Author: Alex Nicholson-Evans, City Curator I’ve been absolutely loving the new Sky series, Joe Lycett’s United States of Birmingham (did you know there are 18 other Birminghams in the world?!). . If you haven’t tuned in yet - rectify that by catching up on Sky and streaming service NOW. The show…
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By Alex Nicholson-Evans, City Curator Are you ready for week 2 of 100 days of creativity? It’s half-term so I’ve included a couple of the family friendly options for the week ahead but once again there really is something for everyone. Let’s get into it, here’s what I’ve got my eye on from 27 May…
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Hello lovely readers, I am Priti Draper, your new guest writer for Visit Birmingham on all things fabulous to do with your kids and family in the West Midlands. I am a former mum blogger (@ZenTenBaby on Facebook), Food Writer (Dine Birmingham, Design My Night, Citylicious, Style Birmingham and…
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One thing I missed the most while lockdowns were going on in England, was to visit the Library of Birmingham. Not just because I like the modern architecture of its building, but mainly because of the vibes that the place encompasses. Thousands of books at your reach, a quiet atmosphere that helps…
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It is true that we can find beauty everywhere. Sometimes in obvious aspects like tangible monuments or breath-taking landscapes that cannot escape from our senses, and sometimes in more subtle ways. The latter is the case of The Birmingham Oratory. Located near Hagley Road, one of the busiest roads…
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Lifestyle and foodie influencer Sian Victoria had a right royal time on her visit to Leamington Spa with West Midlands Railway. Have a read what she got up to and be inspired for your own #WMexperiences. Being a Birmingham resident, we asked Sian to explore beyond the city and discover one of the…
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It had been a while since the three of us had managed to get a weekend away together, what with me having the worst pregnancy ever and working every Saturday known to man so I could have a day off in the week with the little man, but last month the time came for us to have our own little adventure…
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Humourist Dominic Utton rose to internet fame blogging about the rail delays he experienced. Here, he explains why he still loves train travel. There’s something magical about trains. Children know it instinctively: it’s why anyone who’s ever been parent to a toddler soon works out there are few…
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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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