Staffordshire Playbarn Cafe Opens for Adult-Only Dining
Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn near Birmingham now welcomes adults to its cafe without a play ticket on Mondays in term time. Enjoy brunch, lunch, and meetings in a vibrant setting.
Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn near Birmingham now welcomes adults to its cafe without a play ticket on Mondays in term time. Enjoy brunch, lunch, and meetings in a vibrant setting.
Escape the UK winter with Jet2's sale offering £32 one-way fares from Birmingham to Agadir, Morocco. Enjoy 23C sunshine, a 5.5-mile Blue Flag beach, and family fun. Find bargain flights and hotels for February half-term.
Discover Birmingham's highest-rated Indian and Nepalese restaurants for 2026, from Michelin-starred fine dining to beloved local takeaways. Find your new favourite curry spot today.
Discover the best scenic canal and river walks for a crisp winter's day around Birmingham and the West Midlands in 2026. Perfect for a family day out.
Key West Midlands attractions are shut after heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti. Get the latest on closures, travel disruption, and the amber weather warning.
Attwell Farm Park near Redditch closes for 11 days for a major indoor play barn expansion, adding new facilities. The popular family attraction reopens on January 17.
Discover 12 fantastic free events and activities in Birmingham for 2026. From light festivals to heritage weeks, enjoy the city without spending a penny. Plan your year now!
Warwick Castle is closed for essential maintenance from January 5th to 17th, 2026, a routine annual closure. The historic attraction will reopen for adventures later this month.
A new immersive role play village featuring a double decker bus has opened at a farm shop near Birmingham. Discover Little Daydreams, with its ice cream shed, vets, and sensory room.
Step back 65 years to 1960 Birmingham. See the new Nechells flats, the Onion Fair, Longbridge works & a city on the cusp of change. Explore 30 nostalgic images.
Beat the January blues with a day trip to these seven picturesque West Midlands market towns. Discover history, shops, and scenic beauty just a short drive from Birmingham in 2026.
Discover the hidden gems of Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, from award-winning food and historic pubs to fascinating museums and green spaces. Plan your visit today.
Take a nostalgic trip back to Birmingham in the 1990s with 56 retro photographs. See the Superprix, the legendary Que Club, and the city's vibrant streets. Explore the gallery now.
Birmingham's major festive attractions, the Centenary Square ice rink and big wheel, close for the year on Sunday, January 4. Get your final skates and rides in this weekend.
A look back at Birmingham's turbulent second half of 2025, from the unresolved bin strike and political infighting to divisive flag displays and a landmark new stadium plan.
A 'hidden gem' zoo just 50 minutes from Birmingham is offering entry for only £5 on selected dates until February half term. Discover exotic animals and themed lands at Wild Zoological Park. Book now!
Birmingham's 2026 theatre lineup is packed with hits like Mamma Mia!, SIX, and Mrs Doubtfire. Discover dates, venues, and how to get tickets for these spectacular shows.
Your essential guide to festive fun in Birmingham between Christmas and New Year 2025/26. Discover pantos, ice skating, light trails and winter walks.
Plan your theatre year with our guide to major musicals, concerts and family shows coming to Birmingham in 2026, including Les Misérables and Mamma Mia!
Discover 11 fantastic winter dog walks in Birmingham, featuring parks, hills, and woodlands perfect for family outings. Find your new favourite spot today!
A Chelmsley Wood family spend Christmas at Birmingham Children's Hospital as five-year-old Marley battles leukaemia. Discover their story and how to support the hospital's festive appeal.
This festive quiz explores what your surname might hint about your family history this Christmas. Discover your festive family score and the stories behind the names.
Step back to 1997 Birmingham. See the city's tribute to Diana, iconic concerts from Ozzy to Oasis, and sporting triumphs. Explore 24 archive photos showing a world before smartphones.
Discover the best family activities in Birmingham between Christmas and New Year. From pantomimes and ice skating to winter light trails and festive walks, our guide has it all.
Experience magical candlelight concerts at St Paul's Church in Birmingham this festive season. Discover performances of Christmas classics, Vivaldi, and The Wizard of Oz. Book tickets now.
Discover 16 beautiful winter walks near Birmingham, including Sutton Park, Cannock Chase & Lickey Hills. Perfect for festive family strolls. Plan your frosty adventure today!
Discover 12 beautiful winter walks in and around Birmingham, from urban nature reserves to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Perfect for families and all abilities.
Explore 15 unique Birmingham and West Midlands words and phrases, perfect for locals and newcomers reuniting over the Christmas holidays. Discover the region's distinctive vocabulary.
Morrisons confirms its Kids Eat Free scheme continues in all cafés, including Birmingham, throughout Christmas. Get a free child's meal with every adult main over £5.
Comedian Jason Manford returns to host the Royal Variety. We explore his career, his first marriage's breakdown after a sexting scandal, and his life with six children in a blended family.