Birmingham Blogs

Microgapping in the West Midlands

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. 1. Follow wild ponies Another bucolic gem in the West Midlands is Sutton Park is a…

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Valentine’s in Birmingham

Calling all lovebirds! Show that special someone just what they mean to you with a romantic day out in Birmingham. This charming city has a lot of love to give, and even more so on the most romantic day of the year. Travel For those of you who want a hassle free and easy journey, Birmingham has…

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The diary of a Brummie: 24 hours in Birmingham

It’s the second most populous city in the UK and attracted 42 million visitors this year. Here’s author Mike Gayle’s guide to the top things to see, eat and drink in the Midlands city. Birmingham may be known as the UK’s “second city”, but when it comes to my home town’s vibrant galleries, cafes…

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Top regional picnic spots

We've put together a guide of picnic spots where you can enjoy a scotch egg or 2 with family and friends. To thoroughly enjoy what’s in store, why not travel with West Midlands Railway? We’re big advocates for enjoying your picnics car free. Avoid the woes of traffic jams (not so fun in the sun)…

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Experience the region's waterways this summer

The sound of the rippling water, the sun beaming down on you and a glass of vino in your hand, this is why the canals make the perfect backdrop to your summer. Luckily, in the West Midlands we have miles of the stuff (more than Venice FYI) so you have ample waterways and waterside options…

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Could we escape Escape Live?

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…

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4D fun at Cadbury World

Today we arrived at Cadbury World in Bournville, we knew we had reached our destination as the smell of chocolate permeated the air. Ahhhhh. We were here to experience the Cadbury World tour, ride the new £2 million 4D Chocolate Adventure and pick up some Mis Shapes for our colleagues (woe betide…

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