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You're in the right place for some ground-breaking inspo when it comes to planning what to see and where to visit in the region. If there’s something new, interesting or unusual in Birmingham you can bet we’ve heard about it and we’ll give you all the info you need.

Not sure where to explore first? We recommend here… our Areas of Birmingham section that details what you can expect in each of Birmingham’s unique neighbourhoods. Don't forget to check out our Accessibility Guides to help take the chance out of your visit to Birmingham.

If you’re coming at a specific time of year, we’ve broken down city activity into seasons.  You’ll also find other inspirational content in this section, such as our experiential Birmingham blogs, England’s Waterways information, what's on for the LGBT+ community in Birmingham's Gay Village and a page of unique experiences that you can do only here in Birmingham.

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Birmingham Blog

Paint the Town Pride: Your Weekend Guide to Birmingham Pride

  • 5 minute read

While Birmingham Pride undoubtedly takes centre stage during its annual festivities, the city offers a plethora of activities and attractions to explore before and after the rainbow-coloured celebrations! From cultural gems and world-class shopping to mouthwatering food and luxury stays, here’s how…

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Birmingham & the West Midlands IN Order of The Peaky Blinders

  • 9 minute read

Step into the world of Peaky Blinders and follow the rise of the Shelby family across Birmingham and the West Midlands. This three-day itinerary traces the story from the backstreets of Small Heath to grand estates and political power, visiting the real places that inspired the series along the way.

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Birmingham - Where Peaky Blinders Was Really Born

  • 8 minute read

The Peaky Blinders series was inspired by real events. The flat caps were real. The gambling dens, the swagger - all of it, completely real. And Birmingham has the history to prove it. Small Heath. Digbeth. The canals. Long before Steven Knight put pen to paper, these streets shaped history's most…

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This March in Birmingham and the West Midlands: Our Top Picks

  • 1 minute read

March is the perfect time to embrace the energy of spring and make the most of everything Birmingham and the West Midlands have to offer. From captivating theatre shows, world-class sporting events and live music to St. Patrick's Day celebrations and fascinating exhibitions, there’s something for…

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