Activities in Birmingham

You'll never fall short of fun activities in Birmingham, whether you're unleashing your inner chef with specialised cookery classes, taking the time to master a new sport, or venturing into Birmingham's abundant countryside for some outdoor pursuit - this section is dedicated to the activities you'll soon want to tick off that ever-growing activity list.

Worn out after all that?  Enjoy a more relaxing activity at one of Birmingham's Spa breaks.

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Birmingham Blogs - Things to do!

100 Days of Creativity: City Curator Highlights, Week 10

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By Alex Nicholson-Evans Before I get into my recommendations for week 10 I’m thrilled to share the results of The Open - a new art competition from Colmore BID and Central BID. Overall Winner: “Nature’s Embrace” 2023 by Ava Khera Highly Commended: “Rotunders” 2024 by David Collier People’s…

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100 Days of Creativity: City Curator Highlights, Week 9

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By Alex Nicholson-Evans July has to be one of the best months in Brum and week 9 of the 100 days of creativity is another example of the incredible breadth of creativity in this city. Here are my four recommendation for 15 - 21 July: The Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival Across Birmingham 19-28…

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3 Things to do in Birmingham and the West Midlands from 15-21 July

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Next week, Birmingham and the West Midlands are jam-packed with a range of exciting events! From exhilarating family-friendly music festivals to vibrant cultural gatherings, make sure you’re there to experience the summer fun. Here are some of our top picks! Jewellery Quarter Festival - Jewellery…

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Wolverhampton Weekender: A Two-Day Guide to Exploring the City

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Got a free weekend and no idea what to do? Look no further than Wolverhampton! This hidden gem in the West Midlands is bursting with rich history, world-class art, exhilarating sport, delicious food, and so much more. Founded in 985 AD by Lady Wulfrun, after whom the city is named, Wolverhampton…

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100 Days of Creativity: City Curator Highlights, Week 8

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By Alex Nicholson-Evans, City Curator This Sunday marks the half way point for 100 Days of Creativity and what a 50 days it’s been! We’ve had incredible festivals like Birmingham Design Festival, BSIDE and Flatpack. We’ve been treated to a whole host of fantastic exhibitions at galleries across the…

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