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Get Ready for the Great Thinktank Games

If the prospect of some of the world’s best athletes competing in Birmingham has motivated you to learn more about the science of sport, Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum has the perfect family event – The Great Thinktank Games! Home to four floors of hands-on exhibits and historical collections…

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Selfridges Birmingham launches Creative Playground

To celebrate the vibrancy of the city of Birmingham throughout summer 2022 and beyond, Selfridges Birmingham has created an immersive in-store Creative Playground, aimed at encouraging play at every age. From 28 th July to 7 th August, visitors will see the store transform into a hub of creativity…

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Free things to do in Birmingham

The best things in life are free, the next best things are very expensive.. But lets focus on the FREE! Below is a guide to the top free things to see and do in Birmingham. Library of Birmingham View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ade…

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Gain an Edge in Edgbaston

Edgbaston is in the south of Birmingham, just a short tram hop from the city centre - you'll discover a number of notable attractions, eateries and sporting venues in this leafy locale. A leafy suburb View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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Birmingham History and Heritage

Birmingham is quite rightly famed for the pivotal role it played in the Industrial Revolution, earning the well-deserved nicknames ‘the workshop of the world’ and ‘the city of a thousand trades’. However, there’s so much more to discover about Birmingham’s rich history by digging a little deeper at…

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