Birmingham Blog (Attractions) - Visit Birmingham

Absolutely free of charge things to do in Birmingham that will ensure you have a great day out without breaking the bank!

If this is your first ‘innings’ in Birmingham ‘take advantage’ of some of the sights and experiences that are unique to the city and region. Make sure that before you say ‘bye’ and ‘run out’ of town you tick a few of this list that make Birmingham and its neighbours the perfect all-rounder.

English Tourism Week celebrates the value and quality of the incredible tourist attractions we have, making our places great to visit. Birmingham is packed full of great things to see and do, so read on to discover what they are. 

Birmingham Repertory Theatre is thrilled to announce that Sean Foley will become the theatre’s new Artistic Director, Amit Sharma will be Deputy Artistic Director, and Rachael Thomas will become Executive Director.

Work has begun on a new tree-top obstacle course at Coombe Abbey which is on track to open to the public next month.

From global gastronomy to subterranean worlds, The West Midlands throws up plenty of surprises. Walk in the footsteps of The Peaky Blinders; tuck into award-winning street food; and swim with sharks…if you dare.

More West Midlands venues than any other region in the country have been recognised in VisitEngland’s 2018 Attractions Accolades.

Show your loved one just what they mean to you with a romantic day out in Birmingham. 

My colleague Tom and I recently took a trip to the Arches – no, we weren’t in the East End with a broken motor, we were headed to the arches of Henrietta Street in The Jewellery Quarter.  Why you might ask?  We were en route to accept a challenge – could we escape one of the puzzle rooms at Escape Live.

I‘m only 5 miles from the city centre, (I can actually see parts of the city centre skyline from the garden’s highest point)  but it seems  more like a million miles away from the bustle of modern life; like being in a bubble of quietude.