Birmingham Events
What's On Around Birmingham
Today to Sun 23 Aug, By Distance closest first.
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World of the Workers
Sun 23 Aug
North Mill car park by Chevin Cricket range Belper DE56 1YD
Travel back to the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution in Belper — the world’s first cotton spinning town — and discover a story that changed...
26 Windmill Rise - Open Garden for NGS
Today
26 Windmill Rise, Belper DE56 1GQ
Behind a deceptively ordinary faade, lies a real surprise. A lush oasis, much larger than expected, with an amazing collection of rare and unusual...
National Youth Choir | Roots
Sun 2 Aug
Cheltenham Town Hall, Town Hall Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA
Join some of the best young singers in the world for a breath-taking musical journey that spans continents and generations...
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Kids for a Quid!
Today
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Bring the family along for a lovely train ride through the Northamptonshire countryside when all under 16s ride for just £1!...
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Heritage Train Rides
Sun 2 Aug, Sun 9 Aug, Sun 16 Aug, Sun 6 Sep
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Train rides through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.
Free parking, souvenir shop.
'Platform 3 Buffet' serving hot and...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - Cream Tea Specials
Sun 2 Aug, Sun 16 Aug
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Enjoy a luxurious Cream Tea in first class style as you gently roll through the Northamptonshire countryside on a stream train!...
Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path
Sat 1 Aug, Sat 22 Aug
The Isbourne Health and Wellbeing Centre
2, Wolseley Terrace
Cheltenham GL50 1TH
A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening - medically documented...
2026 Guitar Festival & Summer School - Cheltenham
Tue 11 Aug to Sat 15 Aug
Dean Close School GL51 6QD
A residential guitar festival & summer school held every year in August, this year in the beautiful spa town of Cheltenham...
Alderwasley - Landscape of Hurt Heritage Walk
Sat 8 Aug
In car park of Alderwasley village Hall (St Margaret's medieval chapel) grid reference 3255340. Chapel Hill, Belper DE56 2RB
Ready for a walk that takes you straight into the heart of the Industrial Revolution?
Join us for a dynamic hillside adventure overlooking the...
27 Wash Green - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 23 Aug
27 Wash Green, Matlock DE4 4FD
Beautiful large garden, with outstanding views of historic Wirksworth town, and the surrounding Ecclesbourne valley...
Rainbow Realms Art Exhibition
Sat 1 Aug and Sun 2 Aug
9 George row NN1 1DF
An exhibition of brand new and my favourite paintings celebrating the colour beautiful of places real and ...
Finding Robin's Rainbow - Free for families
Tue 4 Aug, Wed 5 Aug, Fri 7 Aug to Sun 9 Aug
The Gathering, Princes Walk, First Floor, Grosvenor Shopping Centre NN1 2EW
You're invited to an interactive adventure filled with crafts, storytelling and friendship - and of course, a big sprinkle of summer fun!...
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SwitchBack 2026 - The UK Mountainboard Championships
Sat 1 Aug and Sun 2 Aug
Bugsboarding, Maisemore, Gloucester GL2 8HP
Switchback 2026! The UK Mountainboard Championships - Free to spectators!
Get ready for a fun weekend of high-stakes competition,...
Summer Craft Fair
Tue 11 Aug
St. Mathews Parish Centre 27A The Driive , Northampton NN1 4RY
Fabulous Fun Summer Fair with stalls inside and outside offering gorgeous unique hand made goods that make the perfect gift forloved ones or treasure...
OrchardFest 2026
Sat 15 Aug
Orchard Trust
Stowfield
Lydbrook
GL17 9PD GL1 7
We’re excited to share some sunny news: OrchardFest is returning on 15th August 2026, and we’d love you to be part of it...
Highnam Court - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 2 Aug
Highnam Court, Gloucester GL2 8DP
40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding magnificent Grade I* listed house (not open), built in 1658 for William Cooke, the son of Sir...
Peak District Photography Workshops - Heathers Sunrise
Sun 16 Aug
Staffordshire - Upper Hulme, Leek, , United Kingdom ST13 8UA
Peak District Photography Workshop - around Hathersage and the Roaches for spectacular viewing points with plenty of heathers | Sunrise Staffordshire
Yew Tree Bungalow - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 16 Aug
Yew Tree Bungalow, Matlock DE4 5FD
Plantswomans ½ acre cottage style garden on a slope created by the present owners over 40 yrs. Many mixed borders planted with many choice and...
36 Edge Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 16 Aug
36 Edge Road, Matlock DE4 3NH
Matlock town centre garden of approx 1 acre. Beautifully designed and landscaped. Herbaceous borders, Japanese garden, wildlife pond, mature trees,...
Circus Fiesta
Today to Mon 31 Aug
BILLING AQUADROME
CROW LANE, GREAT BILLING, NORTHAMPTON NN3 9DA
CIRCUS FIESTA
BILLING AQUADROME
CROW LANE, GREAT BILLING, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 9DA
SAT 18 July - Mon 31 Aug 2026
Performances at 12noon and 4pm...
Bands in the Pleasure Park
Today, Sun 2 Aug, Sun 9 Aug, Sun 16 Aug, Sun 23 Aug
All Saints Church Hall, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR
21st June Corby Silver Band will play in the Bandstand at the Rockingham Rd Pleasure Park, Kettering or in All Saints Church opposite if...
2 Haddon View - Open Garden for NGS
Today
2 Haddon View, Matlock DE4 2LR
In May, rhododendrons and azaleas make a lovely spring display. They surround the summerhouse and are part of the herbaceous borders...
Table-top sale - Say No to Landfill, established 1975
Sat 1 Aug
All Saints Church Community Hall NN16 9AT
Tabletop Sale.
To book a table ring Richard on 07887617978
Let's help stop landfill!
Woodend Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Today
Woodend Cottage, Matlock DE4 2LX
The owner has made unique stone buildings on a strip of land on the roadside opposite his house, inc a tiny stone shelter with a fireplace and...
The Gondoliers
Sun 16 Aug
Medway Community Centre, New St, Bakewell DE45 1DY
Set sail with PB Theatricals! In beautiful Venice, two Gondoliers have just been told that one of them is secretly the king of the Island of...
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Things to do around Birmingham
Birmingham is a vibrant city in England, that has a lot to offer for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day out. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the city, enjoy the natural beauty of the canal and the parks, or have some adrenaline-filled adventures, Birmingham has something for everyone. Here are some of the best things to do in Birmingham:
- Experience the thrill of zip-lining, karting, trampoline parks, and more at Zip World Birmingham, TeamSport Indoor Karting, RedKangaroo Birmingham, and Matrix Virtual Reality. These are great places to have some friendly competition and burn off some energy.
- Learn about the history and legends of Birmingham at the Birmingham Castle and Great Hall, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, the Library of Birmingham, and the Birmingham Treasure Trail. These are fascinating places to see artefacts, jewels, paintings, and stories from different periods and cultures.
- Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature at the Sheldon Country Park, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, and the Sherborne Wharf Heritage Narrowboats. These are lovely places to see a variety of animals, plants, and scenery, and have a relaxing picnic or a leisurely boat ride.
- Have some fun and creativity at the The Bear Grylls Adventure, the Madame Tussauds, the Escape Live, and the Birmingham Hippodrome. These are fun places to enjoy the epic activities, meet the wax figures of celebrities, solve puzzles and escape rooms, and watch the latest musicals and plays.
Birmingham is a great place for a day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Birmingham. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today.
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- Experience the thrill of zip-lining, karting, trampoline parks, and more at Zip World Birmingham, TeamSport Indoor Karting, RedKangaroo Birmingham, and Matrix Virtual Reality. These are great places to have some friendly competition and burn off some energy.
- Learn about the history and legends of Birmingham at the Birmingham Castle and Great Hall, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, the Library of Birmingham, and the Birmingham Treasure Trail. These are fascinating places to see artefacts, jewels, paintings, and stories from different periods and cultures.
- Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature at the Sheldon Country Park, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, and the Sherborne Wharf Heritage Narrowboats. These are lovely places to see a variety of animals, plants, and scenery, and have a relaxing picnic or a leisurely boat ride.
- Have some fun and creativity at the The Bear Grylls Adventure, the Madame Tussauds, the Escape Live, and the Birmingham Hippodrome. These are fun places to enjoy the epic activities, meet the wax figures of celebrities, solve puzzles and escape rooms, and watch the latest musicals and plays.
Birmingham is a great place for a day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Birmingham. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today.