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.
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...
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 routes right on our doorsteps? With around 20 woods recorded by the...
Stars will shoot across the sky tonight. Although the Orionid meteor shower has been active for the whole month of October it will be at its most vivid between midnight and dawn tonight (Thursday 21 – Friday 22)....
This spectacular coastal cycling route is the perfect way to return to nature this autumn. It’s no secret that exercise and fresh air work wonders for the mind and body, and many of us need it more than ever after...
It’s a little paradise for pooches. The most adorable hangout spot for dogs is coming to Birmingham, and it’s especially for dachshund puppies, so listen up if you’ve got one of these tiny sausage dogs...