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One of my all-time preferred activities in winter involves getting all wrapped up and going for a bracing walk - pre a HUUUUGE roast dinner – returning to a nice ham or some lamb perhaps.

Roll up and enjoy the best circus in town!

But this circus isn’t in a tent – it’s actually Birmingham Hippodrome, which welcomes Circus 1903 this half term.

For those of you wanting to take refuge from children this half term, we have selected our favourite spots to visit in Birmingham!

If you haven’t heard of Tattu, you’ve surely seen the beautiful pictures of the renowned blossom tree décor and marble staircase in one of Birmingham’s most instagrammable restaurants?

It’s not been that long since I last went to The Black Country Living Museum, but I was keen to return as there is so much to explore.  This time I was sans my kids which afforded me the opportunity to investigate some places that they were reticent to go in – cowards.

The British Science Festival is Europe’s longest-established science festival, travelling to a new city in the UK each year.  Join them this year, 10-13 September in Warwick and Coventry where they will be bringing an exciting events programme of 100+ events to the West Midlands.

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..