Birmingham's Hidden Brutalist Gems: Exploring the City's Overlooked Architectural Legacy Thursday, December 25, 2025 brutalism birmingham architecture concrete urban buildings design postwar heritage cityscape Birmingham is home to a remarkable collection of Brutalist architecture, reflecting an era when bold, raw concrete designs shaped the urban landscape. While some Brutalist buildings in the city are well-known landmarks, many … Read More
Twixmas Things to Do Around Birmingham Between Christmas and New Year Thursday, December 25, 2025 twixmas birmingham pantomime iceskating winterwalks festivals theatre nationaltrust familyevents lighttrails The presents are unwrapped, the turkey eaten, and festive films like Elf and Home Alone have been on repeat. Welcome to ‘Twixmas’—the perfect time to get out, shake off the holiday sluggishness, and enjoy exciting activities … Read More
Over 13,000 Drivers Caught by Speed Cameras on Busy Birmingham Road in 2025 Thursday, December 25, 2025 speeding birmingham speedcameras roadsafety traffic leebank belgrave newjohnstreet coventryroad enforcement Birmingham’s average speed cameras have recorded a staggering 90,000 speeding offences on busy city roads so far in 2025. This figure highlights the ongoing challenge of speeding on major routes throughout the city. Among the … Read More
Cheapest Birmingham Airport Flights Over Christmas – Including £95 Trip to the Austrian Alps Wednesday, December 24, 2025 birmingham flights christmas travel cheap direct airport holidays alps austria For many, last-minute Christmas plans often include holiday getaways alongside shopping. If you’re considering a festive escape, we’ve compiled a list of the cheapest direct flights departing from Birmingham Airport (BHX) … Read More
Birmingham’s Top Violent Crime Hotspots Revealed: See Where Your Area Ranks Wednesday, December 24, 2025 birmingham crime violence hotspots knifecrime police statistics safety urban offences Recent crime statistics from West Midlands Police have highlighted the areas in Birmingham with the most concerning records for violence and sexual offences between October 2024 and September 2025. The data reveals that … Read More
16 Stunning National Trust Walks Near Birmingham with Cozy Cafes Wednesday, December 24, 2025 nationaltrust birmingham winterwalks cafes countryside kinver solihull stafford banbury wellesbourne If you’re looking to explore some of the best National Trust walks near Birmingham this winter, you’re in for a treat. These picturesque trails not only offer beautiful scenery but also end at inviting cafes where … Read More