British Museum
One of the world’s greatest museums with 70,000 exhibits and over two and a half miles of galleries. more
Category: Activities
Birmingham Hippodrome
Home of the Royal Ballet. Also has plays and West End productions. Hurst Street 0844 338 5000 www.birminghamhippodrome.com more
Hampton by Hilton Hotel, Birmingham: Review
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street 200 Broad Street Birmingham B15 1SU T: +44 (0) 121 329 7450 F: +44 (0) 121 329 7460 There are a number of great things about this hotel: 1. It’s very central – a few minutes from the International Convention Centre, the canals, library… more
The Electric Cinema
This is the UK’s oldest working cinema, built in 1909. It’s an interesting Art Deco building showing mainstream and arthouse films. Sofas and waiter service. Station Street 0121 643 7879 www.theelectric.co.uk more
Symphony Hall
One of the most acoustically advanced concert halls in Europe – home to the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Broad Street 0121 780 333 www.thsh.co.uk more
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Classic and new works Centenary Square, Broad Street, 0121 236 4455 www.birmingham-rep.co.uk more
Robert Dudley back in Warwick – new painting
A new painting, of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, is now on display at the Warwick Visitor Centre. The work was originally commissioned by Warwick Town Council for an exhibition. more
Halloween and half-term fun
Celebrate Halloween and the October half term from 25 October – 2 November with a host of spooky family events in Shakespeare’s England. Carve pumpkins, enjoy family ghost trails, learn how to make potions and spells or simply enjoy an autumnal walk. For the very brave there are plenty of… more
Top 10 Castles & Stately Homes
This doesn’t really need to be a post, but it could be. more
Duchess of Windsor’s Cartier Jewels to be auctioned
A gift from Lord Lloyd Webber to Sarah Brightman, once owned by the Duchess of Windsor, is now offered for sale by Christie’s at a sale in Geneva on 11 November. Two pieces of tiger jewellery by Cartier, formerly from the legendary collection of the Duchess of Windsor are the… more
