Best Kids' Role Play Villages in & Around Birmingham
Discover the best immersive role play towns for children in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Perfect for rainy days, these centres spark imagination and offer affordable family fun.
Discover the best immersive role play towns for children in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Perfect for rainy days, these centres spark imagination and offer affordable family fun.
A new study reveals Stafford is the fifth most educated major town in England, excelling in GCSE results and graduate numbers. See where your area ranks.
Stapleford Cricket Club secures a permanent new home as part of a £21.1m Towns Fund investment. Construction starts this Spring, with play set to begin in Summer 2027.
The UK government has launched a search for the first-ever UK Town of Culture 2028. Find out which West Midlands towns are top contenders for the £3 million prize.
A new report reveals the best UK commuter towns for 2026, featuring three West Midlands hotspots. Discover where affordability meets quality of life.
Award-winning playwright Chris Harris brings 'Gwen yr Arth Wen', a climate-themed puppet show for families, to 10 South Wales venues from February to March 2026. Explore the story of an anxious polar bear's journey home.
Discover the eight best towns and villages to live in Worcestershire, from historic Malvern to vibrant Worcester. Find your perfect home in the heart of England.
Discover Birmingham's unique character through a new A-Z exhibition at Birmingham Museum. From Balti to the Archers, explore 26 quirky reasons that define the city.
Discover eight charming West Midlands market towns ideal for a picturesque winter day trip. From historic Bewdley to glass-making Stourbridge, find your perfect snowy retreat.
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.
Party & Play, a new 700 sq m indoor playground in Erdington, opens March 2026 with role play areas, climbing frames & future day care plans for kids up to 10.
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!
Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid reveals season 2 will adapt 'The Long Game' and introduce a new couple from 'Role Model'. Get all the details on the release and cast.
Birmingham is a great city, but what could make it even better? From cheaper buses to year-round ice rinks, we explore 10 key improvements. Share your thoughts with us.
Explore Little Daydreams Role Play Café in Ombersley. Kids can drive a bus, visit a vet, and enjoy messy play while parents relax with coffee. Open now at The Farm Shop.
Explore the 11 historic Birmingham buildings, from the birthplace of heavy metal to iconic cinemas, that locals are desperate to see restored and brought back to life in 2026.
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.
A resident reveals what life is really like in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, named the city's best place to live in 2026. Discover its charm, food scene, and community buzz.
Step back 74 years to see Birmingham in 1952. Explore the last trams, Laurel & Hardy's tour, the bustling Onion Fair, and landmarks that remain unchanged today.
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.
Discover the top 10 West Midlands market towns perfect for Birmingham commuters in 2026. Featuring excellent rail links, schools, and amenities for your move.
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.
A mother and daughter from Penarth completed a 365-day outdoor challenge, swapping screens for nature. Discover how daily adventures improved mental health and sparked a lifelong love for the natural world.
Explore Birmingham's quirky, lesser-known historical sites for 2026. From a Serbian church to a notorious alley, discover the city's hidden past.
The historic Jewellery Quarter has been crowned Birmingham's top residential spot for 2026 by Muddy Stilettos, praised for its creative vibe, reasonable property prices, and vibrant lifestyle.
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.