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The hit TV series Peaky Blinders has placed Birmingham and the West Midlands firmly in the national and international spotlight. But long before the BBC drama series aired, the region was alread..

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

When summer arrives in Birmingham so to do a whole array of fantastic festivals for everyone to enjoy.

An eclectic range of unique, surprising and downright fun collection of activity awaits; covering everything from live music, food & drink, arts, cinema and erm…wool?

If this is your first time in Birmingham here are of some of the sights and experiences that are unique to the city and region. Make sure that before you leave town, you tick a few of this list tha..

Social media has become a blooming thing of the present and a definite keeper for the future - if you didn’t snap it, it didn’t happen… right? From pics of lush aesthetics to perfectly placed cutlery, we’re surely all guilty of feeling a million bucks and wanting to show the world. 

“There’s no such thing as a Gruffalo?”

Well there have been several sightings at Birmingham Hippodrome, which turned into the deep dark wood this week – home to the Gruffalo.

We’ve done some very thorough research over the past few months (years even) into the best pubs for a post match drink in Moseley Village.

Bad luck mate, you didn’t manage to secure a Cricket World Cup ticket but have realised it’s going to be one of the most epic sporting events of the summer? Don't worry we've gone all out to recommend you the best of the best spots in Brum showing all of the matches.

It is important to be fully fuelled and raring to go to for the big day, whether thats by demolishing a lamb shank, crispy duck or (non) beefy roast (veggies and vegans not forgotten), we have fielded six of the best places to eat near Edgbaston Stadium.

Put the iPhone down, leave the TV box-set on the shelf and keep the games console controller in the cupboard, there's always time to venture outside!