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The Grand Hotel Birmingham is introducing a limited-edition version of its afternoon tea experience — the perfect way to celebrate a milestone, birthday, anniversary or just because.

Passengers on Birmingham’s iconic Cross City Line have been travelling on a brand new train fleet for the first time today (Monday 15 April).

Dil Se, a sleek new restaurant offering a contemporary fusion of North and South Indian cuisine, is set to open its doors in Mailbox in early May.

On Sunday 28 April, the Park will host its first ‘quiet morning’, welcoming guests who would like to explore the walk-through areas of the Park, with limited stimulation.

The month-long programme of activity is centered around an exhibition from the winning and shortlisted images from Abbey Road’s 2023 Music Photography Awards, alongside a series of masterclasses, live music, panel discussions and more.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is inviting visitors to dive into the world of sustainability with the launch of Stratford-upon-Avon’s Great Big Green Week 2024.

Hoar Cross Hall champions Earth Day 2024: Planet vs Plastics, and inspires peers to reduce plastic waste.

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a line-up of new productions including brand-new festive family musical The Jingleclaw, the first new musical to be produced by the Hippodrome.

As the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust continues its exploration of the Women Who Made Shakespeare, visitors are invited to the family home of Anne Hathaway to discover the real story of grief, loss and love that is portrayed in Maggie O'Farrell’s award-winning and celebrated novel, Hamnet.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of "Essence of Jazz", an art exhibition at The Aloft Birmingham Eastside in collaboration with the distinguished Rachel Akers.

Tickets are now on sale for BRUM ROCKS LIVE! which takes place on Sunday 14 July at Forum Birmingham and promises to be the rock concert of the year.

This June, the brains behind Vietnamese Street Kitchen are launching an exciting new seafood boil restaurant called Seafood City in the Arcadian.

Guests are now able to book for groups of up to 12 players for the world’s first and only immersive football experience launching from 3rd June at the Bullring.

Michelin-Starred Purnell’s, Plates By Purnell’s, Chapter, Trentina, Dishoom, and Tattu, announced in line-up for Birmingham Restaurant Festival, hosted in the UK’s Most Exciting Foodie Destination.

With just one week left until nominations close on Wednesday 17 April, time is running out to recognise the unsung heroes of the West Midlands who are making an impact in their local community.

Six by Nico Birmingham, introduces a new 10-course dining concept menu, TRUST, to their Colmore Row restaurant, which will only be available on Tuesdays, from 16th April to 14th May.

Get ready for a tantalising celebration of burgers like no other as Seasonal Markets presents Burger Fest on the 15th of June. Located at the renowned venue that is The Bond, Digbeth, Burger Fest is the perfect event to kickstart the Summer for burger enthusiasts and foodies alike!

Birmingham Hippodrome’s New Musical Theatre department have today (Thu 5 Apr) announced their first full production The Jingleclaw, a festive family musical created for 3–7 year olds.

Celebrate National Pet Month (April 2024) in style this year by enjoying a stay with your four-legged friends at award-winning The Belfry Hotel & Resort, situated in Royal Sutton Coldfield, North Warwickshire.

Digbeth Dining Club, in partnership with Arena Central, is set to launch weekly food residency Lunch Club in the Birmingham business district from Wednesday 10 April 2024.