Free Entry to National Trust Properties Around Birmingham During National Lottery Open Week Tuesday, March 3, 2026 nationaltrust birmingham openweek freeentry heritage history midlands manorhouse gardens nationallottery This March, a remarkable opportunity arises for history lovers and nature enthusiasts around Birmingham and the Midlands. As part of the National Lottery’s Open Week, a selection of National Trust properties will open their … Read More
Kenilworth: A Picturesque Town Near Birmingham Named One of England’s Best Places to Live Thursday, February 26, 2026 kenilworth warwickshire birmingham castle elizabethi michelin restaurants countryside history living Kenilworth, a serene town nestled just 30 minutes from Birmingham, has been recognized as one of the best places to live in England. Positioned near the bustling cities of Birmingham and Coventry, Kenilworth offers the … Read More
Alan Cumming Returns OBE Citing ‘Toxicity of Empire’ Ahead of Hosting BAFTAs Sunday, February 22, 2026 alancumming obe britishempire baftas lgbtq monarchy celebrity protest awards history Alan Cumming, the acclaimed actor and host of the popular series The Traitors, made headlines by returning his Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) honour in 2023. This decision came after deep reflection sparked … Read More
My Daughter Couldn't Stop Smiling in an Underrated Market Town Just Under an Hour from Birmingham Friday, February 20, 2026 ross-on-wye herefordshire riverwye britishtourism markettown travel hospitality localfood history weekendgetaway Hidden where Herefordshire meets Gloucestershire near the Welsh border, Ross-on-Wye is a modest yet enchanting market town less than an hour from Birmingham by train. Known as the cradle of British tourism, this quaint town … Read More
Forbidden 100-Year-Old Love Affair Unearthed at Witley Court Sunday, February 15, 2026 witleycourt romance forbiddenlove loveletters englishheritage 1920s statelyhome raf worcestershire history A remarkable discovery of 108 passionate love letters has unveiled a century-old forbidden romance that blossomed against the backdrop of a grand Worcestershire estate. Hidden away in a modest shoebox, these intimate letters … Read More
Midland Dad Becomes Instant Millionaire After Unearthing Henry VIII Pendant Tuesday, February 10, 2026 metal-detecting tudor henryviii pendant britishmuseum heritage archaeology warwickshire treasure history A Birmingham cafe owner’s hobby has transformed his life after he discovered a priceless piece of history while metal detecting. Charlie Clarke unearthed a rare 500-year-old gold pendant linked to Henry VIII’s marriage to … Read More