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The legendary pub that hosted Black Sabbath’s first ever gig could still be reopened – here’s the latest update

The Crown was built all the way back in 1881, but the Station Street venue is probably most famous for hosting the first gig of Birmingham icons, Black Sabbath—as well…

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This iconic Birmingham square is finally getting its own cherry blossom celebration this weekend – with a makers’ market, live music, and children’s activities

The blooming of Birmingham’s beautiful cherry blossom (also known as sakura) brings out the amateur photographer in us all—whether you’re…
The UK’s longest outdoor tubing slide is back this Easter – and it’s only 45 minutes from Birmingham

If you’re a Birmingham parent wondering what to do with the kids this Easter holiday, look no further than the…
The World’s Only Short-Format Golf Event Is Coming To Worcester This Summer – Watch Golf Pros Compete Head-To-Head With Celebrities And Fans And Enjoy Live Music, Epic Food And Non-Stop Entertainment

Traditional golf tournaments can go on for days – but not Blitz Golf. Dubbed the world’s only short-format golf event – or the “T20 of golf” –…
These are the best micro-experiences to try in Birmingham in 2026
Birmingham’s legendary film festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this May – with a Charlie Chaplin premiere and a Victoria Wood comedy bus tour

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A blast of Arctic air could bring heavy snowfall and plunging temperatures to the UK in early April – snow maps warn of 480-mile blizzard during Easter weekend

Last week’s sunny 21C highs will soon be a distant memory, as Arctic air sweeps across the UK from tomorrow, delivering a sharp return to winter. UK snow maps are…
March 26, 2026

The full list of UK bank holidays has just been announced – with a substitute Boxing Day and a new day off confirmed for millions of people

Ahhh, there really is nothing quite like a bank holiday in the UK, is there? That collective sigh of relief that you can hear sweep across the nation as laptops…
March 25, 2026

Hot Chip joins Birmingham’s legendary jazz festival in a ‘hidden oasis’ as complete music line up announced – here is how to get tickets

Hidden in an 11-acre woodland oasis, Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival continues to be one of the UK’s most diverse, vibrant festivals. The beloved electronic act Hot Chip,…
After 3 years of silence, Birmingham’s long-forgotten fountains at Centenary Square will make a splash once more
Niall Horan has just announced a huge gig in Birmingham as part of a European tour – here’s when tickets go on sale

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This Grade I Listed Georgian Gem Is The Last 18th-Century Church In Birmingham City Centre — And It Was The Secret Retreat Of Industrial Giants

If you’re wandering through the creative heart of the Jewellery Quarter, you’ll eventually stumble upon a sight that feels like…
12 Of The Most Remarkable Museums In Birmingham That Are Either Completely Free Or Won’t Leave You Feeling ‘Short-Changed’ – From A Time-Capsule Factory To Birmingham’s Most Macabre Industry

Whether money’s tight or not, you shouldn’t ever be stuck for things to do in Birmingham. There’s excitement all over the city, especially at these brilliant museums—many of…
‘It Only Exists Because Of Birmingham’: The Iconic Murder Mystery Board Game Invented During WWII

Be it boredom or fear, when the WWII air raids hit Birmingham, Anthony E. Pratt and his wife, Elva, kept themselves busy by inventing a board game. They…
You Can Visit Jude Bellingham’s Hometown Via Europe’s Shortest Railway Line – It’s Less Than A Mile Long And Takes 3 Minutes

To many, Jude Bellingham is a Brummie icon, but he is not even from Birmingham at all. Sure, he’s a former Birmingham City player, but the Real Madrid midfielder is actually from…

The legendary pub that hosted Black Sabbath’s first ever gig could still be reopened – here’s the latest update

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This breathtaking, 5 metre replica of our Sun is now making its Birmingham debut for free – and you can inspect its every detail for the next 7 months

This 18th-century manor just outside Birmingham houses its very own secret pub – and the entire 12-hectare park is your beer garden

Birmingham is currently being transformed into a ‘pink’ cherry blossom haven – here is where best to find sakura trees in the West Midlands

14 of the very best beer gardens in Birmingham to soak up the sun this weekend – from hidden rooftops to canalside suntraps

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Things To Do

This iconic Birmingham square is finally getting its own cherry blossom celebration this weekend – with a makers’ market, live music, and children’s activities

The UK’s longest outdoor tubing slide is back this Easter – and it’s only 45 minutes from Birmingham

The World’s Only Short-Format Golf Event Is Coming To Worcester This Summer – Watch Golf Pros Compete Head-To-Head With Celebrities And Fans And Enjoy Live Music, Epic Food And Non-Stop Entertainment

These are the best micro-experiences to try in Birmingham in 2026

Birmingham’s legendary film festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this May – with a Charlie Chaplin premiere and a Victoria Wood comedy bus tour

Top News

A blast of Arctic air could bring heavy snowfall and plunging temperatures to the UK in early April – snow maps warn of 480-mile blizzard during Easter weekend

The full list of UK bank holidays has just been announced – with a substitute Boxing Day and a new day off confirmed for millions of people

Hot Chip joins Birmingham’s legendary jazz festival in a ‘hidden oasis’ as complete music line up announced – here is how to get tickets

After 3 years of silence, Birmingham’s long-forgotten fountains at Centenary Square will make a splash once more

Niall Horan has just announced a huge gig in Birmingham as part of a European tour – here’s when tickets go on sale

Secret Guides

This Grade I Listed Georgian Gem Is The Last 18th-Century Church In Birmingham City Centre — And It Was The Secret Retreat Of Industrial Giants

12 Of The Most Remarkable Museums In Birmingham That Are Either Completely Free Or Won’t Leave You Feeling ‘Short-Changed’ – From A Time-Capsule Factory To Birmingham’s Most Macabre Industry

‘It Only Exists Because Of Birmingham’: The Iconic Murder Mystery Board Game Invented During WWII

You Can Visit Jude Bellingham’s Hometown Via Europe’s Shortest Railway Line – It’s Less Than A Mile Long And Takes 3 Minutes