Birmingham Blog

In a UK first, two rescued Alaskan sea otters will become residents at the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham’s new £multi-million marine rescue facility as part of a pioneering education and conservation project in partnership with the SEA LIFE Trust and Alaska Wildlife Rescue (AWR).

Brindleyplace is counting down the days to Christmas in style; with a range of FREE festive activities and entertainment set to delight visitors.

Who doesn’t love an Advent calendar? Opening the window every morning to reveal a festive chocolate or a little gift is an exciting way to build up to the Big Day.

Food fans assemble! The BBC Good Food Show Winter is making a welcome return to the NEC this week. Check out our five foodie spots to make the most out of the show.

'Tis the season to be jolly and support a Birmingham independent business. 

Whether you are looking for a truly special unique gift, locally sourced food or a Christmas party in one of Birmingham’s buzzing experiential bars, Independent is the way to go. 

Bringing a whole new meaning to winter spice, the latest show from Cuban dance sensation Carlos Acosta’s troupe – Acosta Danza – was a welcome cultural feast for a cold November evening. 

Ahhh Christmas, some say it is the most wonderful time of the year… some say it is the most stressful. However, us Brummies’ do not believe in Christmas being stressful, we believe in Christmas being a time to be selfish and relax. So, to make the most of your festive jaunt to Birmingham we highly recommend you STAY OVER!

One of Birmingham’s most iconic venues has been granted a wedding licence and means doting couples will be able to tie the knot in one of its four spectacular spaces.

We are now well into autumn, which, in my book, is the perfect season for a roast dinner - we have just walked out of one of the best ones we’ve encountered in Birmingham, and it’s probably not where you’d imagine...

Speciality coffee roaster 200 Degrees has officially launched its mobile app, allowing customers the opportunity to collect loyalty points, receive exclusive offers and find their nearest 200 Degrees coffee shop.