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.
For many, it’s still a tad early to be putting up Christmas trees – though it seems that the movable feast that is “when’s the appropriate time to start festive decorations” gets earlier wi...
Look to the sky at 2.35am on Friday morning (August 12) and you’ll see a stunning supermoon, much larger and brighter than usual. It’s known as the Sturgeon Moon, and you might even see Saturn near the moon...
We’re so lucky in England to have such varied landscapes, from meadows to forests, and rolling hills to sandy beaches. This varied terrain provides the perfect place for so many different kinds of flowers and foli...
Those clued in to what’s going on in outer space may well have excitedly circled this date in their calendars yonks ago; but for those that remain unaware, let us fill you in. A blood moon eclipse, which could mak...
Life can be rather overwhelming and a change in scenery and bit of fresh air is a great way to switch off. Birmingham is blessed with a number of spots, from botanical gardens that you can literally get lost in, to glis...
The National Trust has launched two temporary blossom gardens in Birmingham city centre today (March 24) in celebration of the city’s botanical history and to inspire everyone to enjoy the fleeting beauty of blossom. Th...
This amazing forest, just a short drive from Birmingham, is full of free-roaming monkeys. Escape to the wilderness with a trip to Trentham Monkey Forest – a brilliant spot to mingle with endangered monkeys. Follow a mil...
Feeling a bit naff? You’re not alone. As the dark and chilly days continue, and you start losing sight of what day it is (Blue Monday FYI *screams internally*), it’s easy to fall off the positivity wagon. But here...
Because nothing beats being by the water. In need of a change of scenery not too from home? From the bodies of water near Cannock Chase, Clent and Lickey Hills, to man-made attractions just outside Birmingham formed by...
Get back to nature with these woodland walks near Birmingham. Looking for a change of scenery? Why not take a trip out and switch off from the world within a woodland blanketed with leaves, with a ton of beautiful route...