Culture in Birmingham

With world-class art, unique drama, musical flair, dance and performing arts, Birmingham is a great place to soak up culture, and that's before you sink your teeth into the city's diversity and thriving scenes.

How to celebrate Chinese New Year in Birmingham

See how you can welcome in the Year of the Dragon with Birmingham's Chinese community. 

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The best canal walks in Birmingham – and beyond!

Did you know that Birmingham has more miles of canal than Venice? Be a tourist in the second City and check out our top...

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Best places to go for a picnic in Birmingham

Want to make the most out of a sunny day in Birmingham? Going out for a picnic is a simple way to enjoy the sun with fr...

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Birmingham Bucket List

How many of these Brummie hotspots can you tick off your bucket list?

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What to look forward to in Birmingham in 2024

As another year is coming to an end in our amazing city, we look ahead to what 2024 has in store for Birmingham. Time t...

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The best places to go for a bike ride in Birmingham

If you love riding your bike, you'll be spoilt for choice for cycle lanes and canal tow paths in Birmingham.

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Cinemas in Birmingham

Birmingham’s cinema scene is booming!

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Five ways to learn about Birmingham’s history

Whether you’re new to the city or a lifelong Brummie who’d like to know more, we’ve rounded up a few of the best places...

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Seaside escapes from Birmingham

If you’re craving some bracing sea air or the feeling of sand between your toes, here are a few beaches you could head ...

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Best museums in Birmingham

From dinosaur skeletons to Peaky Blinders and everything in between, here are our pick of Brum’s museums. 

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The best day trips from Birmingham

So, you’re looking for the best day trips from Birmingham? We’ve put together a list to get you started! 

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10 free things to do in Birmingham

We’ve put together the ultimate list of the top 10 free days out and activities in and around the UK’s second city.

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Six places that make Digbeth the coolest area in the UK

From vast amounts of street art to a zero waste supermarket, Digbeth has it all. 

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Nerd Culture

Video games, board games, comics, a massive Comic Con, it's all here!

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Volunteering in Birmingham

There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer in Birmingham!

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