Birmingham Blog

For the first time in 20 years the Cricket World Cup returns home to England and Wales! Today marks 50 days to go and in celebration we will be posting 50 amaing things to see and do in Birmingham as we countdown to the big event!

Clear your diaries and grab your glitter – one of the UK’s biggest alternative club night Sink The Pink is coming to town - and they’re bringing along a feline friend. 

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Opening Party is set to take place on the iconic London Mall on the evening of 29 May ahead of the opening fixture between hosts England and South Africa at The Oval on 30 May.

Bullring & Grand Central brings an evening of shopping discounts and the magic of the circus to Birmingham for one night only!

English Tourism Week celebrates the value and quality of the incredible tourist attractions we have, making our places great to visit. Birmingham is packed full of great things to see and do, so read on to discover what they are. 

The hotel has been awarded this coveted prize in the UK, Ireland & Western Europe Region within the Radisson Hotel Group.

Today [Thursday 21 March] the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 is pleased to announce that a range of tickets across all teams and venues will be made available for general sale on the Official CWC19 Ticketing Website.

Birmingham Repertory Theatre is thrilled to announce that Sean Foley will become the theatre’s new Artistic Director, Amit Sharma will be Deputy Artistic Director, and Rachael Thomas will become Executive Director.

Work has begun on a new tree-top obstacle course at Coombe Abbey which is on track to open to the public next month.

Introducing the brand new Independent Birmingham Membership Card design - and oh wow, isn’t it a beauty!