Christmas is the perfect excuse to spend a day shopping, picking up gifts for friends and family…
There’s something about a Sunday roast that makes the weekend feel complete. From a classic…
The Peaky Blinders series was inspired by real events. The flat caps were real. The gambling dens…
The next few months are a great time to spend a few days in Birmingham. As autumn settles in…
Black Country Living Museum’s new 1940s-60s high street opens Saturday 8 July, inviting visitors to meet new historic characters, listen to vinyl in Stanton’s Music Shop and enjoy flavours of the past from Marsh & Baxter and Burgin’s Newsagents. The opening of the next phase of the Museum’s…
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Former England Lioness and ‘queen of the jungle’ from ITV’s ‘I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!’, Jill Scott MBE, was invited along to officially open the new area and be one of the first to see the lions in their new habitat. Lion Ridge, located in the pedestrianised area, ‘African Village,’…
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Programming Pioneers and Game Changers will take centre stage at a new exhibition called Makers and Machines: creativity in the computer age, at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum. Opening on Saturday, July 22, the interactive exhibition will be held in a new space created on Level 2 of Thinktank…
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Birmingham Museums Trust is one of 20 UK public collections selected to work with a resident emerging artist as part of a major UK-wide commissioning programme that directly invests in the careers of a new generation of ethnically diverse artists. 20/20 is an ambitious three-year project launched…
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Looking for a Father's Day gift that’s a little out of the ordinary? With Father’s Day just around the corner, you can show your appreciation this year by giving him something special to do as a gift! Experience gifts are a great way to give dad something truly memorable, and makes Father’s Day…
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To continue the celebrations for the tourist attraction’s 50 th anniversary, they have invited some of their favourite friends along, to join in with the fun, including Peppa Pig, Bing, Bluey, Hey Duggee and Paddington™. The characters will be making personal appearances at ticketed meet and greet…
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With more canals than Venice and more people visiting the canals than at any other time in their history, canal boat holidays on the West Midlands waterways are more popular than ever. Emma Lovell, Reservations Manager for Anglo Welsh, explains: “Travelling at just 4mph through peaceful…
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Alton Towers Resort is gearing up for the ultimate escape this May half term as the Mardi Gras inspired takeover returns from 20 th May. The carnival style celebration is set to dazzle with high energy entertainment, showstopping costumes and a fantabulous parade for the ultimate street party vibe…
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Each week our digital team pick the one thing they would do or are doing in Birmingham and the region this weekend. Here are their selections for the weekend 5-7 May - hopefully you'll see something that inspires you, and if not, well there's always next week... Sophie - Stratford-upon-Avon…
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Entries have today (4 th May 2023) opened for the 2024 West Midlands Tourism Awards, giving the region’s tourism and hospitality businesses an opportunity to be recognised for their quality, innovation and exceptional customer service. Now in their fourth cycle, the awards celebrate best practice…
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