Inside the Strict Calthorpe Estate: Birmingham’s Exclusive Community Governed by a 32-Page Rulebook Sunday, February 1, 2026 calthorpe edgbaston conservation regulations gardens pets parking homeworking heritage community West of Birmingham city centre lies the historic and highly regulated Calthorpe Estate, covering 1,600 acres—including much of Edgbaston and parts of Harbourne and Quinton. This exclusive estate, with a history spanning over … Read More
Flying Scotsman in Birmingham: What You Need to Know Sunday, January 25, 2026 flyingscotsman birmingham steamlocomotive train heritage halfterm moorstreet snowhill history travel The legendary Flying Scotsman is making a much-anticipated visit to Birmingham from February 14 to 21, perfectly timed for the half term holiday. This historic steam locomotive will be running special trips departing from … Read More
West Midlands Landlord Reflects on Unique Upbringing at Historic Family Pub Sunday, January 25, 2026 pub landlord westmidlands heritage family tolkien coachandhorses alvechurch community history Gary Meads’ story is one unlike most – born and raised within the walls of a pub he now owns. The Coach & Horses Inn, situated on the border of Alvechurch and Birmingham, has been a family-run establishment for over half … Read More
Birmingham’s Historic Curzon Street Station Set for Restoration as Calls Intensify to Expedite HS2 Friday, January 23, 2026 curzon hs2 birmingham restoration heritage architecture railway planning preservation infrastructure Plans to restore Birmingham’s historic Curzon Street Station have been formally approved, marking a significant step in preserving one of the world’s oldest surviving examples of monumental railway architecture. However, … Read More
Cosy Midlands Pub Makes Unprecedented History as UK's Best Friday, January 23, 2026 tamworthtap camra puboftheyear realale midlands pubs community brewing hospitality heritage The Tamworth Tap, a charming pub nestled on Market Street in Tamworth, has made history by winning the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) National Pub of the Year award for an unprecedented third consecutive year. This remarkable … Read More
Birmingham’s Chinese New Year 2026 Celebrations: Exciting Free Festival for Families Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham chinesenewyear festival family culture southside entertainment community heritage firehorse Birmingham is gearing up for a spectacular celebration of Chinese New Year 2026, with festivities scheduled across the February half term, making it an ideal event for families to enjoy together. The free-to-attend festival … Read More