether we like it or not, modern stress is a big part of everyday life. We often find ourselves feeling tension, anxiety and increased negativity to the point where we get overwhelmed and cannot cope with things anymor...
Aurora hunting truly paid off for those who headed outside in clear parts of Northern England and Scotland last night (October 7). A rare phenomenon, STEVE, was spotted in our skies, showing up as a string of purple and...
When we think of alpine coasters, mountainous areas around the world come to mind, like, well, the Alps. However, what if we told you the adventurous attraction is not confined to the famous European mountain range, and...
The Big Butterfly Count saw the nation reporting spotting butterflies this summer while out and about. The initiative was to help determine an accurate representation of the number of beautiful insects across the countr...
Who’s excited about a new season of The Gentlemen on Netflix then? Where old money clashes with drug-smuggling gangsters, Guy Ritchie’s new TV series is an instant classic. After Eddie inherits the title of Duke of Hals...
