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.
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 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 Halstead, foll...
"Nature's most precious gifts to humanity" is the motto of the list, spanning across 250 sites around the world. The organisation has protected around 3.5 million square kilometres worldwide, with 24 new spots added to...
We like to think we’re a patient bunch at Secret Birmingham… Okay, maybe not, we’re all about instant gratification, but even we’ll admit this flower in bloom might’ve been worth the wait. You’ve not got long left to se...
Our obsession with waterfalls combined with our love for Scotland can be fully expressed by visiting the tallest waterfall in the UK, Eas a’ Chual Aluinn. In Scottish Gaelic, 'Eas a’ Chual Alainn' means "waterfall of th...
If you’ve seen the cost of flights recently, then like us you may be thinking you’re better off staying at home this summer. What’s wrong with a bit of old-fashioned camping, hey? From John O’Groats to Land’s End, this...
The sense of wonder felt passing through magical mountainous terrain on a train is second to none. No plane journey, hike or car ride can compare, as the distinct clickety-clack sounds present an unlikely soundtrack to...
Known for providing the most spectacular meteor showers, the annual Leonids is set to storm over Birmingham this weekend. So set your eyes on the sky in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday - because you might just ca...
Spring may have the cutest baby animals; winter might hold the best holidays; and summer... well, do we even need to explain? But autumn is by far the most stunning of the seasons. Simply snap your surroundings and you’...
