Latest news (June 2020) - Visit Birmingham

Following the latest UK Government announcement, The Bear Grylls Adventure will reopen to the public from Saturday 4th July for guests with pre-booked activities and experiences.

Four years after hanging up their headphones at Capital FM in Birmingham, Dan Kelly and Katy Poulsom – alongside producer ‘Posh Ben’ – have launched daily podcast Yesterday Today bringing back their special blend of fun and nonsense, completely unfiltered! Dan, Katy and Ben each bring a story they spotted in the news yesterday, or something that’s happened in their own lives, and talk about it…today.

Staying Cool, the boutique serviced apartment operator, and Alex Claridge, chef owner of the acclaimed 3 AA Rosette restaurant The Wilderness in Birmingham have teamed up to create a series of high-end staycations, starting on 25th July. The overnight events will pair Alex’s provocative dining experience with the stylish surroundings of the Rotunda for the ultimate socially distanced night away.

Hatton Shopping Village and Hatton Adventure World will re-open on Friday 19 June after what has clearly been a deeply worrying time for the local independent shops that occupy the old Victorian farm buildings and for those looking after the animals.

Please bear with us as we get set to welcome you back on Monday 15 June.

Not all stores will be able to reopen initially and we'll be publishing an up-to-date list of these stores on our website, so please do check back before you visit.

The Mailbox in Birmingham has announced plans for the safe reopening of its retail stores from Monday 15^th June, including new social distancing and hygiene measures.

Birmingham City Council have released details of several schemes to help encourage more people to walk and cycle safely as the UK lockdown eases.

A brand-new series of free conversations, insights, and masterclasses, from the premiere producing theatre in the UK’s ‘Second City’.

Birmingham Museums Trust is joining hundreds of organisations to recognise the vital role that volunteers play, as part of a united response for Volunteers’ Week 2020. This week Volunteer Managers across the UK are coming together to say a massive thank you to all volunteers. 

Greater Birmingham has been showing solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement, which rose to prominence this week following the tragic death of American George Floyd.

A floral display is being constructed in the city centre as a gesture of thanks from Birmingham City Council to key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Starting with 2 special weekends for Members Only:  6^th/7^th and 13^th/14^th June.

Opening to the general public will start on Wednesday 17^th June (Wednesdays to Sundays).

We are really pleased to be able to welcome people back into the Gardens again.