Birmingham Blog

Throughout this month we are celebrating Birmingham’s phenomenal independent scene.

Speciality coffee roaster 200 Degrees will be opening its second coffee shop in central Birmingham this August, offering handcrafted coffee and delicious food to the busy area surrounding Birmingham New Street station.

The hit TV series Peaky Blinders has placed Birmingham and the West Midlands firmly in the national and international spotlight. But long before the BBC drama series aired, the region was alread..

Absolutely free of charge things to do in Birmingham that will ensure you have a great day out without breaking the bank!

When summer arrives in Birmingham so to do a whole array of fantastic festivals for everyone to enjoy.

An eclectic range of unique, surprising and downright fun collection of activity awaits; covering everything from live music, food & drink, arts, cinema and erm…wool?

If this is your first time in Birmingham here are of some of the sights and experiences that are unique to the city and region. Make sure that before you leave town, you tick a few of this list tha..

The British Science Association (BSA) has today (25 June) unveiled the full programme and opened bookings for the British Science Festival 2019. This year’s line-up is notable for its diverse and entertaining programme of events.

A collection of 50 facts have been released to showcase the West Midlands’ crucial contribution to the world. The facts set out an interesting story of invention, with many household items that can be traced back to their West Midlands roots.

Social media has become a blooming thing of the present and a definite keeper for the future - if you didn’t snap it, it didn’t happen… right? From pics of lush aesthetics to perfectly placed cutlery, we’re surely all guilty of feeling a million bucks and wanting to show the world. 

“There’s no such thing as a Gruffalo?”

Well there have been several sightings at Birmingham Hippodrome, which turned into the deep dark wood this week – home to the Gruffalo.