Latest news (2019) - Visit Birmingham

In January 2020, the team behind Craft Dining Rooms and Aktar Islam will be launching the Craft English Garden, a stunning garden terrace and inside dining room bringing a unique drinking and dining space. 

Cadbury World was paid a special Christmas visit from Buttons, a five-month old guide-dog-in-training, who has been partly funded by kind donations from visitors to the attraction.

The shortlist for 2020’s inaugural West Midlands Tourism Awards has been announced, with 43 finalists vying for prizes in 15 categories.

Ahhh Christmas – a time for celebrating, over indulging and partying; but it’s not all roses, let us not forget, it can also be a period of turmoil and stress for those on the hunt for the ideal gift!

A new pan-Asian restaurant and cocktail lounge joins the Arcadian late November adding glamorous vibes to the forever-growing Birmingham food scene.

Picture a bitterly cold, wintry December afternoon in inner city Birmingham: As the Christmas shoppers pull their coats a little tighter and commuters brace themselves against the brisk wind, the delightful Jewellery Quarter has received its first Christmas present - from Banksy himself. And what a spectacular Christmas present it is.

Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens Trust is celebrating its 35^th Anniversary in 2020 and will thank volunteers and the local community for their support as they look forward to the next 35 years and beyond.

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.

Award-winning children’s author and illustrator Mick Inkpen is judging a Christmas drawing competition hosted by MAC Birmingham for children and families! The winning entry will receive free tickets to see Kipper’s Snowy Day at MAC this winter.

Roll up and enjoy the best circus in town!

But this circus isn’t in a tent – it’s actually Birmingham Hippodrome, which welcomes Circus 1903 this half term.

For those of you wanting to take refuge from children this half term, we have selected our favourite spots to visit in Birmingham!