Latest news (October 2022) - Visit Birmingham

Christmas isn’t just about buying gifts, it’s making sure every corner of your home looks fabulous and your table is set for a festive feast!  All of which can be found at this much loved Christmas Shopping Fair returning to the NEC, 17-20 NOVEMBER for its 26^th year!

Celebrate the switching on of the festive lights Friday 4^th November at Designer Outlet West Midlands. Enjoy the Gospel Choir singing in the main piazza as the festive lights turn on.

The Birmingham Cook Haus & Bier Palace will be serving up a variety of new Alpine-inspired dishes alongside Artisan Schnapps, Alpine wine and biers.

Guests to Cadbury World can enjoy fantastic festivities, including Santa’s popular stage show and a magical Cinderella pantomime.

Celebrating spooky season, Cadbury World’s talented chocolatiers have given their iconic chocolate bull creation a seasonal makeover, which is now on display just-in-time for half term at the choc-tastic attraction.

Cadbury World is once again offering adults and little ones the chance to enjoy a day out that’s choc-full of fun for less, with the return of its Adult & Toddler pass.

VisitEngland has announced the 2021-2022 winners of its Visitor Attraction Accolades highlighting the quality and diversity of visitor experiences on offer across the country.

There are just a few weeks left to visit Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery’s current displays and exhibitions ahead of the building’s closure for Birmingham City Council’s ongoing maintenance work to the museum and adjoining Council House.

The eatery, located inside Symphony Hall, will run the promotion from 24th - 29th October.

Birmingham was crowned the Most Exciting Foodie Destination, with Carters of Moseley, Wilderness and Grace & Savour all representing the area in the Top 20 list.

The wait is over, MCM Comic Con is back this autumn returning to NEC Birmingham from the 11^th – 13^th November.

Winter Funland, which is officially the UK’s largest indoor funfair, will be returning to Birmingham NEC Arena from Saturday 10th December to Monday 2nd January 2023.

Trinity Street Car Park, located within the Digbeth Estate, has been dubbed the ‘most charismatic car park in Britain’ by The Car Park Appreciation Society.

This October Half Term children visiting Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens will be able to explore the world of the popular children’s book character, Percy the Park Keeper.

Monty Bojangles, the multi-award-winning UK confectionery brand, has announced it will be taking over Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre for a once-in-a-bite-time experience from the 13^th  to the 16^th of October!

Inspired by music festivals, the KULTURA Sessions: BRUM will create a must-see online event featuring a Birmingham-inspired gallery in the metaverse.

Late night pizza bar, Crazy Pedro’s, will mark this year’s National Curry Week, by teaming up with celebrity favourite restaurant Asha’s, to create a limited edition ‘balti pizza’.

High-end contemporary Chinese restaurant Tattu has revealed its all-new autumn winter menu.

Discover the Black Tudors, enjoy a taste of Handsworth’s fascinating food history and visit a Birmingham exhibition which tells a unique story about the fight against racism.