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Britain’s ‘second city’ is its own world, with unique customs. Get to know the unspoken lay of the land.

Returning comedy heroes, flying reindeer with a Star Wars connection and a contemporary twist for a reassuringly traditional pantomime – the sublime panto at the Birmingham Hippodrome this year is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

New year...new openings. From restaurants to hotels, 2020 will welcome even more fabulous destinations, adding to Birmingham’s ever-growing leisure and tourism offering.

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!

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!

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...